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• Prince George makes Christmas puddings for the Royal British Legion

  03-01-2020 23:15
  
  The puddings were mixed for the Royal British Legion's Together at Christmas initiative, which aims to provide extra support to the Armed Forces community.
  
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• Queen celebrates new decade with portrait alongside heirs

  03-01-2020 23:13
  
  The photograph of Her Majesty alongside the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge and Prince George was taken in Buckingham Palace’s throne room.
  
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• Four generations of UK royal family pose for photo to mark new decade

  03-01-2020 23:02
  
  Buckingham Palace has issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles, her grandson Prince William and her great-grandson Prince George to mark the start of a new decade.Prince Charles and Prince William are dressed in suits, while Prince George is wearing a white shirt and green tartan trousers.The portrait was taken by the photographer Ranald Mackechnie in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace last month.
  
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• Portrait of the Queen and three future kings released

  03-01-2020 23:00
  
  Portrait of the Queen and three future kings releasedImage is only second formal portrait of the sovereign with Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George
  
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• Lisa Nandy enters Labour leadership race with call for change

  03-01-2020 22:40
  
  Lisa Nandy enters Labour leadership race with call for change. Wigan MP says party will have to fight to regain trust of voters and ‘take anger on the chin’
  
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• Lisa Nandy and Jess Phillips enter race to succeed Corbyn as Labour leader

  03-01-2020 22:30
  
  The backbenchers are seeking to head the party after its worst general election defeat in 84 years.
  
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• Met launch first 2020 murder probe after man knifed to death in Finsbury Park

  03-01-2020 22:23
  
  The victim is believed to be in his 30s.
  
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• Donald Trump: We do not want to start a war with Iran

  03-01-2020 22:16
  
  Donald Trump has said the US airstrike that killed a top Iranian general was designed to prevent a war with Iran - not start one.The US president claimed Major General Qassem Soleimani had been planning "imminent and sinister attacks on US diplomats and military personnel" before he died in Friday morning's drone strike in Iraq.Iran's defence ministerAmir Hatami threatened "crushing revenge"after news of Soleimani's death, while Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said there would be "h
  
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• Alastair Campbell shares bagpipes lament from trip to Charles Kennedy’s grave

  03-01-2020 21:55
  
  The former Liberal Democrat leader died in June 2015.
  
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• Greta Thunberg changes Twitter name to Sharon after viral Mastermind blunder

  03-01-2020 20:29
  
  The name change was the result of an incorrect answer on the BBC quiz.
  
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• Corbyn calls for urgent meeting with PM in wake of US killing of Iranian general

  03-01-2020 20:25
  
  The Labour leader previously described the attack on General Qassem Soleimani as an 'assassination'.
  
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• Jess Phillips confirms she will stand for Labour leadership

  03-01-2020 20:19
  
  Jess Phillips confirms she will stand for Labour leadershipMP joins Clive Lewis and Emily Thornberry in race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn
  
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• Labour leadership race: is 'comfort blanket' Keir Starmer too safe?

  03-01-2020 20:04
  
  Labour leadership race: is 'comfort blanket' Keir Starmer too safe?Brexit stance will also prove controversial as candidates begin jockeying for position
  
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• Phillips enters race to succeed Corbyn with call for ‘different kind of leader’

  03-01-2020 20:00
  
  Jess Phillips has warned Labour is in 'big trouble' if it cannot win back the trust of its working-class base.
  
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• Estranged husband appears in court accused of murdering wife and her lover

  03-01-2020 19:40
  
  Rhys Hancock is accused of killing Helen Hancock and Martin Griffiths.
  
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• Fentanyl deaths on the rise as drug is added to heroin, warns report

  03-01-2020 19:27
  
  Fentanyl deaths on the rise as drug is added to heroin, warns reportGovernment urged to consider tighter controls on drug linked to hundreds of UK deaths
  
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• Andrew Miller obituary

  03-01-2020 19:00
  
  Andrew Miller obituary. Labour MP instrumental in winning improved employment terms for temporary and agency workers
  
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• After tribunal's ethical veganism ruling, what is a protected belief?

  03-01-2020 18:18
  
  After tribunal's ethical veganism ruling, what is a protected belief?. UK Equalities Act provides employment law coverage for religious and other beliefs
  
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• After tribunal's ethical veganism ruling, what is a protected belief?

  03-01-2020 18:18
  
  After tribunal's ethical veganism ruling, what is a protected belief?UK Equalities Act provides employment law coverage for religious and other beliefs
  
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• UK tour firm used by teenager in gang rape case ends trips to Ayia Napa

  03-01-2020 17:54
  
  UK tour firm used by teenager in gang rape case ends trips to Ayia Napa. Summer Takeover’s move comes amid anger over her treatment by Cyprus authorities
  
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• Day two of restored Stormont talks ‘slow and frustrating’

  03-01-2020 17:51
  
  The assertion was made by Sinn Fein's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill.
  
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• Jail for stowaways who wreaked havoc on container vessel

  03-01-2020 17:35
  
  Men from Nigeria and Liberia went on the rampage after hiding aboard the Grande Tema.
  
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• Middle East tensions after US drone strike could hit drivers at the pumps

  03-01-2020 17:28
  A US drone strike on the head of Iran's Quds Force is likely to bring retaliation, experts say.
  
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• WhatsApp sets record as more than 100 billion messages sent on New Year's Eve

  03-01-2020 17:21
  
  More than 100 billion messages were sent using WhatsApp on New Year's Eve, setting a new record.In the UK alone, more than 900 million WhatsApp messages were sent as people welcomed the start of 2020.The company said more than 12 billion of the messages sent globally were picture messages.
  
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• US failing to give UK warning of military strikes, says senior MP

  03-01-2020 17:19
  
  US failing to give UK warning of military strikes, says senior MPDominic Raab calls for calm as Tom Tugendhat says allies should not surprise each other
  
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• US failing to give UK advance warning of attacks, says senior MP

  03-01-2020 17:19
  
  US failing to give UK advance warning of attacks, says senior MPDominic Raab calls for calm as Tom Tugendhat says allies should not surprise each other
  
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• Family pay tribute to ‘gem’ BA worker killed in New Year’s Eve crash

  03-01-2020 17:13
  
  Dominic Fell, 23, was one of three BA staff killed when their car collided with an HGV shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
  
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• Lib Dem MP praised after coming out as pansexual

  03-01-2020 17:11
  
  Layla Moran has openly criticised Parliament as a 'weird, backwards place' for LGBTQ people.
  
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• Dominic Cummings, the civil service and Kafka

  03-01-2020 17:08
  
  Dominic Cummings, the civil service and KafkaChris Webster on the limited appeal of working under the Tories, and Gerald Leach on Kafkaesque political spin
  
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• The ethical vegan who walks instead of taking the bus to avoid squashing insects

  03-01-2020 16:34
  The 55-year-old trims his beard with a shaver powered by a supplier of vegan-friendly electricity.
  
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• Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's Case 'A Lot Bleaker' After Killing Of Iranian Military Leader

  03-01-2020 16:34
  
  Richard Ratcliffe said Qassem Soleimani's assassination had "poured cold water" on the case of his wife, jailed in Iran in 2016.
  
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• The art of slow travel: the journey is just as important as the destination

  03-01-2020 16:26
  
  Forget last-minute dashes to the airport, ticking off top 10 sights and desperately searching for that perfect Instagram snap – the future of travel is slowWhen was the last time you really slowed down? The kind of slow that involves sitting in a plaza and watching the world go by, heading out for a leisurely walk just for the joy of it, or simply choosing the slower mode of transport so you can enjoy the views along the way?Welcome to slow travel, the movement that goes back to what trave
  
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• Support local businesses – and six other ways to be a responsible tourist

  03-01-2020 16:25
  
  If you’d like to make sure your 2020 summer holiday has less of a negative impact on the planet, follow these seven simple tips ...More and more of us are faced with a dilemma: how do we explore the world without contributing to the destruction of the places and communities we’re visiting?The answer? Responsible tourism – a movement that encourages us to travel in a more conscious, sustainable way. From how you reach your destination to how you treat the people and environment
  
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• Five ways to start enjoying your holiday before you even get there

  03-01-2020 16:25
  
  Holidays should be relaxing, but all too often they end up being incredibly stressful in the run-up. Travel writer Lizzie Pook shares her tips for starting your holiday as you mean to go onHave a planning party
  If there was ever an excuse for a party, a holiday is it, and there can be something quite ceremonial about plotting your annual escape from the drudgery of everyday life. So make an occasion of your holiday planning. Take care over it. Set some time aside, throw some snacks in the oven,
  
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• In pictures: eight hidden gems of north-west France

  03-01-2020 16:23
  
  From vintage steam trains and magical medieval chateaux to corking sparkling wine, north-west France has something to offer all the family.
  Feeling inspired? Then head to Brittany Ferries Holidays, where you can pre-book all your travel and accommodation in one goContinue reading...
  
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• Lidl to remove cartoon characters from cereal packaging by spring

  03-01-2020 16:16
  
  The supermarket hopes the move will help parents resist "pester power" from their children.
  
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• How does ethical veganism affect Jordi Casamitjana’s daily life?

  03-01-2020 16:13
  
  The 55-year-old, who lives in London, trims his beard with a shaver powered by a supplier of vegan-friendly electricity.
  
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• Any deal to resurrect Stormont will contain Irish Language Act, says Sinn Fein

  03-01-2020 16:07
  
  The assertion was made by the party's deputy leader Michelle O'Neill.
  
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• Costa del Sol deaths: church leaders praise strength of widow

  03-01-2020 15:24
  
  Costa del Sol deaths: church leaders praise strength of widowPastor describes Olubunmi Diya as ‘remarkable woman’ as her lawyer says case not closed
  
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• Qassem Soleimani Killing: Thousands Protest In Tehran After US Air Strike

  03-01-2020 15:05
  
  Demonstrators chanted "death to America" while some burnt US and Israeli flags after assassination of top military commander.
  
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• Qassem Soleimani Death: Thousands Protest In Tehran After US Air Strike

  03-01-2020 15:05
  
  Demonstrators chanted "death to America" while some burnt US and Israeli flags.
  
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• Dominic Cummings' call for No 10 staff may break employment law

  03-01-2020 15:01
  
  Dominic Cummings' call for No 10 staff may break employment lawSpecific mentions of age in ‘outrageous’ blogpost could be discriminatory, experts suggest
  
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• More than 100 billion WhatsApp messages sent on New Year’s Eve, says service

  03-01-2020 14:51
  
  The messaging platform said December 31 2019 was its busiest day ever.
  
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• Ethical veganism a philosophical belief, judge rules

  03-01-2020 14:38
  
  The judge said ethical veganism was important and worthy of respect in a democratic society.
  
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• Cat rescued by RSPCA after breaking into prison

  03-01-2020 14:17
  
  A cat named Padfoot was rescued after getting stuck on a fence inside a prison in Cumbria.
  
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• Why Iain Duncan Smith knighthood was ‘slap in the face’

  03-01-2020 14:04
  
  Why Iain Duncan Smith knighthood was ‘slap in the face’Stephen Pacey judged benefits cases for 30 years and sees ex-minister as Mr Universal Credit
  
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• Why Iain Duncan Smith knighthood was a ‘slap in the face’

  03-01-2020 14:04
  
  Why Iain Duncan Smith knighthood was a ‘slap in the face’Stephen Pacey on why 30 years judging benefits cases led him to attack architect of universal credit
  
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• Scottish trade unions leader urges Labour to back independence vote

  03-01-2020 14:04
  
  Scottish trade unions leader urges Labour to back independence voteGrahame Smith, head of the STUC, said election loss presented Labour with a dilemma but also an opportunity
  
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• Mother pays tribute to ‘gem’ BA worker killed in New Year’s Eve crash

  03-01-2020 13:55
  
  Dominic Fell, 23, was one of three BA staff killed when their car collided with an HGV shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
  
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• Serial Killer Stephen Port: Inquests Delayed So Grenfell Barrister Can Represent Victims' Families

  03-01-2020 13:51
  
  Leslie Thomas QC was chosen by the families of four young gay men murdered by the 'Grindr killer' in east London in 2014 and 2015.
  
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