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• Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet

  11-09-2026 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
  
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• Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd to be sentenced for assaulting partner

  14-09-2026 05:47 via express.co.uk
  Shepherd was released from prison part-way through his sentence for the manslaughter of Charlotte Brown
  
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• UK holiday home company plunges into administration with almost £2m in debt

  14-09-2026 04:59 via express.co.uk
  The UK holiday home company has stopped trading due to financial issues
  
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• Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows - Al Jazeera

  14-09-2026 02:50 via news.google.com
  Centre-left opposition bloc leads in Swedish vote, poll shows  Al JazeeraSwedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say  bbc.co.ukSwedish opposition's slight lead in election dead heat  RTE.ieSweden’s hard Right on brink, with election too close to call  The TelegraphSwedish election on a knife-edge  Financial Times
  
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• Boris Johnson in security scare after train hit by Russian drone in Ukraine - Sky News

  14-09-2026 02:45 via news.google.com
  Boris Johnson in security scare after train hit by Russian drone in Ukraine  Sky NewsTrain carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say  The GuardianRussia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station  bbc.comRussia Strikes Near Ukraine-Poland Border  bbc.co.ukRussia hits evacuated Kyiv-Warsaw train on line used by foreign leaders  Financial Times
  
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• 'It would be natural to put north and south together': Donald Trump talks up Irish reunification again after backlash - Sky News

  14-09-2026 02:06 via news.google.com
  'It would be natural to put north and south together': Donald Trump talks up Irish reunification again after backlash  Sky NewsDonald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland  The GuardianBacklash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification  Sky NewsTrump pokes the U.K., and Ireland’s unity debate catches fire  The Washington PostTrump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won't talk about Scotland 'yet' &
  
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• Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton - The Guardian

  14-09-2026 01:47 via news.google.com
  
  Alexander Zverev claims first US Open after four-set battle with Ben Shelton  The GuardianUS Open 2026 LIVE: Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton - scores, radio & live text updates  bbc.co.ukUS Open men’s final: Alexander Zverev defeats Ben Shelton – updates  Al JazeeraUS Open 2026 results: How Alexander Zverev turned tears into triumph in New York  bbc.co.ukUS Open: Ben Shelton is relishing the challenge of a first Grand Slam final against Ale
  
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• Erling Haaland’s Man City goal decision vs Man Utd an ‘error of judgement', says Pro Ref - Sky Sports

  14-09-2026 01:23 via news.google.com
  Erling Haaland’s Man City goal decision vs Man Utd an ‘error of judgement', says Pro Ref  Sky SportsSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Emmy Awards 2026: What to expect from the ceremony and how to watch - bbc.co.uk

  14-09-2026 01:21 via news.google.com
  
  Emmy Awards 2026: What to expect from the ceremony and how to watch  bbc.co.ukEmmys 2026 predictions: who will win and who should win?  The GuardianEmmy nominations 2026 full list: 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' and 'Widow's Bay' lead pack of contenders  YahooSir Gary Oldman and Zendaya among Emmy nominees as The Pitt tipped for win  Belfast Telegraph'The Pitt', 'Widow's Bay, 'Hacks' In Contention At Emmys: Predictions  Deadline
  
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• Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up - bbc.co.uk

  14-09-2026 01:05 via news.google.com
  
  Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up  bbc.co.ukProperty portal giant says it expects rent prices to accelerate by end of 2026  The IndependentRents to rise sharply as supply falls once more  Landlord TodayRental supply drops after three-year recovery, Zoopla finds  The IntermediaryRents rising at highest rate for almost two years  Letting Agent Today
  
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• Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease - The Guardian

  14-09-2026 01:01 via news.google.com
  Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease  The Guardian
  
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• OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development - The Guardian

  14-09-2026 00:50 via news.google.com
  OpenAI boss and Elon Musk back calls to put brakes on ‘reckless’ AI development  The GuardianAI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC  bbc.co.ukWe Must Pace the Frontier  darioamodei.comExclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears  wsj.comAI latest: Threat of 'catastrophe any day now' - as tech giants pledge to act  Sky News
  
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• Reform UK council deploys security patrols to asylum seeker 'hotspots'

  13-09-2026 23:57 via express.co.uk
  The initiative, titled Operation Vanguard, will see six security operatives patrol areas where asylum seekers 'gather' costing around £118,000
  
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• Essex security patrols to start in three places near asylum base - bbc.co.uk

  13-09-2026 23:32 via news.google.com
  
  Essex security patrols to start in three places near asylum base  bbc.co.ukCrime linked to asylum centre very low, says chief  bbc.comReform UK council deploys security patrols to asylum seeker 'hotspots'  Daily ExpressReform council hires security guards over 'gatherings of migrants' - despite no evidence of increase in crime  lbc.co.ukBBC Essex News: Crime linked to asylum centre very low, says chief  Gateway 97.8
  
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• Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England - bbc.co.uk

  13-09-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  
  Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England  bbc.co.ukNo ice cream and compulsory lentils in Labour school meal shake-up  The TelegraphDaily vegetables and less pizza on the menu in school meals shake-up  The TimesUK schools to cut sugary desserts and fried food in major health standards overhaul  The Independent'We're delivering biggest overhaul of school food in a generation'  The Mirror
  
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• Andy Burnham to host entrepreneurs and local mayors at No 10 on Monday - The Guardian

  13-09-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  Andy Burnham to host entrepreneurs and local mayors at No 10 on Monday  The Guardian'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges  bbc.co.ukBurnham promises a ‘culture shift’ in how Britain does business  Financial TimesAndy Burnham to call for ‘culture shift’ as he meets business leaders  ITVXBurnham Says UK Needs ‘Culture Shift’ to Support Risk Takers  Bloomberg.com
  
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• Fury as Home Office pays 9,000 migrants up to £3k to go home after visas expire

  13-09-2026 23:07 via express.co.uk
  Taxpayers have funded almost 9,000 returns to the South American country over the past two years.
  
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• Trump scraps tariffs on Irish whiskey during visit to country - Financial Times

  13-09-2026 22:47 via news.google.com
  
  Trump scraps tariffs on Irish whiskey during visit to country  Financial TimesTrump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit  bbc.co.ukTrump to remove US tariffs on Irish whiskey as Ireland visit comes to an end  ITVXUS will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says  Al JazeeraTrump says he’ll remove tariffs on Irish whiskey  CNN
  
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• Gangs of youths 'with bladed weapons' target Liverpool city centre as police respond - Liverpool Echo

  13-09-2026 22:27 via news.google.com
  Gangs of youths 'with bladed weapons' target Liverpool city centre as police respond  Liverpool Echo
  
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• ‘Flying chairs’ fairground ride crashes to the ground injuring seven kids in Venezuela - The Sun

  13-09-2026 22:21 via news.google.com
  
  ‘Flying chairs’ fairground ride crashes to the ground injuring seven kids in Venezuela  The Sun
  
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• 'Big Brother UK' 2026 Season 23 Cast Photos: Meet All The Housemates From ITV2 Competition -- Live Updates - Deadline

  13-09-2026 22:00 via news.google.com
  
  'Big Brother UK' 2026 Season 23 Cast Photos: Meet All The Housemates From ITV2 Competition -- Live Updates  DeadlineBig Brother 2026: Meet the contestants  digitalspy.comBig Brother 2026 line-up revealed - with YouTuber, reality star and radio host heading into the house tonight  The SunI’m convinced I've figured out 2026 Big Brother House's game-changing twist  Metro.co.ukBOV BOYS MEMBER TAYS ENTERS THE BIG BROTHER HOUSE  TV Zone UK
  
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• Ronaldo calls for life bans of Saudi Pro League fans after Jota chants - Al Jazeera

  13-09-2026 21:58 via news.google.com
  Ronaldo calls for life bans of Saudi Pro League fans after Jota chants  Al JazeeraDiogo Jota chants: Cristiano Ronaldo demands lifetime bans for fans  bbc.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans in Saudi Pro League after Diogo Jota chants  The GuardianCristiano Ronaldo calls for lifetime bans after Rúben Neves taunted by Diogo Jota chants  ESPNSaudi Arabia FA announce investigation after Ruben Neves taunted with Diogo Jota chants  T
  
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• I'm ready for scrutiny, says Emma Willis as she takes over Strictly job after audience 'walked out' during filming - The Sun

  13-09-2026 21:03 via news.google.com
  
  I'm ready for scrutiny, says Emma Willis as she takes over Strictly job after audience 'walked out' during filming  The SunStrictly Come Dancing 2026 contestants reveal why they're heading for the ballroom, their dream songs to dance to and what they're most nervous about  bbc.comNew Strictly hosts explain their roles as they reject 'roving presenter' reports  bbc.co.ukStrictly’s Emma Willis admits even she hadn’t heard of some celebs on 2026 line-up bra
  
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• Save the Rave hits back after festival branded a 'shambles' - Cornwall Live

  13-09-2026 20:47 via news.google.com
  Save the Rave hits back after festival branded a 'shambles'  Cornwall Live
  
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• Ryanair flight from UK airport diverted after mid-air emergency

  13-09-2026 20:31 via express.co.uk
  The plane was headed to Morocco before a passenger fell ill.
  
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• Charlie Kirk statue vandalized with vile mockery of his death just days after unveiling at Turning Point HQ - The Sun

  13-09-2026 20:21 via news.google.com
  Charlie Kirk statue vandalized with vile mockery of his death just days after unveiling at Turning Point HQ  The SunYear after Charlie Kirk's death, conservative students struggle to fill void he left  bbc.co.ukNew Charlie Kirk statue vandalized at Turning Point USA headquarters  The GuardianThe new age of the orator  The EconomistMemorial statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk vandalized  Reuters
  
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• Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change? - bbc.co.uk

  13-09-2026 19:51 via news.google.com
  
  Will record donations to Reform go down as a moment of political change?  bbc.co.ukSee more headlines and perspectives on Google News
  
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• Fury as Labour delays order of new submarines - 'kicking the can'

  13-09-2026 19:48 via express.co.uk
  The Conservatives slammed the situation as a 'shambles' as tensions continue to skyrocket.
  
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• Tesco shoppers issued major warning

  13-09-2026 19:16 via express.co.uk
  Customers have been warned to watch out for fraudulent adverts with the popular supermarket's branding.
  
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• The perilous economic conditions facing the UK can be traced back to Trump | Richard Partington - The Guardian

  13-09-2026 19:09 via news.google.com
  
  The perilous economic conditions facing the UK can be traced back to Trump | Richard Partington  The Guardian
  
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