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• Brexit plan under THREAT: EU has ‘considerable doubts’ over customs plan, MEP claims

  15-07-2018 01:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  THERESA May’s Brexit blueprint is under fire again after a top Brussels MEP rounded on the Prime Minister’s plans.
  
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• Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

  15-06-2026 02:22 via bbc.com
  
  Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday.
  
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• The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion'

  15-06-2026 02:14 via bbc.com
  
  A number of the papers preview the announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s on Monday.
  
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• Summer warmth to return this week but rain will linger for some

  15-06-2026 01:35 via bbc.com
  
  A warmer week is ahead, though rain remains in the forecast for some.
  
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• Jurors, lawyers and social workers face 'resilience test' in inaccessible courts

  15-06-2026 01:29 via bbc.com
  
  Access issues faced by wheelchair users in courts include broken lifts, “unsafe” ramps and unsuitable toilets.
  
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• Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how

  15-06-2026 01:25 via bbc.com
  
  Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
  
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• Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

  15-06-2026 01:10 via bbc.com
  
  Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
  
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• Starmer set to ban under-16s from major social media platforms

  15-06-2026 00:16 via bbc.com
  
  The prime minister promises "bold action" ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children.
  
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• Days of violence 'a stain on NI's international reputation'

  14-06-2026 23:49 via bbc.com
  
  International healthcare workers have spoken about threats and intimidation while some fear for their safety.
  
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• Assisted dying returns to Parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'

  14-06-2026 23:43 via bbc.com
  
  Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords.
  
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• Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

  14-06-2026 23:39 via bbc.com
  
  Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".
  
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• Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation

  14-06-2026 23:29 via bbc.com
  
  Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist.
  
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• UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

  14-06-2026 22:29 via bbc.com
  
  Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
  
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• Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing

  14-06-2026 21:57 via bbc.com
  
  The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation.
  
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• Our newborn baby died four years ago and we still don't know why

  14-06-2026 21:54 via bbc.com
  
  Kianty and Conor Simpson have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held for him.
  
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• Glasgow race attacks a 'mark against the reputation of the city'

  14-06-2026 19:57 via bbc.com
  
  Former Lord Provost Dr Michael Kelly has told the BBC scenes over the past week were disgraceful.
  
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• UK electric car sales target set to be weakened

  14-06-2026 19:56 via bbc.com
  
  The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
  
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• Sinkholes near Purley bridge halt Gatwick trains

  14-06-2026 19:17 via bbc.com
  
  Several sinkholes discovered near Purley station during engineering work meant the line is closed.
  
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• Thousands complete UK's biggest open water swim

  14-06-2026 18:43 via bbc.com
  
  Organisers say their aim is to ensure there is an event suitable for anyone who wants to take part.
  
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• MP opens up on 30-year fight for period healthcare

  14-06-2026 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  White wants endometriosis diagnosis and treatment waiting times to be prioritised by the NHS.
  
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• Lewis Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

  14-06-2026 17:35 via bbc.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton takes his first victory for Ferrari in a compelling Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retires.
  
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• Rugby captain starts 500-mile cycle after MND diagnosis

  14-06-2026 14:35 via bbc.com
  
  The former England Rugby captain, aged 48, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year.
  
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• Tommy Robinson says he was stopped at Heathrow by police

  14-06-2026 14:31 via bbc.com
  
  The far-right activist says he was stopped under counter terrorism laws at the airport on Saturday evening.
  
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• Attempted murder charge after girl stabbed in street

  14-06-2026 14:11 via bbc.com
  
  A 30-year-old local man has been charged with trying to kill a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• Jubilation as Scotland fans celebrate win

  14-06-2026 13:40 via bbc.com
  
  Supporters gathered in bars and venues across the country in the early hours to watch the match against Haiti.
  
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• Man charged after car crashes through bowling alley

  14-06-2026 13:20 via bbc.com
  
  The BMW crossed all 16 lanes before coming to a stop on the other side of the building.
  
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• Enter can ban: Council knocks back Metallica gig beer plan

  14-06-2026 12:16 via bbc.com
  
  The trial was proposed for the heavy metal band's Glasgow gig at Hampden Park on 25 June.
  
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• Watch: MOD video shows Russian shadow fleet tanker interception

  14-06-2026 11:40 via bbc.com
  
  British armed forces boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
  
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• 'He's a life saver': The miniature therapy horse that travels by taxi

  14-06-2026 08:59 via bbc.com
  
  Meet Rusty, the pint-sized therapy horse who travels around London in a black cab.
  
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• Death records show horror of unmarried mums' home

  14-06-2026 08:47 via bbc.com
  
  St Monica's painted itself as helping women but the reality was far worse, as records reveal.
  
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