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• Price comparison site data may have been used by Leave.EU

  21-04-2018 23:20
  Former Cambridge Analytica director told MPs Brexit campaign group may have used data from MoneysupermarketPersonal information gathered from price comparison websites may have been used without people’s knowledge or consent by pro-Brexit campaigners in the European referendum.An ex-director of Cambridge Analytica told parliament last week that she believed the Leave.EU campaign, headed by Nigel Farage and bankrolled by Arron Banks, may have breached data protection laws by using people&rs
  
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• London Marathon Weather Latest: Event Could Be Hottest On Record

  21-04-2018 22:56
  Runners are being warned that temperatures on Sunday could exceed the warmest London Marathon on record, with a chance of the mercury rising to 23C or higher at some points along the route.Thundery showers overnight on Saturday means that temperatures are likely to be high after a humid start, Met Office forecasters have warned. The warmest London Marathon on record was in 1996 when it reached 22.7C in St James’s Park.🌞IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO RUNNERS🌞We're expecting
  
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• ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Dancers Are Proof Same-Sex Pairs Should Compete On ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Says David Walliams

  21-04-2018 22:30
  David Walliams has hailed two ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ auditionees, declaring that they’re proof same-sex couples should compete on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.Dancers David and Javier were seen trying out during Saturday’s (21 April) episode and it didn’t take long for them to have the panel tapping their feet and itching to dance along. Their salsa routine earned four yeses and when it came to sharing criticism, David took the chance to mention ‘
  
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• ‘Britain’s Got Talent’: Manchester Bombing Survivor Hollie Booth Has Everyone In Tears With Powerful Dance Troupe Audition

  21-04-2018 22:25
  ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ got emotional on Saturday (21 April) night, when Manchester bombing survivor Hollie Booth auditioned with her dance troupe, RISE. The group was first formed six years ago but, as their choreographer explained to the judges, their audition routine was devised in the wake of the terrorist attack. Hollie, 13, suffered two broken legs in the blast, has had 11 operations and relies on a wheelchair to get around the majority of the time, but was determined to r
  
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• Donald Trump Should Expect 'Loud' Protests If He Visits The UK, Sadiq Khan London Mayor Warns

  21-04-2018 20:01
  Donald Trump should expect loud and peaceful protests if he visits the UK later this year, the London mayor has said. Sadiq Khan, who has frequently clashed with the US president since they were elected to office nearly two years ago, made the comments during a St George’s event in London on Saturday.Amnesty International confirmed that thousands of its supporters will take to the streets when Trump visits the UK, although no date has yet been officially announced.Khan added that the
  
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• Windrush immigration cases contain a warning for Brexit

  21-04-2018 19:00 via ft.com
  The UK needs a controlled but open system to attract investment and address shortages
  
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• David Lammy Accuses Theresa May Of Shedding 'Crocodile Tears' Over Windrush Generation Scandal

  21-04-2018 17:18
  David Lammy has accused Theresa May of shedding “crocodile tears” over the Windrush generation scandal, saying she was warned of what was happening when she was home secretary.Lammy said a 2014 report had warned of a “a virtually invisible and rarely acknowledged group” who had uncertain immigration status despite having lived in Britain for decades and were being caught up in an immigration clampdown.The MP said this showed the removal of people who came to Britain decad
  
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• Finsbury Park Stabbing: Man, 20, Stabbed To Death In Latest Knife Attack To Hit London

  21-04-2018 17:10
  A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Finsbury Park in the early hours of Saturday morning, as fatal knife attacks continue to shock the capital.Detectives have launched a murder investigation after they were called at about 3am to reports of a man stabbed at Seven Sisters Road. Officers, paramedics and the London Air Ambulance attended the scene, where they found two men suffering from stab wounds.A man was found dead at the scene in Roth Walk.It is believed he is the 39th person to be
  
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• Carwyn Jones to stand down as Welsh first minister

  21-04-2018 17:02 via ft.com
  Labour leader faced criticism over handling of sexual harassment case
  
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• Carwyn Jones to step down as first minister of Wales

  21-04-2018 15:55
  Jones tells Welsh Labour party conference he will stand down in autumn
  The first minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, will stand down in the autumn.He made the surprise announcement at the Welsh Labour party conference in Llandudno on Saturday. Continue reading...
  
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• Arsène, Thank You For The Beautiful Football And The Wonderful Memories

  21-04-2018 14:26
  It is the end of a glorious era for Arsenal football club. The club I love.Arsène Wenger has transformed Arsenal and English football itself. Anyone who tries to argue otherwise hasn’t been paying attention or just isn’t living in the real world.I want to thank him for everything he has done not just for the club, but for the community I represent in North London, and for inspiring countless young people to take up football.Just consider his achievements. Three Premier League
  
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• Boy, 3, Drowns In Swimming Pool At David Lloyd Centre In Leeds, Police Say

  21-04-2018 14:19
  A three-year-old boy has drowned in a swimming pool at a David Lloyd centre in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police have said.Officers were called shortly before 9.45am this morning the club on Tongue Lane following reports that a child had drowned.The boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary where he was later pronounced dead.Officers are treating the incident as a tragic accident but are appealing for anyone who was in the pool at the time to make contact.Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds
  
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• Michael J. Fox Recovering After Undergoing Spinal Surgery

  21-04-2018 11:58
  ‘Back To The Future’ actor Michael J. Fox is recovering after undergoing spinal surgery, his representative has said. The 56-year-old’s spokesperson, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the star’s health news in a statement issued to PEOPLE, telling the US publication: “Michael J Fox recently underwent spinal surgery unrelated to his Parkinson’s.“He is recovering, feeling great, and looking forward to getting back on the golf course this summer.”Michael was d
  
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• National Archives Could Help Windrush Generation Prove They're Allowed To Stay

  21-04-2018 11:57
  Members of the so-called Windrush Generation who now face deportation could be helped by The National Archives’ arrival records of people who arrived in the UK.Details from arrivals into the UK, including name, birth date, and details of the journey taken were all recorded on passenger lists drawn up for the Board of Trade between 1878 and 1960.These records – which are filed in nearly 1,500 boxes at the National Archives – could include those who came to Britain from the Carib
  
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• Ariana Grande Surprises Coachella With ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ Performance

  21-04-2018 11:22
  Ariana Grande celebrated the release of her new single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ with a surprise performance at Coachella. The US superstar made her appearance during Kygo’s set, delighting fans with her first ever live rendition of the track.Sadly, this weekend’s Coachella sets are not being live-streamed - yes, this means we can’t won’t see Beyoncé’s second set in all its glory - but plenty of ticket-holders filmed Ariana’s performance: Video
  
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• Michelle Pfeiffer Politely Sidesteps ‘Sexist’ Question About Weight At ‘Scarface’ Reunion Panel

  21-04-2018 10:40
  Fans have spoken out in praise Michelle Pfeiffer, after a moderator on a ‘Scarface’ panel asked her what she weighed when filming the movie. The actress was appearing on a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival with Steven Bauer, Al Pacino and Brian De Palma, when interviewer Jesse Kornbluth posed the question.Footage posted online shows Kornbluth saying: “As the father of a daughter, I’m concerned about body image… The preparation for this film — what did you we
  
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• Britain Should Send Troops To Protect Syrians From Bashar Al-Assad, Ex-Defence Chief Says

  21-04-2018 10:36
  A former defence chief has called the air strikes on Syria a “missed opportunity” to impact the civil war and said Britain should send soldiers in to protect people from the Bashar Al-Assad regime.Lord Richards said Britain, America and France’s air strikes on Assad’s chemical weapons last weekend were “not quite token but minimalism” and “the jury is still out” on whether it would prevent the Syrian dictator using them again.He is accused of being
  
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• Craig Revel Horwood Says ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ ‘Will Be Better Without Brendan Cole’

  21-04-2018 10:12
  Craig Revel Horwood has hit out at Brendan Cole, claiming ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ will be “better” without him. Back in January, Brendan revealed - live on ‘Lorraine’ - that his contract with the BBC has not been renewed for 2018, but while Anton Du Beke said he was “heartbroken” and Zoe Ball shared her condolences, it seems Craig does is not quite so sympathetic. He is quoted as telling the Mirror: “‘Strictly’ will be better with
  
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• The Queen's Birthday Party: All The Acts You Need To Know

  21-04-2018 10:00
  In celebration of the Queen’s 92nd birthday, a special concert is being held in her honour on Saturday (21 April) night.Just over 5,000 ticket-holders will be at the Royal Albert Hall to catch the acts live but for anyone tuning in at home, the proceedings will also be shown live on BBC1. The concert takes place at the end of a week-long conference for Commonwealth Heads of Government and the theme will extend to the birthday event, with performers from the Commonwealth nations taking
  
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• Sheet Masks Tried And Tested: From The Beauty Bargain To The Hydration All-Star

  21-04-2018 09:00
  A sheet mask is that extra skincare step for when you want to give your face some real TLC and what many use to physically show on Instagram they are definitely having a #selfcaresunday. Derived from South Korean beauty regimes, sheet masks are cloth based masks (usually made from non woven fibres, cotton, hydrogel or bio cellulose) soaked in serum, which promise a hydration boost and can be worn for anything between 10-30 minutes. They’ve gone from relatively unknown a couple of
  
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• Not The Royal Wedding #6: Couples Are Turning Their Backs On Traditional Gift Lists

  21-04-2018 09:00
  With more couples choosing to live together before they get married, the traditional wedding gift list is often redundant. The average UK wedding now costs more than £27,000, so who wants an extra toaster, new kettle or spare bread-maker when what you really need is some help with funding your honeymoon?It’s fair to say that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle probably aren’t staring at their bank accounts in desperation having run over budget on flowers or chair covers, but th
  
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• Fury As 'Slash And Burn' Business Tycoon Tim Parker To Oversee Courts Reform

  21-04-2018 09:00
  Unions have reacted with fury after it was revealed a super-rich businessman dubbed the “Prince of Darkness” for his reputation for slashing jobs will spearhead a £1bn reform of the courts service.   Former Kwik Fit chief executive Tim Parker will be the new chairman of HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), Justice Secretary David Gauke has announced. The minister said one of the 62-year-old multi-millionaire’s tasks will be “providing better value
  
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• Dulwich Hamlet Football Team Fights Back Against The Developer That Wants To Bulldoze Its Stadium

  21-04-2018 08:55
  Cut grass prickles under the rising heat as the first waves of coaches and players mill around the dugout. Today marks the latest home game non-league South London football team Dulwich Hamlet has been forced to play away from Champion Hill, the ground it’s called home since 1912.Today’s mid-April fixture against Essex team Thurrock FC takes place at local rivals Tooting and Mitcham’s ground, some nine miles from their Dulwich base.The club’s displacement is due to a rift
  
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• Donald Trump Hails North Korea 'Suspension' Of Nuclear Missile Tests

  21-04-2018 08:42
  North Korea has said it has suspended nuclear and long-range missile tests ahead of a new round of negotiations with South Korea and the United States.Pyongyang said it also plans to close its nuclear test site, although there was no clear indication if it would be willing to deal away its arsenal.Leader Kim Jong Un declared the nation’s nuclear force as complete in November after a slew of weapons tests that included the underground detonation of a purported thermonuclear warhead.North Ko
  
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• The Queen’s Birthday: 9 Regal Facts About Her Majesty's Double Celebration

  21-04-2018 08:13
  1 - Twice the fun On Saturday 21 April the Queen will enjoy birthday celebrations as she turns 92. But the monarch’s official birthday will be marked on the second Saturday in June. 2 - No rain on her parade The tradition of a monarch having two birthdays dates back to 1748. George II was born in November of that year and it was decided the weather would be too cold around that time for an annual birthday parade. So instead he celebrated an official one in the warmer month o
  
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• Isle Of Man Could Be The First Place In The British Isles To Decriminalise Cannabis Possession

  21-04-2018 08:03
  Mick Jagger once suggested legalising all drugs in the Isle of Man, as a litmus test for the rest of the UK.“In England, they always try out new mobile phones in the Isle of Man,” said the former Rolling Stones frontman in 2010. “They’ve got a captive society. So I said... you should try the legalisation of all drugs on the Isle of Man and see what happens.”Now the island - a British Crown dependency - could find itself taking steps towards Jagger’s
  
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• Listen: The Windrush fiasco and the troubles with a 2nd Brexit referendum

  21-04-2018 07:11 via ft.com
  Theresa May's government has suffered from one of its worst weeks since the general election. What does it say about immigration policy in the future?
  
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• Wanted: British export and innovation expertise post-Brexit

  21-04-2018 05:00 via ft.com
  The UK needs new ideas and skills for expanding sales worldwide
  
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• Banning straws not enough to solve plastic pollution, May warned

  21-04-2018 05:00 via ft.com
  Waste management and fouling of oceans are the core priorities, critics say
  
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• UK state pension gender gap costs women £29,000

  21-04-2018 01:01 via ft.com
  Women receive average of just £125.98 a week in state pension
  
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