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• Burnham urged to ‘bring it on’ and allow second Scottish independence vote

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Holyrood Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn will make the demand as the SNP conference gets underway in Aberdeen on Thursday.
  
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• Big Yellow keeping ‘all options’ under review amid activist investor pressure

  15-10-2026 10:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  The London-listed group said it met with the shareholder who is ‘encouraging Big Yellow to explore a sale’.
  
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• International trains stopping at second major station in London backed by key Aslef union

  15-10-2026 10:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Aslef train drivers union has thrown its weight behind a halt in east London for international services
  
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• Dangerous e-bikes will be impounded after new powers granted by London council

  15-10-2026 10:17 via standard.co.uk
  
  The change means e-bikes can be removed from the street without a court order
  
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• Gambling tax hikes will cause closures and job cuts, say Entain and Rank

  15-10-2026 10:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Entain, which owns Coral and Ladbrokes, said the UK has become an ‘increasingly challenging tax environment’.
  
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• Support for Brexit collapses in London as Sadiq Khan leads calls for Britain to rejoin EU

  15-10-2026 09:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Just 15% of adults in city would vote to stay out the EU, says new survey
  
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• Aaron Paul says Breaking Bad co-star RJ Mitte was ‘an inspiration for so many’

  15-10-2026 09:50 via standard.co.uk
  
  The actor died by suicide at the age of 34.
  
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• International trains stopping at second major station in London backed by key union

  15-10-2026 09:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Aslef train drivers union has thrown its weight behind a halt in east London for international services
  
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• London travel news LIVE: Delays across Tube lines as commuters face disruption during rush hour

  15-10-2026 09:28 via standard.co.uk
  
  Various delays on the London Underground are causing issues for commuters during rush hour
  
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• London travel news LIVE: Delays on the Northern line as commuters face delays ahead of rush hour

  15-10-2026 09:03 via standard.co.uk
  
  Commuters face delays on the Northern line due to a signal fault at Kentish Town
  
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• UK will ‘make case’ for US to continue backing Ukraine amid strained relations

  15-10-2026 09:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The past week has seen a deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the US.
  
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• Met Police told to re-examine whether Father Ted co-creator faced discrimination due to gender-critical stance

  15-10-2026 08:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard has been ordered by the police watchdog to look again at a discrimination claim made by the Irish writer
  
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• 'Show respect': Britain slams Donald Trump over tiger video after man mauled to death

  15-10-2026 08:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Skills minister Baroness Smith says US president’s clip is ‘enormously hurtful’
  
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• London travel news LIVE: Severe delays on the Northern line as commuters face delays ahead of rush hour

  15-10-2026 08:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  Commuters face severe delays on the Northern line due to a signal fault at Kentish Town
  
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• Revealed: London's worst mobile internet black spots as Sadiq Khan unveils plan to tackle problem

  15-10-2026 08:24 via standard.co.uk
  
  A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
  
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• London travel news LIVE: Northern line part-suspended as commuters face delays ahead of rush hour

  15-10-2026 08:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Northern line is partially suspended due to a signal fault at Kentish Town
  
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• Revealed: London's worst mobile internet black spots as Khan unveils plan to tackle problem- interactive map shows connectivity in your area

  15-10-2026 07:58 via standard.co.uk
  
  A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
  
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• Revealed: London's worst mobile internet black spots as Khan unveils plan to tackle problem

  15-10-2026 07:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  A report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
  
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• Sadiq Khan announces plan to tackle internet black spots in central London

  15-10-2026 07:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The report and interactive map show how mobile performance varies across the capital, and sets out ten actions London boroughs can take to support better connectivity
  
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• Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to be opened

  15-10-2026 03:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  William Chapman, 23, was mauled to death by the animal at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, in Doncaster, on Saturday
  
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• Harry and Meghan ready for first joint appearance since return to UK

  15-10-2026 03:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  The duke and duchess are carrying out engagements in Nottingham on Thursday.
  
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• Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for sex offences

  15-10-2026 03:45 via standard.co.uk
  
  Judge Paul Ramsey will hand down the sentence at Newry Crown Court.
  
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• World-leading genomics lab launches in London to improve care for NHS cancer patients

  15-10-2026 01:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The centre is the first of its kind to deliver a new generation of cancer diagnostics known as composite biomarker testing
  
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• How much is the Real Living Wage going up by in London?

  15-10-2026 01:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The pay rise will benefit almost half a million workers at almost 17,000 employers who pay the Real Living Wage
  
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• Average asking rent in London reaches new record high of £2,825 as supply falls

  15-10-2026 01:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The number of available homes to rent in London is down by 9% compared with a year ago, while renter demand has increased by 6%, according to Rightmove
  
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• World-leading NHS genomics lab launches to improve care for cancer patients

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  New testing combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI) to build the fullest picture of a person’s cancer.
  
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• Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has still to announce if drilling atthe Rosebank oil field– the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
  
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• King and Queen to attend ceremonial opening of Welsh Parliament

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Charles and Camilla last attended the event, which is held after a Senedd election, in 2021.
  
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• Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The new rates will benefit workers at almost 17,000 employers.
  
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• Doogan calls for PM to cut household bills amid ‘cost-of-living tsunami’

  15-10-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is demanding action from the Prime Minister.
  
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