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• ‘Don’t regulate flexible work out of existence’, retail industry warns

  07-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Last week, ministers laid out details for proposals which could ensure guaranteed hours for workers.
  
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• Canary Wharf hosts largest exercise to test terror attack emergency response

  07-06-2026 16:07 via standard.co.uk
  
  Up to 1,000 people were taking part in the exercise.
  
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• Murdered Garda detective remembered 30 years on

  07-06-2026 14:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jerry McCabe was shot dead by an IRA gang during a raid on the post office in Adare, Co Limerick, in June 1996.
  
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• Mum vows to get ‘justice’ for son, 15, after fatal stabbing in Dollis Hill

  07-06-2026 13:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Jamal Ringrose, 15, died in hospital on Thursday after being attacked in Dollis Hill on May 31
  
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• Watch: Shania Twain sends fans into rapture at tiny Shacklewell Arms gig

  07-06-2026 12:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Footage from the night shows the 60-year-old country singer clearly in her element
  
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• Vow to increase defence spending to 3% ‘absolutely sacrosanct’ – Lammy

  07-06-2026 12:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister said ‘the money will be found’ to fund pledges in the awaited Defence Investment Plan.
  
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• Mix of heavy rain and sun forecast for next week ahead of warmer temperatures

  07-06-2026 12:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Met Office said the weather is expected to settle by next weekend and some parts could see 24C.
  
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• Hampshire Police planned intervention during trial of Henry Nowak's killer

  07-06-2026 11:42 via standard.co.uk
  
  The police force attempted to issue a statement to prevent “disinformation” circulating online
  
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• Lammy to back ‘resilient’ Starmer in any leadership race as PM vows to ‘fight’

  07-06-2026 11:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister said Sir Keir must be able to ‘serve out his mandate’ from the 2024 general election.
  
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• That did impress me much: Shania Twain stuns fans at intimate gig at The Shacklewell Arms

  07-06-2026 11:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Before stepping out at Wembley with Harry Styles, Shania Twain squeezed into the 200-capacity Shacklewell Arms for one of the most intimate London shows of her career.
  
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• David Lammy told JD Vance ‘you’re wrong’ after Henry Nowak case intervention

  07-06-2026 11:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Deputy Prime Minister said he challenged the US vice-president in a ‘robust’ phone call on Saturday.
  
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• That did impress me much: Shania Twain stuns fans at intimate gig at The Shadwell Arms

  07-06-2026 10:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  Before stepping out at Wembley with Harry Styles, Shania Twain squeezed into the 200-capacity Shacklewell Arms for one of the most intimate London shows of her career.
  
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• PM to host Zelensky and leaders of France and Germany for No 10 talks

  07-06-2026 08:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  The so-called E3 group of nations meeting the Ukrainian leader are some of Kyiv’s staunchest allies.
  
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• MPs question whether troubled Ajax armoured vehicle is fit for purpose

  07-06-2026 08:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Public Accounts Committee’s chairman said advice to carry out maintenance checks every time Ajax is stopped was an ‘insult to intelligence’.
  
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• Resident in luxury Croydon tower block claims discrimination over bike rule

  07-06-2026 08:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  David Ortiz is barred from storing his electric bike in the on-site facilities at Altura 50, Europe’s tallest volumetric modular building
  
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• That did impress me much: Shania Twain stuns fans at intimate east London pub gig

  07-06-2026 07:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  Before stepping out at Wembley with Harry Styles, Shania Twain squeezed into the 200-capacity Shacklewell Arms for one of the most intimate London shows of her career.
  
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• Police planned intervention during trial of Henry Nowak’s killer

  07-06-2026 01:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Hampshire Police sought to release a statement to address what it described as ‘disinformation’ circulating online.
  
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• King appoints composer and engineer as Order of the Thistle members

  07-06-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Professor Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan have been honoured.
  
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• EuroMillions winner who saved police officer’s life dies after suspected hit-and-run

  06-06-2026 23:20 via standard.co.uk
  
  Anthony Canty, 39, was knocked off his bicycle in Tiptree, Essex, on May 21, and died in hospital four days later
  
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• Lucky Lotto player scoops £12m jackpot in weekend draw

  06-06-2026 23:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  The winning Lotto numbers were 08, 10, 26, 30, 35, 42 and the bonus number was 50.
  
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• European Union ‘needs to do more’ in terms of Israel – Taoiseach

  06-06-2026 22:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  Irish premier Micheal Martin said the actions of Israel are ‘not acceptable’.
  
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• Sunday to be drier as downpours and strong winds batter the UK

  06-06-2026 22:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  Drier and brighter weather is forecast towards the South East where it will be feeling warmer, the Met Office said.
  
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• King and Queen in attendance as Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse

  06-06-2026 20:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling got married at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, in a private ceremony
  
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• Duffy announces first live concert in over 15 years after sexual assault ordeal

  06-06-2026 19:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Welsh singer will be holding an intimate gig in July 5, with fans able to enter a ballot to apply for tickets
  
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• Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign

  06-06-2026 19:16 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter beat bitter rivals Saracens 32-12 to ensure a Prem play-off semi-final and end the reign of long-serving Sarries boss Mark McCall.
  
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• Quins beat Saints but miss out on Champions Cup

  06-06-2026 19:13 via bbc.com
  
  Harlequins miss out on next season's Champions Cup despite a dramatic final-round win over leaders Northampton.
  
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• King and Queen defy downpours to revive royal tradition at Epsom Derby

  06-06-2026 18:44 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Queen joined many racegoers in sheltering from the rain under an umbrella.
  
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• Buffy star Alyson Hannigan says she will miss Anthony Head ‘forever’

  06-06-2026 18:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  In a post on Instagram, Hannigan said: ‘This cut is so deep I fear it can never heal.’
  
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• Spielberg stuns fans with surprise appearance at London pub quiz

  06-06-2026 18:16 via standard.co.uk
  
  The director and actor Colman Domingo were in town ahead of the forthcoming release of new film Disclosure Day
  
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• Princess Royal’s son Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse Harriet Sperling

  06-06-2026 16:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  The King and Queen were among the guests in Gloucestershire.
  
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