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• Dublin and London ‘directly challenged’ to prepare for Irish unity referendum

  17-09-2026 19:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald has called for action before 2030.
  
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• Tax rises fear grows as Chancellor John Healey hit with £3.5bn public finances blow before Budget

  22-09-2026 09:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Public sector borrowing was £18.3 billion in August 2026, above City forecasts
  
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• Waterloo gas leak: Road closure and bus diversions in place after hundreds evacuated

  22-09-2026 08:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  400 office workers and 200 people from the Old Vic Theatre were evacuated after an 18-inch gas main ruptured on Monday afternoon
  
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• Piers Morgan says he'll sue Earl Spencer over 'lies' in book as Swan Song: Diana, My Sister hits shelves

  22-09-2026 08:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan says he’s taking legal action against Earl Spencer as Swan Song: Diana, My Sister hits books shelves
  
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• Zack Polanski seeks to win over north London schoolgate mums in bid for historic by-election victory

  22-09-2026 07:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Green strategists believe parents alarmed by summer heatwaves and worried about their children’s future may back the party in Holborn by-election
  
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• Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not ‘on the slide’

  22-09-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  He will address the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday after his first face-to-face talks with US President Donald Trump.
  
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• Podcaster James English due for sentencing after domestic abuse conviction

  22-09-2026 01:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  The host of the Anything Goes podcast was convicted of several allegations on a single domestic abuse charge.
  
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• Young driver crashes kill or seriously hurt more than 23,000 in five years

  22-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Around a fifth of all road accidents involve motorists aged 17 to 24, police say, as they call on parents to monitor newly-qualified drivers.
  
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• Pressure mounts on air traffic control boss after latest disruption

  22-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Flights were delayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England amid an air traffic control issue on Monday.
  
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• Martha’s Rule extends to A&Es across England after teenager’s death at south London hospital

  22-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Martha Mills died at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in south London in 2021
  
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• Household electricity bills could fall if time-varying prices promoted – report

  22-09-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The costs of producing electricity vary ‘a lot’ over time and place, but most consumers do not face prices that reflect this, a study says.
  
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• Harry ‘completely fine’ with Diana memoir, Earl Spencer says

  22-09-2026 00:46 via standard.co.uk
  
  The book is due to be published on Tuesday.
  
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• Andy Burnham to meet Donald Trump for first time as world leaders gather at UN

  21-09-2026 23:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he could ‘trust’ the US president and the special relationship was as strong as ever.
  
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• Andy Burnham agrees to provide military support to Saudi Arabia against Houthis

  21-09-2026 23:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister was speaking to reporters as he travelled to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
  
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• These three London hotels rank among the world's 50 best

  21-09-2026 22:28 via standard.co.uk
  
  Claridge's, The Connaught and Raffles London at The OWO have all made it into the coveted list
  
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• These 3 London hotels rank among the world's 50 best

  21-09-2026 22:10 via standard.co.uk
  
  Claridge's, The Connaught and Raffles London at The OWO have all made it into the coveted list
  
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• Harry praises mums and dads at event for children with complex medical needs

  21-09-2026 21:32 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex was not present at the WellChild awards where her husband received housewarming gifts for his return to the UK.
  
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• All dolled up: Harry presented with mini version of himself

  21-09-2026 20:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex met young WellChild award winners at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
  
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• World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst ‘honoured’ by Freedom of the City of London

  21-09-2026 19:51 via standard.co.uk
  
  The former West Ham player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 final.
  
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• ‘That family car destroyed my family’: Daughter calls on Sadiq Khan to crack down on ‘monster’ SUVs

  21-09-2026 19:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Claire Corkery is calling on Sadiq Khan to back tougher controls on large SUVs after her parents were killed by a BMW X5 travelling at 87mph
  
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• Andy Burnham heading to New York for talks with Donald Trump at UN summit

  21-09-2026 18:56 via standard.co.uk
  
  It will be Mr Burnham’s first meeting with the US president.
  
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• £500m airport investment is ‘massive boost’ to Scottish economy – Swinney

  21-09-2026 18:55 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister was at Edinburgh Airport on Monday morning to tour the latest facilities.
  
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• Tánaiste calls for ‘balance’ in privacy and AI advancement

  21-09-2026 18:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  It has been reported that the European Commission has put forward proposals to ease regulations for the use of personal data for AI systems.
  
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• Cate Blanchett asks audience to stop ‘spoiling’ National Theatre show by filming

  21-09-2026 18:31 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Australian actress, 57, is currently starring in the production of Electra/Persona at the Lyttelton Theatre in London.
  
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• Families will be ‘disappointed’ Garda officers will not give evidence in person

  21-09-2026 18:19 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lead counsel to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry Paul Greaney KC said there ‘should be no doubt’ that Ireland has provided substantial disclosure.
  
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• London's hottest regeneration district revealed: Area to deliver 32,000 new jobs and 4,400 homes

  21-09-2026 18:08 via standard.co.uk
  
  Research by PriceHubble puts the combined gross development value of three west Kensington schemes at £11.8billion
  
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• Inquiry to consider if Omagh bomb was ‘joint enterprise’ between terror groups

  21-09-2026 18:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Omagh Bombing Inquiry has begun a new stage of hearings in Belfast.
  
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• Sinn Fein set to press Parades Commission over Drumcree march fears

  21-09-2026 17:54 via standard.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein and the DUP have clashed over whether the parade should be allowed along the Garvaghy Road for the first time in more than 30 years.
  
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• Long defends statement after accusations of misleading MLAs over murderer on run

  21-09-2026 17:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Justice Minister faced questions as Gary Anderson remains at large after being granted temporary release from Maghaberry Prison.
  
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• Harry arrives for WellChild awards but no sign of Meghan

  21-09-2026 17:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  Harry has been patron of WellChild since 2007.
  
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