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  29-08-2016 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joining the crowds for the Grand Finale parade during the 50th anniversary of the Notting Hill Carnival.
  
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• Reeves to outline plans to protect public from unfair price hikes

  24-03-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor will make a statement to MPs .
  
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• Chancellor urged not to ‘leave citizens in the cold’ over rising bills

  24-03-2026 01:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  The US-Israeli offensive against Iran saw a spike in oil prices.
  
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• Met chief says rise in Iranian state threats ‘grave’ after arson attack

  23-03-2026 23:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  Four Jewish community ambulances were set on fire in the early hours of Monday.
  
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• Armed patrols deployed to protect London Jewish sites as Met Police chief condemns ‘attack on us all’

  23-03-2026 23:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley hits out at ‘grave’ threats from the Iranian state in speech
  
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• Irish government to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel amid high energy prices

  23-03-2026 22:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  A diesel rebate scheme for hauliers and bus operators is also expected, which will be backdated.
  
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• Watch: Prolific M&S shoplifter is jailed after being caught by Met Police recruits

  23-03-2026 20:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  Ryan Kiely, 34, was wanted on recall to prison when he targeted a store on Lee High Road
  
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• First men tested in landmark UK prostate cancer screening trial

  23-03-2026 20:30 via standard.co.uk
  
  Later this week, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC), which advises the Government, publishes its final guidance on screening.
  
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• Swinney ‘horrified’ by arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

  23-03-2026 20:23 via standard.co.uk
  
  The First Minister’s comments come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called on communities to ‘stand together’ following the attack.
  
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• Iranian man freed pending further inquiries after UK nuclear submarine base arrest

  23-03-2026 20:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  The man and a woman were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane, last week
  
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• Britain must plan for Iran war to continue ‘for some time’, says Starmer amid growing concern over bills

  23-03-2026 19:37 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he had told his team not to fall into a sense of ‘false comfort’
  
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• Two men jailed over £65k watch robbery outside Mayfair café

  23-03-2026 19:33 via standard.co.uk
  
  Besart Krasniqr was robbed of his Patek Philippe watch while walking through central London in the afternoon
  
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• More London Labour councillors defect to Greens as Keir Starmer’s party faces local elections crisis

  23-03-2026 19:09 via standard.co.uk
  
  The move by Lewisham councillors Tauseef Anwar and Rudi Schmidt means more than 50 local Labour representatives have joined the Greens since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister
  
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• Disgraced Huw Edwards attacks ‘unfair’ drama about downfall

  23-03-2026 19:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Martin Clunes plays the shamed newsreader, 64, who is planning to tell his side of the story
  
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• Transport Secretary mulls running HS2 trains at slower speed to keep costs down

  23-03-2026 18:59 via standard.co.uk
  
  Reducing the high-speed rail project from its intended speed of 360km per hour could save an amount in the ‘low billions’, Heidi Alexander said.
  
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• Met Police facing probe over death of student, 19, found in King’s Cross hotel room with middle-aged men

  23-03-2026 18:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  Family of Edward Cornes accuse Scotland Yard of homophobia and failing to learn lessons of serial killer Stephen Port
  
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• Cheers and sobs of relief from public gallery as Natalie’s killer convicted

  23-03-2026 18:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  There were emotional scenes after Stephen McCullagh was convicted of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally at Belfast Crown Court.
  
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• Iranian man freed pending further inquiries after alleged naval base incident

  23-03-2026 18:36 via standard.co.uk
  
  The man had been expected to appear in court on Monday.
  
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• Steps to ensure flagship hospital met expected standards branded ‘inadequate’

  23-03-2026 18:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  A note was issued on Monday by lawyers to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry addressing ‘developments’ since the inquiry’s last oral hearings in January.
  
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• 'Essential' Argos influencer kit for toddlers sparks outrage

  23-03-2026 18:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  A charity has warned that the product promotes social media culture to children as young as two
  
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• Hackney boozer bans children after unruly behaviour 'persists' with parents failing to step in

  23-03-2026 18:05 via standard.co.uk
  
  Children have been running around The Kenton, very nearly colliding with waiting staff, screaming and climbing on furniture
  
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• Cannabis-user who stamped passer-by to death found guilty of murder

  23-03-2026 18:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 24, murdered Nila Patel after his car overturned near a Leicester hospital.
  
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• Markets swing by trillions on Trump's 'productive talks' update on Iran war

  23-03-2026 17:48 via standard.co.uk
  
  But Iran’s Parliament Speaker accuses Trump of ‘fake news’ created to ‘manipulate’ the markets - as he denies talks took place
  
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• Support fund opens for businesses affected by fire near Glasgow Central

  23-03-2026 17:39 via standard.co.uk
  
  The deadline for applications is April 5.
  
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• Iran war may not come to 'quick and early end' warns Keir Starmer amid growing concern over bills

  23-03-2026 17:38 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he had told his team not to fall into a sense of ‘false comfort’
  
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• Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

  23-03-2026 17:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said the £17 million in supports for Northern Ireland was ‘clearly inadequate’.
  
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• Government must plan for Iran war to continue ‘for some time’, Starmer says

  23-03-2026 17:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he welcomed reports of talks between the US and Iran.
  
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• Timeline: The key events in the murder of Natalie McNally

  23-03-2026 17:02 via standard.co.uk
  
  Natalie McNally was killed by her partner in December 2022.
  
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• How a seemingly perfect alibi was dismantled by cyber crime experts

  23-03-2026 16:57 via standard.co.uk
  
  Stephen McCullagh appeared to be been livestreaming himself playing computer games on the night his girlfriend Natalie McNally was murdered.
  
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• Natalie McNally’s partner found guilty of her murder

  23-03-2026 16:47 via standard.co.uk
  
  Stephen McCullagh was found guilty by a jury of six men and six women at the start of the fifth week of his trial at Belfast Crown Court.
  
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