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• Ministers cannot agree budget without increased funding, O’Dowd warns

  16-10-2026 14:21 via The Standard News
  
  Stormont ministers held a virtual meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant on Friday.
  
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• 'Malicious hoax': Heathrow flight among seven planes targeted by suspected bomb threats across Europe

  03-11-2026 17:52 via The Standard News
  
  Flight LO286 from London Heathrow was one of several planes affected with further incidents reported in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria
  
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• Everything we know about Europe flight bomb threats as UK Government describes 'malicious hoax threats'

  03-11-2026 17:44 via The Standard News
  
  Eight international flights have been grounded since Monday, but it is currently unclear whether the threats are linked
  
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• UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe

  03-11-2026 17:42 via The Standard News
  
  The National Cyber Security Centre said it is working with the firms affected and that the national impact is ‘minimal’.
  
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• Inside London's new rail super hub as HS2 line passes major milestone

  03-11-2026 17:35 via The Standard News
  
  ‘This is largest station built in London for must be at least 100 years,’ says Rail Minister Lord Hendy as high speed line connects with Old Oak Common
  
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• PM: EU deal could add 0.4% to GDP and critics have ‘misread the mood’

  03-11-2026 17:30 via The Standard News
  
  The Treasury has confirmed that deals under negotiation could raise more than previously estimated, Andy Burnham said.
  
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• Burnham insists he wants to reduce welfare bill but will not put a number on it

  03-11-2026 17:25 via The Standard News
  
  Andy Burnham insisted he would “stick to my guns” on his approach to addressing the issue with “radical changes” to the welfare system.
  
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• Sophie wears heart-shaped glasses to promote importance of global eye health

  03-11-2026 17:24 via The Standard News
  
  The duchess travelled to Antigua, while the King and Queen were also visiting, to attend the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health.
  
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• Jury retires to consider verdicts in Russell Brand trial

  03-11-2026 17:15 via The Standard News
  
  The 51-year-old denies three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of attempted indecent assault.
  
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• Funeral of Ciara Mageean hears of memorable wedding shortly before her death

  03-11-2026 17:05 via The Standard News
  
  Hundreds of mourners paid a final farewell to the Irish Olympic athletic at a requiem mass in her home town of Portaferry in Co Down.
  
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• Escaped horse causes travel chaos on major road into London

  03-11-2026 16:50 via The Standard News
  
  The A3 was temporarily closed on Tuesday morning while the horse moved to a nearby service station
  
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• Heathrow flight among seven planes targeted by suspected bomb threats across Europe

  03-11-2026 16:40 via The Standard News
  
  Flight LO286 from London Heathrow was one of several planes affected with further incidents reported in Poland, Spain and Bulgaria
  
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• Famous man can appeal after failed injunction bid against media organisations

  03-11-2026 16:31 via The Standard News
  
  The man brought legal action against Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media, publisher of The Guardian.
  
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• Troubles Bill debate ‘toxic’ and pitted veterans against victims – commissioner

  03-11-2026 16:29 via The Standard News
  
  Joe McVey also said people affected by the Troubles have been ‘betrayed’ and ‘forgotten’ by successive governments.
  
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• Reform UK councillor charged with 12 counts of rape and making indecent images of a child

  03-11-2026 16:21 via The Standard News
  
  George Madgwick, 37, has been charged with ‘serious sexual offences, including multiple counts of rape’
  
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• King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave trade

  03-11-2026 16:11 via The Standard News
  
  In his address to presidents and prime ministers of the Commonwealth Charles said the transatlantic slave trade fills his heart with horror.
  
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• Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape

  03-11-2026 15:58 via The Standard News
  
  George Madgwick, 37, has been bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on November 25.
  
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• Trans-inclusive policy at Hampstead ponds 'indirectly discriminates against women', campaigners say

  03-11-2026 15:48 via The Standard News
  
  Campaigners argue trans-inclusive policies at the pond are unlawful following last year’s Supreme Court judgment on the definition of woman
  
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• Ofcom: BBC must provide clear picture of impact cuts will have

  03-11-2026 15:25 via The Standard News
  
  The corporation faces pressure to make savings of £500 million by 2028.
  
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• Halloween party attack: third boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

  03-11-2026 15:25 via The Standard News
  
  A 17-year-old victim remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition, police said on Tuesday.
  
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• Celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities' loses High Court bid to keep name secret

  03-11-2026 15:10 via The Standard News
  
  The man cannot yet be named subject to any appeal
  
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• Famous man loses bid for injunction to stop reporting of allegations

  03-11-2026 15:09 via The Standard News
  
  The man brought legal action against Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media, publisher of The Guardian.
  
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• Everything we know about Europe flight bomb threats

  03-11-2026 15:00 via The Standard News
  
  Seven international flights have been grounded since Monday, but it is currently unclear whether the threats are linked
  
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• Super rich slammed by carpet tycoon for fleeing London to avoid paying UK taxes

  03-11-2026 14:48 via The Standard News
  
  ‘Billionaires who made their money in UK should pay our taxes,’ says peer
  
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• Thousands of young people to get easier access to savings under Government plans

  03-11-2026 14:31 via The Standard News
  
  The moves to make access to child trust funds simpler aim to help young people who lack mental capacity.
  
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• Nearly half of ‘affordable’ flats at east London development remain unsold as buyers struggle with costs

  03-11-2026 14:31 via The Standard News
  
  The council has relaxed affordability rules at the site after shared ownership homes proved too expensive for many would-be buyers.
  
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• Ten bombshell moments from the Russell Brand rape trial

  03-11-2026 14:22 via The Standard News
  
  Brand is charged with seven offences, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault - and he denies all the alleged crimes
  
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• Glamour gran and ‘ungrateful kids’ – John Lewis Christmas ad splits opinion

  03-11-2026 14:21 via The Standard News
  
  The ad has been celebrated for its all-star line-up, though some said it lacked the ’emotive punch’ of past campaigns.
  
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• Jury sworn in for trial of man accused of murdering Chloe Mitchell

  03-11-2026 14:20 via The Standard News
  
  Brandon John Rainey has also been accused of attempting to prevent the burial of the 21-year-old’s body.
  
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• 'Let's hope it was not life-critical': Moment ambulance 'wastes time' stopping at new Oxford Street barriers

  03-11-2026 14:04 via The Standard News
  
  TfL insists the ambulance was not prevented from entering the zone - but Westminster councillor says time was ‘wasted’
  
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