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Dozens of flood alerts across England and Wales amid warning of heavy rainfall
Dozens of flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales amid a warning of heavy rainfall.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000
Dozens of flood alerts have been issued across England and Wales amid a warning of heavy rainfall.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000

Asylum seekers to be banned from using taxis for medical appointments
A ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
A ban on asylum seekers using taxis for most medical journeys has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000

Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana refuses to enter group's conference hall
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000
Zarah Sultana has boycotted day one of the Your Party Conference over the expulsion of members of left-wing groups.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Man from Afghanistan charged with three sexual assaults in Southampton
A man from Afghanistan has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting three women in Southampton, as well as entering the UK illegally.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
A man from Afghanistan has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting three women in Southampton, as well as entering the UK illegally.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000

Netflix executive Lloyd screen-tested for top Channel 4 job
A senior executive at Netflix is among the contenders vying to become the next boss of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000
A senior executive at Netflix is among the contenders vying to become the next boss of Channel 4, the state-owned broadcaster.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

'If I put the practice in, I probably could get better' - Luke Littler reflects on his rise to fame
If Luke Littler was going to Ally Pally to watch the World Darts Championships this Christmas instead of being the world champion, he'd dress up as Nintendo's Mario or Luigi.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
If Luke Littler was going to Ally Pally to watch the World Darts Championships this Christmas instead of being the world champion, he'd dress up as Nintendo's Mario or Luigi.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Software issue linked to solar radiation hits thousands of Airbus planes
Passengers in the UK are being assured there will only be minimal disruption over the weekend following a software issue affecting thousands of Airbus planes.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0000
Passengers in the UK are being assured there will only be minimal disruption over the weekend following a software issue affecting thousands of Airbus planes.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0000

Hospitality pleads for 'lifeline' as Reeves accused of imposing 'stealth tax' in budget
Rachel Reeves has been accused of failing to "support the great British pub" as she promised in the budget, with owners facing skyrocketing business rates bills.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves has been accused of failing to "support the great British pub" as she promised in the budget, with owners facing skyrocketing business rates bills.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Ministers line up bankers to review options for UK steel industry
The government is lining up bankers to conduct a review of options for Britain's embattled steel industry amid calls for ministers to orchestrate mergers between some of the sector's biggest players.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000
The government is lining up bankers to conduct a review of options for Britain's embattled steel industry amid calls for ministers to orchestrate mergers between some of the sector's biggest players.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:16:00 +0000

PM's rap battle with Sky's Beth Rigby goes viral - and one of the AI satirists behind it explains why
Satire has long been an occupational hazard for politicians - and while it has long been cartoons or shows like Spitting Image, content created by artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming the norm.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Satire has long been an occupational hazard for politicians - and while it has long been cartoons or shows like Spitting Image, content created by artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming the norm.
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000