56 h. ago 10 years after Charleston church massacre, faith leaders lament that the country hasn't changed

Mother Emanuel AME church made an ecumenical gesture for the commemoration of a racist shooting that killed nine of its Black members 10 years ago on Tuesday

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3 d. ago UK faces daily water shortage of five billion litres a day by 2055 unless urgent action is taken as officials warn it will 'threaten way of life'

The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.

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9 d. ago New changes to land rules prompt call for farmers to plan ahead

Changes to Greening Rules put farming businesses at risk of losing vital funds, warns Scots firm

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2 w. ago The new rule affecting everyone in the UK with a driveway, which could save you £1,100 a year

Drivers across the country could benefit from the change

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2 w. ago Travellers face one big change if they head to this popular European country this summer

It means you'll need to have your paperwork in order first time and well in advance if you're planning on heading there

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3 w. ago Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader’s speech – UK politics live

Chair Ellie Reeves says Farage driven by personal ambition as he is expected to label Starmer ‘unpatriotic’ in speechEducation secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced new foundation apprenticeships, which she claimed “will make a really big difference to the lives of young people.”Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she told viewers:I’m announcing today a big step change that is really good news for young people across our country. 120,000 new opportunities to get on into trades like construction. So announcing foundation apprenticeships that are an earlier step in the career for young people.But we know we’ve got to go further, because I hear from apprentices how amazing that opportunity is, how optimistic they are about their future. I met with some bricklaying apprentices recently, really optimistic, wanting to start their own business, get on in construction.I back parents to make decisions about what’s right for them. For some parents that will involve sending their child to a privat...

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3 w. ago Bank holiday washout set to continue everyday this week with heavy showers and 50mph winds

The UK is set for a washout bank holiday with thunder and rain due to hit parts of the country, but Brits could soon be set for a change in fortunes as the sunny warm weather is set to return

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3 w. ago Bank holiday washout to continue everyday this week with heavy showers and 50mph winds

The UK is set for a washout bank holiday with thunder and rain due to hit parts of the country, but Brits could soon be set for a change in fortunes as the sunny warm weather is set to return

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3 w. ago Christopher Bucktin: I watched America burn for George Floyd

For a moment, it felt like history had shifted after George Floyd's murder. America had turned a corner on accountability. But now, five years on, the country is asking: what really changed?

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