12 minutes ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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13 minutes ago Dog trainer warns 'never teach your dog this common trick' as it's 'dangerous'

According to canine behaviourist Will Atherton, dog owners should avoid teaching their pets one common trick - despite it being 'nice to show off' - as it can lead to 'dangerous' situations

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16 minutes ago Liam Payne given tragic instruction moments before he plunged to his death

Liam Payne was 'visibly out of his mind' when he went down to the hotel lobby in the moments leading up to his tragic death

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21 minutes ago Council tax slashed on second homes in tourism hotspot even though it could lead to more costs for residents

Pembrokeshire County Council has voted to lower the council tax premiums on second homes, despite warnings it could lead to a 14% council tax rise for residents next year

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21 minutes ago Union chiefs claim "toxic culture" at Dumfries high school could lead to staff members walking out

The Educational Institute of Scotland has warned that strike action is a real threat at North West Community Campus

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27 minutes ago Iran says Yahya Sinwar killing will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Iran says Muslims will ‘look up to martyr Sinwar’; Kamala Harris says death ‘an opportunity to finally end the war’At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school turned shelter in the Jabaliya neighbourhood of Gaza City, amid accusations Israel intends to forcibly expel the remaining population in a renewed ground campaign.The bombing of Abu Hussein school in Jabaliya on Thursday killed 28, including doctors and several children, and injured dozens more, according to health officials, who warned the final toll was likely to be higher. Another 11 people were killed in two separate airstrikes in Gaza City, and it was unclear how many were killed in other strikes in central and southern Gaza. Continue reading...

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49 minutes ago Premier League star makes feelings clear with cheeky post after starring England role

Nottingham Forest winger Elliot Anderson has made his feelings clear on Bristol City after spending time on loan with their arch-rivals, Bristol Rovers, earlier in his career

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49 minutes ago Drone video shows Hamas leader’s final seconds before death, according to Israeli military

A drone video showed a man wrapped in a scarf inside a ruined Gaza apartment in what the Israeli military said was footage of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar shortly before his death.

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72 minutes ago Could you get a cash windfall in time for Christmas by switching your account provider?

A cash-to-switch current account offer could give your bank balance a boost just in time for Christmas, but there are some things to consider first.

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78 minutes ago Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing

Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in Gaza

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