19 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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19 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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21 minutes ago Get ready for Ashley! Met Office names first storm of the season with severe gales and rain set to blow in on Sunday after UK fog warning

Storm Ashley was named today and will rapidly form tomorrow by explosive cyclogenesis - also known as a 'weather bomb' - before hitting Britain with strong winds on Sunday.

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25 minutes ago Murray Foote stepping down as SNP chief executive after a year in role

The former Daily Record editor replaced Peter Murrell in the role in August last year.

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27 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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27 minutes ago Chelsea coach Hilario set to join England staff as Thomas Tuchel eyes further raids on former club

Performance analyst James Melbourne is also set to join Tuchel’s staff

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28 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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34 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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40 minutes ago Storm Ashley to batter Brits with 80mph winds this weekend as warnings issued

The news follows a week of weather warnings for the UK, with millions of Britons being buffeted by wind, soaked by rain, and their journeys hampered by dense fog

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49 minutes ago Labour accused of 'a naïve attempt to suck up to China' as David Lammy arrives in Beijing amid claims ministers have gone soft over Uyghur 'genocide'

The Foreign Secretary has been accused of backtracking on plans for the UK to formally recognise China 's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority as genocide .

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