From being one half of Britain’s most influential political twin duo, to his role in the infamous ‘EdStone’, Emma Loffhagen reports on Torsten Bell, the former think tank director promoted to pensions minister

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New restrictions are geared toward curbing the number of holiday home rentals in the Costa del Sol

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Fortress Investment Group said it has now made a 325p-per-share offer to buy the fast-growing hospitality chain

Economics

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has made a big impression in defence this season, but the Hale End graduate has already been earmarked for a different role by Mikel Arteta

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The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother .

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New rules come into force on Friday (January 17) requiring mobile, broadband and TV package providers to share with customers when and by how much prices will increase, rather than relying on inflation

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It's time to get planning your next holiday

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Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show.

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'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

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The Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector has been reduced to £17 in a limited time offer, saving you more than £11 on the hair treatment loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

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Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve contested. Well, played in or at least turned up for. Indeed, a good lawyer might argue that technically they haven’t really won any because one of the aforementioned victories came against peak b@nter era Manchester City, while not even Spurs were capable of doing anything other than swat the current Southampton rabble aside, a feat that is not so much something to be proud of, but more the equivalent of helping yourself to the pennies covering a dead man’s eyes. Having taken just eight points from their previous 10 games, Ange Postecoglou’s knack-depleted team went into Wednesday night’s north London derby as firm underdogs and duly lived down to their billing.I would never dare doubt the accuracy and reliability of statistics from Big Website, but some of the match stats from the Holsten Pil...

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In a bid to keep costs down, households may have had to reign back on common habits to reduce the costs of ever-increasing energy bills.

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An Antiques Roadshow guest didn’t have a lot to say when an expert labelled his treasured family clock as “disappointing”.

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Kelly Cates has been confirmed as one of the hosts for Match of the Day next season alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan as Gary Lineker bids farewell to the role

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Spain has long been a favourite destination for Brits looking to buy a villa in the sun, but a new tax could see the price of realising that dream soar

Society

Manchester United have set their price for Alejandro Garnacho with Sir Jim Ratcliffe desperate to raise funds but manager Ruben Amorim reluctant to sell

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Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

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Elianne Andam ran off with a bag items belonging to her friend's ex-boyfriend in a gesture of solidarity, that cost the 15-year-old her life, stabbed to death by Hassan Sentamu

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Author and historian Steve Bolton discovered pictures from the Lionesses game with Scotland during the First World War. Now they will be displayed in the Scotland Football Museum

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Elon Musk took to his own platform to search for 'hardcore software engineers to help develop the Everything App. But what does it take to be an employee of the richest man on earth?

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“Our priorities are to ensure compulsory redundancies are minimised and that members who will leave the business receive the full redundancy compensation they’re entitled to under union agreements” - Ged Nichols, Accord union

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Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

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The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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Nikita Hand was awarded damages and costs after a three-week civil trial last year.

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Netflix star Leo Woodall is set to lead the cast of upcoming AppleTV+ series Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller that sees the actor in a very different role to Dexter Mayhew.

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An overnight stay for two at a historic hotel in Glasgow that has been described as "iconic" and "simply stunning" can now be booked at a 48 per cent discount through Wowcher.

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'You were walking out of the bar, you saw this pretty girl with a short skirt, and something went through your mind'

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"You cannot turn to the people of Manchester and say ‘efficiency savings are not cuts’”

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The unbelievable true story of one of the world’s most inspiring living athletes comes to life in a gripping biopic, now streaming on Prime Video

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Chelsea ask for total loan cost to be paid before returnStriker is injured and set to miss most of rest of season Everton’s attempt to cut short Armando Broja’s loan has hit complications with Chelsea wanting compensation to take the striker back.David Moyes, the new Everton manager, confirmed his club were exploring the possibility of terminating Broja’s season-long loan after he was ruled out for 10 to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. Everton have used their full allocation of four loan signings this season and, with profitability and sustainability rules restricting their January budget, want to create space for another temporary transfer. Continue reading...

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Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

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Sky Sports and Premier Sports announce latest tranche of fixtures

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The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Society

The Versace Woman Ejson Eau de Parfum is usually priced at £66, but is on sale for just £24 for a limited time only, and has received dozens of glowing reviews

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The defender is in talks over a stunning return to Celtic but was thrown on in an unfamiliar position against Spurs

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Zoe nutritionist Federica Amati is one of a growing number of experts warning not to cut out this type of food

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Hundreds of signatures are being added to petitions by campaigners every day

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Plenty of on-screen relationships that once hooked in cinema fans would almost certainly be left on the cutting room floor in 2025.

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On the map, countries have been colour-coded to indicate the jobs their residents most want information about with a view to taking up that career.

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An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Economics

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

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Still Game stars Mark Cox and Jane McCarry are coming to Largs in March for one night only to share behind-the-scenes stories and their career highlights.

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Sky Sports and Premier Sports have confirmed the latest fixtures they will show live on TV

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The 'beautiful' home decor olive tree that's adorned with fairy lights stunned Tesco shoppers who loved the 'bargain' find

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All the essential cost of living information you need

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Former adult star Emily Willis suffered a cardiac arrest at a rehab center in February 2024 and a medical expert says her 80 pound (5ft 7lbs) weight could have played a role

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Katie Price has sparked concern among her fans as they took to the comments section of her latest Instagram post to share their concerns over her appearance

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The hapless employee in Bandung City, Indonesia , got her piercing stuck in the mesh chair after jokingly sticking her nose through the holes in it, a local fire officer said.

Society

Sainsbury's shoppers have been taking to social media to share their love for the retailer's pyjama sets, with some saying they are 'obsessed'

Economics

But Sir Keir said the current focus was on ensuring Ukraine was in a position of strength rather than any future peacekeeping mission.

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Keir Starmer has made his first trip to Kyiv as UK prime minister to offer long term support to Ukraine which could see British troops brought in as peacekeepers

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We want to let out my mother's house to pay for care costs, will this affect Principle Private Residence Relief?

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A round-up of the latest car reveals, consumer issues and hot deals.

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Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

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The Northern Irishman shot an opening round 70 as he seeks a third straight win at Emirates Golf Club

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The creation of Jubilee Heights promises to create employment opportunities in Bury town centre

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Items worth millions could be hiding in homes across the country

Economics

For a while I lost my sense of self and dressed in void-core black. Finally I’m finding myself again in a new, colour-filled wardrobeFirst my dad died, followed by my gran, the resulting trauma forced me to quit my job, the love of my life left and before I knew it I was an only child who didn’t know who they were any more. All inside 18 months. I didn’t recognise the person who showed up at social gatherings, spoke for me or stared back from the mirror. That vanished person really enjoyed playfully dressing up but the new me only felt comfortable wearing black – an unconscious tonal shift to match life’s darkness.As a kid I’d often be deep in my puppeteer mum’s dress-up box, and she gave me a small clothing allowance from an early age (which I’m sure she sacrificed her own needs to provide) that gave me autonomy over my image. I was the only boy in my high school sewing class and for a time I wanted to be a tailor. I’m straight but my choice of clothing became a target for homophob...

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From Jamaica and Croatia to Greece, enjoy savings on your next getaway, with these Tui discount codes

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The job is for someone happy to climb the steps in some of Scotland’s stunning lighthouses

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Essex Police urged people not to share footage said to be filmed in the home where Virginia McCullough murdered her elderly parents and lived side-by-side with their bodies for four years

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News | London & Regional lands Santander finance for Marriott Hotel Marble Arch makeover  CoStar Group

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Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

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There's a popular heated blanket causing a stir among shoppers as it has its price slashed by a massive 60% off, and it's sure to help you save on heating bills this winter

Economics

The deerstalker hat wearing red-bearded crook is seen in footage circulating on X grasping onto the smartphone in the firm's Arndale shopping centre shop in Manchester.

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Kanye West took to Instagram to share a throwback clip of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson presenting Hugh Hefner with a cake while only wearing a pair of high heels

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A bank, a hiring firm and wealth managers weigh in on what economic growth means for everyday people

Economics

The actor was best known for his role as Sol Campbell on the Channel 4 soap, before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother.

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Emma Reynolds reportedly lobbied on behalf of Chinese businesses in a previous job.

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Local schemes are offering vital support as the country continues to struggle with rising costs 🛒

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According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him sincePut yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes for a moment. You have a new show to promote. It’s a new run of Goosebumps, the kid-friendly horror series, and you’re faced with a choice. Do you promote Goosebumps by trying to engage with the material, or do you promote it by telling the single greatest celebrity anecdote of all time?Reader, David Schwimmer did the latter. On Colbert this week, Schwimmer revealed that he served Rod Stewart with divorce papers as a teen. Continue reading...

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The actor, who became a household name playing bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 until 2001 on Channel 4 's top soap, has died aged just 46.

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Katie Price addressed her drastic weight loss as she opened up on her plans to get fillers in her bum.

Economics

The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother .

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Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across countryWhat are PFAS, how toxic are they and how do you become exposed?The Guardian view on chemical pollution: the UK can’t ignore the risks from PFASRaw drinking water sources across England are polluted with toxic forever chemicals, new analysis has revealed, prompting the water sector to demand that ministers ban the substances and polluters pay for the astronomical cleanup costs.The areas covered by Affinity Water and Anglian Water were found to be particularly badly affected, and experts have said they fear “we are drastically underestimating the size of the problem”. Continue reading...

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It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

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The scale of the price increase facing mobile phone customers in Britain in March or April will be determined by both their mobile phone provider and when their contract was taken out.

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The Light Blues are 13 points behind Celtic in the league but they still have plenty to play for this season

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All the essential cost of living information you need

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The calm crook used the power tool on a busy street in Paddington, central London, as stunned onlookers watched on.

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A simple adjustment can keep draughts out and help with heating costs

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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

President-elect says estranged first term veterans like Mike Pence, John Bolton and Nikki Haley will not be welcomed back in latest Truth Social diatribe

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Kelvin and Liz Fletcher will be sharing their life on the farm with viewers of ITV morning show Lorraine in the coming weeks after the success of their series Fletchers' Family Farm

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It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

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Paul Danan's death was announced by his management on social media this morning. The TV icon was known for his roles on Hollyoaks and Love Island, but he battled a number of health issues in recent years.

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