69 minutes ago Looming stamp duty changes 'could hold back house price growth in 2025'

From April 2025, stamp duty rates in England and Northern Ireland will revert to previous levels, with the "nil rate" band for first-time buyers reducing from £425,000 to £300,000

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1 hour ago Minister who investigated death of weapons inspector David Kelly calls for him to be awarded a knighthood

Former Lib Dem MP Norman Baker believes scientist Dr David Kelly should get a knighthood for his work on the biological weapons threat from Russia and Iraq.

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2 hours ago Storm Bert LIVE: Weather updates as Met Office warns snow, rain and wind to cause chaos TODAY

Storm Bert will bring more than 100mm of rain to some parts of the UK, the Met Office says, and snow to others following a cold few days, during which the mercury sank to -11.2C in Aberdeenshire

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2 hours ago Gordon Brown says death of his daughter shows UK needs to focus on improving end of life care services rather than legalising assisted dying

Gordon Brown said that when Jennifer had a brain haemorrhage four days after her birth in December 2001, he and his wife, Sarah, knew she would not survive it. She died at 11 days old.

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3 hours ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'says a prayer and sends kiss to family' ahead of third bail request

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been held in jail since September - but could be held there until May 2025 when his trial is due to begin - after being arrested on a number of charges

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3 hours ago Daniel Penny doesn't testify as his defense rests in subway chokehold trial

Daniel Penny has chosen not to testify at his trial in the death of an agitated man he choked on a subway train

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4 hours ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs' third bid to be released on bail won't be decided until next week

A judge says he’ll rule next week on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ third request to be released from jail on bail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial

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4 hours ago Death In Paradise 'reveals' Dwayne's true reason for surprise return as dad arrives

Death In Paradise is set to welcome back a familiar face this festive season, as Dwayne Myers' father Nelson will make his first appearance on the BBC series

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4 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise fans react as 'favourite' character returns to spin

Death in Paradise fans were left thrilled as one of their favourite characters made a surprise return to the show in the new spin-off Return to Paradise

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4 hours ago Gatwick airport ‘suspect package’ evacuation causes misery as thousands hit by flight delays and cancellations

Around 40 flights reportedly cancelled after passengers unable to check in for four hours

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