27 minutes ago Tories accuse Labour of ‘pinching our ideas’ with jobs plan – UK politics live

Shadow minister says Liz Kendall ‘making right noises to fix economic activity’ but claims plans lack substanceThe Federation of Small Businesses applauds the ambition in the government’s Get Britain Working, but says that overcoming the “pervasive poverty of ambition” about employment in the public sector won’t be easy. This is from Tina McKenzie, the FSB’s policy chair.This is a start – but only a start – in fixing the pervasive poverty of ambition in the Jobcentre, health and other state systems when it comes to getting people back into work. Increasing employment is ultimately the most sure-fire way to drive up living standards and economic growth. Ministers have a huge job to persuade public institutions that work is good for health and that everyone who needs work should be helped...

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36 minutes ago EA FC 25 Mode Mastery – start date, how it works and expected rewards for FUT Swaps return

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1 hour ago Rod Stewart's relationship regret as he vows to teach sons right way to treat women

Sir Rod Stewart acknowledged that he hasn't always treated women with respect, before changing his ways and going on to settle down with his third wife Penny Lancaster.

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2 hours ago How to watch John Higgins start snooker UK Championship bid against He Guoqiang

The Hurricane is looking to secure a first UK Championship title since 2010.

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2 hours ago Dr Amir Khan explains why you can 'do everything right' and still not lose any weight

ITV's Dr Amir Khan has explained their is a simple reason why people may be struggling to lose weight

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2 hours ago Santas sacked for 'being right wing':  Hunger strike grandfather is ousted for Reform support

Paul Cleary, 71, of Wath upon Dearne in South Yorkshire, volunteers as Father Christmas for a local charity each year.

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2 hours ago Protests in Bangladesh as court denies bail to Hindu monk rallying for minority rights

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3 hours ago Mo Salah tipped to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as Saudi Pro League's 'biggest and best star'

Mohamed Salah could become the Saudi Pro League's biggest star surpassing even Cristiano Ronaldo if he opts for a move from Liverpool to the Middle East, according to a Manchester United legend

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3 hours ago The Breakdown | Modern Test margins can be wafer thin but winners and losers are clear

The Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakesFirst among equals There is still the small matter of Ireland v Australia on Saturday but that is not going to alter this autumn’s unavoidable fact: South Africa remain the best team in the world. Or, to boil it down to its essence, the hardest to beat. They can bash teams up, slice them open out wide, kick them to death or simply outlast them: in short, they have every angle covered. The outstanding Pieter-Steph Du Toit was a deserving winner of this year’s men’s World Player of the Year award in Monaco on Sunday but, in truth, it could have been any one of several Springboks. Eben Etzebeth and Ox Nché were right on Du Toit’s tail and Cheslin Kolbe and Siya Kolisi, among othe...

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