24 minutes ago Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

In what appeared to be a swipe at the government's tough electric vehicle sales targets, Stellantis said the announcement was made 'within the context of the UK's ZEV mandate'.

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35 minutes ago ‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.

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37 minutes ago Donald Trump will 'force' Ukraine into peace deal and 'sign country away' just like WW2

Critical historians said Britain's deal with Adolf Hitler in 1938 was a huge betrayal - one expert has warned Donald Trump could be about to do the same thing with Vladimir Putin

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38 minutes ago ‘Monster of Avignon’ Dominique Pelicot who let men rape wife facing 20 years in jail

Dominique Pelicot, 71, from France, allowed 50 men to rape his wife Gisele Pelicot over the course of a decade. But a court has revealed that he could receive 'too little' time behind bars

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39 minutes ago UK politics live: Labour warned National Insurance hike could torpedo plan to get millions back to work

Young people ‘have a responsibility’ to take up new opportunities Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary has said

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43 minutes ago Terrorist friend of arena bomber freed from jail despite Parole Board concerns

Officials consider Abdalraouf Abdallah still poses a high risk of serious harm to the public

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47 minutes ago Topps Tiles profits slump as it warns of cost pressures due to wage bill rises

The flooring specialist reported underlying pre-tax profits of £6.3m for the year to September 28, down from £12.5m the previous year, as same-store sales slumped 9.1%

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50 minutes ago Urgent warning to UK travellers about deadly viruses spreading in 17 countries

The clade I strain of mpox, Marburg and oropouche virus have now been spotted in 17 nations between them, including one Caribbean hotspot.

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57 minutes ago UK and EU shares fall after Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China... with fears of global trade war

The US president-elect pledged levies on goods coming to America until the countries clamped down on drugs and people smuggling.

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60 minutes ago Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby faces 'smug' Rowan and can't help her 'outburst'

Leanne Battersby will come face to face with conman Rowan in the courtroom next week, but actor Emrhys Cooper warns there's still some dark twists to come on thee Cobbles

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