20 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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31 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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32 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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35 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 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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46 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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53 minutes ago What’s open on Christmas Day in London? Shops, restaurants and more to visit in the capital

Planning is essential because many things won't be available in the usually bustling capital

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55 minutes ago Lanarkshire MSP hits out at Scottish Government following release of latest NHS A&E figures

The most recent weekly figures also confirm that 15 per cent of all accident and emergency patients waited over eight hours to be seen, while 257 individuals waiting more than half a day.

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55 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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55 minutes ago Carnival Cruise Line launches sailings to salute USA’s 250th anniversary

An Independence Day cruise is what the founding fathers would have wanted

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