20 minutes ago Net migration to the UK falls by 20%, official figures show, but remains high at 728,000 – UK politics live

Fall driven by decline in numbers of dependants arriving on study visasHere is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures.Here is the PA Media story on the figures.Net migration to the UK hit a higher than previously thought record of 906,000 in the year to June 2023, revised official estimates show.The measure for the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country then dropped by 20% in the latest period, the 12 months to June 2024, and now stands at 728,000. Continue reading...

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23 minutes ago Scots urged to 'seize the moment' for St Andrew's Day and have say on proposed Galloway National Park

The Galloway National Park Association is encouraging people to take part in a consultation over whether the region should become Scotland’s third national park.

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25 minutes ago Inside Laura Hamilton's huge renovation project: Star reveals she's knocked down most of her new Mallorcan holiday home as she shares a glimpse at exciting property plans

A Place In The Sun's Laura Hamilton has given a glimpse at the huge renovations she is making to her new Mallorcan holiday home. 

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33 minutes ago Trampoline park worker left housebound in 'living hell' after foam pit accident receives five

Natalee Smith, 34, suffered a serious back injury while on her training day at the Better Newquay Trampoline and Play Park in Cornwall.

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35 minutes ago Conor Bradley comments say it all after Liverpool star's tackle on Kylian Mbappe

Conor Bradley won the hearts of the Anfield crowd with a gargantuan performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Real Madrid as one particular duel with Kylian Mbappe stood out

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37 minutes ago Big chill grips Britain again: Maps reveal cold weather and 200 flood alerts as temperatures plunge to

Much of the UK woke up to frosty weather today and a Met Office fog warning for parts of western and southern England with visibility under 300ft (100m) until 11am.

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39 minutes ago BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball reveals 'awful' condition after leaving breakfast show

BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host Zoe Ball has revealed she suffers from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), which has been causing her troubling symptoms

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40 minutes ago Zoe Ball reveals painful health condition after stepping down as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast show host

The presenter will host her final show at the end of December

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40 minutes ago Newly engaged Georgia Toffolo showcases her toned figure in a tiny yellow bikini as she cosies up to millionaire fiancé James Watt in the Maldives

The newly engaged former Made in Chelsea star, 30, looked nothing short of sensational in the two-piece ensemble, which featured flower detailing.

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44 minutes ago Two Brits rescued from tourist yacht Sea Story disaster in Red Sea named

The two missing Brits were on the Sea Story yacht when it left the eastern town of Marsa Alam on Sunday for a five-day diving trip. However, it sank after a "high sea wave" hit the vessel

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