4 minutes ago UK politics live: Double blow for Tories as MP defects to Reform and Farage’s party boosts membership

‘Today I have joined the party of the brave,’ former Tory MP Andrea Jenkyns said after being unveiled at a press conference in London.

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13 minutes ago Hangman who executed Nazi Adolf Eichmann dies: Prison guard was haunted by nightmares and struggled to even walk after the horrifying thing the death camp monster's body did when he died

Shalom Nagar oversaw the hanging of the war criminal after he was convicted over his role in organising the Holocaust, in which around six million Jews were murdered.

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17 minutes ago M&S shoppers 'wouldn't wear anything else' after finding 'comfiest' Skechers on sale

Skechers trainers are known for their comfort and support, with the M&S exclusive Vapour Foam pair now on offer for 20 percent off

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20 minutes ago Controversial former Tory minister Andrea Jenkyns defects to join Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Arch Brexiteer and Boris Johnson supporter was criticised when she was education minister after she appeared to raise her middle finger at protesters outside Downing Street

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22 minutes ago UK police investigate more than 5 people over alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Al Fayed

Britain’s biggest police force has launched an investigation into more than five people who may have assisted former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed carry out more than 100 alleged acts of sexual abuse

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31 minutes ago Working Well: Practicing humility and finding support can help when political tensions rise at work

There’s no easy way to bridge the political divides that have created rifts in communities, families and friendships

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33 minutes ago Cost of UK asylum system hits record £5.4billion after it surged by more than a third in a year, figures show

The eyewatering bill includes all the Home Office's costs related to asylum, including direct cash support and accommodation.

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38 minutes ago Warning activated in Canary Islands for extreme weather and rough seas

A state of pre-alert has been declared for the Canary Islands with tourists urged to take extra care

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54 minutes ago MP: Fund hospices and palliative care properly before legalising assisted dying

Labour MP Marsha de Cordova made the remarks as she responded to questions on behalf of the Church of England.

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58 minutes ago Royal news live: Kate Middleton pays touching tribute to terminally ill teen photographer who died aged 17

Liz Hatton died on Wednesday

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