29 minutes ago ‘Strong’ turnout on first day of sixth form college teachers strike, union says

Hundreds of National Education Union members were expected to take part in the walkouts across England.

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40 minutes ago Banking update issued to 2.6million Brits as major takeover deal gets green light

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority have today given the green light for the Coventry Building Society's acquisition of Co-Operative Bank

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49 minutes ago Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event discount codes: Up to 15% off flights, plus £18,000 in Uber vouchers up for grabs

From November 27 to December 3, travellers can enjoy savings on flights to destinations across Asia, Australia and New Zealand

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69 minutes ago Martine McCutcheon takes a brutal swipe at her ex Jack McManus in cryptic posts as she vows to 'keep the faith and look forward' after he ended their 18

The EastEnders star, 48, shared a series of quotes on her Stories, and captioned one by vowing to 'keep the faith and look forward' in the wake of her marital split.

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77 minutes ago Frank Lampard gets new managerial job as Chelsea legend returns to the dugout

Coventry City have appointed Frank Lampard as their new head coach, with the former Chelsea and England midfielder returning to management in the Championship

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77 minutes ago Record number of English bathing sites have poor water quality, finds Environment Agency

Of 450 rivers, lakes and beaches in England, 37 did not meet the minimum standard for bathing water quality

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94 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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94 minutes ago Martine McCutcheon takes a swipe at her ex Jack McManus in cryptic posts as she vows to 'keep the faith and look forward' after he ended their 18

The EastEnders star, 48, shared a series of quotes on her Stories, and captioned one by vowing to 'keep the faith and look forward' in the wake of her marital split.

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1 hour ago Shop unveils incredible Jude Bellingham display made entirely out of food

Pret A Manger has revealed a stunning shop display in tribute to the most joyous moments of 2024, including Jude Bellingham's wondergoal for England at Euro 2024

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2 hours ago Poor Artists by The White Pube review – how to make it in the art world

An aspiring young artist’s journey makes for a critique of the art world, in novel formThe White Pube, the collaborative identity of critics Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad, have always pushed hard at the idea of art criticism. The name is a sardonic twist on both the “white cube” method of presenting art and the eponymous blue-chip gallery. The pair set up a website in 2015 and have become remarkable essayists and critics, refusing to conform to the expectations of the art world establishment. Each time they write, they seem to be asking themselves and the reader: what is criticism?Poor Artists is their first book, and although they tell us directly in the introduction that we “are reading a piece of art criticism”, they also ask us to “let go o...

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