3 h. ago BBC's top presenter Amol Rajan forced to issue apology over 'benefit scroungers' comment

Amol Rajan has been a presenter on the Today programme since 2021 and today was discussing Rachel Reeves' budget, which was announced yesterday

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4 h. ago Headteacher under fire after 'student suspended for wearing Wellies to school'

A headteacher was forced to issue a statement after social media claims a student had been suspended for wearing Wellington boots to school - which he said were 'categorically not true'

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4 d. ago Strictly's Tess Daly tells fans 'we're very sorry' after Blackpool show mishap

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman were left red-faced as they were forced to issue an apology just minutes into the live show

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5 d. ago King Charles' beloved Scots home forced to shut down as statement issued

Balmoral Castle has been shut down to members of the public

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7 d. ago Wrexham forced into urgent repair work after 'major issues' found at stadium

Significant issues have been discovered at a stadium owned by Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac forced to foot the repair bill

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7 d. ago Piers Morgan forced to issue This Morning apology after swearing live on air

Piers Morgan was involved in a heated debate with Ashley James on This Morning, but he suffered a major blunder as he swore live on air.

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1 week ago Kylian Mbappe forced to leave France camp with injury issue as statement released

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe returned to the Spanish capital after France's win over Ukraine and World Cup qualification to undergo tests rather than continuing to Azerbaijan

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1 week ago Paris train station on lockdown after knifeman shot by police after ‘threatening to slit people’s throats’

A KNIFEMAN has been shot by police after he allegedly threatened to slit people's throats. Paris prosecutors said the man, known for domestic violence, wielded a knife at police officers near the Montparnasse station, forcing authorities to issue a lockdown. The suspect was about to be arrested as he disembarked a TGV train, suspected of...

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1 week ago Catholic bishops condemn Trump administration’s immigration enforcement – US politics live

US Conference of Catholic Bishops issues rare condemnation of president immigration crackdown and calls for ‘meaningful immigration reform’Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. I’m Tom Ambrose and I will be bringing you all the latest news lines over the next few hours.We start with news that the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare condemnation of president Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and advocated for “meaningful immigration reform.”Donald Trump is facing the prospect of a politically damaging congressional vote on releasing the Jeffery Epstein files after attempts to press two female members of Congress to withdraw their backing for it appeared to have failed. The reported refusal of Lauren Boebert, a Republican representative from Colorado, and Nancy Mace, from South Carolina, to remove their names from a discharge petition to force a vote leaves Trump exposed on an issue that carries the possibility of turning segments of his Maga ba...

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1 week ago Government issues apology after thousands of Child Benefit payments wrongly suspended

A new scheme designed to tackle fraud wrongly suspended thousands of Child Benefit claims

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1 week ago Trump faces prospect of congressional vote on releasing Epstein files

President’s attempts to press two female members of Congress to withdraw backing for vote appear to have failedDonald Trump is facing the prospect of a politically damaging congressional vote on releasing the Jeffery Epstein files after attempts to press two female members of Congress to withdraw their backing for it appeared to have failed.The reported refusal of Lauren Boebert, a Republican representative from Colorado, and Nancy Mace, from South Carolina, to remove their names from a discharge petition to force a vote leaves Trump exposed on an issue that carries the possibility of turning segments of his Maga base against him. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘Windscreen issue’ forces American Airlines flight to divert

The plane made a U-turn to Columbus, Ohio as a result of the mechanical problem

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2 w. ago Air India Express plane forced into emergency landing over 'bomb' as statement issued

An Air India Express was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat. The airline has now issued a statement following the incident

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2 w. ago University Challenge viewers jeer 'he just wants to go home!' as 'checked out' contestant makes NO attempt to conceal his boredom after disastrous performance

On Monday night, fans of the quiz show, which is hosted by Amol Rajan , tuned in to watch Sheffield take on Strathclyde for a spot in the coveted semi-finals.

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2 w. ago Pet shop tycoon's huge fireworks display at £4m mansion causes chaos and results in horse being put down... days after his store warned customers about bonfire night

Pets corner tycoon Dean Richmond was forced to issue a grovelling apology after the celebrations spectacularly backfired and led to an angry confrontation with villagers.

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2 w. ago England injury issue could force Thomas Tuchel's hand as struggling star 'can't walk'

England play their final two World Cup qualifiers next week but Marc Guehi is a major doubt after Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner revealed the defender is currently on crutches

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim issues worrying Benjamin Sesko injury update after star forced off

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko lasted just 30 minutes before being taken off with an injury during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur and Ruben Amorim has now offered an update

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2 w. ago Man Utd suffer DOUBLE injury blow as Harry Maguire and Benjamin Sesko forced off vs Tottenham

Harry Maguire has been in fine form for Manchester United this season but the England defender was forced off in their game against Tottenham with an injury issue

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2 w. ago Two girls 'sexually assaulted' in Derbyshire park as cops release description of predator

The force has issued an appeal for information after the incident took place between 9pm and 11pm at the Lockton Avenue recreation ground in Heanor on Friday, October 31

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3 w. ago American singer forced to cancel UK show at the last minute as he issues heartfelt apology

BENSON Boone cancelled his gig in Birmingham just one hour before it was due to start. The Beautiful Things singer said he'd "tried everything" to get his voice up to scratch ahead of his show at the Utilita Arena on Saturday. Benson is performing around the U.K as part of his American Heart Tour and...

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