20 h. ago The Guardian view on Conservative immigration policy: the threat of mass expulsions is abhorrent | Editorial

Tory plans to revoke indefinite leave to remain in pursuit of greater ‘cultural coherence’ resemble the most extreme ambitions of far-right fringe partiesIt is too early to declare Sir Keir Starmer’s “one in, one out” migration deal with France a failure, but nor can the government claim that it is working as intended. This week, the Guardian revealed that one of the first people deported under the treaty had found his way back to the UK via a small boat. On the same day, Home Office data revealed that the number of people who had made the journey so far this year – 36,886 – had surpassed the total for 2024. The usual partisan recriminations followed. Opposition parties accuse Labour of failing to grip the problem; ministers say they are burdened by a long legacy of Conservative mismanagement. Both things can be true.For all its deficiencies, Sir Keir’s deal with France recognises two facts that his Tory and Reform UK opponents cannot accept. First, engagement with EU states is...

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29 h. ago Brits spending over fortunes eating out and use AI to avoid stress of hosting

As Britons struggle with the cost of living, many are turning to AI to help them plan, cook, and host with confidence - and save money in the process

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34 h. ago Flu season begins earlier than expected in Wales as warning issued

The latest data from Public Health Wales reveals the flu is circulating earlier than usual with a number of outbreaks confirmed in recent weeks

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67 h. ago Trump has spent 700 percent more on deadly weapons for ICE this year

Immigration agency spent more than $70 million in the first nine months of the year on small arms and ordnance as it ramped up its crackdown on undocumented migrants, data reveals

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69 h. ago Great British Bake Off star confesses to 'spending thousands' after night of partying

A Great British Bake Off host has revealed a night of wild partying resulted in them splashing out thousands on a unique item

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69 h. ago Trump has spent 700 percent more on deadly weapons for ICE this year. Here’s what they now have

Immigration agency spent more than $70 million in the first nine months of the year on small arms and ordnance as it ramped up its crackdown on undocumented migrants, data reveals

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2 d. ago Great British Bake Off host spent thousands after doing 'so many drugs'

A Great British Bake Off presenter has opened up about a drug-induced spending spree during an appearance on Never Mind the Buzzcocks

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3 d. ago British grandmother who is being returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia was granted repatriation after doctors declared she was 'seriously ill'

A British grandmother who is being returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia was granted repatriation after doctors declared her 'seriously ill.'

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3 d. ago Data reveals you're more likely to live to 100 than ever before

Over 16,600 people across the UK reached the milestone in 2024, according to the ONS. It means the number of centenarians has more than doubled since 2004.

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3 d. ago Data reveals huge spike in house price cuts and abandoned sales ahead of Budget

Compared to 2021 and 2022, when the property market was booming, the number of asking price cuts has more than doubled.

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3 d. ago UK's UFO hotspot revealed as tiny town sees more aliens per 100k people than anywhere else

With the UK recording on average around 400 UFO sightings each year, new data has now revealed the best place to spot them, as a quaint Welsh town tops the list

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3 d. ago UK ready to spend ‘over £100million’ to send Brit troops to Ukraine as Putin views Britain as ‘his number one enemy’

THE UK is prepared to commit over £100 million on sending British forces to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said. John Healey called Vladimir Putin the UK's "number one enemy" and cautioned the world is entering a "new era of threat". Healey said the UK would be ready to deploy forces to the war-torn nation...

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3 d. ago UK peace force for Ukraine would cost ‘well over £100m’, says defence secretary

John Healey says he has already brought forward millions in spending for swift deployment if ceasefire agreedThe cost of Britain’s contribution to a post-ceasefire stabilisation force for Ukraine would be “well over £100m”, the defence secretary, John Healey, has said after a speech in the City of London.Healey said he had already brought forward millions in spending so that a “multinational force Ukraine” led by the UK and France could be ready to deploy quickly if peace talks produce a ceasefire. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gen Z's spending power could 'power an evolution of Britain's high streets by 2050'

According to new research from American Express, under the sway of Gen Z (today aged up to 28), high streets of the future could be transformed into vibrant social hubs with immersive shopping and AI-powered technology driving new retail experiences.

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5 d. ago Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre: Police launch probe as email reveals he procured private data for smear campaign

A bombshell email exposes how Andrew asked his taxpayer-funded Met bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre and passed him her date of birth and confidential social security number.

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5 d. ago Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre: Call for police probe as email reveals he procured private data for smear campaign

A bombshell email exposes how Andrew asked his taxpayer-funded Met bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre and passed him her date of birth and confidential social security number.

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9 d. ago Politics latest: Reeves hints at tax rises and spending cuts to break out of Britain’s ‘doom loop’

The chancellor said ‘of course, we’re looking at tax and spending’ ahead of her November 26 statement

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9 d. ago Brits so spooked by sending messages they spend an hour a day deciding what to say

Top chills on text include Cancelling plans, asking someone to repay money and discussing relationship issues - but they're all out ranked by asking for a favour

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1 week ago Service charges laid bare: Flat owners hammered by costs in the TENS of thousands

New data reveals where in Britain people pay the most in service charges, as fears grow that the fees are making flats hard to sell.

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1 week ago Brits spend £5bn fixing DIY disasters that could have had disastrous results

Nearly all Brits are willing to roll up their sleeves and tackle home improvement projects themselves, but they don't always work out as they should.

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