10 h. ago Don’t believe the myth: Britain’s services have been hit hard by Brexit

Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential

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7 d. ago Financial gripes ‘have reached highest level since PPI scandal aftermath’

Fraud and scam complaints have hit a record level, the Financial Ombudsman Service said.

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1 week ago Ducati motorbiker arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving after collision left e

A woman in her 30s was killed in the collision in Corby, Northants on Saturday afternoon after her scooter was hit by the powerful grey vehicle. Emergency services soon arrived on the scene.

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine

Ukrainian military claims strike on four Su-34 bombers at Marinovka base about 900km from border; Russian attack on Samar wounds 25. What we know on day 1,221See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s military has said it struck four warplanes at an airbase in central Russia’s Volgograd region as part of a drive to hit Russian war assets. It said on Telegram it had hit four Su-34 aircraft at the Marinovka base outside the city of Volgograd, about 900km (550 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The post on Friday said the operation was conducted by the military’s special operations branch, together with the SBU security service and other services of the military. “According to preliminary information, four aircraft were hit, specifically SU-34 planes, as well as technical-operational facilities where different warplanes are serviced and repaired,” the statement said. There was no immediate comment from the Russian military.Ukraine’s military said the damage to Marinovka was being assesse...

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1 week ago LIVE: Manchester services hit after train derails causing UK travel chaos

There is major disruption on the railway lines this afternoon

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2 w. ago Eurostar passengers told to cancel journeys as services hit by 'severe delays'

Thousands of Eurostar passengers are facing travel chaos after a cable theft prompted cancellations and severe delays

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2 w. ago Invesco latest financial services firm to be hit by Palestine Action

Invesco's Westminster office was attacked by Palestine Action activists on Monday, as red paint was plastered on the walls of the global investment firm's building

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2 w. ago Netflix fans go wild after streaming service brings back hit TV show five years later

Netflix has officially revived one of its most beloved political dramas and fans are already glued to their screens.

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2 w. ago Stress highlighted as major factor in continued rise in sickness absence at West Lothian Council

The services hit most by absence, both long and short term, are Education, Housing, Customer and Building Services and Operational Services.

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2 w. ago 'Heartwarming and hilarious' reality series returns soon with brand new cast

The new season of the hit reality series will be added to streaming service discovery+ next month

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2 w. ago Arran ferry service hit by new setback as Caledonian Isles returns to dry dock

The MV Caledonian Isles has been plagued with maintenance issues which have delayed its return to service.

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4 w. ago Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever

Copernicus data shows month was 1.4C above estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial levelIt has been an exceptionally dry spring in north-western Europe and the second warmest May ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).Countries across Europe, including the UK, have been hit by drought conditions in recent months, with water shortages feared unless significant rain comes this summer, and crop failures beginning to be reported by farmers. Continue reading...

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