54 m. ago Starmer ditches Pip benefit reforms in face of Labour revolt

Changes to eligibility for the personal independence payment (Pip) will not be made until after a review of the benefit’s assessment process.

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69 m. ago Moment dad and daughter rescued after she falls overboard on Disney cruise

A father and daughter were rescued from the water after the young girl fell off a Disney Cruise ship on Sunday (29 June).

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96 m. ago Romantic Scottish city crowned the best in the UK for picture perfect proposals

Edinburgh has been ranked the top UK city for proposals in 2025, thanks to its romance, safety and starry skies.

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98 m. ago Katy Perry gets STUCK in flying metal sphere and nearly falls out mid

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2 h. ago Amazon's senior antitrust counsel rejoins Clifford Chance in London

Amazon's senior antitrust counsel rejoins Clifford Chance in London  Global Competition Review

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2 h. ago Backpacker's haunting final text before fatal volcano fall that left her trapped

Juliana Marins, 26, died after falling into the crater of Mount Rinjani, in Lombok, Indonesia. In a text to her mum before her trip, she said she was 'not afraid'

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2 h. ago Ollie Watkins to Man United transfer dilemma, £55m deal, Bryan Mbeumo true feelings

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has emerged as a possible target for Manchester United in the summer transfer window

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2 h. ago Starmer abandons key welfare reforms in face of Labour revolt

Plans to restrict eligibility for the personal independence payment have been dropped until after a review of the benefit.

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2 h. ago Ninja’s portable grill might be compact, but it can air fry, bake, and more

If you don’t have space for a full grill, this portable appliance is a no-fuss option

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2 h. ago Glastonbury faces licence review after controversial acts Kneecap and Bob Vylan spark police probe

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) has demanded detailed explanations about what due diligence was carried out before the festival, how warnings were handled, and what steps will prevent similar incidents in future

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3 h. ago Government makes another concession to Labour rebels ahead of crucial vote on welfare reform bill

In a further U-turn, changes to the personal independence payment (Pip) will not take place until after a review

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3 h. ago Emmerdale fans say 'knew it' as Joe Tate's blackmailer 'sealed'

Actor Ned Porteous reprised his role in the ITV soap last year and the drama has followed him ever since his return to the Dales

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3 h. ago Starmer set to offer Labour MPs further welfare bill concession

PM to make final attempt to get bill over the line with dozens of backbenchers still planning to vote against itUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is set to offer Labour backbenchers a further concession over disability benefits in a last-ditch attempt to limit the largest rebellion of his premiership and get his controversial welfare bill over the line.The Guardian understands the existing eligibility threshold due to be introduced for disability benefits under the new plans could now remain in place until after the completion of a review into the criteria used to assess people. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Girl, 7, killed by falling tree at Chalkwell Park pictured for first time

The family of seven-year-old Leonna Ruka have described her as 'the light in their lives' in a heartbreaking tribute following her death in an accident at Chalkwell Park, Southend

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4 h. ago Tragedy as heartbroken grandmother of murdered schoolboy Logan Mwangi falls 200ft off a cliff to her death in suspected suicide

Clare Williamson, who described her tragic five-year-old grandson as 'the apple of her eye', struggled to come to terms with the horrors inflicted upon him by her daughter Angharad Williamson.

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4 h. ago Grandmother of murdered schoolboy Logan Mwangi falls 200ft off a cliff to her death in suspected suicide

Clare Williamson, who described her tragic five-year-old grandson as 'the apple of her eye', struggled to come to terms with the horrors inflicted upon him by her daughter Angharad Williamson.

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4 h. ago Full details of what happened to mother suing TfL for £25m after suffering life

Commuter who lost arm and leg ‘contributed to her own injuries’ according to TfL’s High Court defence

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4 h. ago Defending Wimbledon champion aiming for rare feat last achieved by Serena Williams

Barbora Krejcikova began the defence of her Wimbledon title with a comeback win over Alexandra Eala as she bids to buck the poor recent trend of defending champions

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4 h. ago ‘I have a lot of sympathy for Elon Musk’: Succession creator Jesse Armstrong on his tech bros AI satire Mountainhead

He is the master of ripped-from-the-headlines drama, a writer who skewers the billionaire class. As Mountainhead takes him into new territory, he talks about his nuanced view of the world’s richest man – and why a bonnet drama may be nextWhen he gets to his London office on the morning this piece is published, Jesse Armstrong will read it in print, or not at all. Though the building has wifi, he doesn’t use it. “If you’re a procrastinator, which most writers are, it’s just a killer.” Online rabbit holes swallow whole days. “In the end, it’s better to be left with the inadequacies of your thoughts.” He gives himself a mock pep talk. “‘It’s just you and me now, brain.’”Today, the showrunner of Succession and co-creator of Peep Show is back at home, in walking distance of his workspace. He could be any London dad: 54, salt-and-pepper beard, summer striped T-shirt. But staying offline could feel like a statement too, given Armstrong is also the writer-director of Mountainhead, a film ab...

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4 h. ago Poll: Sir Keir Starmer more unpopular than Nigel Farage in Scotland

The Prime Minister’s approval ratings have ‘fallen markedly’

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