27 h. ago Starmer allies issue warning to PM’s rivals as fears grow over leadership challenge

Exclusive: No 10 said to be in ‘full bunker mode’ over fears of attempt to oust him after budget or May local electionsThin majorities and chaotic strategy push Labour MPs toward regime changeDowning Street has launched an extraordinary operation to protect Keir Starmer amid fears among the prime minister’s closest allies that he is vulnerable to a leadership challenge in the wake of the budget.Starmer’s most senior political aides warned that any attempt to oust the prime minister over tanking poll ratings would be a “reckless” and “dangerous” move that could destabilise the markets, international relationships and the Labour party. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago ‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds

As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remainAs small gig venues around the country nervously eye their futures amid rising utility prices and a cost of living crisis, one corner of the live music scene seems to be thriving: London’s jazz clubs.The Jazz Cafe is extending its Camden venue and opening an east London location, Ronnie Scott’s is being refurbished, and New York’s iconic Blue Note club, which has already spread to Japan, Brazil, Italy and China, will open its first London venue next year. And while financial pressures remain, a host of other, smaller venues are bringing in vibrant new audiences. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Mutant flu strain could overwhelm hospitals and trigger worst flu season in a decade

A potentially dangerous new strain of the virus has emerged and started spreading much earlier than usual in the UK.

Science

69 h. ago Mutant strain could overwhelm hospitals and trigger worst flu season in a decade

A potentially dangerous new strain of the virus has emerged and started spreading much earlier than usual in the UK.

Science

5 d. ago Search for missing teenager hits grim new milestone as fears grow

Leigha has been missing for two weeks

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6 d. ago Quarter of UK adults live in damp and mouldy homes as health fears grow

A campaign group is urging the Government to take action as one in four Brits live in mouldy damp homes.

Society

6 d. ago Fears grow for missing Greater Manchester teenager last seen eight days ago

Kaylem is missing from home

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7 d. ago Racial profiling fears grow after police reveal train stabbing suspect’s details

The attack has sparked a rigorous debate, writes Tamar Hopkins of The Conversation

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8 d. ago Liverpool news: Alexander Isak fears grow as Jamie Carragher says 'I told you so'

Liverpool return to European duties with a Champions League home clash against Real Madrid, spelling the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Anfield

Politics

1 week ago New CCTV image released as fears grow for missing Manchester man

Ivan was last seen three days ago

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks on substations are ‘nuclear terrorism’, says Ukraine

Ukrainian foreign ministry says deliberate strikes on civilian energy facilities violate international law as fears of a winter crisis grow. What we know on day 1,347Ukraine’s foreign ministry has denounced what it described as Russian attacks on substations critical to supplying external power for Ukraine’s nuclear power stations. Russia has carried out “targeted strikes on such substations”, a ministry statement issued late on Friday said. “Deliberate strikes on civilian energy facilities that directly affect the safe operation of nuclear installations bear the hallmarks of nuclear terrorism and constitute a grave violation of international humanitarian law,” it added.The foreign ministry referred to a statement issued on Thursday by the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, reporting military activity “that has led to damage to substations critical to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine”. The IAEA statement reported incidents near two nuclear plants – So...

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2 w. ago NATO forces shoot down drone over US barracks 30 miles from Russia border

Two drones were spotted hovering near the Camp Reedo US Army base in Estonia, just 30 miles from the border with Russia as fears grow in the region over Putin's aggression

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2 w. ago King Charles could 'keep Sarah Ferguson in royal fold due to fears over next move'

As fears grow that Fergie may “go rogue” if exiled from the royal family, a royal expert believes it could be in the King’s interest to keep her happy with her latest demands

Politics

2 w. ago Fears grow over big tax rises in Budget as Rachel Reeves hit with £20 billion productivity blow

The Office for Budget Responsibility is set to downgrade its productivity forecasts by more than expected

Economics

2 w. ago Philippines officials urge calm as fears grow over possibility of massive earthquake

Fear has gripped people about the likelihood of a ‘big one’ quake days after a series of earthquakes rocked the nation, even though experts say there is no cause for panic

Politics

2 w. ago Fears over Sarah Ferguson next 'explosive move' after renouncing Duchess title

While a source determined that Prince Andrew is unlikely to pen a ‘Harry-style’ autobiography, fears have started to grow that the same cannot be said for Fergie, who has reportedly been approached by publishers

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2 w. ago Labour fears of voter backlash grow as Reeves looks at income tax options

Raising levies would go against party’s manifesto pledges

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3 w. ago Fears grow of new pandemic as suspicious virus starts spreading in China

Experts in China have studied a new variant of the flu which has the potential to jump from animals to humans, as well as spreading through air after it was first found in cattle

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3 w. ago Mega volcano extinct for 700,000 years suddenly wakes up as eruption fears grow

Gas from the 'zombie' volcano in Iran can be smelled 30 miles away, and it's so pungent that people are talking on social media – it could explode in the Middle East's first eruption in 800 years

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3 w. ago Warning to Brits over an invasion of Asian Hornets: Fears grow as 'killer' insects are spotted in Belfast for the first time

Authorities have confirmed that multiple Asian Hornets have been found in Northern Ireland for the first time.

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