36 m. ago Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 94 arrests – Europe live

Up to 800,000 people are expected to protest over public services and wages, a week after the appointment of prime minister Sébastien LecornuPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago New French PM under pressure as strikes disrupt schools and transport across country – Europe live

Up to 800,000 people are expected to march over budget cuts, public services and wages a week after Sébastien Lecornu’s appointmentPeople in France: share your views on the strikeFull report: France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisisI am keeping an eye on the EU’s midday briefing just now, but there is no substantial update from the EU on the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.The European Commission’s deputy chief spokesperson, Olof Gill, repeated that “we expect to present [them] soon”, as he asked journalists to “please bear with us on that”, without offering more detail. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago France hit by huge strike as up to 800,000 protest looming budget cuts

In Paris, many metro lines were set to be suspended for most of the day except for morning and afternoon rush hour

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4 h. ago People in France: share your views of Thursday’s nationwide strike

We’d like to hear from people across France about how they view Thursday’s strikesAround 800,000 people are expected to join marches across France on Thursday.French trade unions across many sectors from schools to transport have called for the nationwide strike to oppose unpopular budget plans. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago France faces day of strikes as disruption to hit travel, hospitals and schools

Unions continue to denounce Macron’s pension reform that raised the minimum retirement age from 62

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21 h. ago Space technology plan to monitor noxious algae on Lough Neagh

A total of £800,000 has been awarded by the UK’s Space Agency to develop a remote sensor that predicts, detects and monitors blue-green algae.

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24 h. ago You could live inside Henry VIII’s old seaside castle with private beach for £800,000

It is a unique opportunity to live in one of the country's historic waterfront castles

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48 h. ago Rugby's biggest ever bans as Welshman given lifetime exclusion from game twice

France star Axelle Berthoumieu has been hit with a huge ban for biting an opponent at the Women's Rugby World Cup, but the suspension pales in comparison to the game's most serious punishments

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49 h. ago DWP 178 health conditions that now entitle people to PIP ahead of Labour cuts

Rachel Reeves is currently preparing her Autumn Budget with many concerned about cuts ahead

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49 h. ago Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning to share new studio space at former private members' club amid ITV budget cuts

ITV's big-hitting daytime shows will soon be moving to a new shared studio space. 

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67 h. ago This Morning, Loose Women and Lorraine forced to share new studio amid ITV cuts

ITV Daytime staples Lorraine, Loose Women, and This Morning will move to a 'private members' club' as they prepare to broadcast from a new space amid ITV budget cuts

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69 h. ago Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning to share new studio space at London private members' club amid ITV budget cuts

ITV's big-hitting daytime shows will soon be moving to a new shared studio space. 

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3 d. ago Should I opt for a £64k lump sum or boosted £1,144 monthly local government pension? STEVE WEBB

I am 60 and have a defined benefit local authority pension. My lump sum would be £15,000 with a £1,144 per month pension, or £64,000 with a £800 pension.

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3 d. ago This dating show for farmers bombed in the UK, but I can see why in France it’s a runaway hit | Anne

France’s take on Farmer Wants a Wife challenges assumptions and forges empathy – and yes, it’s very cuteSeptember is a key moment in French cultural and social life. School term begins, parliament returns to session, new novels flood the market for awards season, and television and radio stations air their latest programmes. Among all the new starts, though, many people want to go back to basics. An episode of L’amour est dans le Pré (Love is in the Meadow) can do the job. The most popular dating show in France just premiered its 20th season, and 3.6 million fans (19% of the total TV audience) were glued to their sofas. The opening credits rolled to the tune of Michael Bublé’s Haven’t Met You Yet, and loyal viewers were captivated by 15 new candidates (12 men and three women), looking for true love.Just like Farmer Wants a Wife, its British equivalent (both are produced by Fremantle media), the reality TV programme depicts a cast of farmers from every part of rural France – includin...

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4 d. ago Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy joins Sir Tom Hunter at Edinburgh Kiltwalk

This year’s Kiltwalks in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh saw 38,000 walkers raise a record £8 million for more than 1,800 charities in 2025.

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5 d. ago Tube strike sparked huge surge in bike crashes, London Ambulance Service data shows

Bike crashes increased by 44% during the Tube strikes as two million cyclists took to two wheels to get around the city

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5 d. ago Good Morning Britain stars in uproar after ITV budget cuts closes canteen

The GMB presenters are among the ITV staff who are said to have been told that their new studios wouldn't have a canteen as the show relocates to the ITN studios.

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6 d. ago Warning issued as biggest aviation strike is set to hit France

British tourists heading to France should brace themselves for the biggest French aviation strike in years. 

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6 d. ago Big Little Lies: third season of starry HBO drama series on the way

Mr and Mrs Smith writer Francesca Sloane reportedly tapped to bring back A-list cast of hit seriesA third season of the award-winning drama series Big Little Lies is now in development.According to Deadline, Francesca Sloane has been tapped to write the first episode and she will also act as executive producer alongside series creator David E Kelley. Sloane is best known for co-creating Amazon’s Mr and Mrs Smith series with Donald Glover. Her credits also include writing for Atlanta and Fargo. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Loose Women stars boycott NTAs after losing out to rivals This Morning for years amid looming budget cuts

Loose Women stars boycotted the National Television Awards on Wednesday evening after years of losing out to rivals This Morning amid the show's looming budget cuts.

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