2 h. ago First asylum seekers will be sent back to France in days as ministers 'straining at the bit'

Asylum seekers who arrived in small boats will be sent back to France as soon as Monday under a one-in one-out deal Keir Starmer struck with French President Emmanuel Macron

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3 h. ago Sale of major UK retail brand collapses as owners claim 'it's not in the best interests'

The UK grocer said that the proposed deal with JD.com was "not in the best interests of Sainsbury's" and has subsequently ended discussions, it said earlier today

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3 h. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg announce they are expecting baby

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell is expecting her first child with boyfriend Joe Sugg after the pair met on the 2018 series of the BBC show.

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3 h. ago Phillipson and Powell kick off Labour deputy race with very different visions for role

Education secretary says now is not time to ‘look backwards’ as Powell vows to be ‘independent voice’Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell fired the starting pistol in Labour’s deputy leadership race on Sunday, with the education secretary saying now was not the time to “look backward” on mistakes made by the party in its first year of government.The pair set out strikingly different approaches to the role of deputy leader, with Powell saying she would be an independent voice who would speak truth to senior leadership including Keir Starmer. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Emmerdale's Lisa Riley spills on Gabby and Vinny wedding 'turmoil' and 'epic' crossover

Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley told The Mirror about the huge scenes next week as Gabby Thomas and Vinny Dingle's wedding day arrives while the pair are keeping secrets

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4 h. ago This natural rubber yoga mat lasted me a decade of daily practice

The JadeYoga Harmony helped me unlock a new form of fitness, and stuck with me for the long haulHave a buy it for life product recommendation – or disagree with our review? Email thefilter.us@theguardian.comSign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things.The original yogis didn’t have rubber mats, or foam ones, for that matter. They had bare ground, grass mats and animal skins, if they were lucky. So when my wife suggested I spend $90 on a natural rubber yoga mat like the one she had, I balked. Is that really necessary?It turns out the answer was yes. Ten years later, I’m still using the JadeYoga Harmony mat I sprang for, and I’m no longer a skeptic, I’m an evangelist. Natural rubber provides enough cushion for comfort, enough grip to safely push my limits, and the durability of a truck tire. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Labour's small boat migrants deal to be 'overwhelmed with last

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp - who served as an immigration minister in Boris Johnson's government - said Labour's plan would be overwhelmed by legal challenges.

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5 h. ago Is this the end of reading glasses? Study finds eye drops a few times a day can effectively boost vision

They're the trusty pair of spectacles that help you read recipes, write letters or get stuck into the latest crime novel. But reading glasses could soon be a thing of the past.

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6 h. ago Ricky Hatton's romance with Claire Sweeney and huge net worth from boxing as he dies at 46

Legendary British boxer Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, with news of the former multi-time, multi-weight world champion's passing leaving the boxing community in shock

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7 h. ago Inside Strictly's Thomas Skinner and Sinead's romance as he admits fling with beautician

After Thomas Skinner’s bombshell interview where he revealed he’d cheated on wife Sinead, let’s take a look at the pair’s relationship over the years

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7 h. ago They look like random numbers but America's most uncrackable code is worth $60M: Inside the wild treasure hunt

The mystery of the Beale ciphers begins in 1885 with a small pamphlet containing three ciphers detailing how Thomas J. Beale had buried treasure at an unknown location.

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7 h. ago Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are the new Hollywood power couple! A look back at the stars' colourful and intertwined love lives as they flaunt sizzling new romance

The hot pair have been spotted holding hands on several cosy NYC dates this month and One Direction star Harry, 31, has even met 36-year-old Zoe's famous father.

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8 h. ago Ricky Hatton had massive net worth but boxing icon thought it could have been 10x bigger

Ricky Hatton enjoyed a hugely successful career before his tragic death at the age of 46, earning vast amounts of money from boxing, but 'The Hitman' believed it could have been even more

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9 h. ago Mandelson was ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, business secretary says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” which meant his appointment as US ambassador had been “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador after new revelations about his close contact with the financier after he was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of Number 10’s response, as well as a major headache ahead of the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” which meant his appointment as US ambassador had been seen as “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador after new revelations about his close contact with the financier after he was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of Number 10’s response, as well as a major headache ahead of the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Peter Mandelson seen as ‘worth the risk’ as US ambassador, minister says

Peter Kyle says ‘singular talents’ of Mandelson were balanced against warnings over links with Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson had “singular talents” that meant his appointment as US ambassador had been seen as “worth the risks” despite warnings in the vetting process over his links with Jeffrey Epstein, the business secretary has said.The dismissal of Mandelson as ambassador following new revelations about his close contact with Epstein after the financier was convicted of child sex offences has caused fury in the Labour party about the slowness of No 10’s response, as well as a major headache before the US president Donald Trump’s arrival this week for a state visit. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Mandelson deemed ‘worth the risk’ after checks, Cabinet minister says

The Labour grandee was sacked from his post on Thursday morning.

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10 h. ago Emmys host Nate Bargatze, who's worth £56M, says he'll donate $100,000 to charity at tonight's ceremony

Emmys host Nate Bargatze, 46, has a novel idea to keep thank yous short tonight; he will play on the heartstrings of those who win to ensure their speeches are kept short and sweet.

Economics

10 h. ago Mandelson appointment ‘worth the risk’ despite Epstein ties due to his ‘singular talent’, minister says

Business secretary Peter Kyle claimed that Lord Mandelson’s abilities meant the ‘political consideration’ outweighed the concerns about him

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11 h. ago Shoppers have the chance to claim £800 Apple Watch for £20 thanks to lesser

Apple fans keen on getting one of the latest gadgets to go with their new iPhone won't want to snooze on this offer that's giving buyers a chance to score a £800 Apple Watch for £19.99

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