1 hour ago Freedom pass saved! Labour councils block threat to free travel for over

The sensational development comes a week after The Standard revealed that a review of the scheme had been requested

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6 h. ago Petition started over plans to change Freedom Pass in London

Petition started over plans to change Freedom Pass in London  BBC

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27 h. ago Major changes on the horizon for Cardiff residents amid council plan to save millions

There are no cuts proposed by Cardiff Council for 2026/27, but councillors noted they would still be facing a £22.7m budget gap

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27 h. ago Plan to include pregnant women in drug trials ‘a generational change’

The World Health Organisation will this year start to work with scientists and drug developers to gather more information about the safety of medicines in pregnancy. Rachel Schraer reports

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29 h. ago TfL wants to change 5 London bus routes amid plans to build 10k new homes

TfL wants to change 5 London bus routes amid plans to build 10k new homes  My London

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33 h. ago 'You'll have a fight on your hands!' Huge backlash against 'cruel' plans to limit London's Freedom Pass

More than 50,000 people sign petition opposing possible changes to London travel freebie

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51 h. ago Bid to make changes to Paisley shopfront as part of plans to take on unit approved by Renfrewshire Council

Planning permission granted for external alterations at the Premier convenience store in Spey Avenue.

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53 h. ago McDonald’s plans big menu changes in 2026 including its biggest burger ever

The Big Arch may be making its U.S. debut this year

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61 h. ago Man Utd 'to name interim manager today' as shock twist sees club's plans change

Manchester United could announce their interim manager as soon as today, with the leading candidate between Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick clear following talks at Carrington

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62 h. ago 'Dangerous dogs' breed ban change plan update as Government responds

A parliamentary petition on breed bans has now received more than 11,000 signatures

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67 h. ago The lifestyle tweaks that have taken 28 years off my biological age, by DAVINIA TAYLOR. At 48, these no

That plan to get fit already feels like a broken promise. But here's the deal: January is the worst time to make big, unrealistic plans for change.

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3 d. ago 'If this primary school was in Hale Barns, the problems would've been sorted earlier'

The primary school has been plagued with issues for over a decade, now plans could finally see things change for the better

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4 d. ago Man Utd star’s transfer exit COLLAPSES after Ruben Amorim, reveals Roma chief

JOSHUA ZIRKZEE's proposed mid-season transfer to Roma has COLLAPSED, the club's sporting director says. The player was seeking a fresh start away from Manchester United after getting just 500 minutes of action prior to Ruben Amorim's sacking. A change of manager has seen Zirkzee's exit plans put on hold, though, with United backtracking after dismissing...

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4 d. ago 50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more

Our popular readers’ tips column has been running for 20 years. We’ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures• Enter this week’s competition, on life-changing holidays Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Real Madrid private chats and Pep Guardiola change that shaped Man City emergency January plans

Manchester City play Exeter in the FA Cup this weekend and Pep Guardiola's use of the academy has been helped by a youth game last month

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5 d. ago Connor Barron Rangers injury blow changes Danny Rohl's transfer plans as new signings in line for Aberdeen debuts

Barron and Dujon Sterling will face spells in the treatment room and Rohl is keen to get more bodies in

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5 d. ago Kate Middleton 'left in tears' after Prince William changed huge plan

Prince William and Kate Middleton's romance nearly ended in 2006

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5 d. ago Kate Middleton 'in floods of tears' after Prince William changed Christmas plans

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married since 2011, but their early relationship was far from straightforward

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6 d. ago London Freedom Pass under review as travel fares continue to rise

London Councils confirmed the Freedom Pass is under review due to soaring costs of the scheme

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6 d. ago AI chatbot maker Anthropic plans to raise $10bn to reach $350bn valuation

Startup founded by former OpenAI staff is aiming to more than double its annualized revenue run rate this yearAnthropic is planning a $10bn fundraise that would value the Claude chatbot maker at $350bn, according to multiple reports published on Wednesday.The new valuation represents an increase of nearly double from about four months ago, per CNBC, which reported that the company had signed a term sheet that stipulated the $350bn figure. The round could close within weeks, although the size and terms could change. Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and Coatue Management are planning to lead the financing, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading...

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