3 h. ago How safe are Britain's trains? Assaults on rail network TRIPLE in a decade as government orders review into security after Huntingdon knife attack

The UK Office of Rail and Road found last month that the overall number of assaults on the rail network rose from 3,211 in 2014-15 to 10,231 over the past year.

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4 h. ago UK economy ‘bleeding out’ with brain drain in science and tech, peers warn

The Science and Technology Committee said Britain should be ‘rolling out the red carpet rather than red tape’ for highly skilled professionals.

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4 h. ago Michael Rosen: Climate change education should be woven throughout curriculum

More than 20 poets have been matched with scientists to deliver climate education in schools through poetry.

Politics

4 h. ago Labour accused of 'educational vandalism' as it moves to 'dumb down' curriculum by scrapping flagship Tory drive towards 'tough' GCSEs in favour of 'Mickey Mouse' subjects

In proposals announced tomorrow, Labour will cut GCSE exams, simplify primary school tests and scrap a drive against 'Mickey Mouse' subjects.

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5 h. ago A luxurious stay at London’s Chancery Rosewood hotel, where details count

A luxurious stay at London’s Chancery Rosewood hotel, where details count  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Justin Rose makes final Ryder Cup captaincy decision ahead of 2027 tournament

Justin Rose helped Team Europe make history in September by winning the Ryder Cup on US soil and the Englishman was soon tipped to succeed Luke Donald as their captain

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6 h. ago Uber Eats deliveryman refused to search for missing autistic son, 4, over fears his rating would drop if he stopped working, cops say

Jeremy Rouse admitted to police that once he noticed his son was missing he kept driving miles away because he didn't want to damage his Uber Eats rating.

Events

6 h. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Real Madrid as 10/10 star steals the show for Arne Slot

Liverpool secured a famous victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League as Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal of the game at Anfield on Wednesday night

Sport

6 h. ago Tottenham player ratings vs Copenhagen: Xavi Simons superb but Micky van de Ven 'ridiculous'

Summer signing Xavi Simons also produced an impressive performance as Tottenham click under Thomas Frank

Sport

7 h. ago I won't quit even if I break my promise not to raise tax, Rachel Reeves says

The Chancellor hinted she is considering the first rise in the basic rate of income tax for half a century, saying 'we will all have to contribute' at the November 26 Budget.

Politics

7 h. ago Radiohead fans ‘incredibly excited’ for band’s first live show in seven years

Crowds gather outside Movistar Arena in Madrid for first concert of European tour that sold out in minutesAn hour or so before the sun rose over Madrid, Francesco Puddu staked out a prime spot in front of the city’s hulking Movistar Arena. He was among the first Radiohead fans to arrive at the venue, buzzing with expectations for the British band’s first live show in seven years, kicking off a 20-date European tour.“I’m incredibly excited. Like, I don’t think it’s real,” said the 27-year-old, who had travelled from Italy. “It’s been so long that even if they play the same song 20 times in a row, I’ll be happy.” Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague as two 8/10s star in convincing win

Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night with Mikel Merino bagging a brace, but which Gunners players impressed during the victory over the Czech side?

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8 h. ago Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: Mikel Merino shines as a striker as Max Dowman makes history

North Londoners have still not conceded a goal in Europe this term

Sport

11 h. ago TV football commentator Lucy Ward tells court social media posts from Joey Barton left her 'intimidated' and 'physically scared'

Soccer pundit Lucy Ward, 51, said she feared attending matches after Joey Barton compared her to serial killers Fred and Rose West, because she was 'murdering' the commentary on a match.

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11 h. ago Mortgage war erupts: Nationwide cuts rates to 3.64% as households see cheapest deals since 2022

A mortgage rate war has fully erupted after Nationwide became the latest lender to announce it's slashing home loan prices.

Economics

11 h. ago Major UK bank slashes mortgage rates as low as 3.64 per cent

Rate reductions are being made on two, three, five and 10-year fixed-rate products

Economics

12 h. ago Louise Redknapp's tragic health battles including condition 'worst doctor had seen'

Louise Redknapp rose to fame as a member of Eternals in the 1990s, but says she was struggling with a health condition at the height of music career

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12 h. ago Rangers flop Joey Barton left female pundit 'physically scared' after Fred and Rose West X post

Joey Barton faces 12 counts of sending a grossly offensive electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety

Politics

12 h. ago Bob MacIntyre rates season as he aims for big finish in DP World Tour Play

World No 7 feeling refreshed after break since his dream spell in Ryder Cup and Dunhill Links

Politics

12 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Wednesday's four meetings, including Chepstow Nap

Newsboy expects Kingston Queen to continue to progress and score a maiden hurdle victory at Chepstow (1.00) and he also rates Aighear at Musselburgh in the 4.03

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