35 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil system struggling under Ukrainian attacks – report

Transneft has told producers they may have to cut their output because of attacks on pipelines and ports, Reuters says. What we know on day 1,302Russia’s oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine’s drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, Reuters has reported, citing industry sources. Ukrainian drones have frequently hit Russia’s oil plants, cutting refining capacity by up to a fifth, and damaged ports including Ust-Luga and Primorsk, Ukrainian military officials and Russian industry sources have said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it had struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during an overnight attack.Transneft, which handles more than 80% of all the oil extracted in Russia, has in recent days restricted oil firms’ ability to store oil in its pipeline system, two industry sources close to Russian oil firms told Reuters. Transneft has also warned producers it may have to accept less oil if its infrastruc...

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2 h. ago True scale of global migration crisis revealed – and UK ‘has no plan to tackle it’

As Sir Keir Starmer focuses efforts on tackling small boat crossings, MPs accuse the government of having no plan to tackle the wider issue of global displacement, which has reached ‘crisis levels’

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2 h. ago Systemic racism affects maternity care for black women in England, say MPs

Commons committee finds women’s concerns not taken seriously due to bias, stereotyping and racist assumptionsBlack women in England are still facing poorer outcomes in their maternity care due to systemic racism, alongside failures in leadership and data collection, according to a group of MPs.Across the UK, black women are more than twice as likely to die in childbirth compared with their white counterparts, while babies born to black mothers are at an increased risk of stillbirth. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Third of UK parents have sought special needs assessment for their child, survey finds

Parentkind charity also says 33% of parents of children with special educational needs reported financial strainOne in three parents have sought a special needs assessment for their child, according to a survey that reveals a surge in demand for special needs support in schools across the UK.The figures were released amid mounting apprehension in England over national plans to reform special needs provision amid rising costs and a severe shortage of dedicated special school places. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hundreds of modern slavery victims working in Britain’s hospitality industry, charity warns

Similar abuses evident in the care sector in recent years ‘are now becoming apparent in the hospitality industry’

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2 h. ago Bank highlights common jobs and excuses for needing money used in romance scams

Lloyds is warning people about red flags to look out for that could be a sign of a romance scam.

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2 h. ago Black women face maternity care crisis as racism a 'core driver', MPs warn

In its inquiry, the Health and Social Committee 'repeatedly' heard that racism is 'one of the core drivers' of Black women facing disproportionately poor outcomes in maternity care

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2 h. ago Problem gamblers four times more at risk of suicide attempt by age 24 – study

Data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) study, also know as the Children of the 90s study, was analysed.

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4 h. ago UK hopes pomp and ceremony of Trump’s state visit will distract from tricky questions

Jeffrey Epstein affair will hang heavily over trip after Sir Keir Starmer’s sacking of Lord Peter Mandelson

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4 h. ago Madeleine McCann case prosecution will be 'big task', admits top German investigator

Lead German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters has warned that getting a prosecution in the Madeleine McCann case will be difficult

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4 h. ago Mikel Arteta sends 'more important' warning to two Arsenal stars after Bilbao win

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted by the impact from his substitutes Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard after they both scored in the win over Athletic Club

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5 h. ago Donald Trump shares awkward handshake with Yvette Cooper after 'appalling' criticism

Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for his second state visit where he will meet some of the country's top figures such as King Charles, Prince William and Sir Keir Starmer

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5 h. ago Arsenal: Eberechi Eze told his level 'will have to jump up' after ineffective Champions League debut

Arsenal’s big summer signing has been sent a strong warning

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5 h. ago Jon Richardson has turned nasty for new TV job as it's no longer Mr nice guy

Comedian Jon Richardson has revealed he's turned nasty for his role in Waterloo Road. The star plays a teacher who is so vile he felt ashamed on set

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6 h. ago Lewis Hamilton shares a warm hug with stunning model Ashley Moore as they bump into each other in LA while running errands

Lewis Hamilton shared a warm hug with stunning model Ashley Moore as the pair bumped into each other in LA on Tuesday.

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6 h. ago England counting on pyjamas and pampering ahead of ‘Le Crunch’ – Rosie Galligan

The Red Roses will hold a team bonding night on Wednesday before the World Cup semi-final.

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6 h. ago Arnold Schwarzenegger makes apocalyptic prediction about future of US in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 78, has warned America could soon become a place where there is 'no democracy' as the divide between Democrats and Republicans deepens.

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7 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: 'No courage, no judgement, no backbone,' thundered Kemi as just ONE Labour MP defended Keir Starmer

Just one Labour backbencher defended the absent Sir Keir Starmer. Name of Slinger, the Member for Rugby.

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7 h. ago Major Coronation Street character to be 'chopped' as soap boss teases 'shocking twists'

Iain MacLeod teased a major character exit, warning viewers of shocking twists, drama, and trauma in coming episodes.

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7 h. ago Coronation Street stars face chop as fans warned 'it's going to be shocking'

It comes as the ITV soap prepares to celebrate a huge anniversary in just a few months time

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