81 m. ago UK snow forecast as several major cities at risk in 18cm wintry weather blast

Snow looks set to fall across the UK in this coming week, with some areas possibly seeing as much as 18cm and weather maps suggesting London could see some of the white stuff

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1 hour ago Auction of Holocaust artefacts cancelled following complaints from survivors

The auction was titled ‘The System of Terror’

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2 h. ago UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark's model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel

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2 h. ago 'I saved for years for a £4,500 Chanel bag – then Harrods refused to refund it'

Sarah Palmyra purchased the handbag from the Chanel store inside Harrods while visiting London with friends, but was devastated after unboxing the designer bag when she returned home

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3 h. ago Piers Morgan says Jeremy Clarkson punched him in the head and left a scar

Piers Morgan has recalled the incident in his new book Woke is Dead

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3 h. ago Why Labour must walk a particularly fine line on immigration in Scotland

Shabana Mahmood will today set out sweeping reforms to the asylum system in response to apparently widespread and growing concerns that the government is not in control of immigration.

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4 h. ago Home Secretary says illegal migration 'tearing UK apart' as hardline plan unveiled

Shabana Mahmood will set out plans on Monday billed as the biggest shake-up to the asylum system since the Second World War, with measures inspired by Denmark's hardline model

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4 h. ago La Nina weather system could bring more deadly storms to Southeast Asia, scientists warn

Days after more than 250 people were killed in the Philippines during two typhoons, forecasters warn that La Nina, the weather system which was likely behind the deadly Hurricane Melissa, could lead to more extreme weather in the battered country

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4 h. ago La Nina weather system could bring more deadly hurricanes to Southeast Asia, scientists warn

Days after more than 250 people were killed in the Philippines during two typhoons, forecasters warn that La Nina, the weather system which was likely behind the deadly Hurricane Melissa, could lead to more extreme weather in the battered country

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4 h. ago Labour plan to overhaul UK asylum system 'will push more families into destitution', warns SNP

Glasgow has become a magnet for former asylum seekers looking for emergency housing due to more liberal laws in Scotland.

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4 h. ago Want to avoid anxiety, headaches and constipation? Try giving up on your goals | Emma Beddington

We’re taught from infancy that perseverance is a moral virtue and persistence pays. But what if quitters are happier and healthier?Have you ever heard yourself saying “I’m going to do this if it kills me”? As the pensioners at my gym can attest, it’s what I hiss every time I’m there, attempting slowly and laboriously to get myself a millimetre closer to doing the splits.But what if it actually is killing me? Not the groin strain, problematic as that is, but because I’ve just read in New Scientist that giving up is good for you, while grinding on isn’t. One study showed that people who “struggled to disengage from unfulfilling goals” had higher levels of cortisol and inflammatory molecules. “The result,” the article explained, “could be a heightened susceptibility to all kinds of conditions, including cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.” In addition, “goal disengagement” – giving up – correlated with a lower risk of headaches, constipation and eczema; it may even protect against ...

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5 h. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates, Gabriel injury scare and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The spicy favorite that can help protect your vision and your heart

But eat the whole pepper at your own risk...

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6 h. ago Transport hell for Christmas passengers: 2,500 trains to be hit by 32 days of engineering work

It means some journey times will treble as 15million passengers take the train over the Yuletide fortnight to visit family and friends.

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6 h. ago Home Secretary says consent for UK asylum system at risk unless illegal migration tackled

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is due to set out reforms to the asylum system on Monday.

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7 h. ago Refugees established in UK may have to return if home countries become safe

Approach modelled on Denmark’s controversial system forms part of home secretary’s changes to asylum systemRefugees who have established lives with homes and families in the UK – including Ukrainians – will still face having to return if their home countries become safe, the home secretary has said.Shabana Mahmood said the asylum system was “out of control and putting huge pressure on communities” as she announced plans to end the permanent status of refugees, who will need to reapply to remain in Britain every two and a half years. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says

Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial systemRefugees who have established lives with homes and families in the UK – including Ukrainians – will still face having to return if their home countries become safe, the home secretary has said.Shabana Mahmood said the asylum system was “out of control and putting huge pressure on communities” as she announced plans to end the permanent status of refugees, who would need to reapply to remain in Britain every two and a half years. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago UK Government's asylum reforms criticised as not 'real Labour values'

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to set out a series of reforms to the asylum system

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7 h. ago SNP accuses Labour of 'pandering' to Reform as Mahmood prepares to unveil asylum shake

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood under fire as she unveils sweeping changes to UK immigration system

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8 h. ago Major reforms to asylum system planned amid fears over 'huge divides'

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said attempts to overhaul the asylum system were a "moral mission" aimed at preventing division in the country

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