69 m. ago Pressure grows on Starmer to sack chief of staff over briefing row

Growing calls for Morgan McSweeney to go after extraordinary briefing operation against Wes StreetingKeir Starmer is coming under intense pressure from a wide range of ministers and MPs to sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, after No 10 was accused of an extraordinary briefing operation against the health secretary, Wes Streeting.Starmer is understood to have told MPs he will not sack his chief of staff and would not respond to several demands to ensure there were “consequences” for the briefers. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Celtic star Jota shares puppy pictures as injured ace left smitten by new pet

The Portuguese winger has been left smitten by the tiny animal, who he appears to have named "Cowboy".

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82 m. ago Popular Manchester Christmas Markets stall forced to apologise after admitting ‘that’s on us’

The owners of the stall thanked customers for their patience

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1 hour ago Willie Collum goes against Rangers on big Auston Trusty call as referee chief gives personal approval

It’s understood Rangers will use the KMI verdict to demand more talks with the game’s top brass but the Celtic decision has been exonerated

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2 h. ago Burger King announces return of XL burger due to fan demand after five year hiatus

The burger is only available for a limited time 🍔

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2 h. ago Family pays tribute to ‘special and gentle’ woman stabbed near Birmingham bus stop

Katie Fox died from her injuries days after the attack

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2 h. ago British Medical Association ‘threat to future of NHS’, says Streeting ahead of doctors’ strike

Health secretary accuses doctors’ union of ‘cartel-like behaviour’ and tells it to ‘get real’ over pay demandsUK politics live – latest updatesThe British Medical Association is acting like a cartel and its “antics” are endangering the NHS’s future, the health secretary has said before the latest doctors’ strike begins on Friday.Wes Streeting launched his most strongly worded attack yet on the doctors’ union, coming close to accusing resident doctors in England of being greedy in their pay demands. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sebastian Tounekti is latest Celtic injury victim as wide man ruled out of Tunisia triple header

The wide man was the Hoops' big money signing on deadline day last summer

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2 h. ago Tributes to 'beautiful and kind' woman, 34, stabbed in the neck during 'unprovoked attack' in Birmingham city centre

Katie Fox, 34, suffered a serious neck injury after being brutally knifed just metres away from Birmingham 's New Street Station. Her family described her as their 'shining light'.

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2 h. ago Brits issued urgent advice as 8 countries added to alcohol poisoning list

The Foreign Office has added eight more countries to the list of destinations where the UK government advises travellers take extra care - in addition to backpacker favourites Thailand, Laos and Vietnam

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2 h. ago Woman stabbed in neck described as ‘shining light’ in family tribute

Katie Fox, 34, was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her neck after she was stabbed in Birmingham on Friday night but died a few days later.

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2 h. ago Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds' awkward 'Welcome to Wrexham' error sparked apology to rival fans

The Welcome to Wrexham series showcasing Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's football ownership journey has earned major plaudits, but there have also been a few errors made along the way

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2 h. ago Kim Kardashian’s Skims valued at $5bn after raising new funding

Skims plans to use new capital to broaden its intimates lines, and expand further into apparel and activewear Skims, founded by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian along with CEO Jens Grede, said on Wednesday it had raised $225mn in new capital, valuing the shapewear label at $5bn.Kardashian’s ventures, including her cosmetics brand SKKN, have attracted young shoppers and benefited from her vast social media following. Similarly, other celebrity-backed brands have also drawn venture capital investment, as firms bet on the marketing power and built-in audiences of high-profile founders to drive consumer demand. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Woman rushed to hospital after being struck by lorry in horror crash

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries

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3 h. ago Rob Mac was forced into apology after 'Welcome to Wrexham' blunder with Ryan Reynolds

Wrexham co-owners Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds were left red-faced after a glaring blunder was made in an early episode of the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary series

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3 h. ago Man 'beaten up as soon as he stepped in detention centre' before £10m payout

Peter Toole faced a vicious physical assault after being locked up for a petty offence at Medomsley, and said the apology to thousands who suffered abuse at the centre was 'too little too late'.

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3 h. ago Starmer's last stand? PM clings to chief aide Morgan McSweeney' despite Labour demands for sackings over No10's 'unacceptable' attacks on Cabinet

Just a fortnight before a crucial Budget, Keir Starmer has been plunged deeper into chaos  by an extraordinary pre-emptive strike on plotters.

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3 h. ago Anthropic announces $50B investment in new US data centers to meet AI demand

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure

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4 h. ago Scotland 'deserve' to end World Cup finals hoodoo next summer as Lyndon Dykes fuelled by Euro 2024 agony

The frontman cruelly missed out on going to Germany last year after suffering an injury just weeks before the tournament got underway

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4 h. ago Children are left 'screaming' after hardcore porn appears on ferry's TV during crossing from France to Britain

The ferry company, DFDS, issued an apology after the pornographic film was mistakenly broadcast during the journey from Dieppe to Newhaven last month.

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