47 m. ago Arizona wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge as governor demands probe into federal response: Live updates

A lightning strike started the fire on July 4

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52 m. ago Bitcoin price continues historic rise as it blasts through records

Bitcoin has rocketed through historic highs as the crypto market continues to make record gains.

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64 m. ago London council ordered to turn around troubled children's services after 'inadequate' rating

Government minister ‘very disappointed’ with inspection result and appoints advisor as ‘improvement notice’ issued

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64 m. ago Spain's government demand investigation into Barcelona wonderboy Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday party after 'dwarves were exploited' and women with 'specific breast dimensions were paid to attend'

The Spanish government has demanded an investigation into Lamie Yamal's controversial 18th birthday party, during which 'dwarves were exploited'.

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71 m. ago Voices: If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?

The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore shares the welcome news that mortgages will get cheaper – but adds a note of caution

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73 m. ago Measles death shows nation must ‘redouble’ vaccine efforts, Streeting says

The Health Secretary said ‘no child in this country should be dying of measles’.

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98 m. ago Voices: Of course poets deserve a place on Britain’s list of ‘skilled workers’ for visa applications

Reform's Lee Anderson wants to close the book on 'imported poets' – but what does he think is happening, asks poet Luke Wright. Foreign poets, coming over here, taking all our line breaks?

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99 m. ago Here's what triggered the latest deadly sectarian clashes in Syria, and why it matters

Clashes in Syria between Bedouin tribes, government forces, and the Druze minority have left dozens dead, raising fears of escalating violence

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1 hour ago Heatwaves have caused 10,000 excess deaths in England in past four years, says Miliband – UK politics live

Energy secretary addresses MPs, telling them the UK is getting hotter and wetter with three times the number of days above 30 degreesAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue readin...

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1 hour ago School tragedy as Year Nine boy and girl at technology college die in separate incidents on the same day

Two students from from the same year group have died on the same day in two separate incidents.

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2 h. ago UK households paid to bring bottles back to Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's

The new deposit return scheme for drinks containers announced by the UK government will give people a financial incentive to bring their empty bottles and cans back to supermarkets for recycling

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2 h. ago Resident doctors acting in ‘unconscionable way’ over strikes – Streeting

The Government and the British Medical Association are set to meet this week.

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2 h. ago Moment shoplifters caught stealing baby clothes worth £800 from boutique popular with Princess of Wales

Metropolitan Police officers appeal for information over theft on Walton Street, South Kensington

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2 h. ago Streeting says BMA ‘shockingly irresponsible’ over tactics for doctors’ strikes – UK politics live

Health secretary welcomes talks with union but says members have been told not to inform trusts if they are going to take actionAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Damien Hirst accused of stealing idea for breakthrough artwork

Hamad Butt, a gay Muslim of Pakistani origin, studied with Hirst at Goldsmiths University where the artist is reported to have first encountered the idea to use flies in his work

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2 h. ago Stunning model once linked to Jude Bellingham steals the show with daring Wimbledon outfit

Stunning Dutch model Laura Celia Valk, who was once linked to Jude Bellingham, stole the show at Wimbledon as she put on a leggy display at the All England Lawn finals

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3 h. ago US man gets life for beheading father as political statement and posting video

Pennsylvania man called for execution of other civil servants in video in which he displayed severed headA Pennsylvania man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of fatally shooting his federal government employee father, decapitating him and brandishing the severed head in an online video that called for the execution of other civil servants.Justin Mohn, 33, was sentenced on Friday after a five-day trial by a judge that found him guilty of murder and terrorism charges, Pennsylvania state prosecutors said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Scientists find ice comet older than the Sun that may be visible from Earth this year

The newly discovered space rock may be older than our entire solar system, and you may get the chance to see it

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4 h. ago Labour could 'oversee irreversible damage' to Britain's beloved pubs and brewers

Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, said it had "never been more urgent for Government to overhaul the outdated and unfair business rates system"

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4 h. ago Starmer to meet Trump during Scotland trip ahead of state visit

The US president is expected to travel to Scotland in July before the state visit in September.

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