46 m. ago UK construction in longest downturn since early 2020; global bond sell

Construction activity in longest continuous slump in five years, as UK long-term borrowing costs dips backOuch! Britain’s construction sector is suffering its longest continuous downturn since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.Construction output slumped again in August, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers from data provider S&P Global.Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in JulySolid reductions in new work and employmentOptimism drops to its lowest since December 2022“Construction activity has decreased throughout the year-to-date, which is the longest continuous downturn since early-2020. August data signalled only a partial easing in the speed of decline after output fell at the fastest pace for over five years in July.Sharply reduced levels of housing and civil engineering activity were again the main reasons for a weak overall construction sector performance. Commercial work showed some resilience in August, with t...

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16 h. ago Former Premier League star hit by truck while helping horror road crash victims

Abdeslam Ouaddou, who played for Fulham between 2001 and 2005, was struck by a pick-up truck on Sunday evening while attempting to help those hurt in a car crash

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45 h. ago Escape to the Country star addresses future on BBC show as he says 'it's different'

EXCLUSIVE: Escape to the Country star Steve Brown has opened up about his future on the hit BBC show

Culture

68 h. ago Love Is Blind UK star flooded with support after 'disgusting messages'

One star has hit out on social media following hateful messages

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2 d. ago Olivia Attwood says ITV 'can't get rid' of her after 'blagging' This Morning job

The Love Island star proved a hit with viewers after making her debut on the talk show

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3 d. ago Love Island's Whitney responds to ex Lochan's lawsuit as she exposes WhatsApp messages

Love Island star Whitney Adebayo hit back at Lochan Nowacki's lawsuit with WhatsApp screenshots and claims made on her social media page

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3 d. ago Katie Price is supported by children Junior and Princess as she makes major musical comeback

In recent days, the star's 2017 hit, I Got U, has been bizarrely climbing the charts eight years on - now managing to surpass its initial performance in the charts.

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4 d. ago Russian tennis star slams 'disrespectful' Americans after US Open loss... before USA rival takes swipe

Glamorous Russian tennis star Anna Kalinskaya angrily hit out at her American rivals after losing a doubles match at the US Open on Friday night.

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5 d. ago I'm the 'old bag' 3 million Gen Zs turns to for cleaning advice on TikTok

TikTok influencer ANN RUSSELL's views on everything from cleaning to finance are a huge hit with her young fans. We meet the unlikely social-media star

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5 d. ago Benedict Cumberbatch reveals his friendship with The Roses co

The actor, 49, stars alongside Olivia, 51, in The Roses, which is a remake of the original 1989 movie The War of the Roses.

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7 d. ago Sam Faiers shamed for having 'no control' as son throws food and storms off in restaurant

TOWIE star Sam Faiers has been hit with criticism following a clip of her in a restaurant with her two-year-old son Edward as he started throwing food at his sister

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7 d. ago Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern admits she is 'over' the hit ITV series

The beloved franchise is returning for one final film this year.

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8 d. ago Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern admits she is 'over' the hit ITV series and confesses how she felt filming without the late Maggie Smith

Downton Abbey actress Elizabeth McGovern has said she is 'ready to move on' and leave the manor house behind, ahead of its final movie.

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9 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star dealt crushing blow weeks before launch show

Strictly Come Dancing star Ross King has been hit with a major blow ahead of his debut on the BBC show

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9 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing star hit with devastating blow as he admits “I felt pressure”

Strictly Come Dancing is set to return to screens later this month and one star has already been hit with a crushing blow

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1 week ago BBC Strictly hit with fresh crisis ahead of new series as star arrested on suspicion of rape

New allegations have rocked the show just weeks before a new series is due to start.

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1 week ago Strictly star arrested on suspicion of rape as BBC show is hit with fresh crisis

BBC show Strictly Come Dancing has been rocked by more allegations, with one of the stars being arrested on suspicion of rape

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1 week ago Viktor Gyokeres explains new Arsenal goal celebration in subtle dig at critics

Viktor Gyokeres finally scored his first goals for Arsenal as he grabbed a brace against Leeds in their 5-0 romp at the Emirates - and the Sweden star decided to hit back at his critics during his celebrations

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1 week ago I'm A Celeb star hit by sick death threats and unable to leave home as cops investigate

EXCLUSIVE: I'm A Celebrity star Dean McCullough has revealed the chilling messages he's been sent after his appearance on the ITV show, leaving him terrified of being attacked

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1 week ago I'm A Celeb star hit by sick death threats and feared attack at work as cops investigate

EXCLUSIVE: I'm A Celebrity star Dean McCullough has revealed the chilling messages he's been sent after his appearance on the ITV show, leaving him terrified of being attacked

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