4 h. ago The world’s most expensive passport is about to get even pricier

Exclusive: British passports are relatively expensive, but still less than half the cost of those issued by Canberra

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47 h. ago London Is Officially One of the World’s Most Expensive Cities to Live In

London Is Officially One of the World’s Most Expensive Cities to Live In  Time Out Worldwide

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52 h. ago Emmerdale killer John's secret link to Corrie's Becky 'rumbled' in crossover twist

Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans have shared their thoughts on what leads to two characters 'teaming up' in the Corriedale crossover next month across the ITV soaps

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4 d. ago Business 'battered and betrayed' by botched business rates reforms

Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are 'killing high street firms'.

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4 d. ago Pierce Brosnan's 6ft 4 son eclipses James Bond star during London outing

Pierce Brosnan's 6ft 4 son eclipses James Bond star during London outing  HELLO! Magazine

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5 d. ago ‘There’s power in numbers’: New Yorkers are banding together to protect street vendors from ICE

With ICE targeting vendors and fear rising, community groups are organising fast to keep New Yorkers working on the streets safeOn a December day when temperatures dipped below 20 degrees, Street Vendor Project staff walked along a busy commercial street in the Bronx, handing out “know your rights” information to vendors selling fruits and vegetables. Several vendors mentioned they were scared after watching videos of immigration raids across the city.“We used to go around helping vendors apply for permits so they wouldn’t get fined,” said Eric Nava-Pérez, Street Vendor Project’s Spanish-speaking member organizer. “But now, we’re out here distributing immigration rights information.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Republican launches bill to force fathers to pay for half of pregnancy expenses

Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson of Iowa’s bill would require states to implement systems that could force a father to pay for up to 50 percent of the medical costs relating to a woman’s pregnancy

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6 d. ago World's most expensive guitar – Kurt Cobain’s iconic 'MTV Unplugged' D

World's most expensive guitar – Kurt Cobain’s iconic 'MTV Unplugged' D-18E – donated to London Royal College Of Music  NME

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7 d. ago “One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D

“One of the most significant artefacts in rock music history”: Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged Martin D-18E – the world’s most expensive guitar – has been donated to the Royal College of Music London  Guitar World

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7 d. ago 'No wonder people are angry!' Kemi Badenoch reveals lifting the two

The Conservative leader stepped up her attack on Labour's 'Benefits Street Budget' by spelling out the true cost of the controversial decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap.

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8 d. ago Emmerdale and Coronation Street New Year spoilers: 'Threat to life' and exits teased

Emmerdale and Coronation Street are both lining up some huge twists in the lead-up to 2026 and across New Year, with danger for some, and joy for others, with a wedding and possible exits

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8 d. ago European leaders rally behind Ukraine in Downing Street talks

Hopes rise of a breakthrough in using £78bn of frozen Russian assets to bankroll KyivEuropean leaders rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday night amid hopes they might finally achieve a breakthrough to allow Ukraine access to billions of pounds of frozen Russian assets.Despite vociferous support for the Ukrainian president, who has come under heavy pressure from Donald Trump to cede territory in order to bring the war to a speedy end, there was still no agreement on the thorny question of turning immobilised assets into a loan for Kyiv. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ukraine's allies rally to Zelensky after Trump swipe as peace talks at 'critical' stage

Keir Starmer and other European leaders held crisis talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street amid fears the US President could rush Kyiv into a botched peace deal

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8 d. ago Ukraine war live: Number 10 says Europe must ‘ramp up’ economic pressure on Russia after Zelenskyy meeting

Zelenskyy says talks with Starmer, Macron and Merz were a ‘small progress towards peace’See all our Ukraine war coverageMeanwhile, we are starting to look towards 10 Downing Street as the leaders should start arriving in the next hour. Last preparations are under way, and we have a live stream for you at the top of the page.In the last few minutes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in the UK, Sky News has reported. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says unity is ‘critical’ after peace talks meeting with European leaders in Downing Street

Ukrainian leader met with Starmer, Macron and Merz in UK after US-Ukraine talks in Florida failed to achieve a breakthroughSee all our Ukraine war coverageMeanwhile, we are starting to look towards 10 Downing Street as the leaders should start arriving in the next hour. Last preparations are under way, and we have a live stream for you at the top of the page.In the last few minutes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in the UK, Sky News has reported. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy leaves Downing Street after peace plan talks as Merz says Germany ‘sceptical’ about some US proposals

Ukrainian leader met with Starmer, Macron and Merz in UK after US-Ukraine talks in Florida failed to achieve a breakthroughSee all our Ukraine war coverageMeanwhile, we are starting to look towards 10 Downing Street as the leaders should start arriving in the next hour. Last preparations are under way, and we have a live stream for you at the top of the page.In the last few minutes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in the UK, Sky News has reported. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy in Downing Street for peace plan talks as Merz says Germany ‘sceptical’ about some US proposals

Ukrainian leader meets Starmer, Macron and Merz in UK after US-Ukraine talks in Florida failed to achieve a breakthroughSee all our Ukraine war coverageMeanwhile, we are starting to look towards 10 Downing Street as the leaders should start arriving in the next hour. Last preparations are under way, and we have a live stream for you at the top of the page.In the last few minutes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just landed in the UK, Sky News has reported. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Fund in 5ive: The Royal London Gobal Bond Opportunities Fund

Fund in 5ive: The Royal London Gobal Bond Opportunities Fund  Portfolio Adviser

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9 d. ago We stand with Ukraine, says Starmer, as leaders hold Downing Street talks with Zelensky

We stand with Ukraine, says Starmer, as leaders hold Downing Street talks with Zelensky  BBC

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9 d. ago Zelensky holding Downing Street talks with European leaders on Ukraine peace plan

Zelensky holding Downing Street talks with European leaders on Ukraine peace plan  BBC

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