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October 9, 2025
Starmer expresses ‘profound relief’ as first phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The warring parties have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Donald Trump’s peace plan, the US president has said.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Upper Crust owner SSP boosts sales despite London Tube strike hit
The London-listed business said trading had been stable against an ‘unsettled macroeconomic and softer demand environment’ in key travel spo...
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October 9, 2025
Starmer and Modi discuss Ukraine and oil in face-to-face meeting
The Prime Minister, who has been on a two-day trade mission to Mumbai, also complimented India’s swift economic growth, as he met Mr Modi.
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October 9, 2025
FTSE 100 Live: HSBC and Lloyds weigh on index, top banker issues warning
Lloyds Banking Group today warned an additional provision in relation to motor finance mis-selling compensation may be material.
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October 9, 2025
Watch: Emotional moment Trump tells families Israeli hostages are coming home
The US president announced that Israel and Hamas will begin releasing hostages and prisoners, with Sir Keir Starmer calling it a ‘moment of...
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October 9, 2025
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Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
JP Morgan boss and BoE warn on risk of stock market slump
Bank’s Financial Policy Committee make comparison with dot com crash
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October 9, 2025
Lloyds warns of ‘material’ extra provision needed for car finance payouts
Lloyds has significant exposure to the car finance industry.
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October 9, 2025
HSBC launches approach to take Hang Seng Bank private
HSBC, which already owns around 63% of Hang Seng, is proposing to pay around £10.2 billion on buying out the remaining shares to de-list Han...
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October 9, 2025
Five water firms provisionally allowed to raise bills by further 1% to 5%
An independent group appointed by the competition watchdog rejected nearly 80% of increases sought by companies.
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October 9, 2025
100 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Poundland in southeast London
Businesses evacuated as fifteen fire engines called to High Street in Penge at around 4.30am
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October 9, 2025
Starmer and Modi meet on second day of India trade mission
The two leaders are expected to discuss the Indian leader’s relationship with Russia and the long-term detention of a British citizen.
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October 9, 2025
Hammersmith Flyover could be demolished and replaced with tunnel
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has said it will work with Transport for London to demolish a 1960s flyover and replace it with a tunnel
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October 9, 2025
Small businesses could save a day a week if they use AI, Google claims
Research by Google found that AI-powered tools could boost productivity among small and medium enterprises by 20%.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to first phase of Gaza peace deal
Celebrations as ceasefire and release of remaining hostages set to go ahead along with the entry of aid into Gaza
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Starmer expresses ‘profound relief’ as first phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The warring parties have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Donald Trump’s peace plan, the US president has said.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Pig’s liver transplanted to human in world first
The patient survived for half a year after the transplant.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Starmer expresses ‘profound relief’ as first phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The warring parties have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Donald Trump’s peace plan, the US president has said.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Starmer expresses ‘profound relief’ as first phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The warring parties have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of Donald Trump’s peace plan, the US president has said.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal.
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October 9, 2025
Appeal to begin in case of man convicted over Koran-burning in London
Hamit Coskun has argued he protested peacefully and burning the Koran amounted to freedom of expression.
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October 9, 2025
Human rights group’s bid to challenge Israel jet parts export ruling to be heard
Al-Haq previously challenged the Department for Business and Trade’s decision to continue licensing exports of components for F-35 fighter j...
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October 9, 2025
Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal.
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October 9, 2025
Keir Starmer in fast-track bid to cut ‘red tape’ for pubs
Sir Keir Starmer said pubs and bars are ‘the beating heart of our communities’ in the UK.
Evening Standard
October 9, 2025
Former hostages celebrate news of initial plan to end Gaza conflict
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged all parties to obey the terms of the deal.
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October 8, 2025
Starmer and Modi to meet on second day of India trade mission
The two leaders are expected to discuss the Indian leader’s relationship with Russia and the long-term detention of a British citizen.
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October 8, 2025
Home buyer demand weakens for third month in a row as sales fall
Uncertainty around potential measures in the Budget is likely adding to cautious sentiment, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors sai...
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October 8, 2025
Government plans to merge benefits could save billions, says think tank
Merging jobseeker’s allowance and employment support allowance could save between £2 billion and £3 billion a year, the IFS has said.
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October 8, 2025
Pass go, collect Monopoly stamps
Royal Mail issues stamps to mark the 90th anniversary of the popular board game.
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October 8, 2025
Small businesses could save a day a week if they use AI, Google claims
Research by Google found that AI-powered tools could boost productivity among small and medium enterprises by 20%.
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October 8, 2025
Research reveals ‘devastating’ impact of low pay
Low-paid workers are skipping meals and have taken out a pay-day loan to cover essential supplies, a report found.
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October 8, 2025
Businesses in Scotland remain ‘pessimistic’ on economy, survey finds
Many companies also reported they had no preparations for net zero.
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October 8, 2025
Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work
There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.
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October 8, 2025
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 LIVE: Best deals to shop before the sale ends
Don’t-miss-’em deals in the retail giant’s seasonal sale
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October 8, 2025
Prostate cancer blood tests ‘can lead to men being over-tested’, experts say
The PSA test measures the amount of a protein made by prostate gland cells and can indicate cancer.
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October 8, 2025
Victoria Beckham joined by family for world premiere of her new Netflix series
The eponymous three-part series documents Beckham’s journey into fashion and how she made her name in the industry.
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October 8, 2025
Starmer eyes expansion of digital ID system to manage public services
The Prime Minister is on a trade mission to Mumbai.
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October 8, 2025
Ministers barred from using emergency Treasury funds for public sector pay rises
The Treasury is limiting access to the reserve for departments ahead of the Budget.
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October 8, 2025
Cooper to host talks on security and migration at Western Balkans summit
The Foreign Secretary will meet European partners from countries including Albania, Serbia, and North Macedonia as well as France, Germany a...
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October 8, 2025
Lammy rules out charging workers for tribunal claims
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister said ‘everyone, no matter their income’ should be able to challenge ‘unfair behaviour’.
Evening Standard
October 8, 2025
Victoria Beckham joined by family for world premiere of her new Netflix series
The eponymous three-part series documents Beckham’s journey into fashion and how she made her name in the industry.
Evening Standard
October 8, 2025
Micheal Martin apologises to Fianna Fail TDs and Senators after Gavin withdrawal
The Fianna Fail parliamentary party met in private on Wednesday night after Mr Gavin’s dramatic withdrawal.
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October 8, 2025
New post-Brexit border systems may not be working ahead of launch
An official at the Port of Dover has said the EES kiosks, which will collect data on travellers, are having trouble connecting to the EU ser...
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October 8, 2025
No evidence of police misconduct in Manchester synagogue attack response
Adrian Daulby, 53, is believed to have been inadvertently shot by police and suffered a ‘single but fatal gunshot wound’.
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October 8, 2025
Synagogue killer rang 999 pledging Islamic State allegiance during attack
Police also said Jihad Al-Shamie was not known to either the Government’s anti-radicalisation programme Prevent or to counter-terror police.
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October 8, 2025
NHS doctor re-referred to medical tribunal over comments on Israel
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was investigated by an interim orders tribunal last month over her social media posts
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October 8, 2025
Ryanair cuts 1.2 million seats to Spain from its Summer 2026 schedule
The move follows the airline’s cuts to its Winter schedule last month
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October 8, 2025
Human remains found in search for woman missing for nearly 20 years
Malgorzata Wnuczek, a Polish national living in Leicester, disappeared on May 31 2006, aged 27.
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October 8, 2025
Jaguar Land Rover ‘back to doing what we do best’ after major cyber attack
The British car maker welcomed back 1,000 employees to its engine plant in Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
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October 8, 2025