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October 8, 2025
Change to NHS drug analysis on the table to stave off US tariffs
It is understood that plans have been outlined to increase the amount the NHS pays for drugs.
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October 8, 2025
Starmer faces further pressure to ‘come clean’ over China ‘spy’ case
The director of public prosecutions said the Government had not provided the evidence needed to proceed with the case.
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October 8, 2025
Phillipson accuses Powell of ‘energising our opponents’ as voting begins
Ballots opened on Wednesday for members and affiliates in the Labour deputy leadership race.
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October 8, 2025
Two arrested over cyber attack which stole thousands of nursery children’s data
Hackers were said to be using pictures and the names of about 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, to demand ransom money.
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October 8, 2025
Gold hits fresh record above 4,000 US dollars
The price of gold has jumped more than 50% this year due to concerns over rising government debts, political instability and falling interes...
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October 8, 2025
Delays on multiple TfL lines during rush hour
The Central and Metropolitan lines were experiencing delays on Wednesday morning
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October 8, 2025
Woman tells of 'anger and fear' after confrontation with Israel ribbon-cutter
Miranda Levy says the encounter had left her feeling a mix of sadness, anger, and fear
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October 8, 2025
Second arrest over suspected arson attack on mosque
The two suspects have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.
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October 8, 2025
Starmer says UK won't relax visa rules for India as he begins Mumbai visit
The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural leaders and university bosses
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October 8, 2025
Severe delays on Central line during rush hour
The Central, Northern and Liberty lines were experiencing disruption
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October 8, 2025
Scientists develop first-ever blood test to diagnose ME
But experts have called for more studies to confirm the findings.
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October 8, 2025
Kemi Badenoch to focus on economy in crunch leader’s speech to Tory conference
The party leader will set out a ‘golden rule’ that half of money saved from cuts must be put towards driving down the deficit as she seeks t...
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October 8, 2025
Starmer urges business leaders to seize opportunities of Indian trade deal
The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural leaders and university bosses.
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October 8, 2025
China spy trial collapsed after Government refused to call Beijing a threat, says CPS
The case against two alleged spies dropped because ministers refused to call China a national security threat, says chief prosecutor
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October 8, 2025
Indian trade deal a ‘launchpad for growth’, Starmer tells business leaders
The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural leaders and university bosses.
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October 8, 2025
Travelling home for Xmas? Beware of Liverpool Street, Waterloo and Euston closures
Disruption to last until January 15 due to part-closure of West Coast Main Line
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October 8, 2025
Jenrick is engaging in a leadership campaign, says Starmer
The Prime Minister said the Government needed ‘no lessons’ on integration from the shadow justice secretary.
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October 8, 2025
Reality TV star Georgia Harrison to be honoured at Windsor Castle
Georgia Harrison will be honoured for services to tackling online privacy and cyber crime awareness.
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October 7, 2025
Providing more visas ‘not part of the plan’, says Starmer ahead of India visit
The Prime Minister has been joined by more than 100 business chiefs and university leaders on a trade visit to Mumbai.
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October 7, 2025
Kemi Badenoch to focus on economy in leader’s speech to Tory conference
The party leader will set out a ‘golden rule’ that half of money saved from cuts must be put towards driving down the deficit.
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October 7, 2025
Crime minister vows crackdown on ‘evil’ drugs trade after 2,300 deal lines shut
Sarah Jones welcomed new Home Office figures, which she said “speak for themselves”.
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October 7, 2025
Badenoch to pledge half of money from cuts will go towards driving down deficit
Labour accused Kemi Badenoch of having a ‘brass neck’ as she seeks to position her party as the only one that can get the economy back on tr...
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October 7, 2025
£20 million fund to be shared across 75 museums in England
The Museum Renewal Fund will be shared among local and regional museums with the aim of ensuring they remain fit for the future.
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October 7, 2025
Badenoch refuses to say whether she would resign over poor results in May
Her comments came during a Party conference overshadowed by questions about her leadership and the challenge from Nigel Farage’s party.
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October 7, 2025
Labour ‘can’t sugarcoat fact things aren’t going well’, Lucy Powell says
The deputy leadership contender said the party needs to start telling ‘a stronger story’.
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October 7, 2025
Thousands of women with breast cancer may benefit from genetic tests
Whole genome sequencing is a technique that allows medics to looks at a person’s entire genetic code from a blood test.
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October 7, 2025
Chad ends Harry charity mandates to manage wildlife reserves
African Parks managed 22 national parks and protected areas across 12 countries, including two wildlife reserves in Chad.
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October 7, 2025
More than 24,000 properties better protected from floods, Government says
The Environment Agency completed work on 151 flood schemes across England between July 2024 and 2025.
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October 7, 2025
Badenoch to pledge doubling of apprenticeship budget and cut in degree numbers
The Tory leader will pledge to reintroduce caps on student numbers in every subject area.
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October 7, 2025
Two arrested over cyberattack which stole thousands of nursery children’s data
Hackers were said to be using pictures and the names of about 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain, to demand ransom money.
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October 7, 2025
Double-decker bus crashes into shopfront in central London
Three people declined treatment from paramedics and another was taken to hospital, the London Ambulance Service said
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October 7, 2025
Two men arrested over nursery cyber attack which stole London children's details
The men, aged 17 and 22, were arrested in Bishop’s Stortford and remain in custody for questioning
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October 7, 2025
More than 1,000 homes still without power on fifth night since Storm Amy
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said the ‘vast majority’ of households are due to have power restored by the end of Tuesday.
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October 7, 2025
Government refusal to brand China a threat led to spy trial collapse
The case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry was dropped on September 15.
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October 7, 2025
New technique improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s
Researchers restored the function of the blood-brain barrier which helped removed amyloid beta plaques.
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October 7, 2025
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters defy PM with 'un-British' October 7 rally
Protesters rallied outside some of London’s most prestigious universities on the second anniversary of the devastating October 7 attacks
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October 7, 2025
Police believe London paedophile and serial sex attacker may have other victims
Vruj Patel, 26, was jailed for 22 years for a string of sexual offences including the rape of a child under the age of 13
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October 7, 2025
Pro-Palestine protesters defy calls to halt October 7 demonstrations
Dozens of people gathered at Sheffield University to shout pro-Palestinian chants in the first of a series of events planned across the UK.
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October 7, 2025
East London council flat residents rehoused after lift shaft fills with sewage
Lift shafts at Angela Court in Burdett Road filled with ‘wastewater’ after the sewage system broke down
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October 7, 2025
Misconduct hearings find six police officers shared offensive WhatsApp messages
All of the officers had served with Cambridgeshire Police and were based in Peterborough.
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October 7, 2025
October supermoon ‘visible from anywhere’ on Tuesday night, say astronomers
Jessica Lee, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, said people keen to admire this year’s Harvest Moon should be able to spot it...
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October 7, 2025
'World class' casino gets green light in Trocadero despite West End gambling warning
The plans for the casino were approved unanimously by Westminster City Council
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October 7, 2025
ScotRail: Storm Amy was significant’ weather event that created real challenges
More than 480 incidents were reported, the railways operator said as SSEN revealed about 1,400 Scots homes remained without power.
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October 7, 2025
Man who killed six children in house fire dies
Paul Mosley helped start the blaze at a house in Derby in 2012.
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October 7, 2025
Boy, 14, arrested over gang knife fight near train station in London
Witnesses were left shocked by the brawl on Hounslow Road in Feltham
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October 7, 2025
Millions of motorists to be paid compensation over car finance scandal
Compensation for unfair motor finance deals will be paid out at around £700 each, the Financial Conduct Authority has said
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October 7, 2025
UK and Scottish ministers must do ‘much more’ to work together, says Jones
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister was speaking to Scotland’s Global Investment Summit in Edinburgh on Tuesday.
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October 7, 2025
Soldier F trial hears claims paratrooper opened fire on Bloody Sunday
Statements from two fellow former paratroopers claim they were aware that Soldier F had opened fire in Glenfada Park where two men were kill...
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October 7, 2025
Hundreds of Edinburgh University staff and students join pro-Palestinian protest
Protesters rejected Sir Keir Starmer’s assertion that holding a demonstration on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks was ‘un-British’.
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October 7, 2025