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How did April Fools’ Day begin? Theories behind the April 1 tradition

Every year on April 1, millions of people around the world take…

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Snow, hail and thunderstorms return as Arctic blast hits the UK

A blast of cold Arctic air is sweeping across the UK, bringing…

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Elizabeth Line incident: Person dies at Hanwell station with passengers facing major delays

Tragic disruption struck the Elizabeth line on Monday morning after a person…

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Passenger jet forced to return to London Heathrow after windscreen cracks

Pilot makes emergency U-turn as Delta flight carrying 188 people lands safely…

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White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese ‘super embassy’ in London amid national security fears

Trump administration raises concerns over strategic espionage risks near financial district The…

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Sports Direct pricing could be misleading shoppers, Which? claims

LONDON — High street sportswear giant Sports Direct has come under scrutiny…

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Amazon UK commits to working harder to tackle fake reviews

LONDON — Amazon has pledged to tighten its grip on fake reviews…

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Silvertown Tunnel closing for 17 nights for works less than two months after opening

Less than two months after its grand opening, the £2.2 billion Silvertown…

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Shein seeks Hong Kong stock market listing in blow to London – reports

Shein, the fast-fashion giant founded in China and headquartered in Singapore, is…

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