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UK to ban ‘sim farms’ used by scammers to send mass fraud messages

The UK Government is set to introduce a groundbreaking ban on so-called…

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Beckenham Place Park lake to reopen less than three weeks after ‘heartbreaking’ death of teenage boy

Izaiah Smith, 15, tragically died after swimming in the Lewisham lake earlier…

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Talks to resume over Birmingham bin strike

Council and Unite officials meet in renewed effort to resolve bitter pay…

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Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington

Rachel Reeves to meet US counterpart Scott Bessant as global trade tensions…

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The BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day, says Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has revealed that he believes the BBC wanted him to…

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Ella Rae Wise tells Chesney Hawkes he ‘should have stood up’ to Mickey Rourke

Tensions flared in the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night as…

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Safety review of Notting Hill Carnival demanded after police fear crowd crush will cause ‘mass casualty event’

A comprehensive safety review of the Notting Hill Carnival has been demanded…

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Greene King-backed Hickory’s to open 10 restaurants a year

BBQ smokehouse brand Hickory’s has announced ambitious plans to open ten new…

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Jo Whiley says her sister is ‘best she’s ever been’ after moving into care home

BBC Radio 2 presenter praises care staff and shares emotional insight into…

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House prices: record high asking prices in April despite stamp duty changes

The average asking price for a home in Britain has soared to…

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