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Rough sleeping crisis in London is so bad 'I want to scream,' says homelessness minister Alison McGovern

Rough sleeping crisis in London is so bad 'I want to scream,'...

Hundreds of people are sleeping rough in central London in the run-up to Christmas

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Boss of drugs giant GSK declares US best place to invest

Boss of drugs giant GSK declares US best place to invest

Dame Emma Walmsley said the US was still leading the way for new drugs and vaccines.

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Phil Wang says he is ‘thrilled’ to join the Great British Menu judging panel

Phil Wang says he is ‘thrilled’ to join the Great British...

The stand-up comedian, 35, will take over from Ed Gamble on the BBC Two professional...

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Keir Starmer to chair coalition of the willing call after Trump talks on Ukraine

Keir Starmer to chair coalition of the willing call after...

The Prime Minister is expected to co-chair a call with leaders and officials from...

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Claim two free tickets to the South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Claim two free tickets to the South East Homebuilding &...

Taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, 17-18...

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Professor Tim Spector's daily routine: meditating, saunas and plenty of time off

Professor Tim Spector's daily routine: meditating, saunas...

The Zoe co-founder begins his morning with exercise and black coffee, meditates...

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The Standard podcast: Should the UK enforce a social media ban for under-16s like Australia?

The Standard podcast: Should the UK enforce a social media...

Listen here on your chosen podcast platform.

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Heathrow says festive-period travellers will enjoy ‘best possible start’ to journeys

Heathrow says festive-period travellers will enjoy ‘best...

Heathrow is expecting passenger numbers for the month to exceed the December 2024...

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Drax announces data centre plans as earnings expected at ‘top end’ of forecasts

Drax announces data centre plans as earnings expected at...

The FTSE 250 firm said trading was boosted by the performance of its flexible generation,...

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PZ Cussons scraps plans to sell African arm

PZ Cussons scraps plans to sell African arm

The Imperial and Carex maker said offers for the African business failed to recognise...

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World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results as Luke Littler begins title defence

World Darts Championship 2026: Schedule and latest results...

‘The Nuke’ in action early as tournament gets underway at Alexandra Palace

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GoFundMe reveals UK’s most generous city in 2025

GoFundMe reveals UK’s most generous city in 2025

Rankings show the generosity of different cities across the UK.

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton look elated at The Night Manager series 2 premiere in London after welcoming second child

Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton look elated at The Night...

Actress Ashton supported Hiddleston on the red carpet on the Southbank, soon after...

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What time is Luke Littler playing tonight at the World Darts Championship?

What time is Luke Littler playing tonight at the World...

Teenager begins title defence at Alexandra Palace

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How to watch World Darts Championship: TV channel and live stream for Alexandra Palace tournament today

How to watch World Darts Championship: TV channel and live...

33rd PDC World Championship gets underway in north London

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Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk, says Wes Streeting

Doctors’ strike over Christmas a different degree of risk,...

The Health Secretary has offered to extend the British Medical Association’s strike...

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Will the BMA call off the doctors strike? New offer raises hopes as superflu threatens to overwhelm hospitals

Will the BMA call off the doctors strike? New offer raises...

It comes as Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns a strike in the run-up to Christmas...

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Girl, 11, left 'speechless' after becoming youngest person to be honoured with MBE

Girl, 11, left 'speechless' after becoming youngest person...

Carmela Chillery-Watson, who has a rare muscle wasting condition, raised hundreds...

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London travel news LIVE: Overrunning engineering work at Victoria station halts Gatwick Express services

London travel news LIVE: Overrunning engineering work at...

National Rail is reporting that the disruption is likely to last until 10am

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'Christmas day was a painful reminder of the family I don’t have'

'Christmas day was a painful reminder of the family I don’t...

A brunch for philanthropists raises £75K for our appeal — and becomes unexpectedly...

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Dramatic moment US troops storm oil tanker as Venezuela accuses Trump administration of 'piracy'

Dramatic moment US troops storm oil tanker as Venezuela...

‘We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, large tanker, very large,...

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Are you ready for the arrival of humanoid robots?

Are you ready for the arrival of humanoid robots?

We are entering the era of Mechanical ai ‘beings’, says Chris Stokel-Walker, and...

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Inside cook and author Skye McAlpine’s home at Christmas

Inside cook and author Skye McAlpine’s home at Christmas

At home, the cook and writer takes the festive season to a whole new level

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Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first time in nearly a decade

Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first...

The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge...

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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, December 11, 2025

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, December...

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

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Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint over handling of abuse allegation

Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint over...

Dame Sarah Mullally was not informed of the complaint at the time, church authorities...

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Targeted support could see 18 million savers offered help in next decade

Targeted support could see 18 million savers offered help...

The new type of help will mean firms can make specific suggestions to consumers...

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Several GCSE and A-level exams could be taken on screen from 2030

Several GCSE and A-level exams could be taken on screen...

Exams regulator Ofqual is consulting on allowing exam boards to each submit proposals...

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HebCelt 2025 generated £4.4 million for Outer Hebrides economy, organisers say

HebCelt 2025 generated £4.4 million for Outer Hebrides...

More than 17,000 paying ticket holders attended this year’s festival, which was...

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Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount

Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without...

Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary...

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New home buyer inquiries fell to two-year low in November – Rics

New home buyer inquiries fell to two-year low in November...

Survey feedback continues to point to a gentle decline in house prices overall,...

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Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus issues injury return verdict as Mikel Arteta explains Viktor Gyokeres difference

Arsenal: Gabriel Jesus issues injury return verdict as...

Gunners now have more competition for places in attack and are still to welcome...

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Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso sack decision after Man City defeat

Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso sack decision after Man City...

New manager under pressure after run of two wins in seven

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Arsenal: Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli 'outstanding' as Mikel Arteta names star who is 'a good example'

Arsenal: Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli 'outstanding'...

Gunners are all but guaranteed a place in the last 16 after a professional performance...

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Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham issues Xabi Alonso verdict as pressure builds after Man City defeat

Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham issues Xabi Alonso verdict...

Briton backs his manager despite dip in form

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Erling Haaland reveals Kylian Mbappe 'disappointment' after Man City win at Bernabeu

Erling Haaland reveals Kylian Mbappe 'disappointment' after...

Norwegian scored winner but was denied opportunity to face Los Blancos star

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Three things we learned from Arsenal win as Noni Madueke silences critics and Gabriel Jesus shines on return

Three things we learned from Arsenal win as Noni Madueke...

Christian Norgaard adds to positive night with impressive display as returning Arsenal...

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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate since recipe change

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate...

The bars are now being described by Nestlé as being "encased in a smooth milk chocolate...

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Doctors' strike may be cancelled after Streeting makes new offer

Doctors' strike may be cancelled after Streeting makes...

The August strikes saw thousands of patients have their appointments cancelled

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Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after routine win

Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League result, latest...

Gunners bounce back from weekend defeat and take big step towards a top eight finish

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Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called "chocolate" since recipe change

Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called "chocolate"...

The bars are now being described by Nestlé as being "encased in a smooth milk chocolate...

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Arsenal player ratings vs Club Brugge: Noni Madueke electric as Gabriel Martinelli makes history

Arsenal player ratings vs Club Brugge: Noni Madueke electric...

David Raya also impressed as Arsenal returned to winning ways on Wedensday night

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Queen records radio broadcast with John Hunt and his daughter Amy

Queen records radio broadcast with John Hunt and his daughter...

A fundraising gala will launch The Hunt Family Fund in memory of Mr Hunt’s wife...

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Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal: Noni Madueke scores twice as Gunners make it six wins from six in Champions League

Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal: Noni Madueke scores twice as Gunners...

Gunners bounce back from weekend defeat to maintain perfect Champions League record

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Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after gritty victory

Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result,...

Xabi Alonso on thin ice ahead of crunch fixture

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Real Madrid 1-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola heaps misery on under-pressure Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid 1-2 Man City: Pep Guardiola heaps misery on...

Injury-ravaged Los Blancos squander early lead to lose second on the spin

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Spies, lies and men in ties: Agnes O'Casey reports from le Carré world

Spies, lies and men in ties: Agnes O'Casey reports from...

Ridley Road and Black Doves star Agnes O’Casey on hitting the West End (and almost...

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Met Police issue plea to help find man, 45, missing since leaving his son's hospital bedside

Met Police issue plea to help find man, 45, missing since...

Gareth is described as 5ft 8in, clean-shaven and bald - he was last seen in Paddington

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Sharon Osbourne says the King was so ‘gracious’ with Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne says the King was so ‘gracious’ with Ozzy...

The rockstar died in July aged 76 from a reported heart attack just weeks after...

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Grand Designs: Tiny island home built by hand trumps big-budget projects to win House of the Year

Grand Designs: Tiny island home built by hand trumps big-budget...

A small stone house on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides has just been named...

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Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health chief amid fears of virus surge before Christmas

Superflu cases rising sharply in London, warns public health...

Dr Yimmy Chow stressed that Londoners have just days to get the flu vaccine to ensure...

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Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League latest score, match stream and goal updates

Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League latest score,...

Gunners look to bounce back from weekend defeat and take big step towards a top...

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Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League latest score, match stream and goal updates

Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League latest score,...

Xabi Alonso on thin ice ahead of crunch fixture

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Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League match stream,...

Xabi Alonso on thin ice ahead of crunch fixture

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Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream,...

Gunners look to bounce back from weekend defeat and take big step towards a top...

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Why Jurrien Timber is missing from Arsenal squad against Club Brugge today

Why Jurrien Timber is missing from Arsenal squad against...

Gunners dealt a further fitness blow as defensive injury crisis sees Christian Norgaard...

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Ray Winstone is awarded Freedom of the City of London

Ray Winstone is awarded Freedom of the City of London

The 68-year-old was honoured at a ceremony in central London in recognition of his...

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Roman Kemp said ‘Nepo kids’ status affected his Race Across The World budgeting

Roman Kemp said ‘Nepo kids’ status affected his Race Across...

The BBC reality series follows four celebrities and their loved ones as they complete...

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Man City XI vs Real Madrid: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League

Man City XI vs Real Madrid: Starting lineup, confirmed...

Pep Guardiola handed fresh fitness worry ahead of showdown at the Bernabeu

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Real Madrid XI vs Man City: Mbappe on bench - Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest

Real Madrid XI vs Man City: Mbappe on bench - Starting...

Real star had been struggling with a fitness issue ahead of showdown at the Bernabeu

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Ray Winstone ‘very proud’ after receiving Freedom of the City of London

Ray Winstone ‘very proud’ after receiving Freedom of the...

The 68-year old, known for The Departed, was honoured at a ceremony in central London...

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Amy Winehouse’s father suing friend to ‘hurt’ her, High Court told

Amy Winehouse’s father suing friend to ‘hurt’ her, High...

Mitch Winehouse is bringing legal action against her stylist, Naomi Parry, and friend,...

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Smells like tenor spirit: Jake Dunn on the Kurt Cobain opera

Smells like tenor spirit: Jake Dunn on the Kurt Cobain...

Last Days is based on Gus Van Sant’s film, which fictionalised the final week of...

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Residents fear 24-hour casino next to west London school 'could expose children to gambling'

Residents fear 24-hour casino next to west London school...

Silvertime Casino wants to move from its current location next to Hyde Park to Notting...

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Tributes paid to ‘born soldier’ British paratrooper killed in Ukraine

Tributes paid to ‘born soldier’ British paratrooper killed...

Lance Corporal George Hooley died on Tuesday morning while observing Ukrainian forces...

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Iceland boss and top Downing Street aide among Starmer’s new Labour peers

Iceland boss and top Downing Street aide among Starmer’s...

Sir Keir Starmer is introducing new Labour peers as he aims to rebalance the Tory...

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Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League match stream,...

Xabi Alonso on thin ice ahead of crunch fixture

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A daily glass of OJ could reshape your heart health, say experts

A daily glass of OJ could reshape your heart health, say...

New research shows orange juice influences genes tied to blood pressure, inflammation...

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What did Justin Welby know about John Smyth?

What did Justin Welby know about John Smyth?

A new documentary exposes how serial abuser John Smyth evaded justice for decades,...

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Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Club Brugge vs Arsenal LIVE: Champions League match stream,...

Gunners look to bounce back from weekend defeat and take big step towards a top...

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First picture of 'full of courage' British soldier who was killed in Ukraine accident

First picture of 'full of courage' British soldier who...

Sir Keir Starmer led tributes to Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, a paratrooper...

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