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Jury in trial of man accused of two suitcase murders discharged
Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, was on trial for the murders of Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71, on July 8 last year in the flat the two shared in Scotts Road, Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The ...
Why has the UK economy grown and what impact do tariffs have?
The Bank of England predicted last week that the UK economy will grow by 1% this year, upgrading its previous 0.75% forecast on the back of a strong start to 2025. However, it cut its growth forecast ...
UK to begin talks on return hubs for failed asylum seekers
The announcement comes in the same week that the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats passed 12,000 for the year.
Pubs to open late for England or Wales in Women's Euros
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am if England or Wales reach the semi-finals or final of the Women’s Euros in July.
Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation’ when he returns to England action
England will have a new face in their coaching ranks in Nottingham, with former New Zealand seamer Tim Southee joining up. Southee, who took 776 international wickets for the Black Caps and retired ...
NHS waiting list for hospital treatment rises for first time in seven months
The NHS waiting list for hospital treatment in England has risen for the first time in seven months. New figures show an estimated 7.42 million planned treatments were waiting to be carried out at the ...
PM signals continued support for assisted dying Bill on eve of debate
The Prime Minister has indicated he remains supportive of the assisted dying Bill on the eve of further debate by MPs and amid questions raised by a leading psychiatrists’ body.
Martin Lewis gives teary update over huge Council Tax change
Martin Lewis has given an emotional update on 'the most vicious and aggressive and damaging form of debt collection' ...
A352 near Wool blocked due crash
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Nationwide issues fresh update on free £100 customer bonus
Nationwide has shared an update on its free £100 bonus payment, which has been paid to customers for the past two years. Last June, 3.85 million Nationwide members received a £100 payment from the ...
Rise in deaths in state detention an ‘escalating crisis behind closed doors’
The Ministry of Justice said the increase was driven by a 16 rise in deaths in prison custody, which are systematically investigated by coroners.
New Monzo Undo Payments feature can cancel bank transfers
More than 12 million Monzo customers will be able to cancel bank transfers made in error - how the 'Undo Payments' feature works ...