The London Standard - June 27, 2024

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June 27, 2024

Tallest skyscraper in the City set for go-ahead

A PLANNED skyscraper that will be the tallest building in the City of London soaring as high as the Shard across the Thames is set to get the go-ahead next week, eight years after it was proposed.

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Tories who break gambling rules will be booted out of party, vows minister

ANY Conservative caught breaking gambling rules will be “booted out” of the party, a minister said today as Scotland Yard took on a bigger role in investigating suspected use of inside information on the election timing.

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'It'll be game, set and match in blue corner of London'

Sir Ed Davey is brimming with confidence for his Lib-Dems in capital

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Returning officer who won't be doing any returning after 'drink drive' charge

THE head of Lambeth council has been charged with drug and drink driving offences after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car accident.

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Paris Hilton tells Congress of her teen sex abuse ordeal

PARIS HILTON has told Congress that she was sexually abused and force-fed medication during the time she spent in youth residential treatment facilities as a teenager.

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Be prepared! London put to test to deal with 40C heatwave

AN emergency planning exercise preparing London for a return of 40C heatwave was being held today.

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Melting pot London will have a new meaning

EVEN as this week’s burst of high temperatures fades, Londoners need to prepare for more extreme heatwaves that could end lives across the capital, and cost the economy a fortune.

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Experts warn of 60,000 London homes shortfall

A NEW alarm about the London housing crisis was sounded today when figures showed that the capital faces a 60,000 shortfall in new homes over the next three years.

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Currys 'stronger' after growth in sales

CURRYS gave signs it has got a new lease of life today, with consumer confidence looking reasonably healthy going into what could be a strong summer.

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Halfords expects cycling sales to fall further before recovery

PROFIT at cycling and car accessories retailer Halfords slumped today, as the 80-strong chain said some of its main markets remain “depressed” after the pandemic.

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Georgia in dreamland after beating Portugal sees them into last 16

Spain up next for Euros minnows as they book spot in knockouts

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South Africa thrash Afghanistan to reach first World Cup Final

AFGHANISTAN'S dreams of reaching a first T20 World Cup Final were dashed as they were bowled out for just 56 by a ruthless South Africa overnight.

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Sarri's apprentice is hoping to brew up another shock victory

ALAST-16 showdown with England will not faze Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona, who has gone from coffee salesman to defying the odds at Euro 2024.

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Case for defence gives England a solid chance going forward

AMID the rampant negativity about England, how about a case for the defence? As Gareth Southgate's side prepare for a last-16 tie against Slovakia on Sunday, they desperately need more coherence and spark in attack.

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