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On Oxford Street I was referred to as the Jew’ since when is this okay?
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On Oxford Street I was referred to as the Jew’ since when is this okay?

GIVEN this job evokes a hefty dose of stress, steals too much sleep and facilitates a rather irregular diet - my weekly butter intake must be, what, three blocks? And let's not get into the booze lately, I've been skittish about my health. I'm 34, but my biological age? It must be vampiric.

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May 02, 2024
Whisper it, but Rwanda could work for Sunak
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Whisper it, but Rwanda could work for Sunak

WHEN the government in Dublin admitted this week that migrants are moving to Ireland from Britain because they are fearful of being sent to Rwanda, Rishi Sunak must have been delighted at such an electoral gift.

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May 02, 2024
What it's really like down on Clarkson's farm
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What it's really like down on Clarkson's farm

Vicky Jessop spent the day talking to Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper about chaos, controversy... and why the Diddly Squat farm shop almost landed Clarkson’s girlfriend Lisa Hogan in jail

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May 02, 2024
Big two cast their votes...but don't expect result any time soon
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Big two cast their votes...but don't expect result any time soon

TWO million Londoners were heading to the polls today to elect the next mayor, with Sadiq Khan aiming to secure victory and a third term.

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May 02, 2024
Coutts faces a new row as it plans to move £2bn out of the City
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Coutts faces a new row as it plans to move £2bn out of the City

ROYAL bank Coutts faces another row after it revealed plans to shift an estimated £2 billion of clients' funds out of the London stock market into foreign company shares, in another blow for the City.

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May 02, 2024
Suspect, 36, in court accused of sword attack murder of true scholar’ Daniel
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Suspect, 36, in court accused of sword attack murder of true scholar’ Daniel

A MAN was set to appear in court today charged with the murder of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin in a sword rampage.

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May 02, 2024
Student Palestine protests spread to London
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Student Palestine protests spread to London

PRO-PALESTINIAN protests have broken out at universities across Britain following violent demonstrations at campuses in the US.

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May 02, 2024
I couldnt play Fawlty now with two new hips and a knee, says John Cleese
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I couldnt play Fawlty now with two new hips and a knee, says John Cleese

AS WEST END CURTAIN GOES UPON NEW SHOW THIS WEEKEND

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May 02, 2024
NEWEY’S SPLIT FROM RED BULL IS CONFIRMED
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NEWEY’S SPLIT FROM RED BULL IS CONFIRMED

SERIAL TITLE-WINNING DESIGNER STEPS BACK FROM RACE DUTIES AND IS FREE TO SWITCH TEAMS IN 2025

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May 01, 2024
English six-hitters enjoy Indian appetiser before arrival of the main feast
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English six-hitters enjoy Indian appetiser before arrival of the main feast

TO SUGGEST that this year's Indian Premier League has been one in which bat has held the edge over ball would be like pointing out that the Wright Brothers had a little more joy than Icarus when it came to taking flight.

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May 01, 2024
Gallagher hoping to make point in deep role
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Gallagher hoping to make point in deep role

CONOR GALLAGHER has been handed an audition in the No6 role, as he bids to convince Chelsea of his worth and nail down a spot in the England team for the Euros.

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May 01, 2024
'Tourist tax' pain for Mulberry as revenues fall in UK and Asia
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'Tourist tax' pain for Mulberry as revenues fall in UK and Asia

THE \"tourist tax\" continues to hit one of Britain's best-known luxury brands, as handbag maker Mulberry said weak UK sales dragged down the company's performance in the year to March with little sign of improvement on the way.

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May 01, 2024
House prices fall again as mortgage rates spike
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House prices fall again as mortgage rates spike

THE recent spike in fixed mortgage rates is starting to hurt the property market with house prices falling for the second month running in April, new figures show today.

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May 01, 2024
Education needs to support all children not just those who are good at maths
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Education needs to support all children not just those who are good at maths

The lessons Pernille Kruse Madsen learnt helping the victims of trafficking in Nepal apply to all children, she tells Emma Loffhagen

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May 01, 2024
The little caff that's a slice of London
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The little caff that's a slice of London

A bastion of the old East End, E.Pellicci is telling its story with a new podcast celebrating its celebrity regulars, says David Ellis

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May 01, 2024
"This is Habitat design as it was intended'
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"This is Habitat design as it was intended'

Sebastian Conran tells Cat Olley his late father would have been 'very pleased' with the brand's 60th anniversary collection

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May 01, 2024
When I was homeless and addicted, I could have used a charity just like this one
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When I was homeless and addicted, I could have used a charity just like this one

I'M NOT being funny but... Today I'd like to talk about People In Need Today (Pint). This grassroots London-based charity began 18 years ago and not enough people are talking about the amazing work they do.

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May 01, 2024
Trump is ditching the psychos and building a very slick team
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Trump is ditching the psychos and building a very slick team

THE curious case of the puppy killer, which went viral this week, confirms that there is room for only one political \"psycho\" in Trumpland.

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May 01, 2024
conspired Greek gods have to bring us something epic
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conspired Greek gods have to bring us something epic

WE had not been in the pulsing gloom of Oma long when I caught sight of my neighbour's napkin.

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May 01, 2024
Met Pc nearly loses hand in Hainault sword rampage
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Met Pc nearly loses hand in Hainault sword rampage

A FEMALE police officer came close to losing her hand in the sword rampage which killed a 14-year-old boy, Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley said today.

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May 01, 2024
Hall 'closes gap' in race to be Mayor
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Hall 'closes gap' in race to be Mayor

POLL SHOWS KHAN’S LEAD AT 10 PER CENT, THE SMALLEST SINCE CAMPAIGN BEGAN

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May 01, 2024
Police storm university building to end student Gaza protest
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Police storm university building to end student Gaza protest

NEW YORK police stormed a building at Columbia University, the hotbed of US-wide campus demonstrations against Israel’s war in Gaza, arresting dozens as they ended a 24-hour sit-in by protesters.

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May 01, 2024
London sixth form joins Eton and Harrow among international elite
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London sixth form joins Eton and Harrow among international elite

A LONDON sixth form that works with “brilliant” children from deprived backgrounds has become one of the first state schools to be admitted to an elite international school group.

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May 01, 2024
First asylum seeker's flight to Rwanda proves that our policy is working, minister insists
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First asylum seeker's flight to Rwanda proves that our policy is working, minister insists

THE voluntary departure to Rwanda of a failed asylum seeker shows the Government’s flagship policy is working, a Cabinet minister claimed today as the father of a seven-year-old girl who died on a Channel small boat gave a harrowing account of her death.

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May 01, 2024
Have I mellowed and joined the establishment?No
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Have I mellowed and joined the establishment?No

As his new show opens at Kew Gardens, the original YBA Marc Quinn tells Robbie Griffiths why he is now inspired by nature

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May 01, 2024
ARCHER’S BACK FOR WORLD T20 DEFENCE
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ARCHER’S BACK FOR WORLD T20 DEFENCE

ACEMAN IN PROVISIONAL SQUAD AFTER LONG SPELL ON SIDELINES  | DUCKETT, JORDAN, HARTLEY IN... BUT WOAKÉS AND AHMED MISS OUT

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April 30, 2024
Clock ticking for Maddison to rediscover magic touch and secure place at Finals
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Clock ticking for Maddison to rediscover magic touch and secure place at Finals

TOTTENHAM'S north London derby defeat was another frustrating outing for James Maddison, who was withdrawn shortly after the hour-mark with his side trailing 3-0.

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April 30, 2024
Martinelli must work out a new way or face bench role
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Martinelli must work out a new way or face bench role

Brazilian sparkled last term but now faces threat from Trossard

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April 30, 2024
Nationwide boss sold £150,000 of Virgin Money shares before bid launch
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Nationwide boss sold £150,000 of Virgin Money shares before bid launch

NATIONWIDE Building Society chief executive Debbie Crosbie sold £150,000 worth of shares in Virgin Money before she launched a £2.9 billion takeover bid for the business in March.

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April 30, 2024
Quinn shocks City with surprise HSBC departure
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Quinn shocks City with surprise HSBC departure

HSBC was thrown into turmoil today when its £10 million-a-year CEO suddenly revealed he would retire at the age of 62 in order to get “a better balance” in his life.

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April 30, 2024