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Will Labour Party Mps Get Behind Pm's Welfare Blitz?
The Independent

Will Labour Party Mps Get Behind Pm's Welfare Blitz?

Labour's blitz on benefits comes with some eye-catching language from the prime minister, announced in The Mail on Sunday. He has warned of Britain's "bulging benefits bill blighting our society" as he vows to cut the £137bn cost.

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November 25, 2024
England hammer Japan to end vexing autumn on high
The Independent

England hammer Japan to end vexing autumn on high

After a November of frets and frustration came a chance for fun and frolics for England.

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November 25, 2024
Verstappen pulls up next to F1 elite with his fourth title
The Independent

Verstappen pulls up next to F1 elite with his fourth title

Dutch driver seals championship under lights of Las Vegas

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November 25, 2024
Treasure's chest! Salah stars for Reds in comeback win
The Independent

Treasure's chest! Salah stars for Reds in comeback win

Liverpool moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League yesterday as Mohamed Salah scored twice to help them come from behind to beat Southampton 3-2 at St Mary’s.

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November 25, 2024
Amorim kicks-off United role with lacklustre draw
The Independent

Amorim kicks-off United role with lacklustre draw

Ruben Amorim can at least remind himself that Manchester United’s best managers have had worse starts.

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November 25, 2024
Have I got time to get a new passport for trip to Europe?
The Independent

Have I got time to get a new passport for trip to Europe?

Q My passport expires in July 2025. Is the Passport Office doing renewals quickly these days? If not, when is the best time? I intend to go to Europe before March.

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November 25, 2024
Far-right populist leads in Romanian presidential vote
The Independent

Far-right populist leads in Romanian presidential vote

A far-right populist took the lead in Romania's presidential election yesterday and will probably face leftist prime minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that rocked the country's political landscape.

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November 25, 2024
Three held after prominent Israeli rabbi killed in Dubai
The Independent

Three held after prominent Israeli rabbi killed in Dubai

Emirati police question men as Iran denies any involvement

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November 25, 2024
Lab test monkeys are flown to UK 'injured and terrified'
The Independent

Lab test monkeys are flown to UK 'injured and terrified'

Monkeys flown into the UK for laboratory testing were so badly injured that their crates were smeared with blood, photographs suggest.

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November 25, 2024
How collapse of building firm left Labour's plans for schools and jails in tatters
The Independent

How collapse of building firm left Labour's plans for schools and jails in tatters

Dozens of schools and prisons around England and Wales face higher bills and delays to new buildings worth billions of pounds after the collapse of one of the UK's biggest contractors. ISG, the sixth-biggest builder in the UK, collapsed in September, leaving 2,200 workers immediately redundant and many subcontractors out of pocket. At least one firm working for ISG has gone under.

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November 25, 2024
Spiking drinks to be made criminal offence, says PM
The Independent

Spiking drinks to be made criminal offence, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG).

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November 25, 2024
Former British soldier held in Ukraine by Russian army
The Independent

Former British soldier held in Ukraine by Russian army

A British man who was fighting for Ukraine has been captured by Russian forces, according to reports.

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November 25, 2024
Reeves warned 'charity tax' will hurt antisemitism fight
The Independent

Reeves warned 'charity tax' will hurt antisemitism fight

The Jewish Leadership Council has hit out at the so-called \"charity tax\" measures in the Budget and has warned the chancellor that the tax hikes will damage the fight against antisemitism.

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November 25, 2024
Budget tax rises will hinder growth, CBI chief warns
The Independent

Budget tax rises will hinder growth, CBI chief warns

Tax rises in the autumn Budget are undermining investment in companies, the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warns.

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November 25, 2024
Scores of experts lineup against assisted dying bill
The Independent

Scores of experts lineup against assisted dying bill

Leading academic experts in the fields of health, end-of-life care and the legal system have joined together to sign an open letter opposing the assisted dying bill which MPs are due to debate on Friday.

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November 25, 2024
Body found in dog walker search as Bert brings floods
The Independent

Body found in dog walker search as Bert brings floods

A body has been found in the search for a dog walker who went missing in floodwater as Storm Bert brought nearly a month's worth of rain in less than 48 hours and winds of up to 82mph.

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November 25, 2024
Cop29 deal criticised as a 'death sentence for millions'
The Independent

Cop29 deal criticised as a 'death sentence for millions'

Campaigners have hit out at a \"woefully inadequate\" financial package for developing nations agreed at Cop29 - with one charity condemning it as a \"death sentence for millions\".

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November 25, 2024
PM promises crackdown on cheats to tackle benefits bill
The Independent

PM promises crackdown on cheats to tackle benefits bill

Sir Keir Starmer has promised \"zero tolerance\" for benefits cheats as Labour seeks to tackle Britain's ballooning welfare bill.

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November 25, 2024
Murray to coach Djokovic for Australian Open title
The Independent

Murray to coach Djokovic for Australian Open title

Andy Murray will coach his longtime rival Novak Djokovic before and during the Australian Open in January.

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November 24, 2024
Jones's complex legacy adds intrigue to must-win clash
The Independent

Jones's complex legacy adds intrigue to must-win clash

It was with not inconsiderable disappointment that news came through on Friday afternoon that illness had laid Eddie Jones low and the Japan head coach would be unable to conduct a planned press conference.

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November 24, 2024
Mighty Springboks ensure Wales end year without win
The Independent

Mighty Springboks ensure Wales end year without win

Wales slumped to a 12th successive Test match defeat and head coach Warren Gatland saw the pressure ramped up on him as world champions South Africa won 45-12 at the Principality Stadium.

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November 24, 2024
Jackson profits as Chelsea put the chaos behind them
The Independent

Jackson profits as Chelsea put the chaos behind them

In typically unconvincing fashion, Chelsea march on, thanks to the striker who is now, nestled nicely in Erling Haaland’s slipstream, perhaps the Premier League’s second-most-effective marksman.

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November 24, 2024
Arsenal's heartbeat returns to restore missing quality
The Independent

Arsenal's heartbeat returns to restore missing quality

The Emirates rose to its feet as soon as it became clear Martin Odegaard would be departing.

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November 24, 2024
City slump to fifth straight defeat after Spurs mauling
The Independent

City slump to fifth straight defeat after Spurs mauling

Five in a row has taken on a different meaning for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola.

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November 24, 2024
‘No zero-risk flight paths remain over Middle East’
The Independent

‘No zero-risk flight paths remain over Middle East’

Aviation group warns of dangers ranging from attacks by Houthi rebels to overloads of air traffic control systems

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November 24, 2024
Satellites spy North Korea’s huge imports of Russian oil
The Independent

Satellites spy North Korea’s huge imports of Russian oil

North Korea has allegedly imported more than a million barrels of oil from Russia this year, flouting United Nations sanctions, according to satellite analysis.

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November 24, 2024
Cop29 secures last-minute $300bn climate finance deal
The Independent

Cop29 secures last-minute $300bn climate finance deal

Delegates finally agree after a dramatic day of prolonged negotiations and loud protests echoing through corridors

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November 24, 2024
Rabbits with missing eyes and ears had deadly virus
The Independent

Rabbits with missing eyes and ears had deadly virus

Dozens of rabbits found dead with missing eyes and ears had a \"dangerous\" and \"highly contagious\" form of hepatitis, according to the RSPCA.

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November 24, 2024
Briton, 18, 'very scared' as he faces jail for Dubai fling
The Independent

Briton, 18, 'very scared' as he faces jail for Dubai fling

Family say teenager's mental health is starting to decline

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November 24, 2024
Police carry out controlled explosion at Euston station
The Independent

Police carry out controlled explosion at Euston station

Police carried out a controlled explosion yesterday after a suspicious package was identified at Euston station in London.

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November 24, 2024