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Von der Leyen urges EU states to consider migration 'hubs' outside bloc

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an exploration of \"return hubs\" outside the EU in a letter on migration sent to the bloc's national leaders, citing a deal between Italy and Albania as a possible model.

'No evidence' nut allergens spread by plane ventilation

It is an airline PA system request familiar to many: please refrain from eating peanut-based foods inflight to protect a passenger with allergies.

'Emergency on our streets' as rough sleeper deaths rise

Andrew Reece was 37 and sleeping rough in Stoke-on-Trent when on 10 May 2023 he took his own life in an abandoned children's home.

Former Post Office IT chief claims Horizon system was not flawed

The former head of IT at the Post Office named by the ex-chief executive Paula Vennells as one of five people responsible for the Horizon scandal has said he still has not seen evidence of a \"fundamental flaw\" in the IT system.

Alphonse Le Grande loses Cesarewitch after whip rules breach

\"There is simply no excuse for using the whip four times or more above the permitted level [of six],\" Brant Dunshea, the British Horseracing Authority's chief regulatory officer, said yesterday, after the regulator's whip review committee had disqualified Alphonse Le Grande and Jamie Powell from first place in the Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket on Saturday.

Undercover officer spied on Starmer in libel case

An undercover police officer has admitted that he spied on Keir Starmer while he was a radical barrister, a public inquiry heard yesterday.

Coroner issues warning over ottoman beds after woman suffocates

A coroner has warned that gas-piston ottomans could present a risk to life, after a woman died when her bed collapsed on her.

Man entitled to part of wife's estate after her assisted death

A man who helped his terminally ill wife travel to Switzerland to end her life is entitled to inherit part of her estate, a judge has ruled.

Doctors hail 'remarkable' cervical cancer trial

Doctors are hailing a \"remarkable\" new treatment regime for cervical cancer that reduces the risk of dying by 40% in the biggest advance against the disease in 25 years.

Vauxhall owner to decide fate of UK factories 'in next few weeks'

The owner of the Vauxhall, Citroën and Peugeot brands has said a decision will be made on the future of its UK plants \"in the next few weeks\", amid a row over government electric vehicle quotas.

UK warned it is still too reliant on gas to absorb price shocks

Britain is at risk of experiencing a repeat of the sharp increase in energy costs that has fuelled the cost of living crisis owing to an over-reliance on gas, an expert panel of industry leaders has warned.

Met police spy 'bragged about fathering child with activist'

An undercover police officer \"bragged\" that he had fathered a child with an activist from whom he had concealed his real identity, a public inquiry has heard.

China surrounds Taiwan for military and coastguard drills

Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan's main island yesterday for a day of largescale drills that Beijing said were a warning against \"separatist acts\" in the wake of a recent speech by Taiwan's president.

Afghan forces Soldiers could come to UK after review

An estimated 500 elite Afghan soldiers who fought alongside the British are expected to become eligible to come to the UK after a previous decision rejecting their applications was overturned.

New York Sun owner Efune in exclusive talks over Telegraph

The New York Sun owner, Dovid Efune, has begun exclusive talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for about £550m.

Trio win economics Nobel for insights into post-colonial wealth inequalities

Three US-based professors, including two UK-born academics, have been awarded this year's Nobel prize in economics, for showing how political and economic systems introduced by colonisers can determine whether a country is rich or poor today.

Anti-Zionist beliefs found by tribunal to be 'worthy of respect'

The belief that Zionism amounts to apartheid, ethnic cleansing and genocide is \"worthy of respect in a democratic society\", an employment tribunal has concluded.

Gambling stocks fall as Reeves mulls raising taxes

Shares in British gambling companies dropped sharply yesterday, reducing the stock market value of large operators by more than £2bn, after the Guardian reported that Treasury officials could tap the sector for between £900m and £3bn in extra taxes.

Porterbrook's £80m dividend fuels calls for rolling stock to be nationalised

The rolling stock firm Porterbrook paid out £80m in dividends to its mainly overseas shareholders last year, accounts show, fuelling further calls for Britain's trains to be nationalised.

Biden to meet Scholz in Berlin to discuss Ukraine and Middle East

Joe Biden will visit Berlin this week, senior German officials say, after he cancelled a planned trip last week over Hurricane Milton.

UN: Israeli tanks have forced way into base

The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon said two Israeli tanks had destroyed a gate and forcibly entered a base in the south of the country as Israel's ground operation against Hezbollah moved deeper into Lebanese territory.

Essex & Suffolk Water tells drinks makers they cannot increase usage

Small-drinks manufacturers in Suffolk have been told to keep a lid on their water usage for most of the next decade, amid concerns at their supplier that they would be unable to meet rising demand.

Temperatures to rise this week but only briefly, says Met Office

Parts of England could feel a 10C bump in temperatures as a short period of fine weather is predicted for midweek.

Budget Increase in employer NICs not ruled out

The business secretary has said Labour's manifesto pledge not to raise national insurance applied to employees but he did not rule out raising employers' contributions in the budget.

Assisted dying bill 'no use' to people with Parkinson's

An assisted dying bill that would only allow help for people with less than six months to live would be no use at all to many people who are facing intolerable suffering, according to a retired high court judge.

UK immigration system inflicts mental health harm, say doctors

Top doctors have identified Britain's immigration system as a \"public mental health concern\" that inflicts harm on asylum seekers, and risks \"re-traumatising\" those already affected by psychological distress.

BBC World Service important for global democracy, says Davie

The BBC director general will warn that the retreat of the World Service because of funding cuts has helped Russia and China broadcast \"unchallenged propaganda\".

‘Superwoman is dead’: professionals advise against aiming for perfect work-life balance

Women should stop striving for work-life balance to avoid living in a constant state of guilt, the ITV presenter Charlene White has said.

Mulberry's owner rejects increased bid from Frasers

The owner of the Mulberry fashion brand has rejected an increased £111m bid from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group to buy the British luxury handbag maker, saying it has \"no interest\" in selling its shares.

Reeves urged to keep Labour promise on business rates

The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has been urged to keep her promise to ease the pressure from business rates on high street businesses amid warnings of a looming £2.7bn tax hike that would mainly hit smaller retail, leisure and hospitality firms.