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Gen Z at forefront of effort to reverse EU referendum
The Independent

Gen Z at forefront of effort to reverse EU referendum

New poll shows people overwhelmingly believe things in Britain have deteriorated as a direct consequence of Brexit

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September 15, 2024
Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark illuminate ‘Lungs'
The Independent

Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark illuminate ‘Lungs'

The Proms lift Florence and the Machine’s debut album on the LP’s 15th anniversary. Roisin O’Connor is blown away

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September 13, 2024
PUT A CORK IN IT
The Independent

PUT A CORK IN IT

As a report claims just 27% of young people own a corkscrew, Olivia Petter reflects on the effect of solo boozing at home

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September 13, 2024
Why a little-and-often diet plan beats three meals a day
The Independent

Why a little-and-often diet plan beats three meals a day

Grazing like our ancestors offers a wealth of health benefits, says Hannah Twiggs, like better portion control, more stable energy levels and improved muscle strength in older adults

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September 13, 2024
Controversial choices are ‘tarnishing' Canelo's legacy
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Controversial choices are ‘tarnishing' Canelo's legacy

Fans are desperate to see him fight David Benavidez but the Mexican superstar instead boxes Edgar Berlanga tomorrow

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September 13, 2024
Ten Hag shrugs off Ronaldo criticism of Man United
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Ten Hag shrugs off Ronaldo criticism of Man United

Erik ten Hag shrugged off criticism from Cristiano Ronaldo by saying that the Portuguese star is far away from Manchester and implying he is out of touch with events at his old club.

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September 13, 2024
Man City hearing into 115 charges to begin Monday
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Man City hearing into 115 charges to begin Monday

The long-awaited hearing into Manchester City’s alleged 115 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules is to begin on Monday, according to Sky Sports and ESPN.

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September 13, 2024
Port Talbot rescue sums up Britain's industrial decline
The Independent

Port Talbot rescue sums up Britain's industrial decline

The government has announced a “new improved” arrangement with Tata, the conglomerate that owns the Port Talbot steelworks, confirming a £500m grant that will go towards building a greener electric arc furnace.

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September 13, 2024
Six Indian men fighting for Russia set to return home
The Independent

Six Indian men fighting for Russia set to return home

A father who has never met his newborn son is among six Indian nationals set to be released from serving in the Russian army, nervously awaiting their clearance to fly home after being sent back from the front line of Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine.

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September 13, 2024
Greece warns Germany not to ‘scrap' the Schengen area
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Greece warns Germany not to ‘scrap' the Schengen area

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has warned German chancellor Olaf Scholz that an increase in migration into Europe cannot be addressed by unilaterally scrapping” the freemovement Schengen zone.

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September 13, 2024
Israeli strike on Gaza school is 'appalling', says Lammy
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Israeli strike on Gaza school is 'appalling', says Lammy

The deaths of six UN workers in an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza has been described as appalling” by David Lammy, the UK foreign secretary.

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September 13, 2024
Billionaire takes part in first ever commercial spacewalk
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Billionaire takes part in first ever commercial spacewalk

Businessman Jared Isaacman, 41, stepped out of his capsule while hundreds of miles from Earth

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September 13, 2024
Randall and Hopkirk star Kenneth Cope dies at 93
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Randall and Hopkirk star Kenneth Cope dies at 93

The Carry On and Coronation Street star Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93. He made his name as ghost detective Marty Hopkirk in the ITV supernatural detective series Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased).

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September 13, 2024
BA refuses compensation for 'Stanley Johnson flight'
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BA refuses compensation for 'Stanley Johnson flight'

Around 200 passengers on the British Airways “Stanley Johnson” flight from Malaga to London Gatwick that was diverted to Heathrow will not get compensation for the delay and inconvenience.

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September 13, 2024
'Coconut' placard trial met with protests outside court
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'Coconut' placard trial met with protests outside court

Dozens of people protested outside of a court in London as the trial of a British Asian woman charged with a hate crime over a satirical placard begins.

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September 13, 2024
Cancer vaccine promise as tests show positive results
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Cancer vaccine promise as tests show positive results

A cancer vaccine is one step closer to becoming a reality, according to the results of a trial.

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September 13, 2024
Tubes 'dislodged' at another ward where Letby did shifts
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Tubes 'dislodged' at another ward where Letby did shifts

Babies’ breathing tubes were dislodged at a significantly higher rate while Lucy Letby was working as a trainee nurse at a hospital in Liverpool, an inquiry heard yesterday.

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September 13, 2024
Can Labour's landmark bill change the lives of tenants?
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Can Labour's landmark bill change the lives of tenants?

The huge political row about cuts in eligibility for the pensioners’ winter fuel payment overshadowed another potentially even more far-reaching and radical reform proposed by the government – the Renters (Reform) Bill.

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September 13, 2024
MPs could face crackdown on holding paid media roles
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MPs could face crackdown on holding paid media roles

Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson could be at risk of losing their presenting roles at GB News if certain reforms are introduced by anew parliamentary body set up to restore trust in politics.

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September 13, 2024
National debt could soar to 270% of GDP, warns OBR
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National debt could soar to 270% of GDP, warns OBR

Watchdog says public debt set to spiral over coming decades

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September 13, 2024
Starmer and Biden to thrash out victory plan for Ukraine
The Independent

Starmer and Biden to thrash out victory plan for Ukraine

Prime minister set to hold intensive talks with US president

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September 13, 2024
No money for NHS without major surgery, says Starmer
The Independent

No money for NHS without major surgery, says Starmer

PM sets out 10-year plan for service after damning review

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September 13, 2024
'I didn't think I'd make it'
The Independent

'I didn't think I'd make it'

Adam Smith, the commentator with a voice synonymous with boxing’, tells Alex Pattle about his enforced absence from the sport and his agonising battle with cancer

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September 12, 2024
England charge back after early Australian fireworks
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England charge back after early Australian fireworks

England weathered some early fireworks from Travis Head to restrict Australia to 179 in their series-opening T20 against Australia.

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September 12, 2024
Reeves must cut the gloom to return the UK to growth
The Independent

Reeves must cut the gloom to return the UK to growth

Not many people are inclined to feel much sympathy for Rachel Reeves at the moment the cut to winter fuel payments could hardly have gone down worse but she’s been dealt a dismal hand. And now the economy has stalled on her.

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September 12, 2024
Stones opens up on Euros hurt and Harry's hundred.
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Stones opens up on Euros hurt and Harry's hundred.

Defender eyes century of caps as young Lions add energy’

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September 12, 2024
‘Age gap, schmage gap - it's a bit cringe, but love is love'
The Independent

‘Age gap, schmage gap - it's a bit cringe, but love is love'

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall are co-writers, co-stars, and married. They tell Ellie Harrison what it’s like to work together on their hit comedy series Colin from Accounts’

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September 12, 2024
How 'Funeral' cost Arcade Fire blood, sweat and tears
The Independent

How 'Funeral' cost Arcade Fire blood, sweat and tears

Mark Beaumont talks to members of the band about how the seminal album was shaped by death, near-fatal live shows and the Montreal music scene, 20 years since its initial release

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September 12, 2024
'I realised he could kill me
The Independent

'I realised he could kill me

After James Barr’s ex became abusive, the comedian ended up living in fear of his partner. He believes we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer community

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September 12, 2024
'I use my fuel allowance to go out for dinner at The Ivy'
The Independent

'I use my fuel allowance to go out for dinner at The Ivy'

As the backlash grows over the decision to cut the benefit for some pensioners, Zoe Beaty heads to Harrogate in Yorkshire where she nears two very different takes on Labour’s policy

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September 12, 2024