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Dozens of British Airways flights delayed by IT failure
The Independent

Dozens of British Airways flights delayed by IT failure

Tens of thousands of British Airways passengers faced delays and possible cancellations after a major IT failure yesterday.

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November 19, 2024
Policing reforms aimed at restoring public confidence
The Independent

Policing reforms aimed at restoring public confidence

The home secretary is set to unveil a string of major reforms and half a billion pounds in extra funding in a bid to reverse the collapse in public confidence in police forces.

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November 19, 2024
PM under pressure as calls to rejoin EU grow louder
The Independent

PM under pressure as calls to rejoin EU grow louder

Sir Keir Starmer is under fresh pressure over Brexit as a petition calling for Britain to rejoin the EU racks up tens of thousands of signatures.

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November 19, 2024
Single farmers face greater penalty from 'tractor tax'
The Independent

Single farmers face greater penalty from 'tractor tax'

Farmers are preparing for their biggest protest so far over the government's proposals to include them in inheritance tax, as they prepare to gather in Westminster today. In the weeks since chancellor Rachel Reeves's announcement, farmers and their representatives have been lobbying hard to have the inheritance tax decision overturned.

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November 19, 2024
Starmer warned of wipeout of rural MPs over farms tax
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Starmer warned of wipeout of rural MPs over farms tax

Farmers set to march on London to protest inheritance issue

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November 19, 2024
Trump's tariff plan set to scrub £20bn off economy
The Independent

Trump's tariff plan set to scrub £20bn off economy

Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on US imports will hit the UK economy to the tune of 20bn, according to research.

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November 19, 2024
What are the motivations behind a 'reset' with China?
The Independent

What are the motivations behind a 'reset' with China?

\"Reset\" is fast becoming a (not particularly inspiring) catchphrase for the prime minister, a small word that is being forced to carry some humongous burdens in this early phase of his premiership. The much-heralded, but seldom-defined, \"reset\" of the UK's relations with Europe has yet to yield much beyond warm words and warmer meetings with EU leaders.

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November 19, 2024
Now Ukraine can give Putin a massive headache at home
The Independent

Now Ukraine can give Putin a massive headache at home

Joe Biden has finally relented in allowing Ukraine to use USsupplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia - and it would be a surprise if the UK did not follow suit.

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November 19, 2024
PM faces pressure to follow US on Ukraine ‘escalation'
The Independent

PM faces pressure to follow US on Ukraine ‘escalation'

Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles is an escalation” of the conflict, Moscow said yesterday, as it warned use of the weapons would trigger a tangible” response.

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November 19, 2024
Xi And Ishiba Express Desire For 'Constructive' Relations
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Xi And Ishiba Express Desire For 'Constructive' Relations

Chinese and Japanese leaders met for the first time in Peru

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November 18, 2024
Fertility Ads On Social Media 'Adding To Women's Anxiety'
The Independent

Fertility Ads On Social Media 'Adding To Women's Anxiety'

Women in their early twenties are laying bare the pressure they face around fertility after being bombarded with IVF, egg-freezing and fertility test ads on social media.

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November 18, 2024
Wales thrashed by Australia as losing streak continues
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Wales thrashed by Australia as losing streak continues

Wales suffered a record 11th successive Test match defeat yesterday as Australia demolished them 52-20 in Cardiff, ramping up the pressure on head coach Warren Gatland, who has now presided over 17 losses from 23 Tests during his second stint at the helm.

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November 18, 2024
Borthwick safe for now but optimism is little insurance
The Independent

Borthwick safe for now but optimism is little insurance

Perhaps Allianz is already dealing with a dash of buyer’s remorse. In the two months since the insurance giant took the Twickenham naming rights to the tune of more than £100m, England’s men have played three, lost three; the bedecking of their home in deep blue branding suddenly feels appropriately doleful decoration.

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November 18, 2024
Young England side shine with goals and promotion
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Young England side shine with goals and promotion

Sir Alf Ramsey remains the only England manager to win a World Cup, a status he may retain for another few decades, but Lee Carsley can bow out as the interim with a unique distinction of his own.

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November 18, 2024
ENTER SANDMEN
The Independent

ENTER SANDMEN

Think the new Dune: Prophecy’ TV series is bonkers? You should watch the SyFy Noughties ones, writes Greg Evans

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November 18, 2024
Nice day... right wedding
The Independent

Nice day... right wedding

Arranging your ceremony is an enormous project to take on. Thankfully, Adele Cardani has consulted industry specialists to bring you the essential advice every couple should know

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November 18, 2024
BAD VIBRATIONS
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BAD VIBRATIONS

All over the world, people claim to be affected by an enigma known as the Hum’. Ellie Harrison speaks to those who’ve been trying to establish the source of this mysterious sound

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November 18, 2024
Sorry Homebase, not even Bob the Builder could fix Gen Z's lack of DIY skills
The Independent

Sorry Homebase, not even Bob the Builder could fix Gen Z's lack of DIY skills

About two decades ago, I decided that it was time to transform myself from a soft-handed, martini-quaffing, media-dwelling young thing into, well, a sort of grown-up.

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November 18, 2024
As winter approaches, think more seasonally about wine`
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As winter approaches, think more seasonally about wine`

This point in November should be known as the “betwixt” time of autumn. The novelty of entering “cosy season” has well and truly worn off, and the grass seems more damp and soggy than “jewelled” these days.

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November 18, 2024
Pick your peace deal venue,Camp David or the Kremlin
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Pick your peace deal venue,Camp David or the Kremlin

Donald Trump’s rapid fire of appointments to key posts in his new cabinet over the last few days suggests he is an old man in a hurry.

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November 18, 2024
Domestic abuse claims more women's lives than we realise
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Domestic abuse claims more women's lives than we realise

It was crime novelist PD James who said that the detective story is less about murder than the restoration of order.

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November 18, 2024
Israeli strike on residential block kills 72 in north Gaza
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Israeli strike on residential block kills 72 in north Gaza

Comes as Hezbollah’s media chief reportedly killed in Beirut

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November 18, 2024
Biden permits Ukraine to fire long-range US missiles
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Biden permits Ukraine to fire long-range US missiles

Outgoing president allows ally to target deep inside Russia

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November 18, 2024
Fans ticked off after Glasto 2025 sells out in 37 minutes
The Independent

Fans ticked off after Glasto 2025 sells out in 37 minutes

Unlucky fans who did not bag tickets to next year’s Glastonbury Festival have taken to social media to slam the new ticket queue system.

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November 18, 2024
More thrills in Coleen's Wagatha Christie tweets
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More thrills in Coleen's Wagatha Christie tweets

No obvious fault lines or tricky personalities, let alone the potential for intra-camp romance, says Katie Rosseinsky

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November 18, 2024
Williams rails at drug claims of his former Take That boss
The Independent

Williams rails at drug claims of his former Take That boss

‘I take exception to your version of my truth, says the singer

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November 18, 2024
Who will replace Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury?
The Independent

Who will replace Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury?

Justin Welby has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury over his failure to deal with the matter of serial sex abuser John Smyth.

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November 18, 2024
Surge in serious crimes by ex-offenders on probation
The Independent

Surge in serious crimes by ex-offenders on probation

Record figures coincide with the first five months of the Conservatives’ emergency move to free prisoners early iz

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November 18, 2024
Vulnerable children are let down by care home system
The Independent

Vulnerable children are let down by care home system

Basic rights too often being ignored’, damning report finds

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November 18, 2024
Hunt for husband of woman found dead inside a car boot
The Independent

Hunt for husband of woman found dead inside a car boot

Pankaj Lamba suspected of killing wife before fleeing UK

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November 18, 2024