Sunday, March 31, 2024

What is happening to energy bills?

The new energy price cap will see the cost of electricity and gas fall from 1 April.

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The Papers: 'King's strength' and 'agonising A&E waits'

The monarch's Windsor walkabout and new figures on NHS waiting times are the focus for Monday's front pages.

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

England score eight tries in big win over Wales

England score eight tries to hammer Wales at Ashton Gate in front of a record crowd of 19,705 for a Red Roses game outside of Twickenham.

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Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Beyoncé's country album: The verdict

The Texan star's eighth album adds a country twang to her immaculate blend of pop and hip-hop.

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Top UN court orders Israel to allow aid into Gaza

The Hague court says Gaza is "no longer facing only a risk of famine" but that "famine is setting in".

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Chelsea 'should be fourth' says Pochettino

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side "should be in fourth position" according to "all the data".

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

I'm not ashamed of who I am any more, says Lioness

Lioness striker Bethany England speaks to the BBC to mark 10 years since gay marriage was legalised.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Housing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns

Lords debate the plight of homeowners locked into private maintenance contracts for communal areas.

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The Papers: Sewage 'outrage' and 'King calls for kindness'

Thursday's papers cover the fallout over record discharges of sewage and the King's Easter message.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

European flying car technology sold to China

The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.

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Taylor Swift's dad dodges assault charge in Australia

A paparazzo accused Scott Swift of attacking him in the hours after the megastar's final show in Sydney.

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Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle

Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Ukraine: Enemy in the Woods

An extraordinary portrait of lives compromised by war.

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Coutinho queried waste project opposed by Barclay

The energy secretary questioned the approval of an incinerator opposed by the environment secretary.

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Probation mistake 'signed my daughter’s death warrant'

Family and friends of Michaela Hall say that authorities missed chances to prevent her murder.

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The Papers: MPs say China is a 'threat' and the 'Kate effect'

Tuesday's papers react to the threat the government says China is posing to national security.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

Sheridan Smith: Strangers hugged me in the street

Smith is playing a woman in the midst of a breakdown, something the actress has experienced herself.

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Scientists to hunt mysterious 'ghost' particles

Physicists believe a new experiment could prove their existence and answer fundamental questions about our Universe.

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The Jewish settlers who want to build homes in Gaza

They see an opportunity to push for a return of Jewish settlements to the Palestinian territory.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

Jordan North: How safe is vaping?

To get off cigarettes, presenter Jordan North began using vapes, but then worried how harmful they might be.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Row erupts over German football kit deal

The German Football Association's decision to ditch supplier Adidas for Nike is blasted by politicians.

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Ex-boss of Poundland owner dies from gunshot wound

Markus Jooste dies one day after being ordered to pay a $25m fine for accounting fraud in South Africa.

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The Papers: Kate's 'cancer shock' and princess 'getting stronger'

Saturday's papers all lead with the Princess of Wales's announcement of her cancer diagnosis.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Waspi women get stung again?

Report finds women affected by change in state pension “owed” compensation

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Harry Potter steam train service suspended

The operator of the Jacobite steam train says it has not been granted an exemption to a safety rule.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024

Glitch lets Ethiopia bank customers withdraw millions

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

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Zac Goldsmith banned after speeding seven times

The Conservative peer admitted breaking the speed limit seven times in 2023.

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The Papers: Kate 'pictured in public' and 'key' Rwanda vote

A photo of the Princess of Wales in public post-surgery and the latest Rwanda Bill votes feature on the front pages.

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

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Ukrainecast

Vladimir Putin claims fifth term as president

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The Papers: 'PM allies rage at Penny' and 'Dark ages dentistry'

Monday's papers reflect on Vladimir Putin's election victory over the weekend and arrests in Russia.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

The Papers: 'Shapps missile threat' and 'Strictly stars summit'

A range of stories on Sunday's papers including Vaughan Gething set to become Wales' first black leader.

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Evacuations as Iceland volcano erupts again

It is the fourth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since December - and Grindavik is evacuated again.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Secret Ukrainian school in Russian-occupied territory

Forced to move from Melitopol, “Nataliia” now risks teaching hundreds of former students online.

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Born on 7 October: Gaza mum's fight to feed her baby

Amal Alabadla has been in a daily battle to keep Mohamed and his two-year-old brother alive.

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'Tory PM ousting plot' and 'Gran's death row wait'

Saturday's papers include tributes to Sir Lenny Henry's final Comic Relief hosting bow.

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Trudeau says he thinks about leaving 'crazy job'

Canada's PM - who's facing questions about his political future - says he still plans to stay for another election.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Willoughby set for post-This Morning Netflix show

The presenter announces her first major new TV project since quitting the daytime show last year.

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Father of US school shooter convicted of manslaughter

Michigan man James Crumbley faced the same charges that saw his wife convicted last month.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

What are children learning in sex education?

Schools often consult parents about RSHE teaching, but some disagreements have led to protests.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals sex abuse conviction

The convicted sex offender's lawyers argue she is covered by a deal made with prosecutors in 2008.

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PM says donor was racist and 'funeral home horror'

Remarks about Diane Abbott and a police investigation into a Hull funeral parlour lead the papers.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

King misses Commonwealth Day service but calls for unity

The King used his virtual address to thank the public for their support and call for Commonwealth unity.

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Prisoners could be released up to two months early to ease overcrowding

Previously "less serious offenders" could be freed up to 18 days early but this is now up to 60 days.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

China says it's open for business - do we buy it?

China's pushed duelling narratives of openness and control at the National People's Congress.

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The Papers: 'Town Halls' woke jobs' and 'Palace's doctored photo'

Monday's papers carry the image of the Princess of Wales which has been recalled by several news agencies.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

Man behind viral fake currency shocked by its success

News of the launch of a single currency for East Africa spread fast - but it turned out not to be true.

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Moscow student jailed for pro-Ukraine wi-fi name

Russia's ruthless crackdown on dissent has seen thousands of ordinary Russians jailed or fined.

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The Papers: Gove's extremism warning and Johnson in trip to Venezuela

Several politics stories make Sunday's front pages, including Boris Johnson's "secret" talks last month.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

FF7 actress's nervous wait for fan reactions

Briana White talks about waiting for the world to react to your role in a pivotal rewrite of gaming history.

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Rail-crazy couple get married on moving train

Leah Anderson and Vince Smith became husband and wife between London and Reading.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

More than 100 pupils abducted by Nigeria gunmen

Dozens of gunmen ride through the school seizing children as young as eight, witnesses say.

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The Papers: 'Pension pinchers' and Horner 'Red Bullish'

Friday's papers continue to lead with the fallout from the Spring Budget, and allegations about Christian Horner.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Is Hugh right about Oscar films being 'frankly too long'?

Actor Hugh Grant recently questioned film runtimes - but have they changed and if so, why?

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Rust armourer guilty of cinematographer's death

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found not guilty of a second charge - tampering with evidence.

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Afghan judge hunted by Taliban wins High Court case

He was denied relocation to the UK and is in hiding after prosecuting Taliban and Islamic State members.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Birmingham City Council signs off 'devastating' cuts

Full council meeting votes through wave of cuts to services and a rise in council tax.

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Miners' strike at 40: 'We were robbed of our future'

Former Fife miner Bob Young says the impacts of the 1984-85 strike are still being felt four decades on.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

'I earn £1,600 a month and two thirds goes on bills'

Changes to tax thresholds and child benefit, help for first-time buyers - what do people want from the Budget?

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Watch: 'My biggest financial regret is...'

People in Kent share their finance stories ahead of Wednesday's Budget. Would you share yours?

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Firth's wet shirt from Pride and Prejudice on sale

The shirt, which Colin Firth wore as Mr Darcy, could fetch as much as £10,000 in a charity auction.

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Concern as the gambling industry embraces AI

Campaigners worry that the gambling industry will not use AI responsibly.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Russia says 38 Ukrainian drones intercepted in Crimea

Reports say a fuel depot was hit during the attack on the town of Feodosiya on the occupied peninsula.

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Foden double helps Man City fight back to win derby

Phil Foden scores twice to help Manchester City come from behind to beat Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Off with his head! Prince William pours dodgy pint in pub trip

Prince William admits the drink will take about an hour to settle after his trip to a Wrexham pub.

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Hunt aims to cut tax or risks 'losing grey vote'

Expectations for the budget to be delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday lead the papers.

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Forest's Clattenburg bemoans officiating in Liverpool loss

Nottingham Forest referee analyst Mark Clattenburg bemoans decision in the build-up to Liverpool's winner on Saturday.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Black country singers: 'We're tolerated, not celebrated'

As Beyonce goes country, black female country singers tell the BBC of their experience in the industry.

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The two faces of Robert F Kennedy Jr

Mr Kennedy, who is running for US president, is seen by supporters as a truth-teller, but often spreads falsehoods.

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Rugby legend JPR remembered at memorial service

JPR Williams was the "ultimate warrior" who "ripped up the rule book", say friends and team-mates.

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having "carefully considered" the public interest. from BBC News http...