Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
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Former Lostprophets singer given 'last chance' before prison stabbing, court told
Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins was bullied for money and warned his head would be "cracked open" in the days before his death, a court has heard.
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Ian Watkins threatened days before stabbing - court
The paedophile singer was bullied for money shortly before his death at HMP Wakefield, court hears.
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Paedophile singer was 'bullied' and given 'last chance' before jail stabbing, court hears
Paedophile rock star Ian Watkins was bullied for money and warned his head would be "cracked open" in the days before his death, a court has heard.
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Starmer may survive election results but next crisis could be his last
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
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Labour on course for historic electoral defeat
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
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Man denies using threatening towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A man has denied using threatening words towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, near his Sandringham home.
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Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.
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Man who fed drugs to girl, 4, dies in prison
John Rytting was serving a sentence after the death of Poppy Widdison in Grimsby in 2013.
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Nationwide cashier who stole from vulnerable customers caught out by holiday photos
One of Kerry Kershaw's victims was a 49-year-old man with learning disabilities.
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What latest election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.
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King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message ahead of his centenary.
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Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases
A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal.
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Sir John Curtice: First results shows how fragmented UK politics has become
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
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It's bleak for Starmer - but plans to 'plunge the knife' may be fading
The early results were dire for Labour, as the results video lays bare - but what matters more is the reaction of Labour MPs.
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Britain's first gay surrogate parent charged with rape and human trafficking
One of Britain's first gay surrogate parents has been charged with rape and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
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English council elections: What the results so far are telling us, in maps and charts
Labour have lost around half of the seats they were defending so far, as Reform have made massive gains in council elections for the second year running.
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Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer says he takes responsibility after early results see Labour lose seats and Reform UK make ground.
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Labour Party on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats
It has become clear from the overnight declarations that the Labour Party is on course to suffer one of its worst-ever electoral defeats.
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John Curtice: Early results show how fragmented UK politics has become
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
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