Three things that could bring Starmer down - and what might save him
Sir Keir's survival as Labour leader and prime minister hangs in the balance, writes Nick Eardley.
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Gen Z aren't lazy - I commute four hours a day to work in the office
Lily-May Edwards travels two hours each way from north Wales to Liverpool to work in the office.
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Watch: Julia Donaldson reveals new character and title for third Gruffalo book
The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.
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Your simple guide to the Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony takes place on Friday, and for the 16 days that follow many eyes of sport lovers worldwide will be focused on the Milan-Cortina Games.
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Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?
Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.
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More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears
Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.
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Flood warnings in effect across UK as relentless rain continues
As the rain continues to fall, numerous flood warnings have been issued with the Environment Agency advising that river levels will continue to rise, as Helen Willetts explains.
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Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
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TV licence fee to rise by £5.50 to £180 from April
The cost of a TV licence currently increases in line with inflation each year until 2027.
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Five arrested after 17-year-old dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy dies in Caerphilly.
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British man holidaying with family falls to death from Spanish hotel balcony
A British man has died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of a hotel in Spain.
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Three charged following armed robbery of Rolex shop
Three men have been charged following the armed robbery of a luxury watch shop in London.
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Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
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Boucher Road Playing Fields to stop hosting music events
Sinn Féin has said the land is to return to sports pitches and “community use”.
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Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening'
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.
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Sir Elton John gives evidence on 'truly sickening' press intrusion
The musician says his privacy was breached in relation to health issues and the birth of his son.
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When will the rain end? What the Met Office are saying
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
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FBI fugitive found hiding in Wales can be extradited to USA
Daniel Andreas San Diego was on the run from the FBI for 21 years and was found in a cottage in north Wales in 2024.
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Ministers urged to rethink two-year prison sentences
If recommendations go ahead, judges would have to provide reasons why jailing someone for two years or less was the only option.
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'No end in sight': The gloomy weather warning for rain-lashed UK
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
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