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UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two yearsThu 12th Nov 2026 11:20 GMT
UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to sayThu 12th Nov 2026 10:49 GMT
Some under-25s should get fewer benefits, Milburn review to say

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in ChannelThu 12th Nov 2026 10:48 GMT
Activist Daniel Thomas admits criminal damage after slashing migrant dinghy in Channel

Activist Danny Tommo pleads guilty to criminal damage at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speechThu 12th Nov 2026 11:03 GMT
Burnham says climate consensus 'gone' but pledges 'new era of leadership' in COP31 speech

PM Andy Burnham was addressing delegates at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey.

Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's riversThu 12th Nov 2026 00:12 GMT
Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers

The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.

Oil spill closes 18 beaches across KentThu 12th Nov 2026 11:38 GMT
Oil spill closes 18 beaches across Kent

The source of the oil, which has closed beaches in Ramsgate and Margate, has not been identified.

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