Faisal Islam: 'Bean counters' get their revenge

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government.

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Attempted murder arrest after dog walker attack

A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found unconscious on Wednesday.

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Priti Patel vows to unite Tories in leadership bid

The former home secretary is the fifth MP seeking to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader.

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'The ick' and 'boop' newest entries in dictionary

The new additions are among more than 3,200 words and phrases introduced this year.

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Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards

More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators.

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The Papers: BBC 'sorry' over Strictly and plan to get people into work

A range of stories feature in Wednesday's papers, including the latest on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Kamala Harris

The vice-president is the favourite to be Democratic nominee for president.

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Big Issue sellers escape to the Lakes

A group of homeless men are given the opportunity to take a retreat in the peace of the Lakes.

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WW2 veteran receives medals 80 years late

George Lewis is awarded his medals decades after they seemingly "got lost in the post".

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Leave cliff diving to professionals, warn police

The warning comes as Ballycastle is set to host the 2024 Red Bull Cliff diving series this week.

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Puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise, says review

An independent review said the language used around the issue on social media was dangerous.

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Minister seeks to sack chair of miscarriages of justice review body

Mr Malkinson spent 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit.

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One dead, several injured after car hits Paris cafe

The driver initially fled the scene but was later arrested, police say.

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The Papers: 'Southgate resigns' and Starmer 'to take breaks off' building

Gareth Southgate's resignation and the King's Speech feature on many of the paper frontpages.

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Billie Eilish to read CBeebies bedtime story

The American singer, 22, said she "loved" bedtime stories herself when she was a child.

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Secret Service has questions to answer for failing to stop Trump gunman

The US wants to know how a gunman got within a few hundred feet of Trump and fired shots at him.

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Trump rushed off stage at Pennsylvania rally as loud noises heard

Sharp bangs were heard as the Republican addressed supporters in Pennsylvania.

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Watch: Boris Johnson and children seen at lavish India wedding

Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son.

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Teenager murdered baby boy by shaking him to death

Carl Alesbrook is found guilty of killing four-month-old Elijah Shemwell.

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Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

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Starmer proud of 'most diverse' Parliament ever

In his first Commons speech as PM, Sir Keir also calls for an end to "self-serving" politics.

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Historic theatre saved after closure U-turn

The Oldham Coliseum gets a repreieve after a campaign led by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh.

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Electioncast Results: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour prime minister makes his first speech in Downing Street.

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Israel settlements drive heightens Palestinian land angst

The settlements are spreading on land Palestinians want for a future independent state.

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'Breakthrough' heightens hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Surprise resumption of talks puts warring sides closest to agreement for months.

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When will we get the result, and what is an exit poll?

Sir John Curtice answers key general election night questions.

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Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica

At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.

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Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30

The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened.

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