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British forces preparing to board Russian shadow fleet ships in UK waters

7 hours ago Jack FenwickPolitical Correspondent British forces are in advanced preparations to board and detain ships in Russia's so-called shadow fleet, after the prime minister approved military action against the vessels. Russia has been accused of operating ships without a valid national flag to avoid sanctions on oil and …

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Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far

Harry Potter TV show trailer: Everything we know so far 8 hours ago Maia Daviesand Paul Glynn ,Culture reporter Listen up muggles, the first trailer for the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series has been released. Here is everything we know so far about the HBO reboot, which is a spin-off …

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Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly 5 hours ago Theo LeggettTransport correspondent It was once a humble outpost in the world of global aviation, a dusty overnight halt for luxury flying boats making the arduous journey from the UK to far-flung …

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NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is expected to pay hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation to customers who claim there have been failures in managing their money. The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors dating back years, with some bereaved families saying they did not …

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Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

The verdict of a jury in Los Angeles, that Google and Meta intentionally built addictive social media platforms is being seen as a landmark, as societies around the world decide how, or whether, to regulate social media further and consider banning children from using it. Australia has already done so …

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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial 7 hours ago Kali Hays ,Technology reporter , Nardine Saadand Regan Morris ,Los Angeles A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and YouTube over her childhood addiction to social …

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Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?

4 hours ago Daniel BushWashington correspondent President Donald Trump appears increasingly interested in finding an off-ramp with Iran, or what he calls "winding down" the war. But his exit strategy is unclear - and Trump's mixed messaging suggests he's still undecided about what would work best: ramping up the conflict …

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'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years

'Most difficult decision ever': Receipts Podcast hosts step down after 10 years 4 hours ago Yasmin Rufo After a decade of dilemmas, debates and candid conversations, the hosts of The Receipts Podcast are stepping down. Audrey Indome and Tolly Shoneye said the decision was an emotional but necessary one. "I've …

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The Papers: 'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas'

'US troops gather in Gulf' and 'Strictly No Baftas' The Daily Mail says the middle class will "foot the bill" for the chancellor's plan to subsidise higher energy costs because of the Iran conflict. It will target those on benefits and lower incomes. The Times believes the warm home discount, …

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Is there an election in my area?

On 7 May millions of people will be able to vote in elections across Great Britain. There are votes for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments and councils and mayors in some parts of England. Use our tool to see if there is an election in your area. All 129 seats …

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