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August Borrowing increase adds to pressure before John Healey's Budget
August Borrowing increased pressure ahead of John Healey's Budget as inflation and record August debt-interest costs weigh on public finances.
G7 urges Iran to halt support for Houthis before UN General Assembly
G7 urges Iran to halt support for Houthis as fighting in Yemen raises concerns over Saudi Arabia, shipping and energy security.
Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dies at 27
Presley Gerber reportedly died at 27 on Sunday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listed no cause of death.
Temperatures Near 25C Forecast Across the United Kingdom, Below Heatwave Level
Temperatures near 25 Celsius are forecast across the United Kingdom, while UK readings remain below the heatwave threshold.
US President Donald Trump moves to bar CNN and Politico from White House
US President Donald Trump said CNN and Politico would be barred from the White House, prompting press freedom concerns on Friday.
Parents Could Lose Benefits or Be Jailed Under Youth Justice Reforms
Parents could face benefit reductions, fines or imprisonment under proposed youth justice reforms in England and Wales.
Family of Jagtar Singh Johal relieved after bail granted in India
Family of Jagtar Singh Johal says it is relieved after India grants bail to the Scottish Sikh activist following years in custody.
Nicholas Brandram’s sisters accuse police of failing him
Nicholas Brandram’s sisters accuse police of failing him after the Putney Bridge investigation and his death.
Climate linked to Nepal-Tibet glacier-collapse disaster
Climate linked to Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse as World Weather Attribution examines warming, ice loss and geological instability.
Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran's $2m aid request preceded Macklemore challenge
Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran's $2m aid request came before Macklemore challenged him over a separate $1m donation for Palestinian aid.
Three die in LA news helicopter crash during bus collision coverage
Three people died after NBC Los Angeles NewsChopper4 crashed in LA on Tuesday while covering a fatal bus collision.
Piddington Backs Symbolic Break From UK Over MoD Bicester Plan
Piddington Residents back a symbolic break from UK over Home Office plans for asylum accommodation at MoD Bicester in Oxfordshire.
State pension could add £488 a year from April
State pension payments could rise by £488 a year from April, reaching £13,036.40 under the triple lock, based on earnings data.
Andy Burnham Urges a Culture Shift in UK Business Backing
Andy Burnham urges a Culture shift in UK business backing, with Labour promoting stronger government, business and local leadership partnerships.
Ben Delo gives Reform UK record £36m political donation
Ben Delo gives Reform UK a record 36m political donation, prompting debate over campaign finance, funding rules and transparency.
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham’s four-stage plan for government
Henry Zeffman examines Andy Burnham’s four-stage plan for government, from Downing Street’s September programme to the 10-year national plan.
UK's economy beats forecasts with 0.4% rise in July
UK's economy grew 0.4% in July, beating forecasts as services and AI activity supported stronger-than-expected growth.
England's Mayors poised to gain overnight visitor levy powers
England's Mayors are expected to gain powers to introduce percentage-based overnight visitor levies on tourist accommodation.
US President Donald Trump links $5,000 payment to Republicans' Congress win
US President Donald Trump links a $5,000 payment to Republicans winning Congress in November's midterms, raising questions about cost, law and funding.
US President Donald Trump links Iran war end to November US elections
US President Donald Trump links Iran war timing to November US elections as fuel costs and political pressure rise.
CrossCountry Monday Train timetable after Birmingham outage
CrossCountry expects a full Monday Train timetable after Sunday’s Birmingham power outage; limited services were planned from 18:00 BST.
PC Matthew Blades, PC Tom Clough mourned after A66 crash
PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough were among seven people killed in a wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough.
Search: Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine
Search continues after Russian strike kills 16 at a Kryvyi Rih mall in Ukraine. Rescuers look for missing people after Friday’s attack.
UK Prison Early Release Policy: Justice Secretary Apologises as Victims’ Families Condemn Changes
Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologises to families as England and Wales revises its early-release policy amid prison capacity warnings.