Londoner who's lived in same council flat for 42 years wins £5million Omaze mansion
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Bonnie Tyler shares sad truth about her biggest song in last interview before coma
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John Curtice: Early results show how fragmented UK politics has become
John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSir John CurticeProfessor of politics, Strathclyde UniversityBBCThe overnight local election results have confirmed that, for the time being at least, electoral politics in Britain has become highly fragmented.Reform are certainly the winners. The party has won most seats - 30% of those declared so far. Meanwhile in a sample of over 500 wards where the BBC has collected the detail...
South East Water boss to step down after damning report by MPs
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Starmer takes responsibility for ‘tough’ election results but vows to carry on
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Former Stoke City footballer wins council seat for Reform UK
Graham Shaw, a retired professional footballer who played for Stoke City, Preston North End and Rochdale, has secured a seat on Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council following Thursday's local elections.The former player claimed victory in the Knutton ward, standing as a Reform UK candidate.Shaw's transition from football to politics comes after more than four decades of living and working in the area.His election forms part of a broader wave of Reform gains across the country, as voters went to...
Flare-up in US-Iran Tensions Jolts Markets | The China Show 5/8/2026
Bloomberg: The China Show is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
Intertek rejects higher £8.9bn approach from Swedish suitor
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War Risks Rattle Markets as US and Iran Exchange Fire | Insight with Haslinda Amin 05/08/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Potential opportunities for first-time buyers as house price growth slows
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Britain's best garden designers share their tips for getting into gardening
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British Airways’ parent company expects £1.7bn hit from higher fuel bill
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Hantavirus latest: Third British national has suspected rat-borne virus on remote South Atlantic island
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Third British national diagnosed with suspected hantavirus linked to cruise ship
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Starmer under pressure as Labour suffers local election losses
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London travel LIVE: Euston trains face severe disruption after electric wire damage in Watford Junction
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Vijay under pressure, DMK-AIADMK scramble to stop TVK from forming govt: TN chaos in 10 points
Tamil Nadu's political landscape shifted dramatically as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party, winning 108 seats but falling short of a majority. Intense negotiations followed, with Congress backing TVK, causing friction with the DMK. Accusations of gubernatorial pressure surfaced, while both TVK and AIADMK reportedly engaged in resort politics amid a complex government formation battle.
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
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Henry Holland's My London: Brat, Bistrotheque, and a love of Lime bikes
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Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains
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