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HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander blames Conservative government for ‘obscene increase in times and costs’Business live – latest updatesThe HS2 high-speed railway will now cost up to £102.7bn and trains will not start running between London and Birmingham until as late as 2039, the government has...

Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent 3 months ago

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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election

Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.

3 months ago

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Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate for Makerfield byelection

Party confirms that no other candidates have been shortlisted for election expected to take place on 18 JuneUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has been confirmed as the candidate for the Makerfield byelection as Labour’s national executive committee rubber-stamped the mayor of Greater Man...

Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor 3 months ago

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As WHO sounds alarm over Ebola in DRC, what can be learned from previous outbreaks?

Conflict, mistrust and delayed detection could complicate response to emergency caused by Bundibugyo variantTo be around the centre of an Ebola outbreak is to become used to the smell of chlorine. At hospitals and government buildings, surfaces are sprayed with it and hands washed in a 0.05% solutio...

Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent 3 months ago

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New York federal judge bans ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts

Ruling blocks detentions at three federal courthouses except in rare cases amid protests over tacticsA federal judge in New York has banned US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting immigrants in or around three federal courthouses in lower Manhattan, where vigorous confront...

Edward Helmore 3 months ago

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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield

The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.

3 months ago

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Police to seek criminal charges against 77 companies and people over Grenfell fire

Scotland Yard to send files to CPS with ‘strong evidence’ of potential wrongdoing – but any trials could be years awayScotland Yard has said it hopes to bring criminal charges against 77 companies and individuals for the 2017 Grenfell tower fire, in which 72 people died.The lead investigator, Garry...

Vikram Dodd and Jessica Murray 3 months ago

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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff

Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.

3 months ago

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Father-of-8 security guard hailed as hero in San Diego mosque shooting

Amin Abdullah, one of three men killed in the attack, is said to have saved lives in the shooting.

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Charges sought for up to 57 people over Grenfell

The Met Police says it will submit files to the Crown Prosecution Service by the end of September.

3 months ago

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King and Queen on first visit to Northern Ireland this year

First stop for the royal couple was an event in Belfast to celebrate the city hosting this year's Irish music festival Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

3 months ago

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Grayson Perry’s life story to be told in ‘outrageous’ musical

Grayson the Musical will explore ‘identity, creativity and self-acceptance … with life coaching from a six-foot teddy bear named Alan’Grayson Perry’s life story is to be told in an “outrageous” new stage musical co-created with the composer of Jerry Springer: The Opera.Grayson the Musical is a portr...

Chris Wiegand 3 months ago

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Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival

Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age.

3 months ago

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Swatch boss defends watch launch that sparked chaos and closures

Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores.

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Honduran ex-president controversially pardoned by Trump speaks to BBC

Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking when he was pardoned by Trump.

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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia

Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.

3 months ago

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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war

The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.

3 months ago

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WBC champion Garcia announces Benn fight for September

WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia says he will face Britain's Conor Benn in Las Vegas in September.

3 months ago

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Raducanu loses on return after two months out

Emma Raducanu suffers a narrow first-round defeat in Strasbourg as she returns to action after more than two months away from the WTA Tour.

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Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath

Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died.

3 months ago

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Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury – US politics live

Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied himSign up for the Breaking News US email The US government has said it will increase the number of white South Africans it admits as refugees this year from about 7,5...

Tom Ambrose 3 months ago

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Watchdog to investigate death of man after police contact at Bristol protest

Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol PatriotsThe police watchdog is investigating the use of force against a retired NHS worker who attended a counter-demonstration against the far right and died shortly after contact with officers there.N...

Diane Taylor 3 months ago

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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation

It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.

3 months ago

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Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand

Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyerBusiness live – latest updatesPub chain Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, making it the latest in a series of British beers to...

Lauren Almeida 3 months ago

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