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Contingency plans in place for possible food shortages if Iran war continues, minister confirms – UK politics live

Peter Kyle did not dispute Times’ report that under a ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ supermarkets might start running out of some itemsPeter Kyle, the business secretary, was giving interviews this morning to promote a government announcement that will help companies in energy-intensive industries...

Andrew Sparrow 4 months ago

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Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions as Lebanese villages destroyed

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

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Europe live: Russia ‘does not deserve’ lifting of sanctions, Zelenskyy says, after deadly overnight strikes in Ukraine

Ukrainian president says nearly 700 Russian drones and 19 ballistic missiles mostly targeted Kyiv, Odesa and DniproUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia “does not deserve any easing … or lifting on sanctions” after an overnight attack killed 16 and wounded 100 people in Ukraine.He said...

Jakub Krupa 4 months ago

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Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

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UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disruptedBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK could face some gaps on supermarket shelves this summer if disruption caused by the Iran war continues, with shortages of carbon dioxide potentially hitting s...

Joanna Partridge and Sarah Butler 4 months ago

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'LIV Golf season to continue' amid collapse rumours

LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil reportedly tells players that the 2026 season will continue uninterrupted amid rumours that the tour is on the verge of collapse.

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UK could face food shortages in 'worst case' Iran war scenario

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

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Tesco warns profits could fall amid Iran war uncertainty

UK’s biggest supermarket voices caution for year ahead despite annual profits rising 8.5% to £2.4bnBusiness live – latest updatesTesco has warned that profits could fall back in the year ahead amid “increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East”.The warning came after the UK’s bigg...

Sarah Butler 4 months ago

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UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

The Office for National Statistics says the economy expanded by 0.5% in February.

4 months ago

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Israeli demolitions levelling towns in south Lebanon, satellite images show

BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March.

4 months ago

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'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.

4 months ago

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UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war

ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recoveryBusiness live – latest updatesUK GDP expanded by a stronger than expected 0.5% in February, official figures show, suggesting the economy was gaining momentum before the onset of war in the Middle E...

Heather Stewart 4 months ago

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CEO of bitcoin firm championed by Nigel Farage leaves company

Resignation announced of Jai Patel, whose liquidated crypto firm was relaunched as Stack BTC this yearThe chief executive of a bitcoin company promoted by Nigel Farage has left his role as the venture attempts to convince investors that it is going to deliver “long-term value” for shareholders.Stack...

Helena Horton 4 months ago

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Ammonia pollution hotspots found in areas of UK with most pig and poultry factory farms

Map reveals most severe concentrations of ammonia emissions, which are dangerous to health and environmentAmmonia pollution hotspots have been identified in areas with some of the greatest numbers of intensive pig and poultry farms in Britain, research has revealed.A new map for the first time revea...

Sandra Laville 4 months ago

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Cool Hand Luke actress Joy Harmon dies aged 87

Harmon was best known for a car-washing scene in the Paul Newman prison drama.

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday; US hits Iran’s oil sector with new sanctions

New meeting to come after rare direct talks between the countries mediated by US; Netanyahu earlier says Israel about to ‘overwhelm’ part of southern LebanonUS and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefireAsian stocks mostly gained while oil prices steadied on Thursday over expectations of...

Adam Fulton 4 months ago

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'Enormous' cave hidden under medieval castle could rewrite prehistory, researchers say

Archaeologists have so far uncovered "extremely rare" evidence of early humans and animals at the cave.

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More than 80 unopened ballots found in SA seat won by One Nation prompts recount

AEC to recount votes in electorate of Narungga after Chantelle Thomas won the seat by just 58 votes at the March state electionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation’s claim to the seat of Narungga has hit a snag we...

Tory Shepherd and Australian Associated Press 4 months ago

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Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams

An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

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I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D

Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

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I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D

Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.

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NSW’s highest court strikes down anti-protest law introduced in wake of Bondi beach terror attack

Court finds law – which effectively meant protesters could not march without risk of arrest – is unconstitutionalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales’ highest court has struck down an anti-protest law brought...

Jordyn Beazley 4 months ago

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Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition

The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit

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Spice Girls' outfits go on show in '90s exhibition

The show at the Barbican Music Library celebrates 1996 and includes Mel B's leopard-print catsuit

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