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Nationwide ‘locks down accounts’ leaving people without access
Nationwide has blocked ‘lifeline accounts’, leaving users without access to vital funds as the bank will stop offering the account type altogether beginning today.
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A British chocolate brand has been stripped of its prestigious status as its parent company operates in Russia
Buckingham Palace has stripped the British chocolate brand Cadbury of its royal warrant for the first time in 170 years, as its parent company continues to operate in Russia.
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Pilot killed in Fife Airport plane crash as police respond to the incident
A plane crashed just moments after take off from a Scottish airport this morning.
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Shops catch fire after car allegedly crashes into supermarket and oil is poured over it
People have been urged to avoid an area of Birmingham where emergency services are tackling a “significant fire”.
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Horror as Brits, from a teenager to a seriously ill pensioner, are stranded in Dubai jails over Christmas
As most families look forward to spending a few days together this Christmas, some are dealing with the glaring absence of their loved-ones - who are detained in Dubai
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Assad’s British wife ’files for divorce’ from Syrian dictator and plans to move to London
The British wife of Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad, who is currently in exile in Moscow, has reportedly filed for divorce and wants to move to London as she is not happy in Russia
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Woman, 35, charged with the murder of ’sweet’ 5-year-old boy found dead at home
Claire Button, 35, from South Ockendon in Thurrock, Essex, has been charged with the murder of five-year-old Lincoln Button after she was discharged from hospital and questioned
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The UK’s richest person, valued at £37bn, and owner of a £400mn London mansion
In the heart of the UK’s wealthiest circles, one name stands out: Gopi Hinduja. Discover the intriguing story behind his staggering £37 billion fortune.
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Soldiers leave Armed Forces in large numbers despite Labour’s pay increase
Soldiers are quitting the British Armed Forces at high rates despite a pay rise from Labour.
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Four-month-old boy found dead in caravan, man arrested on suspicion of ’neglect’
A man has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a four-month-old baby boy was found dead in a caravan.
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Court approves construction of ’the Slab’ office block on London’s South Bank
Judge dismisses challenge that argued development failed to provide housing and could damage London landmarks
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Prince William plans to lift feudal restrictions on his Duchy of Cornwall estate
The royal has bowed to pressure over residents’ right to buy freeholds on parts of his hereditary land
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Elderly activist to spend Christmas in prison because tag does not fit
Woman jailed for M25 protest not allowed to continue home detention because electronic tags are too big
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Fake doctor injected patients with unknown substance at London hospital
A woman posing as a doctor at a London hospital injected a patient with an unknown substance.
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55 drivers arrested daily for drug driving as transport secretary hints at law change
Fifty-five drivers have been arrested every day for drug driving over the past three years
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Shooting near London school sparks manhunt for gunman as man is hospitalized
A gunman is on the loose following a shooting near a school which has left a male victim aged in his 20s in hospital with police called to Harlesden, London, after reports of gunfire
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The incredible sum Michael Mosley left to his family: Beloved doctor’s generosity revealed after his tragic death during Greek island holiday
TV doctor Michael Mosley has left a £1.7million fortune to his wife Clare following the Daily Mail health guru’s tragic death in June this year on the Greek island of Symi.
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£60,000 and documents seized from Liver Building following raid
A 24-year-old man and 22-year-old woman have been arrested
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Two-year-old boy killed by falling fireplace while dancing to Cocomelon TV show
A two-year-old boy died when a TV and marble fireplace toppled over and struck his head while he danced along to Cocomelon, an inquest has heard.
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Princess Michael of Kent fractures both wrists in a fall at Kensington Palace
Princess Michael of Kent has broken both her wrists after a fall at Kensington Palace.
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Warning to Brits about ’fake Ozempic’ as criminals sell dangerous counterfeit drugs to those looking to lose Christmas weight
A stark warning has been issued to Brits attempting to get their hands on weight loss drugs to counteract the extra pounds piled on over the Christmas period.
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Two men charged with attacking police officers at Manchester Airport
Two men have been charged following a fight at Manchester Airport, where a police officer was filmed allegedly stamping on a man’s head.
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Two teens die in Birmingham car crash after police chase and ’failure to stop’
Two teenagers have died in a car crash in Birmingham after failing to stop in a police chase.
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Four hurt after double decker bus roof torn off
Four people have been hurt after a double decker bus crashed into a railway bridge tearing its roof off in Kilmarnock.
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Rogue builder conned homeowners to fund luxury life
A rogue builder who ripped off homeowners across the West Midlands with false promises that led to a need for £1.6m of repairs has been jailed.