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Married At First Sight Coach Mel Schilling Dies Aged 54 Surrounded By Love
Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..
Rachel Reeves Warns Of Significant Economic Challenges From Iran War
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..
Trainspotting The Musical To Make West End Debut This Summer
Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..
Vets To Be Legally Required To Publish Price Lists And Cap Prescription Fees
Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced..
UK Urgently Needs More Domestic Oil And Gas From North Sea Trade Body Says
The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed..
Dying Patients Face Postcode Lottery As Care Undervalued
People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said..
Trump Raises Hopes For War To Wind Down But No Sign Of Reduced Fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks..
Government Must Plan For Iran War To Continue For Some Time Starmer Says
Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..
Aspiring First Time Buyers With Student Debt Face 2000 Annual Savings Gap
People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..
Report Highlights Economic Value Of Railway Stations
Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..
Keir Starmer To Chair Cobra Meeting After Donald Trump Call On Iran Crisis
Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..
Police Investigate Antisemitic Hate Crime After Ambulances Set Alight In London
Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..
One In Four Donors Have Blood That Helps Critically Ill Newborn Babies
Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..
Children On Social Media For Three Hours A Day More Likely To Develop Anxiety
Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..
Newcastle Vow Action After Alleged Racist Abuse Halts Tyne Wear Derby
Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..
Cases Of Meningitis Linked To An Outbreak In Kent Have Dropped
The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..
Over 8000 Meningitis Vaccines Handed Out In Kent As Queues Improve Over Weekend
More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29..
First Minecraft Theme Park Land To Open In London Next Year
The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life..
Nicola Coughlan Graham Norton And Michael Cera Appear In Saturday Night Live UK
Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera..
Trump Warns Iran To Reopen Hormuz Or Face Strikes On Power Plants
President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours..




















