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UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.
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Labour conference live: Chancellor set for major speech as Miliband vows stronger post-Brexit relationship with Europe
The defence secretary said Labour would go ‘toe to toe’ with the Tories on defence
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Thousands of homes without water in London and Surrey after major pipe bursts
Thames Water says issue affecting around 6,000 homes will take ‘some time’ to fix
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UK’s future lies in deeper partnership with EU, Miliband says
The foreign secretary said Europe is ‘not just our geography but so much more’
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Miliband says Britain must play its part in ‘rebuilding’ world order – UK politics live
The foreign secretary says in conference speech that ‘democratic norms are under threat’ and that ‘international rule of law is being brazenly flouted’ Lisa O’Carroll is a senior Guardian correspondent. The head of the SDLP, Claire Hanna , has called for an international mediator to resolve the continuing crisis ove…
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British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, dies aged 40
His death was confirmed just a day after he participated in an AEW match in Chicago.
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Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’ despite Trump claims – US politics live
Trump had told Axios he expected talks to resume a day after he rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait of Hormuz Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. State media in Iran has reported that Iran’s delegation to the UN General Assembly had no talks planned with the United States, after US president Do…
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The Royal Mint is launching Cluedo 50p coins. Here’s how you could win a gold version worth over £2,000
Cluedo fans are being invited to take part in an online competition to solve ‘the case of the missing coin’
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UK diesel prices hit record high at 199.18p a litre; housebuilder stocks surge on new homes scheme – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The record-high UK diesel price comes as US president Donald Trump considers implementing a ban on US diesel exports. A temporary ban could provide respite from high pump prices for American drivers before the midterm elections, after diesel prices in the US…
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Police block Protestant Orange Order from controversial parade route
They had been unable to make the permitted parade on Sunday morning because protesters had gathered on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.
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Streeting says farmer who ‘foiled bomb plot’ at RAF Fairford only has ‘partial picture’
Police investigating whether Iran is linked to incident near Gloucestershire base used by US bombers
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Price of diesel in UK hits all-time high, new figures show
The previous record was set in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Three dead, including child, in Channel crossing attempt
A 10-year-old child and two 30-year-old women were on board the boat - which was carrying 105 people.
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Three migrants, including a child, die trying to cross English Channel
They were on board an inflatable dinghy carrying 105 people
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Will a polar vortex hit the UK this autumn? Here’s what the Met Office is predicting
Experts said the El Niño will continue to have ‘far-reaching’ consequences for global weather
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France’s far-right National Rally surges in partial Senate elections
Marine Le Pen hails ‘historic victory’ as her party and allies win enough seats to form caucus just months ahead of presidential poll The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has said her 2027 presidential campaign will be boosted after her anti-immigration party, the National Rally (RN), and its allies secured a r…
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How to find your perfect pillow - according to an expert
Dr Chris McCarthy talks through the four considerations you need to make before buying your pillow.
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Camilla 'stepped in' to save distracted Kate at royal event
The now Princess of Wales got caught up chatting with another royal, according to a report
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What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe and the five men arrested
Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.
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The government wants UK households to stock up on nine items. Here’s what to buy
Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war
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Mancini refers to ‘double’ Manchester City contract and says it ‘isn’t my problem’
Coach alleged to have been paid for advisory work Mancini says City ‘not guilty’ after Premier League ruling Roberto Mancini appeared to acknowledge he had “a double contract” when he managed Manchester City after the club were found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules. But Mancini, who in 2011-…
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British chess prodigy, 11, becomes youngest woman grandmaster
The 11-year-old has broken another chess record after a remarkable performance representing England.
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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
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‘Whose job is it to empty the dishwasher?’ Experts on the conversations every couple needs to have
Burnout or breakup are constant dangers when one partner carries too much of the mental load of looking after the home and family. Here’s how to spread the burden more evenly Many households have an imbalance in domestic duties, and women often struggle from carrying the weight of the organisational side of life. He…
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