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Rayner cleared by HMRC over tax affairs amid uncertainty over Starmers futureAngela Rayner has said she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing in an investigation over her tax affairs, paving the way for a potential leadership bid amid uncertainty over Sir Keir Starmer’s future.
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UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a yearThe UK economy has recorded the strongest quarterly growth in a year over the first three months of 2026 with a surprise spurt in activity after the Iran war began, figures show.
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Pink Floyd rainbow prism effect coins launched by The Royal MintCommemorative coins celebrating Pink Floyd are being launched by The Royal Mint, celebrating the band’s enduring legacy.
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Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April reportHouse prices came under increased pressure in April, with signs of a widening regional divide, according to surveyors.
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Tree deserts exposing millions to heat pollution and ill health charityMillions of people in UK towns and cities are living in “tree deserts”, with not enough trees to protect them from air pollution, heat, stress and ill health, campaigners warn.
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Worlds first laughing gas breathalyser being trialled by two UK police forcesThe world’s first roadside laughing gas breathalyser is being trialled by two police forces in the south of England.
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Levy Not in a million years did I think Spurs would be in relegation scrapDaniel Levy has said “not in a million years” did he see signs during his time as Tottenham Hotspur chairman that the club might end up in a relegation battle.
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Bodies of three young women recovered from sea off BrightonThe bodies of three young women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton.