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Starmer tells Zelensky we cant lose focus on Ukraine despite Iran crisisVladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK.
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Crowds in cities and towns across island of Ireland enjoy St Patricks DayFamilies and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish.
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King to host first state visit by Muslim leader during Ramadan for a centuryThe King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years.
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Rachel Reeves sets out plan for UK to align with more rules set in BrusselsThe UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed.
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Meningitis outbreak Students in university halls in Kent to be offered vaccineStudents in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak.
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Meningitis B confirmed as strain behind outbreak that has left two deadSome cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection.
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New checks for train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discountsTrain passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging.
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Black music makes up 80 of UK recorded music revenue over past three decadesBlack music has made up 80% of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show.
