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Zoe Atkin takes bronze to match Britains best Winter Olympics medal haulZoe Atkin won women’s ski halfpipe bronze in Livigno on Sunday to claim Great Britain’s fifth medal of their record-breaking Winter Olympics.
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Government seeking best deal possible for UK firms over US tariffs Education Secretary saysHigh-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the Government wants “the best deal possible” for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said.
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Schools White Paper to set target to halve disadvantage gapThe Schools White Paper will set a target to halve the disadvantage gap by the time children born under this Government finish secondary school.
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Political pressure may have influenced decision to ban Maccabi fans MPs sayLocal political pressure may have played a part in the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, a committee of MPs has concluded.
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Chuckle Brother Paul Elliott to travel across UK for Marie Curie fundraiserComedian Paul Elliott, known as one half of the Chuckle Brothers, will be travelling across the UK next month as he takes part in Marie Curie’s biggest annual fundraiser.
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Great Britain settle for silver after defeat to Canada in mens curlingBritain’s men’s curling team had to settle for a silver medal after losing 6-9 to Canada in the Olympic final in Cortina.
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Scotland keep Triple Crown hopes alive with dramatic victory over WalesScotland stayed on course for a first Triple Crown since 1990 with a pulsating 26-23 comeback Guinness Six Nations victory against winless Wales in Cardiff.
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Donald Trump says he will increase global tariff rate to 15US President Donald Trump has said he is raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from the 10% he had announced a day earlier.
