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Leap in unemployment rate raises questions of Labour own goal
The UK's jobless rate has risen by more than expected, raising questions over whether the new government's early warnings on the state of the economy have backfired.
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UK pledges punchy new climate goal – but these parts of the puzzle are missing
The UK has unveiled a punchy new climate goal to slash its emissions by 81% by 2035.
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Social media platform gets surge in users switching from X after US election
Social media platform Bluesky says it has gained 700,000 new users in the week following the US election.
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Metro Bank fined £16m for poor money laundering controls
Struggling Metro Bank has been fined £16m for poor money laundering controls.
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Trump set to appoint ‘hawkish’ secretary of state – reports
Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, according to US media reports.
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Toxic smog over Pakistan visible from space
Satellite images show that smog in Pakistan can be seen from space, as the country battles record levels of air pollution.
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More arrests made over attacks against Israeli football supporters, Dutch police say
Five more people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Dutch police have said.
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What Starmer learned from Trump
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BBC confirms Gary Lineker will step down as Match Of The Day presenter
Gary Lineker will step down as host of Match Of The Day at the end of the season, the BBC has confirmed.
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Shell wins appeal in landmark emissions case
Shell has won its appeal against a climate court ruling that it must sharply reduce its carbon emissions.