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• Keir Starmer admits economic growth figures are 'not good enough' as GDP increases just 0.1% in Labour's first three months - as PM seeks to dodge blame for rising mortgage rates

  18-11-2024 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Figures last week revealed that growth stalled in Labour's first three months in office following doom-laden warnings about the Budget from the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
  
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• Trump promises 'no retribution' when he enters the White House... but does reveal where he draws the line

  19-11-2024 01:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump said he's 'not looking for retribution' when he enters the White House in January and then promptly pointed out he 'obviously' has the 'upper hand' in the situation.  
  
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• Why I, and tens of thousands like me, will be marching down Whitehall, writes GARETH WYN JONES

  19-11-2024 01:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Welsh farmer Gareth Wyn Jones has written of the UK farming industry's collective 'desperation and frustration' with the Labour government as thousands of farmers prepare to march on Whitehall.
  
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• Unmasked - the nose-ringed protester who tried to ruin Myer's Christmas window display for Aussie kids... as Melbourne woman reveals why her true identity is a secret

  19-11-2024 01:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The organiser of the activist group Disrupt Warshas refused to reveal her real name or background despite sparking a heated national debate after a planned protest at the Myer Christmas display.
  
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• Keir Starmer risks an early rift with Donald Trump after PM calls for 'respectful' UK-China relations as he becomes first PM to meet Xi Jinping since 2018 at G20 summit

  19-11-2024 01:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In an extraordinary thawing of relations, Xi Jinping borrowed Labour's favourite slogan to praise Sir Keir for working to 'fix the foundations' of the economy and welcomed the PM's softer stance.
  
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• Chicago woman's home is sold out from under her over unpaid property taxes after incredible mix-up

  19-11-2024 01:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A woman in Chicago was left panicked when she received a letter saying her family home had been sold from under her due to a mix-up claiming she hadn't paid her taxes.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson to defy doctors' orders and lead thousands of farmers from Diddly Squat as they descend on Westminster to protest against Labour's 'death' inheritance tax raid

  19-11-2024 01:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson is expected to defy doctors' orders and lead thousands of farmers from Diddly Squat and descend on Westminster to protest against the inheritance tax raid.
  
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• Major court twist after killer ex-pilot Greg Lynn was found guilty of murdering secret lover camper

  19-11-2024 01:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gregory Stuart Lynn, 58, was sentenced to a maximum term of 32 years imprisonment last month after he was found guilty of murdering Carol Clay, 73, at trial.
  
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• Retired osteopath 'disarmed Isle of Skye gunman after he shot him and his wife at their home', court hears

  19-11-2024 01:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A retired osteopath managed to disarm a gunman after he shot him and his wife. John MacKenzie said he was shot in the back at point blank range as he tried to protect his wife.
  
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• Two Aussie teens poisoned in Laos are identified - as 19 are rushed to hospital in a critical condition after 'happy hour' at backstreet bar

  19-11-2024 01:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two young Australian women fighting for life in Thailand after consuming what is believed to be poisoned drinks have been identified. 
  
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• Snow warning: Every region in UK where mercury to plunge to freezing TODAY

  19-11-2024 01:11 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror lists in full the places expected to see the mercury dip to freezing or below as the Met Office has three weather warnings for snow and ice in place, including one for parts of the Midlands
  
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• Marie Antoinette's watch to go on display: Gold and crystal timepiece was crafted for famously opulent French queen... but wasn't finished until after she was guillotined

  19-11-2024 01:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Breguet No. 160 - named after the masterful watchmaker who created it for France 's last queen - will be exhibited at the Science Museum from next month.
  
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• Why this photo of a dog sitting in a trolley at Coles has divided shoppers: 'Arrogant'

  19-11-2024 01:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dozens of Coles shoppers were quick to slam the man over the act and urged customers to be mindful of hygiene.
  
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• Workers forced to use bags and bottles to go toilet due to lack of facilities

  19-11-2024 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Research has revealed the shocking steps workers - from posties to train drivers - are having to resort to because of a chronic lack of toilet facilities when they are doing their job
  
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• What’s my horoscope for today? November 19, 2024 astrological predictions for your star sign

  19-11-2024 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  What’s in store for you today? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)As Pluto re-enters Aquarius for the first time since since 1798 – and stays there until 2044 – its a time of change and a chance to refocus.Gemini, adventure awaits. Think outside the box, and you could embark on a new journey that takes you in an unexpected direction.For Capricorn, harness your strong sense of ambition to dig into your finances – there’s a lucrative future ahead. Approach with caution, though.Ah
  
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• Salmonella could be used to treat bowel cancer in breakthrough bacterial therapies

  19-11-2024 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Scientists believe salmonella and other bacteria could be genetically modified to suppress cancer growth 'providing hope for patients' after trials on mice
  
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• Parents issued warning over alarming levels of sugar found in kids' food

  19-11-2024 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Researchers are urging the government to extend the successful mandatory Soft Drinks Industry Levy to include high-sugar foods, saying revenue from this expanded levy could fund initiatives aimed at improving children’s health
  
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• How bacteria that causes food poisoning could fight bowel cancer

  19-11-2024 01:01 via metro.co.uk
  
  Salmonella could help treat cancer if its ‘full potential’ is unlocked (Picture: Getty)A bacteria which causes severe food poisoning could soon be engineeredto help fight bowel cancer – after researchers pinpointed how it stops the body’s own immune cells attacking the disease.Experts have long known that salmonella could help beat cancer, but when used in therapies it has not been as effective as hoped.Now, experts have discovered that salmonella has been depleting a ke
  
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• Free school meals in all London primary schools 'boosting health of families'

  19-11-2024 01:01 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A report finds a massive 84% of parents believe the rollout of free school meals for primary pupils in the London have also helped or significantly improved their household budgets
  
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• Vulnerable local faces death in EastEnders – with Cindy to blame

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Oh, Cindy… (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)Kojo Asare (Dayo Koleosho) finds himself in grave danger in EastEnders next week – and it’s as a result of Cindy Beale’s (Michelle Collins) actions.Things quickly turn tense when she attempts to cover up her affair with former step-son Junior Knight (Micah Balfour).The pair have been secretly meeting up for months – narrowly avoiding being caught by a number of locals, including her partner Ian (Adam Woodyatt) a
  
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• Trump camp accuses Biden of trying to start World War III before he takes office

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  President-elect Donald Trump’s (left) eldest son Donald Trump Jr (middle) claimed that the Biden administration ‘seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going’ by authorizing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to hit Russia amid the ongoing war (right) (Pictures: Getty Images/Reuters)President-elect Donald Trump’s camp is accusing President Joe Biden of trying to start World War III before the former commander-in-chief returns to the White House.Trump’s eld
  
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• San Francisco Friendsgiving booze cruise for 'beautiful people' descends into chaos and bottle-throwing

  19-11-2024 00:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A San Francisco Friendsgiving booze cruise descended into chaos Saturday night after organizers allegedly overbooked the event and refused to let at least 60 ticketholders on board.
  
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• Hearts break as another Emmerdale character reveals he has cancer

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ruby’s dad has made a shock arrival (Picture: ITV)It’s surprising to learn that Emmerdale’s Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) has a heart, but she does, it’s just buried under umpteen layers of ice.But that ice has been thawing, ever since her estranged mother came back on seen – although she died before Ruby could have the last word. And now Ruby’s facing some news that will cut right through that frozen interior.It’s been a trying few weeks for the mi
  
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• Fan-favourite Corrie character stages surprise return – and reunites with her ex

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Alya is set to return to the cobbles (Picture: ITV)Alya Nazir (Sair Khan) makes a welcome return to Coronation Street next week – and it’s not long before her spark with Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) is revisited. The character was last seen leaving Weatherfield back in May to take on a new job in Dublin. Her temporary exit was to accommodate Sair’s maternity leave, as the actress gave birth to her first child in April.  Sair confirmed she was back on se
  
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• ​​EastEnders wedding shocker as Elaine’s dastardly plot could destroy everything

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Elaine has a favour to ask of Cindy (Picture: BBC)With her wedding day just around the corner, EastEnders’ Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) sets a trap for fiancé George Knight (Colin Salmon) which could end their relationship. In the lead-up to the big day, Elaine is increasingly worried about George’s loyalty to her, fearing he may still be harbouring feelings for ex-wife Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). As the Knights begin preparing The Vic for the celebrations, a
  
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• Carla Connor’s death ‘confirmed’ in Coronation Street in violent Underworld attack

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Carla is attacked in Underworld (Picture: ITV)Carla Connor (Alison King) is set to find herself in a terrifying situation in upcoming Coronation Street scenes when she is violently attacked in Underworld.The week gets off to a bad start for the factory owner when DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) makes it clear that she isn’t ready for a relationship, despite the fact that the women have been growing close over recent weeks.The pair shared a moment at the beginning of October which derailed the
  
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• At last! All over for Tom police finally nail him in Emmerdale

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  Time has ran out (Picture: ITV)DS Foy is about to have the last laugh as he wipes that smug look off manipulative Tom King’s (James Chase) face in an Emmerdale. Not a moment too soon.Tom only knows how to win, so he’s been pretty perturbed the last few weeks at the feeling of being out of control as those around him began turning against him – with the Dingles burning an effigy of him and his own aunt Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) disowning him.The police are still sniffing around,
  
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• Additional heartbreaking twist to Les’ death in Coronation Street leaves betrayed Leanne in shock

  19-11-2024 00:59 via metro.co.uk
  
  There’s an emotional time ahead for Leanne… (Picture: ITV)Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) is hit by two huge shocks in Coronation Street next week.We know, of course, that one of these relates to the death of her dad Les Battersby, who last appeared on the ITV soap in 2007.It was confirmed last month that bad news about the character, who was a regular fixture on the cobbles for a decade, will soon reach his on-screen family.At the time, former actor Bruce Jones said that he wa
  
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• Lucas takes unexpected revenge on Dillon in Hollyoaks after baby bombshell

  19-11-2024 00:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Lucas is determined to make Dillon jealous (Picture: Lime Pictures)Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) isn’t in a very forgiving mood in Hollyoaks next week following his discovery that Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass) is his nephew’s dad.
  Dillon, as viewers know, cheated on Lucas with his sister Leah Barnes (Ela-May Demircan) during the Channel 4 soap’s ‘missing’ year, which was skipped as part of the time-jump.
  The twist in question left fans of the couple, affectionally known a
  
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• Hollyoaks confirms major return as Ethan’s wake takes unexpected turn

  19-11-2024 00:58 via metro.co.uk
  
  Sienna prepares to mourn soulmate Ethan, who tragically died last month (Picture: Lime Pictures)The day of Ethan Williams’ (Matthew James Bailey) wake arrives in Hollyoaks next week, and Sienna Blake’s (Anna Passey) unexpected return to the village raises eyebrows.
  Ethan, as viewers know, tragically met his demise last month after he plummeted from the balcony of the bridal suite just hours after marrying Sienna on what should have been the happiest day of his life.
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