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Time to scrap unreliable Thameslink from the Woolwich line? - Murky Depths Is it time to ditch the late addition of Thameslink to the Greenwich and Woolich line due to just too many compromises on Southeastern

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Growth is not coming back — and nor should our democracy depend upon it Martin Wolf has (once again) declared in the Financial Times that the fate of democracy rests on economic growth. As he said, in advance of the Budget: [Reeves'] first priority must be to get whatev...

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Surrey study finds contactless payment security loopholes The University of Surrey says its study exposed weaknesses that allowed unauthorised transactions.

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Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as new PSPO agreed for Bedford town centre - Bedford Independent A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been agreed to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Bedford and...

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Scientists demand cancer warnings on bacon and ham sold in UK Successive governments criticised for doing ‘virtually nothing’ to reduce risk in the decade since cancer link found

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Top Meat and Dairy Companies Have Same Climate Impact as Biggest Oil and Gas Firms New study shows top producers responsible for more carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions than all of oil giant Saudi Arabia.

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Crown Estate paying Prince Andrew’s rent while charging Welsh farmers to access their own land Emily Price The Crown Estate has been paying Prince Andrew’s rent whilst charging Welsh famers to access their own land. Pressure has continued to grow on Prince Andrew as the controversy surrounding ...

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RFK Jr to urge Americans to eat more saturated fats, alarming health experts Guidance from health and human services secretary contradicts decades of dietary recommendations

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Prince Andrew scandal blows hole in Britain’s opaque royal funding system Revelations that King Charles’ disgraced brother appears to be living rent-free prompt fresh scrutiny of the royal coffers.

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New Labour Deputy Leader announced as they replace Angela Rayner

Lucy Powell is the new Labour deputy leader after a close victory over the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

President 'peace prize' really seems to want a war with South America Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the military is sending an aircraft carrier to the coast of South America to help carry out President Donald Trump’s illegal extrajudicial ...

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Universal Studios development could transform Bedford with thousands of new jobs Bedford is on the brink of a major transformation after plans were revealed for a Universal Studios theme park and resort on land near Kempston Hardwick.

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Tens of thousands of 'economically inactive' people in Bedford as council signs on to new 'back to work' scheme Tens of thousands of working-age people in Bedford were classed as 'economically inactive' last year, new figures suggest.

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Prince Andrew took money from firm linked to ripped-off pensioners The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.

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UK court loss could cost Apple £1.5bn Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

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Russia’s Grain Smuggling Fleet Continues Undeterred - bellingcat Bellingcat has identified yet another Russian-flagged vessel exporting grain from occupied Crimea to Houthi-controlled Yemen.

Another Russian ship has been added to the grain smuggling fleet, captured on camera and on satellite imagery, evading sanctions to deliver grain from occupied Crimea to Houthi-controlled Yemen. Follow its covert journey here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/10...

Apple and Google face enforced changes over UK mobile phone dominance Competition watchdog takes similar stance as EU, saying both tech firms require stricter regulatory oversight

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Britain trained Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza Exclusive: Declassified has obtained a list of Israelis who graduated from the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. We’re publishing it for the first time.

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Stewart Lee: Homosexuals and feminists face execution in Saudi. Now they’ve got the standups on to them as well On the centenary of his birth, what would legendary satirist Lenny Bruce and a generation he inspired make of those on stage at the Riyadh comedy festival?

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Revival hopes as Aspects Leisure Park sold to award-winning developer - Bedford Independent Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been sold to award-winning developer EDG Property, raising hopes of a long-awaited revival...

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Israeli warplanes launch 5 airstrikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire Lebanon will gradually increase number of army troops deployed south of Litani River to 10,000 by end of 2025, president says - Anadolu Ajansı

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Rachel Reeves says those with broadest shoulders should pay fair share of tax Chancellor adds she wants to ‘get the balance right’ and not deter wealthy people from making the UK their home

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Cardiff may become UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.

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Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

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Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and other streaming services set to change due to landmark ruling A US ruling could see streaming platforms finally do something we've wanted for years

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A new Californian state law prohibits streaming services from transmitting advertising audio that is higher than the content it accompanies.