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January 8, 2026
Rachel Reeves to U-turn on pubs tax raid after fury from industry and MPs
Backbench MPs have expressed concerns over business rates hikes and the withdrawal of a Covid-era tax breaks announced at the budget
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January 8, 2026
UK was ‘absolutely willing’ to support US in seizing Russian tanker
Douglas Alexander said the ship seized in water between Iceland and Scotland was ‘part of the shadow fleet that funds Russia’s war effort in...
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January 8, 2026
Part of motorway shut following ‘multiple collisions’ in icy conditions
Wintry weather has brought disruption around Scotland.
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January 8, 2026
Farage stance on benefit cap ‘just basic racism’, says Swinney
The Reform UK leader said the benefit cap being lifted should only apply to British-born families.
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January 8, 2026
Complaint against incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally dismissed
Dame Sarah will become the Church of England’s top bishop in a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on January 28.
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January 8, 2026
Festive gatherings may have led to ‘bounce back’ in winter viruses
The number of patients in hospital with flu is up 9% week on week.
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January 8, 2026
London Underground and Overground station closures: Full weekend list
Here’s the disruptions to be aware of this weekend
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January 8, 2026
Maya Jama asks AI chatbot Grok not to modify or edit photos of her
It comes after regulator Ofcom said it contacted X after reports that users have prompted the tool to generate sexualised images of people.
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January 8, 2026
Kate makes surprise appearance with William in show of support for NHS staff
The Prince and Princess of Wales carried out their first public engagement of 2026, the day before the princess’s 44th birthday.
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January 8, 2026
PM faces call to rule out use of British bases if US attacks Greenland
US officials have said they could use ‘military means’ to ‘acquire’ the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
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January 8, 2026
Moment Met PC on trial for GBH Tasers man who was left paralysed
Jurors hear Leonard Sandiford was running away from constable Liam Newman when stunned in east London
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January 8, 2026
Man who strangled wife before crashing car at McDonald’s admits her murder
Paul Knight pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife Isobella ‘Izzy’ Knight in June last year.
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January 8, 2026
Charity launches Grief Run Clubs to connect those who have lost loved ones
They will take place in London once a month.
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January 8, 2026
Speeding driver who killed boyfriend and two friends in crash jailed
Judge Lady Ross described Jorja Colville’s actions as ‘senseless, reckless and obviously dangerous’.
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January 8, 2026
Tesco hails highest market share for more than a decade as festive sales rise
The group increased its share of the market to 28.7% in the three months to December 28.
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January 8, 2026
Who was Kate Middleton before she met Prince William and became the princess?
As she turns 44, Princess Kate is expected to celebrate her birthday in a quiet, meaningful way alongside Prince William and their children
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January 8, 2026
Complaint against incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally dismissed
Dame Sarah will become the Church of England’s top bishop in a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on January 28.
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January 8, 2026
Who was the Thames Torso Murderer? New BBC documentary set to investigate
The mystery has finally been solved.....
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January 8, 2026
Swinney: Efforts focusing on recovery following heavy snow
Hundreds of schools in the north of Scotland remain shut for a fourth day.
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January 8, 2026
UK braces for ‘weather bomb’ as Storm Goretti hits
Weather warnings have been issued for snow, wind, rain and ice across the country, with south-west England likely to be worst affected.
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January 8, 2026
Teenage crash victim misidentified after officer was given ID card, court told
Joshua Johnson, 18, died following a collision in Rotherham on December 13.
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January 8, 2026
Complaint against incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally dismissed
Dame Sarah will become the Church of England’s top bishop in a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral on January 28.
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January 8, 2026
Two children rescued from frozen pond in east London as warning issued
Firefighters called to Leytonstone following reports two boys were stuck on an icy pond
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January 8, 2026
'We were screaming for help': How Venezuelans in London feel about Maduro's capture
Donald Trump’s operation in Venezuela has shocked the world – but the news was greeted with cautious celebration by exiles from the Maduro r...
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January 8, 2026
Ex-Premier League referee spared jail after schoolboy video found on laptop
David Coote, 43, previously admitted making an indecent image of a child.
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January 8, 2026
Speeding driver who killed boyfriend and two friends in crash jailed
Judge Lady Ross described Jorja Colville’s actions as ‘senseless, reckless and obviously dangerous’.
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January 8, 2026
Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.
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January 8, 2026
Ex-Premier League referee spared jail after schoolboy video found on laptop
David Coote, 43, previously admitted making an indecent image of a child.
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January 8, 2026
Man admits attempted murder of Army officer outside barracks
Anthony Esan pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton near Brompton Barracks in July 2024.
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January 8, 2026
Farage stance on benefit cap ‘just basic racism’, says Swinney
The Reform UK leader said the benefit cap being lifted should only apply to British-born families.
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January 8, 2026
Teenage crash victim misidentified after officer was given ID card, court told
Joshua Johnson, 18, died following a collision in Rotherham on December 13.
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January 8, 2026
Minister hints at pubs support package amid growing Labour rebellion over tax raid
Backbench MPs have expressed concerns over business rates hikes and the withdrawal of a Covid-era tax breaks announced at the budge
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January 8, 2026
Tate Modern attacker jailed for 16 weeks for attacking Broadmoor hospital nurses
Jonty Bravery was found guilty of assaulting nurses Linda McKinlay and Kate Mastalerz in September 2024
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January 8, 2026
Ex-Premier League referee David Coote avoids jail over sex video of boy, 15
Disgraced Coote, 43, has been sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court for making an indecent image of a child
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January 8, 2026
Much-loved London boutique is closing its doors after 14 years with heartfelt message
AIDA Shoreditch, famed for its stylish homeware, fashion and café, will close soon after 14 years, with a major sale now under way
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January 8, 2026
I want to be first minister, says potential Reform leader in Scotland
Lord Malcolm Offord said his name is in the hat for the role of the party’s Scottish leader.
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January 8, 2026
Where will Kate Middleton spend her birthday?
The Princess of Wales will mark her 44th birthday in the coming days
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January 8, 2026
Tate Modern attacker jailed for 16 weeks after assaulting Broadmoor staff
Jonty Bravery was found guilty of assaulting nurses Linda McKinlay and Kate Mastalerz in September 2024.
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January 8, 2026
Ex-referee David Coote had sexual video of boy, 15, in school uniform
Coote, 43, is due to be sentenced for making an indecent image of a child on Thursday.
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January 8, 2026
UK was ‘absolutely willing’ to support US in seizing Russian tanker
Douglas Alexander said the ship seized in water between Iceland and Scotland was ‘part of the shadow fleet that funds Russia’s war effort in...
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January 8, 2026
We need to get budget right, says Little-Pengelly
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has claimed the proposed budget is ‘not sufficient’.
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January 8, 2026
Asda strengthens price promise after bleak Christmas
The supermarket has pledged to drop the cost of thousands of everyday products to below those of its competitors’ loyalty card prices.
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January 8, 2026
Hunt for man who sexually assaulted and spat at woman on London Tube platform
British Transport Police say victim approached by stranger who attacked her at Finsbury Park station
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January 8, 2026
I want to be first minister, says potential Reform leader in Scotland
Lord Malcolm Offord said his name is in the hat for the role of the party’s Scottish leader.
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January 8, 2026
Moment woman fatally shot by ICE agent as national protests erupt
Mother-of-three Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead by an ICE agent on Wednesday
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January 8, 2026
UK braces for ‘weather bomb’ as Storm Goretti hits
Weather warnings have been issued for snow, wind, rain and ice across the country, with the south-west of England likely to be worst affecte...
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January 8, 2026
UK could be dragged into war with Russia over troops in Ukraine, says ex-top soldier
Lord Stirrup stressed that the UK had to prepare for the ‘worst possible outcome’ of a peace keeping mission to support Kyiv
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January 8, 2026
Man who blew up cash machine jailed for eight years
CCTV images showed Kristopher Follos, 45, trying to blast his way into the cashpoint at Hedgeley Service Station in Northumberland.
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January 8, 2026
Gabby Logan and siblings pay tribute to father Terry Yorath after death at 75
It comes after the presenter had to make an abrupt exit midway through Match Of The Day on Wednesday night due to a ‘family emergency’.
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January 8, 2026