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Consumer confidence improves but remains subdued ahead of Christmas
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Nigel Farage avoids police probe into election spending
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage will avoid a probe into his election spending after police revealed that an investigation cannot take place. It wasContinue Reading
New cosmic map shows what space really looks like
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Starmer appoints career diplomat to replace Mandelson as US ambassador
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SPOTY LIVE Luke Littler dumped out of running as Rory McIlroy makes final three
Lionesses star Hannah Hampton is amongst the contenders to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year tonight (Thursday). The England shot-stopper will discover her destiny during the ceremony, with live public voting taking place throughout the awards show. Hampton secured her place as one of six nominees following herContinue Reading
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor erasing his criminal past and convictions
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FTSE 100 and sterling rise after Bank of England rate cut
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Labour: we’ll treat violence against women like terror and gang crime
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The ancient diet that can boost heart health
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The health benefits of a Mediterranean diet high in fat and fibre are well touted – but new research suggests lookingContinue Reading
Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate
Sign up to our free Brexit newsletter for our analysis of the continuing impact of Brexit on the UK Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Sign up to our free newsletter for the latest analysis on Brexit’s impact Homeowners with variable rate mortgagesContinue Reading