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Iran hit targets in Israel, including a hospital

Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missiles - as Trump 'approves plans to attack Iran'

The warning covers all of England

Amber heat alert issued across England as temperatures to hit 33C amid warnings of 'a rise in deaths'

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.25% amid Middle East tensions and rising food prices

Qari Abdul Rauf (L) and Adil Khan (R) remain in the UK

Rochdale grooming gang ringleaders 'cannot be deported after tearing up Pakistan passports'

Notting Hill Carnival is an annual event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of Notting Hill, London, England, U.K.

Future of Notting Hill Carnival ‘up in the air,’ as organisers ask for more cash - and MP calls for it to be moved

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SpaceX rocket explodes into huge fireball before launch as Elon Musk faces fresh setback

Ncuti Gatwa (left) and Dame Judi Dench (right) have signed the letter, published by refugee charity Choose Love, which calls on the Prime Minister to "use all available means" to ensure humanitarian aid gets in to Gaza.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Dame Judi Dench join open letter urging suspension of arms sales to Israel

(L-R) Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Danny Boyle and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend the "28 Years Later" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

Danny Boyle opens up about returning to the world of 28 Days Later as latest zombie film opens to glowing reviews

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Joe and his friends found the fraudulent listing on RightMove and OpenRent.

‘We lost £5,000 in a rental fraud scam and now we’re facing homelessness’

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I understand women’s pain — but decriminalising abortion crosses a line, writes Shelagh Fogarty

After Iraq, are we quite sure that smashing Iran is the sensible, proper thing to do? asks Andrew Marr

After Iraq, are we quite sure that smashing Iran is the sensible, proper thing to do? asks Andrew Marr

Iran's nuclear threat is the real deal - don't compare it to the search for WMDs in Iraq.

Iran's nuclear threat is the real deal - don't compare it to the search for WMDs in Iraq

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Bank Of England In The City Of London

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.25% amid Middle East tensions and rising food prices

The road around Brixton Station will be pedestrianised, to make way for events and markets

Sir Sadiq Khan reveals the four London hotspots being pedestrianised this summer

Female Badger (Meles meles) in woodland, portrait. UK

Badger cull will not be extended, government confirms as it seeks 'holistic' strategy to eradicate bTB

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The government is ‘making the same mistake’ as it did with the winter fuel payment but on a larger scale in putting through their welfare reforms, Richard Burgon told LBC.

Welfare reforms 'will hang like a millstone around the necks' of MPs who vote for it or abstain, Labour MP tells LBC

Opponents of the Assisted Dying Bill (front) hold 'Kill the bill not the ill' placards while supporters of the bill (back) hold placards supporting the Assisted Dying Bill

Assisted dying: All you need to know ahead of the next parliamentary vote

Ann Cryer

MP who first blew whistle on child rape gangs was smeared as a racist, says son

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz wipe away tears during a candlelight vigil for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot, at the state Capitol

Tears as hundreds attend candlelit vigil honouring Minnesota politician and husband gunned down in their home

Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State

New US visa rules will demand access to foreign students’ social media accounts

Brad Lander said he was "just fine" after  'masked agents' controversially arrested him outside an immigration court.

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The start of the Israel-Iran conflict caused the price of the benchmark Brent crude to rise more than 10 per cent last week, reaching its highest level since January

Former BP boss warns oil prices will stay 'volatile' amid escalating Middle East tensions

Liz Kendall, Work and Pensions Secretary and Labour MP for Leicester West spoke to LBC's Tom Swarbrick.

Minister unable to say how much the changes in the Welfare Bill announced today will end up costing

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Joe and his friends found the fraudulent listing on RightMove and OpenRent.

‘We lost £5,000 in a rental fraud scam and now we’re facing homelessness’

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Iran hit targets in Israel, including a hospital

Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missiles - as Trump 'approves plans to attack Iran'

The Foreign Secretary's talks in Washington will cover the deteriorating situation in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, as well as the UK-US trade deal

Foreign Secretary to meet US officials in Washington as Trump mulls over strikes against Iran

‘I like to make decisions at the last second': Trump continues to mull US strike but suggests Iran could visit White House

‘I like to decide at the last second': Trump continues to mull US strike but suggests Iran could visit White House

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'He left her completely broken': Man who raped 'bright young woman' who then took her own life jailed for decade

Qari Abdul Rauf (L) and Adil Khan (R) remain in the UK

Rochdale grooming gang ringleaders 'cannot be deported after tearing up Pakistan passports'

Usman Alam

Not smiling anymore! Grinning drug dealer who posed at cannabis farm jailed

Health

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UK air pollution 'killing 500 people a week' - and shortens life by nearly two years, doctors say

Steam and exhaust rise from different companies on a cold winter day.

UN scientists warn it is ‘crunch time’ to avoid further global warming as climate policies ‘moving in wrong direction’

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NHS launches new drive to find more people with deadly pancreatic cancer

Business & Money

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UK interest rates kept on hold with Bank alert to ‘highly unpredictable’ world

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HMRC reveals surge in corporation tax gap and small business non-compliance

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Morrisons ‘bounces back’ from cyber attack despite pressure on shoppers

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The contents of the royal gift bag, as listed on eBay

Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding gift bag contents, listed on eBay for hundreds of pounds

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales attending the annual Order of the Garter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Monday, June 16, 2025. (Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP)

Kate pulls out of Royal Ascot appearance in last-minute announcement

Prince Harry addresses the Invictus Games Foundation reception at CN Tower during the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada.

Ukraine bids to host Prince Harry’s Invictus Games in 2029

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SpaceX rocket explodes into huge fireball before launch as Elon Musk faces fresh setback

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Some people with learning disabilities struggling to access banking – report

AI prompt chat bot

Artificial Stupidity: AI chatbots are making users less intelligent, researchers say

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(L-R) Alfie Williams, Jodie Comer, Danny Boyle and Aaron Taylor-Johnson attend the "28 Years Later" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

Danny Boyle opens up about returning to the world of 28 Days Later as latest zombie film opens to glowing reviews

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First look at upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White divides fans

Ruth Jones and husband David Peet split up after 26 years. he is now in a new relationship in Canada

Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones splits from husband after 26 years

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The warning covers all of England

Amber heat alert issued across England as temperatures to hit 33C amid warnings of 'a rise in deaths'

Taal Volcano Erupts In The Philippines

Met Office launches search for new storm names as public asked to honour loved ones with suggestions

Anyone travelling to Stonehenge can alight at Salisbury station, 12 miles away, or car share - with parking limited at the site

When is the Summer Solstice 2025 - and when will the UK have its longest day?

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Mudryk has denied any wrongdoing, and has denied knowingly breaking any rules

Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk could face four-year ban after positive drug test

Trippier wrote on instagram that he had 'no choice but to confirm publicly' that the couple had split

Kieran Trippier confirms split from wife after nearly 10 years together

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