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Keir Starmer has leapt to chancellor Rachel Reeves' defence as pressure grows over market turmoil.

Keir Starmer stresses 'full confidence' in Reeves as PM 'refuses' to say if she'll stay chancellor at next election

Kiena Dawes, 23, took her own life on a railway line after prolonged abuse by her ex

Heartbreaking moment mum drops baby daughter at friend's house before killing herself after years of abuse

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Speaking to LBC’s Tom Swarbrick, Bangladeshi politician Bobby Hajjaj has said the government must conduct a full investigation into the allegations

Tulip Siddiq investigation must find out if money was ‘looted from a third world country,’ says Bangladeshi politician

Oldham Royal Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Formerly known as Oldham and District General Hospital Coldhurst area of Oldha

Man, 37, charged with attempted murder after stabbing of nurse at Oldham Hospital

Spain is set to impose a tax on foreigners buying property in the country in a blow to British expat hopefuls.

Spain to slap 100% tax on foreign home-buyers in blow to British expat hopefuls

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Dalyce Curry, 95, died while trapped in her LA home as wildfires wreak havoc across the city.

Blues Brothers actress, 95, dies trapped in home as devastating LA wildfires left ‘everything gone’

Ultra-processed foods can leave children with buck teeth, researchers found.

Experts warn ultra-processed foods may cause worrying change in children’s faces

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Energy minister accuses Tory MPs of 'extremist scaremongering' - as he denies UK was close to blackouts during cold snap

Blackwall tunnel Closure signs with white lettering on red background , 'Blackwall Tunnel CLOSED , use an alternative route ' , warning drivers of tunnel closure.

Drivers set to pay 'up to £40 a day' to enter central London, MP warns ahead of Thames crossing charges

Sarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, has backed calls for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.

Rotherham MP backs calls for national grooming gang inquiry into 'failings of those in authority'

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti were last seen on January 7

'Extremely worried' family of missing sisters asks for ‘respect’ as search continues

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Speaking to LBC’s Tom Swarbrick, Bangladeshi politician Bobby Hajjaj has said the government must conduct a full investigation into the allegations

Tulip Siddiq investigation must find out if money was ‘looted from a third world country,’ says Bangladeshi politician

Spain is set to impose a tax on foreigners buying property in the country in a blow to British expat hopefuls.

Spain to slap 100% tax on foreign home-buyers in blow to British expat hopefuls

Mother of Kiena Dawes pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughter after 'monster' Ryan Wellings cleared of manslaughter

Mother of Kiena Dawes pays tribute to 'beautiful' daughter after 'monster' Ryan Wellings cleared of manslaughter

Oldham Royal Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Formerly known as Oldham and District General Hospital Coldhurst area of Oldha

Man, 37, charged with attempted murder after stabbing of nurse at Oldham Hospital

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Keir Starmer has leapt to chancellor Rachel Reeves' defence as pressure grows over market turmoil.

Keir Starmer stresses 'full confidence' in Reeves as PM 'refuses' to say if she'll stay chancellor at next election

King Charles is set to visit Poland to pay respects to those that died in Holocaust.

King Charles to visit Poland to mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Dramatic moment Olympic kitesurfing champion saves drowning woman from ocean

Dramatic moment Olympic kitesurfer saves drowning woman from ocean

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing after back-to-back defeats.

Tyson Fury says ‘it’s been a blast’ as boxing star announces retirement with cryptic message

Kiena Dawes, 23, took her own life on a railway line after prolonged abuse by her ex

Heartbreaking moment mum drops baby daughter at friend's house before killing herself after years of abuse

Birthday cakes, sweets and other goods high in sugar, will be banned in Scottish nurseries from this summer.

SNP slammed for making Scotland a ‘joyless place’ as birthday cakes and sweets to be banned in nurseries

Father, 77, jailed after forcing his three children to eat pet rabbit during 'sadistic' reign of abuse spanning 15 years

Father, 77, jailed after forcing his three children to eat pet rabbit during 'sadistic' reign of abuse spanning 15 years

The comet could be seen in parts of the UK tonight (FILE)

How to see the once-in-a-lifetime comet that could be visible for the first time in 160,000 years tonight

Abusive ex-boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner blamed him for her death in suicide note

Abusive ex-boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner blamed him for her death in suicide note

The pound has dropped to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023

Britain faces fresh economy blow as pound plunges and Treasury calls for 'ruthless spending cuts'

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that she is ending her marriage to Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon ends marriage to former SNP boss Peter Murrell

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be close

'Progress' made in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal after Trump warned 'all hell will break loose' if hostages were not freed

Many young people are too anxious to change a lightbulb because of the dangers of ladders

Young people paying professionals to do basic tasks like changing lightbulbs - as 'going up a ladder is too risky'

Two members of Just Stop Oil spray Charles Darwin's grave

Eco activists Just Stop Oil deface Charles Darwin’s grave in Westminster Abbey in latest fossil fuel protest

Tributes have been paid to Taylor Lupton, who died in the crash

Tributes paid to ‘amazing’ dad, 18, who died when car veered off road and ploughed into sewage pit

Daniel Khalife's escape led to a nationwide manhunt.

Second man charged with helping former soldier Daniel Khalife after he escaped prison

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The devastation left by the Palisades Fire

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast

Two men clear up shattered glass

Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles Japan

Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani (Leonardo Bianchi/LaPresse via AP)

Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for Benetton adverts, dies aged 82

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (Omar Havana/AP)

EU’s executive branch denies cover-up over the health of its president

California Wildfires

Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast

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Shoppers are being warned of rising food prices in 2025 as a result of the Budget

Food prices are not 'going anywhere but up' in 2025, warns retail body

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Almost half of mums reducing working hours as families struggle with childcare costs, LBC can reveal.

Almost half of mums reducing working hours as families struggle with childcare costs, LBC can reveal

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Food prices tipped to soar nearly 5% in 2025

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Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year.

Students take gap years and ‘neglect studies’ as survey suggests Edinburgh rents skyrocketed by nearly two thirds in a year
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits she was wrong to say she wouldn't have to raise taxes before election

War in Ukraine

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A handwritten diary shows the brutal tactics used by Russia

Diary of dead North Korean soldier reveals grisly 'human bait' tactic used by Russia in Ukraine

British troops should be sent to Ukraine to be part of any peacekeeping force, former defence secretaries have said

'Send British troops to Ukraine to keep peace after war ends', former Defence Secretaries urge

Two high-ranking officials were killed in the missile strike.

Two high-ranking Russian officials killed in missile attack, as Ukraine fires at Kremlin command post

Hundreds of prisoners of war have been released

Russia and Ukraine exchange 300 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated deal

The UK has pledged millions of pounds more to help bring Russian war criminals to justice for atrocities in Ukraine.

Lammy pledges millions more in British funding to hunt for Russian war criminals

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gives a speech during a visit to Google's new AI Campus in Somers Town, north west London, on Wednesday November 27, 2024.

Starmer vows to make Britain ‘world-leader’ in AI to boost growth as private firms commit £14 billion to the industry

Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and former Prime Minister Liz Truss at the 2022 Tory conference

Liz Truss legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy was for ‘publicity,’ says her former Chancellor

The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s last-minute attempt to delay his sentencing on Friday for his hush money case.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's last-minute bid to delay sentencing in hush money case

The pound has fallen to its lowest point in over a year.

Pound falls to lowest point in over a year as soaring borrowing costs spark fears Labour 'could be forced to hike taxes'

Liz Truss has issued a cease and desist letter to Keir Starmer

Liz Truss sends cease and desist letter to Keir Starmer over 'defamatory' claim she 'crashed the economy'

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AI revolution: Progress or pipe dream? Balancing bold promises with common sense

Is Keir Starmer's AI revolution progress or pipe dream? How to balance bold promises with common sense
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Chancellor Reeves needed some sprats to catch those enviable mackerels

Stupidity or spite?  What is the explanation for Labour’s attack on the Academy system?

Stupidity or spite? What is the explanation for Labour’s attack on the Academy system?

Addressing the crisis in children’s reading enjoyment must become a national priority

Addressing the crisis in children’s reading enjoyment must become a national priority

LBC Highlights Vital Work of Schoolreaders in Transforming Children’s Literacy.

LBC Highlights Vital Work of Schoolreaders in Transforming Children’s Literacy

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No one should die in hospital when they don’t want or need to be there. The state of end of life care needs to change.
Our pharmacies are at a breaking point.

'Our pharmacies are at a cliff edge': The government must come to the table and sort funding settlement
Rushing through the Chagos deal would be an unnecessary mistake

Rushing through the Chagos deal would be an unnecessary mistake

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The men have been missing since New Year's Day.

Search teams ‘find glasses’ of missing London hiker just metres from friend’s body in Dolomites as manhunt continues
Teen stabbing victim Kelyan Bokassa had been groomed by gangs, his mother said

Teen bus stabbing victim was 'groomed by gangs', grieving mother says, as his chilling last Instagram post is revealed
Aziz Ziriat, left, and Samuel Harris who have gone missing while hiking near Lake Garda

Search continues for two London hikers missing in the Dolomites since New Year’s Day

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Manhunt continues after aspiring rapper known as 'Grippa', 14, stabbed to death on south London bus in ‘postcode beef’

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Riley is described as white, around 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build and with short, dark brown hair.

Police launch urgent appeal for missing 12-year-old boy who failed to return from school last week
Australian Courtney Mills, 37, fell from a balcony at a Bali hotel while visiting her two dogs in the southern town of Kuta.

Tributes pour in after 'big-hearted' model & DJ falls to her death from Bali hotel balcony

Drug users in Portugal using a sanctioned 'consumption room'

What to expect from the UK's first 'drug consumption room'? LBC travelled to Europe to find out
The former SAS Warrant Officer has been hired by Trump as one of his elite bodyguards

SAS hero who led charge against Nairobi hotel terrorists and saved hostages hired by Donald Trump as bodyguard
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Harry and Meghan branded 'ambulance chasers' and 'disaster tourists' by US actress for LA wildfire 'photo-op'
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Tony Blair tells Brits to stop self-diagnosing with depression as 'UK can't afford spiralling benefits bill'
The glow of distant buildings overlooks the bright headlights of a passing car and other parked vehicles in a dark residential street in Herne Hill, south London

Ministers urged to clamp down on bright LED headlights, as drivers left 'blinded' by glare

The death toll from the LA fires has risen to 24

LA wildfire deaths rise to 24, with high winds to fuel flames again this week in 'worst-ever US natural disaster'
Rory Callium Sykes, 32, said ‘leave me’ before he died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the LA wildfires.

British-born disabled former child star ‘died needlessly’ in LA wildfires, mother says

The release of eight-part series With Love, Meghan, which will see the actress share cooking, gardening and hosting tips, has been delayed.

Meghan delays release of her Netflix show set in Southern California due to LA wildfires

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Crowded Piccadilly Line train at station on London Underground

Piccadilly Line to part-close this weekend for two weeks: Here's what you need to know

Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak facts: Height, wife, children and policies revealed

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A single house was seen left standing amid the huge destruction caused by the fires

Miracle of Malibu: Lone house pictured still standing as LA fires leave $50bn trail of destruction
LA wildfires leave '$50bn trail of destruction' - as Harry and Meghan urge Californians to 'open their homes'

LA wildfires leave '$50bn trail of destruction' - as Harry and Meghan urge Californians to 'open their homes'

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Greenland PM has said ‘we are ready to talk’ after Trump refused to rule out a military invasion of the territory.

Greenland PM says ‘we are ready to talk’ as Trump refuses to rule out military invasion

Donald Trump was sentenced in his historic hush money trial today.

Donald Trump blasts 'political witch hunt' as he's spared jail in historic hush money trial
Former US President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former US President Jimmy Carter

All five living US presidents unite at funeral of Jimmy Carter as Obama and Trump chat ahead of service
'There is a deal to be done' between Trump, Musk and the UK, former Bank of England Chief Economist tells LBC

'There is a deal to be done' between Trump, Musk and the UK, former Bank of England Chief Economist tells LBC
Donald Trump has called on the California governor to resign

'This is a true tragedy': Donald Trump blames Biden and California governor for spread of 'apocalyptic' wildfires
Trump says US 'needs Greenland for national security purposes’ - as he vows to rename Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

Trump says US 'needs Greenland for national security purposes’ - as he vows to rename Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'
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Ed Davey urges Starmer to appeal to Trump over Musk comments about overthrowing UK government
Trump demands return of Israeli hostages by January 20 or 'all hell will break loose'

Trump demands return of Israeli hostages by January 20 or 'all hell will break out in Middle East'
Donald Trump was thwarted in his bid to indefinitely postpone this week's sentencing

Donald Trump loses latest bid to halt sentencing in hush money case ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump's election victory formally certified by Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris formally certifies Donald Trump's election victory

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Labour 'could be forced to hike taxes or cut spending' as cost of government borrowing soars
Gorka said any ‘serious ally of the US’ should be committed to counter-terrorism to protect the so-called special relationship between the UK and US.

UK should take back British members of ISIS in Syria, Trump’s counter-terrorism chief said.
An inflatable dinghy carrying migrants is escorted by a French Warship across the English Channel

UK to target people traffickers with ground-breaking sanctions scheme

Kemi Badenoch's amendment on the grooming gang inquiry has been voted down

MPs vote down Conservatives' attempt to force new national grooming gangs inquiry

Starmer clashed with Badenoch

'Action not inquiries': Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over grooming gangs in stormy PMQs
Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch clashed over membership figures on Boxing Day.

Nigel Farage confirms he won't sue Kemi Badenoch over membership row - but reveals how he plans to hit back
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during an appearance on LBC's Nick Ferrari at Breakfast show, at the Global Studios in London. Picture date: Tuesday January 7, 2025.

Nigel Farage pledges to launch Reform's own inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

Nigel Farage has told LBC he has "no desire to go to war with Elon Musk".

Nigel Farage tells LBC he doesn't want 'war' with Elon Musk and he plans to 'mend fences' at Trump's inauguration
Sir Keir Starmer's comments have sparked a furious backlash

Sir Keir Starmer sparks backlash after blaming 'far-Right' for outrage over lack of grooming gang inquiry
Ms Cooper has defended her decision not to launch a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.

Yvette Cooper says professionals who do not report child sexual abuse will face criminal sanctions

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Russia Ukraine War

Russian forces bypass key Ukraine stronghold in bid to cut off its supplies

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on stage with backdrop of faces

Meta axes diversity and inclusion programme

California Wildfires

Los Angeles wildfire death toll rises to 24 amid warnings of winds returning

India Kashmir Strategic Tunnel

Indian PM Modi marks opening of strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

Blue Origin New Rocket

Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket

Congo Violence

DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies

Palestinians look at a damaged building following an overnight Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah (Abdel Kareem Hana/AP)

‘Progress made’ in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release

Russia Ukraine War North Korean Troops

North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine show no interest in seeking asylum

Zoran Milanovic in front of an sign saying Hvala

Incumbent Milanovic secures overwhelming victory in presidential run-off

JD Vance speaking to people

Vance: People responsible for violence in Capitol riot should not be pardoned

Zoran Milanovic talks to the media

Milanovic wins overwhelming majority in presidential run-off, exit polls suggest

People wait for trains during industrial action by Avanti West Coast at Euston Station on January 2.

More disruptions threatened in fresh rail dispute as train managers begin five months of strikes

Water is dropped on the Palisades Fire by helicopter

Fire crews scramble to contain Los Angeles blazes before winds return

Sheila Fox went missing from Coventry in 1972 when she was just 16 years old.

Revealed: true story behind missing woman found alive and well more than 50 years later

Zeytin, a five-month-old gorilla, drinks milk at an Istanbul zoo

Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

The Whittington Hospital in north London has advertised for a corridor nurse amid huge pressures this winter.

NHS hospital posts job ads for 'corridor nurse' amid 'significant pressure in urgent and emergency care'

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Three teens arrested on suspicion of murder after schoolboy stabbed to death near Bedford bus station

Three teenagers charged with murder after schoolboy stabbed to death near Bedford bus station
It will not be long before snow returns to the UK

Exact date snow bomb set to hit UK as weather maps reveal worst affected areas

Former Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson labelled Vladimir Putin a 'f***** idiot' in a scathing interview.

Boris Johnson slams 'f****** idiot' Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions as 'Russia's empire is over'
Booms on the sea around a damaged tanker ear the port of Taman

Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread

The wildfires raging through Los Angeles could be the costliest natural disaster in US history, California Governor Gavin Newsom has said.

LA wildfires are 'worst natural disaster in US history', says California governor as he warns of 'flare-ups' due to wind
A firefighter battles the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as strong winds forecast to return

Elon Musk has praised a Labour MP who broke ranks with Keir Starmer on his grooming gangs inquiry stance.

Elon Musk hails 'integrity' of first Labour MP to break ranks with Keir Starmer over grooming gangs inquiry stance
A nurse working at Royal Oldham Hospital has been left in critical condition following a stabbing in Greater Manchester.

Nurse fighting for life after being stabbed by patient 'angry at having to wait' at hospital A&E
Online safety laws must constantly adapt along with tech, says minister

Online safety laws must constantly adapt along with tech, says minister following criticism from Molly Russell's father
The family of Aziz Zirat, who vanished while hiking in northern Italian mountains with his friend, has issued a heartbreaking statement as rescuers continue their search for the missing Brit.

Family of Brit who vanished hiking with friend in Italian mountains issues devastating statement as search continues

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Big Freeze

Arctic blast sets off government's Cold Weather Payment - but are you eligible for the £25 off energy bills?
Armistice Day marks the signing of the armistice in 1918

Armistice Day: What is it about and when will the two-minute silence be held?

Kwasi Kwarteng's mini Budget has had an impact on mortgages, pensions and the cost of living as a whole

Mortgages, pensions and the value of the pound: How the economic turmoil might affect you

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Kate is celebrating her 43rd birthday

Prince William hails Kate's 'remarkable strength' as he sends touching birthday message

'I've cried too many tears': Heartbroken Meghan takes to social media to announce death of beloved companion

'I've cried too many tears': Heartbroken Meghan takes to social media to announce death of beloved companion
Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew reported to police for 'using fake name', as fresh royal row erupts

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Critical incidents declared in hospitals

Several NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents: Is your hospital one of those affected?
Anti-Jewish racism is 'out of control', according to the Anti-Semitism Policy Trust

Anti-Jewish racism is out of control on the internet's 'anti-Semitism superhighways' - ministers must take action
The Oxford Street M&S demolition is a shame, but the debate has been worthwhile, writes Catherine Croft of the Twentieth Century Society

Oxford Street M&S demolition decision is a shame - but the public debate has been very welcome
Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ hits the right notes on energy and infrastructure.

Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ hits the right notes on energy and infrastructure—As long as he sticks to it
Cat Eccles MP is backing Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying bill

Why the Assisted Dying Bill is a vital step for the terminally ill

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short.

Winter poverty looms as energy prices soar and promises fall short

As the non-dom tax regime ends, 'The Labour government does need to be wary of alienating non-doms and high net worth individuals from living and working in the UK'.

Labour need to be wary of alienating non-doms and the rich - they could flee UK after Budget
Lily Ebert died aged 100 last week

Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert never lost her kindness, despite the horror she witnessed

Johnny Jenkins says we have a serious problem in this country with people running late

Lateness isn’t just inconvenient - it’s unacceptable

Andrew Marr offers his opinion on assisted dying

Andrew Marr: Should we make it much easier for people who are dying to end their lives?