ConnexionIllegal migrants to have mouths searched for SIM cards under new police powers
Children could be among those subject to the searches
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Bank of England to loosen post-financial crisis capital rules for banks
It marks the first time that the Bank has assessed its capital requirements in a decade.
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Brentford pioneered a new approach to set-pieces but Arsenal have perfected it
The Bees were one of the earliest clubs to appoint a specialist set-piece coach and Mikel Arteta’s side built on that to create a ‘winning edge’
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Michael Vaughan reveals ‘worry’ for England ahead of second Ashes Test
Michael Vaughan is concerned for England as they head into the second Ashes Test in Brisbane
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David Lammy says 12 more prisoners have been mistakenly released
Two accidentally released prisoners remain at large, the justice secretary confirmed
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Annual house price growth slowed in November – Nationwide Building Society
The increase in taxes on income from properties may dampen the supply of new rental properties coming onto the market, the society said.
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Pine politics: Have you gone too early with your Christmas tree this year?
The Christmas creep seems to get earlier every year and the rules ever more complicated. As No 10 unveils its fir, Helen Coffey digs into the complexities of arboreal etiquette and asks: what does your tree say about you?
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Emotional Scott Donaldson causes huge UK Championship shock after father’s death
Donaldson was in tears as he entered the arena to one of his dad’s favourite songs and then claimed a gritty 6-1 win over former world No 1 Mark Allen
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Premium Bonds prize checker: When is December’s NS&I draw and how can I check if I’ve won?
Everything you need to know about Premium Bonds
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Russian-flagged tanker ‘attacked off Turkish coast’
It has been reported that the 13 crew members are unharmed
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Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Sri Lanka as 366 killed
Sri Lankan leader says island battling ‘largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history’
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Disabled Example fan gutted after musician mistakenly calls her out during gig
‘Kickstart’ singer appeared to tell fan she ‘looked stupid’ for sitting down during his performance at London’s O2 Arena
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Imran Khan’s supporters set for standoff with police as concerns grow for jailed leader
Former prime minister’s party vows to go ahead with protests even after authorities ban public gatherings in Rawalpindi
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Strictly’s Johannes Radebe tearfully breaks silence after exit
Johannes Radebe broke down in tears as Alex Kingston made an emotional confession after their Strictly Come Dancing exit.
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Consumers ‘protecting their holidays’, says On The Beach
The holiday firm reported an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to £27.9 million for the year to September 30.
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Russia and the US threatened to resume nuclear testing after several decades. Here is why it matters
The U.S. and Russia have both recently threatened to resume nuclear testing, alarming the international community and jeopardizing a global norm against such tests
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The showstopping alternative to the Christmas poinsettia
The hippeastrum can be just as eye-catching.
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I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Ruby Wax takes on Bushtucker trial and third celebrity leaves the jungle
ITV contestant left gutted after winning just five of the 10 stars available ahead of Vogue Williams’s series exit
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UK Championship snooker results, scores and schedule in full
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump are among the players hoping to lift the trophy at the Barbican Centre in York
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