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Sir John Curtice: Tories still behind Labour... in 60 seconds

With four days to go until election day, the Tories are still behind Labour by 20 points. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hFDVeal

Jay Slater search in area of Tenerife called off by police

The search for Jay Slater in an area of Tenerife has been called off, police have said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/M8hfku4

Boots chief James quits after owner's £5bn sale plan stalls

The chief executive of Boots, Britain's biggest high street pharmacy chain, is quitting after its owner's plans for a £5bn sale or stock market listing stalled. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/sPZRC3n

Politics 'like a big bingo game' says voter

Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XEAMR1O

Energy supplier OVO to explore options including sale

Britain's fourth-biggest household energy supplier is lining up bankers to explore options including bringing in a new investor or a sale, 15 years after it launched in a bid to challenge the industry's oligopoly. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/eMG8q0T

Raducanu faces seed with Murray drawn against Machac

Britain's Emma Raducanu is drawn against Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zb6kHWi

Fire breaks out at London tower block

Five people have been taken to hospital after a fire ripped through a block of flats in east London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/pqhVE0b

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/9gUlNDv

Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station

The California-based company will build a "tugboat" to execute the end-of-life disposal of the ISS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kXClSsM

Phil Foden leaves England camp for birth of third child

Phil Foden has left England's Euro 2024 camp to be with his girlfriend for the birth of his third child. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/v9S1o6U

F1 simulator chain on pole position for £100m financing boost

An operator of Formula One driving simulators is raising £100m to fund its expansion in a financing round backed by the sport's owner. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/8vLIkRr

Boy, 4, left behind at wildlife park after nursery trip

Clare Hodge said staff only returned for her son, Carson Morhulec, 40 minutes after the alarm was raised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/anO9qx6

Family 'distraught' after four-year-old dies in garden

A family has been left "incredibly distraught" after the death of a four-year-old boy in his garden in Ceredigion in west Wales. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/WjJKFHC

Airport chaos as baggage issues described as 'disgraceful' and a 'shambles' by passengers

Air passengers faced major disruption when their luggage was lost after a "technical fault" brought chaos to Heathrow Airport. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/ZXf1FMp

A simple guide to the 4 July general election

The next UK general election will take place on 4 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qlPsFxS

Police appeal for help in finding girl, 14, missing after 'boarding train with older male'

A 14-year-old girl who has been missing from Canterbury since Monday is believed to have boarded a train with an older male, police have said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wDETdQ0

The party's over for the Tartan Army as Scotland exits Euros

The hopes and dreams of Scotland fans are abruptly shattered in Stuttgart from BBC News https://ift.tt/t9ceU2V

Rapper Julio Foolio shot dead in Florida, lawyer says

The musician was celebrating his 26th birthday when he was "ambushed" in a car park, a representative says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjcn1Ym

Labour to 'simplify' gender transition process if elected

Labour wants to "simplify" the process by which people can legally change their gender to make it less "degrading" and "tortuous", a shadow minister has said. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fUWA3a6

Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'

Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4yJYSLe

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LepD14T

Murder arrest after man in his 90s found dead

A murder investigation has been launched after a man believed to be aged in his 90s was found dead at a house in Hambrook. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/NRyP9VU

Southgate suggests reason for England's lacklustre start at Euros

England boss Gareth Southgate has suggested his players are not fit enough after criticism of the team's lacklustre start to their Euro 2024 campaign. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/OyAxLW1

JK Rowling accuses Labour of abandoning women

Labour says it is "the party of women's equality" after the author criticises Sir Keir Starmer on trans rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SumfAoZ

Farage 'playing into hands of Putin' with Ukraine war remarks, says Sunak

Rishi Sunak has said Nigel Farage's comments about the West provoking Vladimir Putin were "completely wrong" and play into the Russian dictator's hands. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/INOLq46

Body found in search for missing teacher

Police searching for a missing 37-year-old say they have spoken to his family. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1jBxV6z

Eight England fans arrested in Frankfurt during Euros - as offences revealed

Eight England fans have been arrested in Frankfurt, where the Three Lions took on Denmark on Thursday night in their Euro 2024 clash. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/5VqtD0g

Government borrowing in May is highest since Covid

Borrowing reaches £15bn, less than forecast but lays bare challenges facing the next government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gz7oT0w

Interest rates held for seventh time in a row

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for the seventh time in a row. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/J7q3FTE

Future of new oil and gas projects in UK thrown into doubt after landmark Supreme Court decision

The future of new oil and gas projects in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/yClJd3I

Acid attacks and corrosive substances crimes 'up 75%'

Acid attacks and other crimes involving corrosive substances soared by 75% last year - but just 8% of offenders ended up in court, new data suggests. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/CaeOdpU

Love Island star calls for nut ban on planes after 'extremely scary' allergic reaction

Love Island star Jack Fowler has called for serving nuts on planes to be banned after claiming he suffered an "extremely scary" allergic reaction on a flight to Dubai. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/YqxzA7f

Boris Johnson not expected to join campaign trail

The former prime minister Boris Johnson is not expected on the campaign trail between now and polling day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eSLzHr9

Labour candidate suspended for 'sharing pro-Russian posts'

A Labour Party candidate has been suspended following reports he shared "pro-Russian" posts online. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/U97bvVT

'How I went from mum with no qualifications to owner of big law firm'

In an eight-part series every Tuesday, Money blog reporter Jess Sharp speaks to women who are bossing it in their respective fields - hearing their stories, struggles and advice for those who want to follow in their footsteps. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/eop12Gv

UK house prices still at 'record high' as market remains 'steady'

House prices have been flat in recent weeks but the market overall remains "steady", according to new figures from a leading property website. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/A7kEIqd

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWsLctT

Giovanni Pernice dismisses Strictly allegations as 'simply false'

Giovanni Pernice has dismissed allegations about his behaviour while working on Strictly Come Dancing as “simply false”. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/YPjpICF

Labour candidate Rosie Duffield cancels hustings

Ms Duffield has previously faced death threats and abuse over her stance on sex and gender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GMg69hY

UK must be able to 'fight and win wars on land', outgoing army chief says

The outgoing head of the army has stressed the importance of being able to "fight and win wars on land" and has warned that crises around the world are at risk of escalating. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wpF6YD4

Pope meets Jimmy Fallon and 105 other comics at Vatican

Other big names, including Whoopi Goldberg and Conan O'Brien, were also present at the audience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/niF0Awd

Using weight loss drugs to get 'beach body ready' risks 'dangerous consequences'

People are risking "dangerous consequences" by using "powerful" weight loss drugs to get "beach body ready", a senior NHS doctor has warned. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dUkGI3p

Travel warning issued as Cardiff prepares to welcome Taylor Swift

Members of the public have been warned to plan their travel as Taylor Swift descends on Cardiff next week. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/wHYEd1W

Where does SNP claim of £18bn cuts under Labour come from?

The SNP insist Labour's tax and spending plans will mean £18bn in cuts, but Anas Sarwar says no to austerity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9EvZADP

Premier League players' union takes legal action over FIFA's Club World Cup plans

England's Professional Footballers' Association has launched legal action over plans for a Club World Cup due to concerns over player burnout. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/QnUxTea

BTS' Jin to hug 1,000 fans as he returns from army

The oldest member of the widly succcessful K-pop band is back - and giving out hugs to celebrate his return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tz1AruQ

Kevin Spacey admits 'being too handsy'

Kevin Spacey has admitted to "being too handsy" in the past and "touching someone sexually" when he didn't know they "didn't want him to". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/F0tS65w

Five ways Michael Mosley made us healthier

Michael Mosley’s simple and accessible health hacks made him a household name. Remember these? from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6yWDcP

Teenager in critical condition and three others hurt after car veers off road into river

A teenager is in a critical condition and three others have been injured after a car veered off a road and into a burn. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/nTUIXQ3

Boss of troubled South West Water donates bonus to customer scheme

The head of under pressure South West Water's parent firm has foregone her annual bonus and donated a long-term award to a scheme in support of struggling customers, saying "it's the right thing to do". from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/fGDHMnA

I hope people can forgive me over D-Day 'mistake', says Sunak

The PM says he he did not mean to cause "any hurt" by leaving commemorations early last week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jdqgnw1

Usain Bolt reveals injury after being stretchered off during Soccer Aid celebrity match

Olympic sprinting legend Usain Bolt has revealed he ruptured his Achilles after being stretchered off in a charity football match in London. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/IlS3bx4

Farage defends claim PM 'doesn't understand our culture'

Reform leader says by leaving D-Day event early Rishi Sunak showed he is "disconnected by privilege". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qWLX4vZ

Rishi Sunak 'deeply patriotic', ally insists, as D-Day snub furore continues

Rishi Sunak is "deeply patriotic", a Cabinet colleague has told Sky News, as the controversy over the prime minister's D-Day snub rumbles on in the run-up to the election. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/N0gUXrd

Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise

A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sdmQW6i

Cineworld plots blockbuster sale of British cinema operations

One of Britain's biggest cinema chains is in secret talks about a sale as part of a strategic review that could lead to a wholesale restructuring of its business. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/dzkXo2b

Conservatives planning stamp duty cut for first-time buyers in manifesto

The Conservative Party will pledge to cut stamp duty for first-time buyers as part of its manifesto. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/bKq06en

Body Shop administrators in race to wrap up sale

Administrators to The Body Shop are aiming to clinch a sale of the stricken cosmetics retailer by the end of the month, even as its former owner veers away from making an offer for it. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/BtpDG2s

Why two UK judges cut ties with Hong Kong's courts

The departure of two more British judges raises concerns about Hong Kong's legal system, critics say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7xcfwYe

'Serious' software glitch meant plane taking off from Bristol barely cleared the runway

A "serious" software glitch meant a plane taking off from Bristol Airport barely cleared the end of the runway. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/cezburW

Three more babies die of whooping cough in England

Three more babies have died after developing whooping cough in England. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/QBzmZ0h

Family 'deeply saddened' over crash death of much-loved grandad

The family of a much-loved grandad say they are "deeply saddened" after his death following a car crash in Edinburgh. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/uc3596p

Halsey 'lucky to be alive' after health struggles

The Closer and Without Me singer hints she's being treated for lupus and leukaemia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rdkyw5b

Peaky Blinders film announced - with Cillian Murphy back as Tommy Shelby

A Peaky Blinders film has been announced - with Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy returning to star. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/4A9kw8o

How much are student loans, when do you start paying back and what is the interest?

Basically, student finance is a government-financed loan that covers university students' tuition fees and living costs for the duration of their study. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/HbQ105e

Joey Essex early favourite to win Love Island

Fans are divided as the reality star becomes the first celebrity to enter the villa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5g1pbw9

Farage sets out plan for 'reverse takeover' of Tory Party

Nigel Farage has ruled out doing a deal with the Conservatives after announcing he is standing to become an MP - as he set out his goal for Reform UK to effectively take over the Tory Party. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/RLIhNZW

Greens furious over 'outrageous' STV debate exclusion

The programme will only feature the SNP, Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats. from BBC News https://ift.tt/19A3Udy

Boy, 13, due in court over death of teenager after disturbance

A 13-year-old boy is due in court later today in connection with the death of another teenager in Glasgow. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/a7fkKJH

'Darkest period of my life': Gay conversion therapy in Italy

Rosario Lonegro was forced to enact his own funeral in a bid to strip him of his sexual proclivities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MN3sBo4

Thief told police 'once you pop, you can't stop' after stealing Pringles

A Pringle thief told police "once you pop, you can't stop" after his arrest over a series of robberies. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/1gk8MXL

Teenage girl dies on family holiday in Florida

Anna Beaumont has died after being found unresponsive in a pool at a resort in Orlando, Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ea1ZNMV

Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV

The party say rising ticket and streaming prices mean many people are locked out of watching the best teams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHytF0R

Ofwat hits ailing Thames Water with £40m fine over dividend payment

Britain's biggest water company has been told it faces a fine of more than £40m over the payment of a shareholder dividend in spite of its poor performance. from UK News - The latest headlines from the UK | Sky News https://ift.tt/iEmyYar