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China spy suspect caught with £4k cash at Heathrow

Exclusive: Labour's election manifesto faces security questions after a defendant in a major China espionage case was intercepted at Heathrow Airport carrying thousands in cash, raising concerns about foreign interference in British politics.

UFC's Maycee Barber suffers in-flight seizure

Rising UFC flyweight contender Maycee Barber experienced a frightening mid-air seizure during a flight to Denver, revealing ongoing health concerns that have impacted her training camp ahead of crucial fight.

BitQueen's £67m crypto stash found in jogging bottoms

The mastermind behind Britain's largest cryptocurrency fraud scheme has been forced to surrender access to £67 million in digital assets after police discovered the secret storage device concealed in her running clothes.

EU Considering Total Ban on Cigarettes

Brussels officials are exploring radical proposals to phase out cigarette sales across member states, potentially creating Europe's first smoke-free generation in decades.

Tommy Robinson stopped at Channel border, phone seized

Exclusive footage reveals the moment controversial activist Tommy Robinson was refused entry to France after border officials confiscated his phone and cash for failing to provide PIN codes. The dramatic confrontation at the Channel border has sparked fre

Katie Price loses half income to mounting debts

Former glamour model Katie Price confronts a devastating financial blow as court orders could see half her earnings seized to settle spiralling debts, including unpaid taxes and bankruptcy claims.

Imperial Brands shares plunge after Germany exit

Tobacco giant Imperial Brands faces shareholder backlash as it confirms plans to withdraw from the German market, triggering a significant stock price drop and raising questions about strategic direction.

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Smoking kills 8 million people a year, report reveals

A landmark global health report exposes the devastating toll of smoking, with 8 million deaths per year and a profound impact on both smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke. Experts are calling for urgent government action.

UK Declares War on Tobacco & Alcohol Giants

Ministers are preparing a major crackdown on tobacco and alcohol industries, with stricter regulations, plain packaging, and advertising bans to tackle the UK's preventable disease crisis.

UK seizes £1.4bn in dirty money crackdown

Exclusive: British authorities have confiscated a record £1.4 billion from criminals under new anti-money laundering powers, with hundreds of millions more frozen in ongoing operations.

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