Head-on train crash near Copenhagen leaves five critically injured
Head-on train collision near Copenhagen injures at least 18, five critically. Investigations into signal errors and human factors underway.
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IFS Urges Rachel Reeves to Consider Welfare Cuts in Budget
IFS urges Rachel Reeves to consider welfare cuts in budget to calm markets and plug £22bn shortfall, warning against minimal action.
Call to suspend new EU border system in peak summer as planes leave half full
Airlines and airports urge suspension of EU biometric checks amid five-hour queues and half-empty flights, warning of summer chaos.
Funeral home horror: 35 bodies found in Hull
Police found 35 bodies and hundreds of ashes at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, where Robert Bush admitted 67 offences including fraud and denying proper burials.
Boots slashes YSL Black Opium Over Red perfume from £105 to £49 in Black Friday deal
Boots cuts YSL Black Opium Over Red perfume from £105 to £49 in Black Friday deal, saving shoppers £56. Customers praise the cherry-infused scent.
MPs propose free bus travel for under-22s in England
MPs propose free bus travel for under-22s in England to improve access to work and training, citing decline in services and 'transport deserts'.
Tesco, Iceland and Morrisons Urge Customers to Return Items Over Safety Fears
Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland recall products over safety fears including metal fragments and undeclared allergens. Return items for full refund.
Labour's Rail Renationalisation: 'More Than a Paint Job', Says Minister
Labour pushes rail renationalisation with new livery, app, and central control; fares frozen but no promise of cuts; seven firms already public.
Trump says Burnham told him he will open up North Sea oil
Donald Trump says Andy Burnham told him he will open up North Sea oil, making the UK a wealthy country, during their phone call.
Australian House Prices Fall as Experts Predict Prolonged Slump
Australian capital city home prices fell in May, with experts predicting a year-long slump of up to 10% due to high interest rates and inflation.
Office-to-Apartment Conversions Stall in Australia as Costs Bite
Office-to-apartment conversions in Australia stall due to high costs and strict planning rules, despite rising vacancies and housing shortages.
Woman locked out of Premier Inn, belongings removed
Dominique Oldham said she felt violated after returning to her Premier Inn Glasgow room to find herself locked out and her belongings removed for another guest.
UK Long-Term Gilt Yields Ease After Hitting 28-Year High Amid Political Turmoil
UK 30-year gilt yields hit 28-year high amid political turmoil over PM Starmer, then eased. Borrowing costs highest in G7, pound stable.
Trump Advisor Floats 'Trump Card' to Avoid Credit Cap
Trump's economic advisor suggests new 'Trump card' as alternative to industry-wide credit cap, building on president's branded merchandise ventures.
Dolly Parton misses Dollywood ride launch due to kidney stone infection
Dolly Parton missed a Dollywood event due to a kidney stone infection, reassuring fans she will recover. The new ride, Night Flight Expedition, opens in 2026.
Sainsbury's Nectar shoppers urged to enter card details
Sainsbury's expands Nectar loyalty scheme to Uber Eats: customers must enter their Nectar card number at checkout to earn points on grocery orders.
Labour MPs Rebel Against Khan Over London Affordable Housing Cuts
Labour MPs urge Sadiq Khan and Steve Reed to abandon plans cutting London affordable housing quotas from 35% to 20% amid building crisis.
Mum Wins £4m Omaze Mansion After Husband Thought It Was Sausages
Mum-of-two wins £4m Omaze mansion and £250k cash; husband initially thought it was a lifetime supply of sausages.
UK food prices set to rise 50% since start of cost of living crisis, report warns
UK food prices may rise 50% by November since 2021, driven by climate and energy shocks, ECIU report warns, hitting low-income families hardest.
Transform Your Home on a Budget: Expert DIY Tips for a Fresh Look
Expert DIY tips to transform your home on a budget: paint kitchen cabinets, change handles, update bathroom tiles and floors with low-cost products.
Bus Skids on Ice, Knocks Down Historic Pillar in Liverpool Park
A bus skidded on ice and knocked down a historic pillar near Sefton Park in Liverpool. No injuries, bus was out of service. Weather warnings continue.
Shell H1 Earnings Jump 70% to £12.6bn on Iran War Volatility
Shell reported a 70% surge in half-year earnings to £12.55bn, driven by oil trading gains amid Iran war volatility and strong refining performance.
Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
Eleven Picasso artworks from the Bellagio Hotel sold for nearly $110m (£80m) at auction, with top piece fetching $40.5m.
Liverpool Identify Yan Diomande as Salah Successor Following Transfer Confession
Liverpool target Yan Diomande admits Anfield dream as club seek Salah replacement; Barcola also linked.
Supermarkets Intensify Price War as Morrisons Slashes 200 Everyday Items
Morrisons cuts prices on 200 items by up to a third amid fierce supermarket price war; discounters Aldi and Lidl continue to gain market share.
Mum's Top Baby Shower Gift Picks for All Budgets
A mum of two shares her top baby shower gift recommendations, from playmats to baby carriers, for every budget.
Woman Dies in A19 Crash After Police Pursuit in Sunderland
A woman in her 20s died on the A19 in Sunderland after a police pursuit of a BMW led to a collision with another car. The BMW driver has been arrested.
Five Key Financial Changes Coming in September 2024
Key financial changes in September 2024 include childcare expansion, Winter Fuel Payment, inflation data, interest rate decision, and energy price cap rise.
M&S to Close 30 More Stores as Ocado Deal Boosts Food Sales
M&S to close 30 stores over 10 years as part of restructuring, with food sales rising 6.9% thanks to Ocado partnership offsetting a 31.5% drop in clothing sales.
European airports close as extreme black ice hits
Severe black ice forces closures at airports in Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Bratislava, with flights suspended and delays across Europe.
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