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What rejoining the EU single market would mean for the UK economy
The new Labour prime minister is being urged to pursue closer ties with the EU, including a return to the single market, amid claims this could deliver both electoral and economic benefits. Nick Boles, a former Conservative minister now advising Labour, has proposed a “European Confederation” model offering single market access and youth mobility without…
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Maresca says Manchester City will seek Rodri replacement
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club will “try to find the new Rodri” following the departure of the Spanish midfielder to Barcelona this week, ending his seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium during which he became one of the world’s leading players. Maresca likened the exit to previous departures such as David Silva,…
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JON SCHAFFER Doesn’t Rule Out New ICED EARTH Music With Singer MATT BARLOW: ‘Anything’s Possible’ But ‘I Need To Be Really Inspired’
Iced Earth founder and guitarist Jon Schaffer has said he has not ruled out making new music with former singer Matt Barlow, though he stressed any reunion would depend entirely on being genuinely inspired rather than on reviving the band for commercial reasons. Speaking to Spain’s Metal DJ Phoenix, Schaffer explained that Iced Earth effectively…
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British pupils could learn why Red Riding Hood is Freudian and how to stage school walkouts under controversial EU scheme
The article reports concerns that British pupils could be taught Freudian interpretations of Little Red Riding Hood and how to organise school walkouts under a controversial EU-backed scheme. Critics argue that the material could introduce politically charged or age-inappropriate ideas into schools, raising questions about parental oversight and national control of teaching. The proposed content…
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European football: Inter start title defence with rout of promoted Monza
Inter Milan began their Serie A title defence with a convincing 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza, recovering from a spell of complacency after Monza levelled before half-time. The result gives Cristian Chivu’s champions an assured opening win, while John Stones made his Inter debut. Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored after six minutes, but Gustavo Varela equalised…
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Aston Villa upheaval is a risk but Emery can release v2.0 and reap rewards | Jonathan Wilson
Aston Villa are undertaking a major overhaul after their most successful season since winning the European Cup in 1982, having lifted the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League. Jonathan Wilson argues that the changes bring clear risk, particularly after several important players and staff departed, but could allow Unai Emery to build…
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Uber hit with a nearly $1 billion fine for automatically deactivating drivers in Europe
Dutch data regulator Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens has fined Uber €824.9 million (£/US$ equivalent reported as about $966 million) for allegedly automatically deactivating European drivers’ accounts without human review between 2018 and 2022. The regulator said this may have unlawfully deprived drivers of income under GDPR rules governing significant automated decisions. The case began after 171 French…
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This European country has slashed the number of asylum applications by a third, so why can’t we? The man whose policies dramatically cut them reveals how he did it… and how we could too
Denmark has cut its asylum applications by a third in recent years through hardline immigration policies, and the politician behind the strategy says the UK could achieve similar results by making itself less attractive to asylum seekers. Rasmus Stoklund, Denmark’s former immigration and integration minister, told the Daily Mail that strict eligibility checks, rapid decision-making…
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All the ways Putin could attack Britain from cyber chaos to full-scale drone strikes after ambassador warned London of ‘consequences’ for helping Ukraine
The Daily Mail sets out the range of retaliatory measures Vladimir Putin could allegedly use against Britain, after Russia’s ambassador in London reportedly warned of “consequences” for the UK’s continued support of Ukraine. The piece frames these as potential responses to Britain’s military and diplomatic backing of Kyiv, spanning options from covert cyber disruption to…
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A Visit to The Last Supper in Milan, and Italy’s Still Italy
One’s a magnificent wreck, the other’s more convoluted than ever.