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Swedish academic says UK entry ban may be linked to planned panel event

  • Andreas Malm says the UK has barred him from entering.
  • He links the decision to a planned panel with Huda Ammori.
  • Palestine Action’s ban is awaiting a Supreme Court review.

Swedish academic Andreas Malm says the Home Office has barred him from entering the UK, telling him his presence would be “not conducive to the public good”. He believes the decision may be linked to a planned London panel with Huda Ammori, co-founder of Palestine Action, and says…

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NHS quango warns of risk to GP patient data after website vendor collapse

  • A GP website supplier has gone into administration.
  • NHS England warns practices to protect patient data and maintain contact.
  • Integrated Care Boards are being asked to coordinate recovery.

NHS England has warned GP practices to protect patient information and maintain contact with patients after website provider Silicon Practice Digital Health Solutions went into administration. The collapse has disrupted services at potentially hundreds of practices, leaving some websites offline and raising concerns about continuity of care. NHS…

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NatWest boss urges Burnham to show some ‘ambition’ to turbocharge economy after Budget

  • NatWest’s chief called for a more ambitious, stable growth strategy.
  • The bank’s third-quarter profit rose to £2.2 billion.
  • Its temporary bank tax increase is expected to raise £1.5 billion.

NatWest chief executive Paul Thwaite urged Labour to show greater ambition in its growth strategy after the Budget, arguing that economic momentum needs long-term stability on tax, spending, planning and regulation. He said next year’s Spending Review and Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s ten-year renewal plan would be important…

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England thrash Wales to begin World Cup defence

  • England began their title defence with a 98-18 win over Wales.
  • Rob Hawkins scored 52 points, including 11 tries.
  • Ireland set a national record with a 110-10 victory over the US.

England opened their defence of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup with a 98-18 win over Wales in Wollongong. The two-time champions scored 18 tries to Wales’ three, though England’s Rob Hawkins said the team had made errors and was not yet playing to its standards. Wales stayed…

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Leigh-Anne Shares ‘My Ego Told Me To…Do A Fan Edition’

  • Leigh-Anne has released a fan edition of her debut album.
  • The expanded album adds seven songs to its original 15 tracks.
  • She says the release is a thank you to listeners.

Leigh-Anne has released a fan edition of her debut solo album, ‘My Ego Told Me To’, which came out earlier this year. The expanded release reflects on the album’s themes of identity and her experience as a woman of colour in British pop, while giving listeners a collection…

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GCHQ still cannot account for missing storage drives that may hold sensitive data

  • GCHQ cannot yet account for thousands of potentially sensitive storage drives.
  • An automated tracking system is due by the end of the year.
  • IPCO also found gaps in safeguards for one overseas partner.

GCHQ has lost a very large number of removable storage drives that may contain data covered by the Investigatory Powers Act, and it still cannot say exactly how many are missing or where they are. The issue has been known for several years, prompting the Investigatory Powers Commissioner…

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Christine And The Queens announces new single and intimate UK and European winter shows

  • New single expected on 4 November
  • Four winter shows announced across Europe
  • Tickets go on sale on 2 November

Christine and the Queens has announced a new single and four intimate winter shows, marking a return to releasing music and performing live. The announcement follows hints earlier this month that new music was ready to be shared. The track appears to be titled ‘Rendez-Vous Avec Toi’ and…

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UK McDonalds Pokemon Happy Meals won’t arrive until next year, months after the first drop

  • UK and Ireland launch in February 2027.
  • US promotion starts on 10 November 2026.
  • Each pack includes a toy and two reprint cards.

McDonald’s is bringing back its Pokémon Happy Meal promotion in 2026, with a toy and two cards in each pack. The staggered launch means fans in the UK and Ireland will wait until February 2027, months after the first releases elsewhere. The promotion begins in the US, Canada,…

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Two Wales changes to face Australia at World Cup

  • Wales make two changes for their final World Cup match.
  • Australia have scored 118 points and conceded none.
  • Jasmine Gibbons is ruled out after a head injury assessment.

Wales have made two changes for their final match at their debut Rugby League World Cup, facing reigning champions Australia on Sunday. The team have lost both Pool A games, and head coach Tom Brindle has named Ffion Lewis at stand-off and Carys Marsh at hooker as they…

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England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win

  • England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12.
  • 21 errors undermined their points chase.
  • A semi-final place depends on Tonga beating Samoa by over 46 points.

England beat Papua New Guinea 34-12 but made too many errors to achieve the large margin needed to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive. After an early lead, their performance faltered, leaving them reliant on an unlikely result elsewhere. England had needed to overcome a 68-point deficit…

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