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Dressed to run the country? PM’s de facto deputy ‘Red Lou’ Haigh turns up for work (in scuffed-up trainers) as she’s left as most senior minister in UK while Burnham takes a family holiday
Louise Haigh, nicknamed “Red Lou,” has been left as the UK’s most senior minister after Prime Minister Andy Burnham departed for a family holiday abroad only two weeks into his premiership. Haigh was pictured arriving for work in scuffed trainers, and the timing of Burnham’s trip has drawn criticism, with the break being dubbed “Bunk…
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
More than 150 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire in the English Channel on Tuesday morning, French authorities said. The vessel had left France the previous night attempting to reach the UK, and its occupants initially refused help from French patrol boats before an engine fire caused the boat’s condition to deteriorate…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Should Andy Burnham be going on holiday two weeks after becoming PM?
Andy Burnham has faced criticism after taking a holiday abroad just two weeks into his premiership, with a cabinet minister forced to defend the trip amid mocking references to “Bunk Off Burnham”. Louise Haigh has been left in charge as acting minister during his absence, a decision that has fuelled debate over whether such an…
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A rail nightmare: what it’s like on England’s busiest commuter-only train
The Guardian rode the 5.46pm London Euston to Crewe service, operated by London Northwestern Railway, which official Department for Transport figures identify as the busiest commuter-only train in England and Wales. The report highlights how overcrowding has become a routine ordeal for regular passengers, many of whom face packed carriages, standing room only and long…
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These former Sheffield Wednesday players are still searching for a new club – thestar.co.uk
These former Sheffield Wednesday players are still searching for a new club thestar.co.uk
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Reform UK regains slim polling lead after signs of Labour enjoying a ‘Burnham bounce’ under their new PM
A new opinion poll suggests Reform UK has retaken a narrow lead over Labour, after signs that Labour had briefly closed the gap in what commentators dubbed a “Burnham bounce” following Andy Burnham’s elevation to Prime Minister. The finding indicates that any initial boost in support Labour received from the leadership change has proven short-lived,…
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British AI chip start-up founded by 25-year-old sixth form dropout valued at £2.5billion
A British start-up developing artificial intelligence chips has been valued at £2.5 billion, despite being founded by a 25-year-old entrepreneur who left school before completing his A-levels. The valuation underlines the intense investor appetite for firms building specialist hardware for AI applications, and highlights how young, non-traditional founders are increasingly able to build significant technology…
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SUFC News: United braced for fresh Hamer transfer move as saga heats up – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield United are braced for a renewed bid from Coventry City for midfielder Gus Hamer, after rejecting the Sky Blues’ opening offer for the 29-year-old. The Blades are expected to face an improved approach as the transfer saga intensifies, with the two clubs still some way apart on a valuation for one of Sheffield United’s…
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data
Apple has launched a fresh legal complaint against the UK government at the tribunal that hears challenges to covert surveillance powers, escalating its dispute over Home Office demands for access to encrypted user data. Although Apple has not detailed the complaint, it is reported to relate to a Home Office order for “backdoor” access to…
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‘Baywatch’ Reboot Beaches At Amazon Prime Video Across Europe, India & Canada
Fox’s Baywatch reboot has been picked up by Amazon Prime Video across a swathe of international territories, including Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, the Benelux countries, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, Canada, Latin America and India. The deals, brokered by distributor Fremantle, follow Sky’s earlier acquisition of the series for the UK and Ireland, giving the revived…