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Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors roll out across UK
Consortium led by Michał Sołowow planning enough SMRs to power equivalent of 8m homes for more than 60 yearsA consortium led by the billionaire industrialist Michał Sołowow has announced plans to build 14 small modular nuclear reactors on three sites across the UK, including the location of a former nuclear plant in Gloucestershire.The Polish entrepreneur…
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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as “the godfather” of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
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Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election
Exclusive: Poll shows policies such as rent control and higher wealth taxes could fend off Reform UK in key seatsAndy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain…
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I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?
While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dressed in a prison jumpsuit and drinking a daiquiri?British hospitality is in crisis. In the first quarter of 2026, three hospitality sites closed every day, while one in five remaining businesses…
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What are YOU going to do for the 1am Battle of Mexico City? England fans brace for most-antisocial World Cup kick-off EVER – sleep experts weigh in as Tuchel says ‘give kids the day off!’
Revellers at home will be forced to stay up into the early hours of the morning to watch The Three Lions battle it out with Mexico at the unsavoury hour of 1am.
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Fresh fury at prostate betrayal: Panel that rejected major screening programme had NO specialists in the cancer and NO black voices
In May, the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) rejected calls to widen the scheme in a decision experts said amounted to ‘clinical negligence’.
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Revealed: The committee responsible for deciding NOT to roll out prostate cancer screening
Astonishingly, the 13-strong committee making one of the most important prostate cancer decisions in British history contains no urologists, the specialists who diagnose and treat prostate cancer.
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Why did England struggle against DR Congo – and what can they learn?
A tactical analysis of England’s victory over DR Congo – and what it might teach them for their next World Cup match against Mexico.
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Don’t expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
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What you need to know about England’s last-16 opponents Mexico
England will face Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. Here is what you need to know about them.