Burnham tells schools in England to tailor curriculums to local business needs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that schools in England will be required to adapt their teaching to the needs of local businesses, as …
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Prince William says wildfires show challenges of 'increasingly extreme climate'
The Prince of Wales has described the devastating wildfires sweeping through south-west France as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly …
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Man and woman die after being pulled from sea at Cornwall’s Fistral Beach
A man and a woman have died after being rescued from the water at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency services including police, coastguard, …
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Parents of British schoolgirl killed on Maldives trip sue over lack of justice
The family of 15-year-old Jenna Chan, who died during a school excursion to the Maldives nearly two years ago, have launched legal action, saying …
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Two dead and several injured in mass shooting at Seattle food festival
Two people have been killed and at least five others wounded, including a two-year-old boy, in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle Food …
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Nearly 600 NHS bosses paid more than Prime Minister, new analysis shows
Fresh calls for pay restraint in the NHS have followed a report revealing that almost 600 senior managers earn salaries exceeding the Prime Minister's, …
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Berlin Pride van ramming suspect shot dead by police
German police have shot dead Abdul Ballout, the 21-year-old suspect in the van ramming attack at Berlin's Pride event that killed one and injured …
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Gatwick Airport hit by major water outage leaving passengers without working toilets or running water
A major water outage at Gatwick Airport has left passengers without working toilets or drinking water, causing significant disruption at one of the UK's …
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Police Evacuate Family as Wildfires Rage Across France
French police urgently evacuated a family from their home as wildfires continue to spread across southern France, with officials warning of ongoing danger.
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Cairngorms wildfire battle continues but residents return home
Residents evacuated from Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms have been allowed to return home after the wildfire was brought under control, though fire crews …
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Residents ‘upset and angry’ amid Cairngorms wildfire evacuation orders
Residents in a small area of properties north-west of Dorback Lodge h
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls as she admits 1.5 million home pledge is getting harder to meet
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has ruled out rent controls in England, insisting Labour's Renters Rights Act is already having a significant impact on the …
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Swinney says climate change transition must be considered in North Sea decisions
Scottish First Minister John Swinney has stated that the transition to net-zero emissions must be a critical factor in upcoming decisions on new North …
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Emergency Services Evacuate Residents on Manchester Street After Incident
Three fire engines and paramedics responded to a Manchester street where residents were evacuated following an emergency incident. The scene saw a significant emergency …
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Coastguard Responds to Tragic Incident Involving Family at Essex Beach
Emergency services, including the coastguard, police, and ambulance crews, have been called to a tragic incident at West Mersea beach in Essex, involving a …
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Andy Burnham Diverts Climate Aid to Fund £2 Bus Fare Cap, Sparking Backlash
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces criticism from MPs and environmental groups after using funds originally allocated for international climate projects to extend the …
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More than half of children in US immigration courts lack legal representation, data shows
New data from the US Department of Justice reveals that more than half of children appearing in immigration courts are unrepresented, as over 750,000 …
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Humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola at London hospital after DRC evacuation
A British humanitarian worker is being monitored in isolation at a specialist London hospital after potential exposure to the Ebola virus while treating patients …
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Two Teens Arrested After Armed Police Respond to Weapon Reports at Surrey School
Armed police were deployed to a school in Hersham, Surrey, following reports of a person with a weapon, leading to the lockdown of three …
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Scientists embark on eight-month Arctic expedition to study climate change and pollution
A team of scientists will depart next month for an eight-month expedition aboard the Tara Polar Station in the Arctic, aiming to study the …
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