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Jack Draper: No reason I can't be a Wimbledon great like Andy Murray

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The new British No1 is ready to fill the void left by the Scot’s absence

Tory criticism of Starmer’s desire for family time ‘disgusting’, says Swinney

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The First Minister said for the Conservatives to make an issue of the comments ‘tells us all we need to know about the Conservatives’.

Rishi Sunak: My final appeal to Londoners to vote Tory

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Conservatives will stand up for Londoners, cutting taxes and making sure their voice is heard, writes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Euro 2024: Cody Gakpo breathes life in Netherlands to lay down marker

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The Dutch produced one of the more impressive peformances of the tournament so far

Pro-Palestine demonstrators blockade factory

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The protest took place outside Thales in Glasgow early on Wednesday.

Best beauty advent calendars in 2024: Latest releases for a makeup treasure trove

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These are the only beauty advent calendars that are actually worth splashing out on this year

Call to raise driving test fees for learners who repeatedly fail

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Government figures show 93,204 practical car driving tests taken in the year to the end of March were at least the candidate’s sixth attempt.

Vodafone strikes network pact with Virgin Media O2 as it closes in on Three merger

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Vodafone’s blockbuster £15 billion merger with Three edged a step closer to completion today after the telecoms giant signed a fresh network deal with its biggest British rival, Virgin Media O2. The pact, which is set to last for more than…

Sunak ally Stride: Labour on course for ‘extraordinary landslide’

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Rishi Sunak’s loyal lieutenant Mel Stride appeared resigned to a heavy Tory defeat but warned voters not to give Labour ‘untrammelled’ power.

Braverman urges Tories to prepare for ‘reality and frustration of opposition’

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The former home secretary said ‘the writing is on the wall’.

General Election 2024 LIVE: Labour set for 'landslide' says Cabinet minister as Tory slump in London predicted

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A Cabinet minister has said Labour is heading for an “extraordinary landside” victory on a scale probably never seen before in British history.Mel Stride made the remarks on Wednesday morning as an opinion poll predicted the Conservatives…

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FTSE 100 Live 03 July: US rate cut hopes boost shares, Vodafone in VMO2 network deal

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Optimism that US interest rates will be cut in September has given a boost to global markets.

First naval Victoria Cross of First World War could fetch £260,000 at auction

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The medal was awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy.

Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 announce new network-sharing deal

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The firms said that at the heart of the deal was an agreement to extend their existing network-sharing arrangement of more than a decade.

What is Andy Murray's net worth? Wimbledon 2024 heats up

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Murray fans wished him well for his retirement as they spoke of their disappointment at not seeing him play in the singles at Wimbledon one last time

Sir Ian McKellen says wrist and neck injuries ‘on the mend’ after theatre fall

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The veteran screen and stage actor has withdrawn from the remainder of the Player Kings’ national tour

Professional footballer who helped supply cocaine and ketamine in south London jailed for 11 years

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Former professional footballer Jason Pusey turned to arranging drug deals to ‘make millions’

Labour slips behind SNP ahead of election day, poll suggests

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The latest survey by Savanta was carried out between June 28 and July 2.

The Green Party’s General Election manifesto at a glance

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Here are some of the headline policy proposals from the Greens

Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu aims to repay the faith at 'most beautiful place to play tennis'

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The 21-year-old made her breakthrough in SW19 three years ago

The Liberal Democrats’ General Election manifesto at a glance

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Here are some of the headline policy proposals from the Lib Dems

When is the next UK general election? Britain set to head for the polls

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Voters will head to the polls this week for the first general election in almost five years

Forbes speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as Labour rejects independence talks

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The Deputy First Minister warned Labour of the ‘peril’ of ignoring Scottish voters if her party won a majority of seats on Thursday.

New Zealand vs England: Date, kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds

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All Blacks host Steve Borthwick’s side in the first of two summer Tests in Dunedin

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Carlos Acosta’s Carmen at Sadler's Wells review: fails to take flight

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This flawed take on the French ballet lacks any tension, and Carmen’s fate feels dully inevitable from the start

Labour government would work with France's Far-Right on 'small boats' crisis if both win power - Starmer ally

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Pat McFadden, Labour’s National Campaign Co-ordinator, said if his party wins on July 4 it will deal with whoever is in charge in France to address joint challenges

West Ham unveil new 1960s-inspired home kit for 2024-25 season

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The claret and blue strip is a nod to the 60th anniversary of the Hammers’ European Cup Winners’ Cup triumph

Tories to slump to just three London seats, Survation election poll finds

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London minister Greg Hands tipped to squeak home in Chelsea & Fulham amid private schools row