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Loungers sees record revenue and says inflation has eased

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The business saw its revenue rise by nearly a quarter in the last financial year.

Two men charged with immigration offences after migrant deaths in Channel

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Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Prince Harry dons medals to present Soldier of the Year award

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Prince Harry filmed a message from his California home for the awards ceremony

Take That at the O2 review: jaw-dropping spectacle, hits old and new – they're still at the top of their game

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Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow ruled the stage: it was impossible not to get caught up in their joyful world

Man City XI vs Nottingham Forest: Erling Haaland injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup

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Haaland has not played since City’s Champions League exit to Real Madrid

FTSE 100 Live 26 April: Anglo American rejects BHP, blue-chips hit another new record, $5bn Darktrace deal

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Darktrace’s three year stay on the London stock market is set to end after the cybersecurity firm backed a £4 billion takeover by a US private equity firm.

London travel news LIVE: Tube stations shut amid strike as two lines suspended due to casualty on tracks

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Several London Underground stations are closed due to workers striking while two Tube lines are halted because of a casualty on the track.

Darktrace to be bought by Thoma Bravo for $5.3 billion

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British cybersecurity firm Darktrace has reached a deal to be acquired by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $5.3 billion.

One in four young Londoners 'unaware of photo ID need' for mayor poll

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YouGov survey for Royal Holloway University of London found 24 per cent of Londoners aged 18 to 24 did not know of this legal requirement

Harvey Weinstein court ruling is ‘clarion call’ for MeToo movement, says founder

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American activist Tarana Burke said decision to overturn 2020 rape conviction was ‘not a blow’ to the global movement

Alba’s Ash Regan writes to Yousaf with demands as he battles for survival

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The Alba Party MSP says the ball is in ‘Humza’s court’ ahead of a tight confidence vote.

Ten rare Arts & Crafts homes for sale in London now – from Muswell Hill to Maida Vale

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Asymmetry is the calling card of this short-lived architectural movement, which inspired housebuilders well into the Twenties

NatWest earnings retreat from 2023 highs after mortgage rates dip

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The group revealed an operating pre-tax profit of £1.3 billion over the first three months of the year, down from £1.8 billion the previous year.

Newborn baby flown from UK to Italy in military plane for life-saving treatment

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally intervened so the child could travel, it is reported

The games that will decide Premier League title race as Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool battle in run-in

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The Gunners’ bid has been revitalised but the reigning champions remain in pole position

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Pro-Palestine activists protest outside BBC in call for Eurovision boycott

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It comes a month after solidarity group Queers For Palestine called for Olly Alexander to stop participating in the competition

Anglo American rebuffs BHP’s £31bn takeover hopes

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London-listed Anglo revealed on Thursday that it had been approached by its Australian rival.

Campaigners hail ‘victory for seas’ as ministers lose appeal over dredging

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The Court of Session in Edinburgh has upheld an earlier ruling that the Scottish Government’s approach to licensing scallop dredging is unlawful.

Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi issues verdict on Gunners interest

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The Gunners are ready to move on to other targets

Count Binface: I will rename London Bridge and have never heard of Susan Hall

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The self-described intergalactic space warrior is running to be London mayor for the second time on May 2

Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger arrested after three-day manhunt

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Aussie soap star allegedly attacked woman the escaped from custody

Conservation efforts lending a helping hand to global biodiversity, study says

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The decade-long research is the biggest of its kind ever completed.

Injured Household Cavalry horses 'may never return to duties' after six-mile rampage through central London

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Three cavalry officers who were injured in the incident are all expected to make a full recovery

Rhod Gilbert says new comedy tour after cancer treatment ‘massively therapeutic’

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Gilbert has embarked on a new stand-up tour after his last positive health update.

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Police on standby for new pro-Palestine protests amid ‘openly Jewish’ row

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Home Secretary James Cleverly and Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley held urgent meetings with Jewish groups on Thursday

Question Time audience stunned as minister Chris Philp asks: 'Rwanda is a different country to Congo isn’t it?'

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Responding to an audience member on BBC One’s Question Time, Mr Philp appeared to ask whether the two African nations were separate countries.

Cancer cure hope as UK patients trial world’s first personalised mRNA vaccine for melanoma

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Moderna and MSD are researching how their therapy could treat a wide range of cancers

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, April 26, 2024

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Read what the stars mean for you today, from Taurus to Gemini