Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91

The multi-talented writer and producer worked on Michael Jackson’s Thriller and many other epochal albums.

Starmer plans to ‘treat people smugglers like terrorists’ to cut crossings

The Prime Minister wants to apply counter-terrorism approaches to stop people smugglers before they act

Calls from Holly Newton's family to change domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she will ‘specifically look at this’ after murdered teenager Holly Newton’s parents called for a change in the law.

Mothers in High Court challenge over two-child limit ‘rape clause’

Child Poverty Action Group, which is supporting the women’s case, has described the current benefit rules as ‘inhumane’.

British couple missing after Valencia floods found dead in their car

The bodies of missing couple Don and Terry Turner were found in their car on Saturday, their daughter told the BBC.

UK News

Two more mpox cases confirmed in UK

Two more cases of a new strain of mpox have been confirmed in the UK, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Why are tuition fees in England going to rise?

Capped tuition fees paid by domestic students and a drop in overseas students had led to universities struggling financially in recent years.

Boy, five, drowned in hotel swimming pool on family holiday in Egypt

Kelan Logan-Derench died just one day after arriving in Egypt for a holiday with his family in November 2023.

Girl, 10, killed by 'loving' family dog named by police

The 10-year-old girl who died after being bitten by her family’s dog in the Malton area on Friday has been named as Savannah Bentham, North Yorkshire Police said.

University tuition fees raised to £9,535

The Education Secretary has announced a tuition fees will rise in England for the first time in eight years.
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World News

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris: who are they and who is likely to be President?

The only thing that the polls agree on is that it's going to be an extremely tight race.

Alert issued as heavy rain in Barcelona disrupts rail services

More than 200 people died during floods in eastern Spain last week.

British couple missing after Valencia floods found dead in their car

The bodies of missing couple Don and Terry Turner were found in their car on Saturday, their daughter told the BBC.

At least 10 dead as volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia

Ash was spewed 6,500ft into the air after Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on the remote island of Flores.

Harris and Trump set for final push ahead of US election day

The US Vice President will spend all of Monday in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania, while Mr Trump will attend rallies in three states.
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Cost of Living

Tension, anger and frustration ‘so tangible’ among farmers after Budget

Britain’s farmers and growers will take part in a mass lobby of their MPs later this month.

What do the new Budget policies mean for you?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was ‘fixing the foundations of our economy’ but taxes will rise to their highest levels since the Second World War.

Price of wine and spirits to rise – but pub pints to fall

Rachel Reeves announced that alcohol duty rates on non-draught products will increase in line with RPI from February next year.

What surprises were announced in today’s budget?

Much of the budget was discussed before it was officially announced - so were there any surprises?

Chancellor mocks Sunak as she announces rise in flight taxes – with private jets hit hardest

Rachel Reeves said air passenger duty will rise, adding up to £2 to the cost of an economy ticket for a short-haul flight.
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Politics

Jenrick accepts role of shadow justice secretary in rival Badenoch’s top team

Dame Priti and Stride were both early rivals of Kemi Badenoch during the Tory leadership contest.

PM says Dawn Butler was ‘quite right’ to delete tweet about new Tory leader

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke amid calls from some Tories for the Labour MP to have the whip removed.

Sir James Dyson says Labour ‘killing off family businesses’ with inheritance tax

The businessman warned that small firms and start-ups will ‘suffer’, while private equity and public companies escape the taxation.

Starmer plans to ‘treat people smugglers like terrorists’ to cut crossings

The Prime Minister wants to apply counter-terrorism approaches to stop people smugglers before they act

Kemi Badenoch appoints Laura Trott as shadow education secretary

Laura Trott will serve as shadow education secretary in Ms Badenoch’s frontbench team, it is understood.
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Crime

Thief who stole Pokemon card worth £30,000 given caution

A 23-year-old man from Polegate admitted stealing the card in a police interview and was given a caution.

Teenagers who supplied drugs to schoolgirl who died sentenced

James Greaves, 19, of Hatt, Cornwall, and Taylor Rowsell, 18, of Rosebery Road, Exmouth, were sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Monday.

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

Hogg appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday.

Calls from Holly Newton's family to change domestic abuse law to be considered

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said she will ‘specifically look at this’ after murdered teenager Holly Newton’s parents called for a change in the law.

Police officer arrested after man hit by car in Greater Manchester

A police officer has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a man was hit by a car in Greater Manchester.
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Royal

Queen vows to keep trying to end domestic violence until ‘able to do no more’

The Queen was followed over the course of a year for a new ITV1 and ITVX documentary looking at her work in this field.

Drink driver who crashed into Chequers gate is jailed

CCTV footage shows the white car smashing through it at speed, crumpling the bonnet.

Photos of Diana and Prince of Wales visiting homelessness charity seen for the first time

William remembered his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, ‘making everyone feel relaxed and having a laugh and joking with everyone’.

King to return to regular overseas trips next year

Charles will fly abroad during the spring and autumn, subject to doctors’ approval.

King urges world leaders to ‘right inequalities that endure’

Charles gave his first speech to the Commonwealth’s biennial summit amid growing momentum for a debate about slavery reparations.
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Sport

England Rugby legend Joe Marler announces retirement from international competition

England prop Joe Marler has announced he is retiring from international rugby.

Glasgow confirmed as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

More than 500,000 tickets will be made available to spectators ahead of the Games.

Men’s conker champion at centre of steel chestnut probe ‘won title fairly’

David Jakins, 82, took the title after defeating his opponent with a one-hit win, which led to concerns about the conker he had used.

Thomas Tuchel: Former Chelsea boss agrees to become next England manager

Thomas Tuchel has been unveiled as the new England manager after agreeing terms with the Football Association.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces retirement after 22 grand slam career

Rafael Nadal has announced he is to retire from Tennis after an incredible career which has seen him win 22 grand slams.
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Entertainment

Strictly’s Amy Dowden says her heart is ‘breaking’ after injury forces exit

Lauren Oakley will now be partnered with JB Gill for the rest of the competition, the BBC One show said.

Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91

The multi-talented writer and producer worked on Michael Jackson’s Thriller and many other epochal albums.

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley score joint series highest as Amy Dowden watches

Oakley replaced Amy Dowden as Gill’s partner because of illness.

Queen Elizabeth II will appear in Paddington in Peru film

The film will be released in the UK on November 8.

Broken bones and illness plague Strictly - which professionals are in and who is out?

This season of Strictly has already been plagued with injuries - but which professionals will make it to the stage this weekend?
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