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Tax banks to give some households energy bill cut, unions tell PM

The TUC says a bank surcharge should be reversed - and estimates it would raise £9bn over four years.

  10 Sep, 2026
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Tourist tax plans for England set to be outlined

The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

  10 Sep, 2026
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The one thing you need to do to succeed - according to top bosses

What makes someone stand out in a crowded workplace? Six business leaders tell us what they look for.

  10 Sep, 2026
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Iran war won't end until after US midterm elections, says Trump

The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote.

  10 Sep, 2026
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Wrexham couple spent £23,000 on fertility treatment but now embryos will be destroyed

Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.

  10 Sep, 2026
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Newspaper headlines: 'Farage faces Met inquiry' and 'Ready for departure?'

Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.

  10 Sep, 2026
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Prince William joins Kane and Shearer in campaign to prevent suicide through sport

The prince's new project aims to use the reach of sport to raise awareness about suicide and to show people the help available in a crisis.

  09 Sep, 2026
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Death of Sir Richard Branson's wife linked to lack of preventative medication

Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.

  09 Sep, 2026
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Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary

Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

  09 Sep, 2026
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Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations

The investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations.

  09 Sep, 2026
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