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Michael Marra Announced as New Scottish Labour Leader

Michael Marra has been announced as the new leader of Scottish Labour, replacing Anas Sarwar. Marra is the MSP for the North East region.

Sep 19
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Royal Family Faces Troubles Following Princess Diana's Death

The Royal Family's current troubles have roots in the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. This period marked a significant turning point for the fami

Sep 19
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Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Capital

The Houthis have claimed an attack on the Saudi capital, following an incident at King Khalid International Airport. The incident caused hours of flig

Sep 19
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Fire at Folkestone's Grand Burstin Hotel Evacuates 280 Guests

A fire at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone prompted the evacuation of approximately 280 people. The incident is being treated as suspicious.

Sep 19
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UK State Pension to Exceed £13,000 Annually

The UK state pension is expected to rise above £13,000 per year. This increase has sparked discussions about the pension's long-term affordability and

Sep 15
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70 Up Concludes Long-Running Documentary Series

The 70 Up documentary concludes a series that began in 1964, following the lives of 14 people for six decades. This final instalment marks the end of

Sep 12
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UK MPs Reject Assisted Dying Bill

UK lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have allowed assisted dying. The bill's supporters plan to reintroduce the legislation in the future.

Sep 11
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Couple Adjusts Finances After Having Child

Molly and Taylor Haylett changed their financial management after starting a family. They made adjustments to their budget and savings plans, includin

Sep 11
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UK MPs to Vote on Assisted Dying Law

MPs in England and Wales will vote on a proposal to legalize assisted dying. The proposal previously received majority support from MPs earlier this y

Sep 11
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Esther Rantzen Unable to Travel to Switzerland for Assisted Dying

Esther Rantzen, a British broadcaster and campaigner, has stated that she is too fragile to travel to Switzerland for assisted dying. She has been liv

Sep 10
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HMRC to Contact One Million People About Pension Tax Relief

HMRC will be contacting approximately one million people, mostly women, about pension tax relief they are owed. The relief is expected to be refunded

Sep 7