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Al Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, law firm says
A law firm representing more than 200 survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed says compensation claims could total as much as £150 million.
Early results in Swedish election show one-seat advantage for left bloc
Preliminary results in Sweden's national election are indicating a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-wing opposition over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing coalition.
Speedboat killer jailed again for attacking woman
A man who was jailed for manslaughter over a woman's death in a speedboat crash has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting another woman.
Deep-fried food banned and desserts cut back under new school dinner rules
Schools in England will stop offering pupils deep-fried foods such as chips and cut down on desserts in reforms aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay.
Two men aged 25 died during the Great North Run
Two men died taking part in the Great North Run, race organisers have said.
Inside wargame exercise which tests how UK might respond to attack
An unofficial wargame that tested how real-life local authorities, the emergency services and the military might respond to an attack on the UK has revealed a genuine appetite across the country for this kind of worst-case scenario training.
Early results in Swedish election show one-seat advantage for left bloc
Preliminary results in Sweden's national election are indicating a narrow one-seat advantage for the left-wing opposition over Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing coalition.
Andy Burnham's high stakes policy headache that could split Labour MPs
To Andy Burnham, the privatisation of our water industry represents more than just a failure.
Al Fayed compensation claims could total £150m, lawyers say
A law firm representing more than 200 survivors of alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed says compensation claims could total as much as £150 million.
Goal that led to Man Utd's derby defeat by City was VAR 'error', referees admit
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.
VAR at fault for allowing Haaland goal against Man Utd, admits referee group
Refereeing body Pro Ref has admitted an error after VAR awarded Manchester City their winning goal during Sunday's Manchester derby.
Threat of AI 'catastrophe any day now' - as tech giants pledge to act
A scientist has warned that artificial intelligence could "any day now create a catastrophe" and "needs to be tackled more urgently" than climate change.
Inside wargame that tests the UK's home defence
A wargame that tested how real-life local authorities, the emergency services and the military might respond to an attack on the UK has revealed a genuine appetite across the country for this kind of worst-case scenario training.
Boris Johnson narrowly escapes drone attack - as Russia accused of 'escalation'
Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine.
Boris Johnson in Ukraine security scare after train hit by Russian drone
Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare in Ukraine after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone, reports say.
Police release images of six men after anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Police have released images of six men a week after an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth in which officers were injured and vehicles were damaged.
Trump talks up Irish reunification again as he brushes off criticism
Donald Trump has talked up Irish reunification for a third time this weekend, saying "it is natural to put north and south together".
Reform 'very confident' £72m donations were legal - as peers prepare debate on cap
Reform UK have said they are "very confident" a record £72m in donations made to them over the weekend are "perfectly legal", as peers prepare to debate capping political donations.
Fire ravages historic mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
A former textile mill that featured in TV dramas including Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey has been devastated by another major fire.
Drone alert over Lithuania turns out to be flock of birds - as NATO jet scrambled
A NATO fighter jet was scrambled after a possible drone sighting in Lithuanian airspace - but it turned out to be a flock of birds.

















