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Unemployment rate hits near four year high as wage growth falls ONS
Wage growth has eased back while Britains unemployment rate has hit a near four-year high as the UK jobs market falters amid worries over the impact of soaring employee costs for companies..
Warm weather and late Easter boost retail sales by 7
The sunniest April on record helped boost retail sales by 7% on last year, new figures show..
Tuesdays briefing Van Dijk backs Alexander Arnold and Blades are Wembley bound
Sheffield United moved within 90 minutes of a return to the Premier League after polishing off a record aggregate play-off win over Bristol City..
Simple MRI scan can spot heart disease risk 10 years early scientists say
A simple MRI scan can identify people at risk of heart disease 10 years before they have a heart attack or stroke, scientists have announced..
Wegovy slashes heart disease risk even before people shed weight
The weight-loss drug Wegovy slashes the risk of heart disease even before people shed pounds, data suggests..
Police probe suspected arson attacks on properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer
Counter-terror police are investigating after two properties linked to Sir Keir Starmer were damaged in suspected arson attacks..
London Underground services suspended after power outage
London Underground services have been suspended because of power failures..
Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia
Six Bulgarians have been jailed after being convicted of spying for Russia on an industrial scale..
Starmer thanks emergency services following fire at former home
Sir Keir Starmer has thanked the emergency services after a fire at his former north London home, Downing Street said..
Visas for care workers to be stopped to curb immigration
Ministers will unveil their full package of measures tomorrow .
Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine without preconditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions..
European leaders have discussed peace efforts in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump
Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken with Donald Trump about peace efforts in Ukraine, according to Kyivs foreign minister..
Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for coalition of the willing talks
Sir Keir Starmer will join European leaders in Kyiv on Saturday for further talks on the so-called coalition of the willing..
Public warned against buying hay fever jabs online
Pharmacists are warning the public against buying unlicensed hay fever jabs online..
Weight loss jabs could help cut alcohol consumption study suggests
Weight loss jabs could help slash alcohol intake in obese people by around two thirds, according to a study..
King approves new Great Seal of the Realm for signifying royal approval
The King has approved a new symbol of sovereign authority which depicts him seated on a throne..
Pakistan says retaliatory attacks targeting India
Pakistan has said retaliatory attacks are underway after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan..
Relaxing lottery rules in NI would hand charities multimillion funding boost
Assembly members have been urged to back a law change that supporters claim would deliver a multimillion-pound windfall for charities in the region..
Henry Pollock vows to be himself as Lions pick sparks comparison to Luke Littler
Henry Pollock has vowed to stay true to himself in Australia this summer with his British and Irish Lions team-mate Alex Mitchell comparing his rise to that of darts star Luke Littler..
Teacher given 12 year jail term for brutal and frenzied knife attack
A teacher who brutally stabbed another teacher after failing to accept their on-off relationship was over has been jailed for 12 years..