No 10 brands the move “a desperate political stunt by the Conservative Party”, which had asked for the vote.
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Claire’s closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain’s standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
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Police release body-worn footage showing ‘reckless’ car bomb attack in Northern Ireland
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.
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French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
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How Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
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King’s US visit will go ahead as planned, Buckingham Palace says
The decision was made “after discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day”, the Palace says.
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Man arrested for suspected arson after fire at packed LGBT+ club near Milton Keynes
An eyewitness says “thousands” of people were evacuated from the club.
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Woman released on bail after fatal house fire
Police said two boys, aged one and three, died at the scene. A woman in her 30s was arrested.
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Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
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The crime that never happened – and sparked a rage bait frenzy
Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we’ve been here before.
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Woman and child die after getting into difficulty in water at London park
Police described the incident as “tragic” and said they are working to identify the pair’s next of kin.
