All news for 2023-03-23

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Interest rates hit 4.25% in new misery for borrowers - what it means for you
The latest interest rates decision was decided today by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and comes off the back of inflation unexpectedly jumping to 10.4%
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Victory for 16,000-job Celtic Freeport campaign to benefit wind farms and steel
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the go-ahead for two freeports in Wales, including a development based at Port Talbot and Milford Haven
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Reclusive 90s legend hasn't aged one bit since heyday over 20 years ago
We could be seeing a lot of of Grammy-nominated hitmaker David Gray in the months ahead after the 54-year-old 90s star announced new music is on the way
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People discover 'disturbing' explanation for McDonald's ditching Ronald McDonald
McDonald's fame mascot Ronald McDonald is one the world's most popular clowns, but fast food fans had to say goodbye to the character when he was sidelined for a frightening reason
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Latest Euro 2024 odds including England's chances
The Inside Track brings you the best in betting tips and odds as the qualification campaign for Euro 2024 commences
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Dick Van Dyke, 97, could be forced to retake driving test after nasty car crash
Dick Van Dyke was left with minor injuries after crashing his car into a gate, with it now looking like the Hollywood actor will have to retake his driving test
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'Last Of Us' black fungus with 60% death rate spread during Covid pandemic
Nearly half of patients who contract C. auris die within 90 days as it predominately targets elderly people with weakened immune systems, according to the The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
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Cleaning guru's 10-minute hack for smoothing out shirt creases without an iron
Ironing is a task that some find therapeutic, but many find tedious, so if there was a way to avoid it, people would want to know - and experts have shared a way to get round it
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Bartenders fed up of customers trying to get their attention with 'rude' method
A group of bartenders have taken to Reddit to share how customers can get their attention in a busy bar - and what you should avoid doing if you want speedy service
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Junior doctors to walkout for 96 hours next month in huge new strike over pay
It comes after the union accused the Health Secretary Steve Barclay of failing to present any "credible offer" to striking junior doctors in the dispute over pay and working conditions.
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Conor McGregor makes weight boast during latest tweet-and-delete spree
McGregor, who makes his UFC return later this year, claimed he would beat any fighter up to the light-heavyweight division in a now-deleted tweet
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Michelin gives 20 UK restaurants award for delicious and budget-friendly food
Restaurants in Belfast, London, Bristol, Bath and Manchester are among those to be awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand status, in a sign of their delicious but affordable meals
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Ted Lasso star 'always' gets nervous on stage but says it's 'part of the thrill'
Despite a career spanning almost 20 years, Nick Mohammed still gets nervous on stage but the Ted Lasso star can't wait to start his UK comedy tour as fan favourite Mr Swallow
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Laura Anderson's ex Gary Lucy spills gender of their baby as she stays silent
Pregnant Love Island star Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy met on Celebs Go Dating last year. They're expecting a baby together but the couple recently announced they'd split
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Rich couple guilty of plotting to bring man to UK to harvest kidney for daughter
A wealthy Nigerian senator and his wife faced a shocking trial at the Old Bailey, accused of plotting to traffic a young man to the UK to harvest his kidney for their daughter
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You can download and play the Counter Strike 2 limited test now
Valve has officially announced Counter Strike 2, and there's a limited test which is live now
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Ireland star's home gatecrashed by team after rejecting Six Nations celebrations
A team is built around unity, a common goal and refusing to leave anyone behind—qualities displayed by Ireland's rugby stars when one comrade tried to dodge a fourth day of Six Nations celebrations
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Mille Bright gives England and Chelsea injury concern after Lyon win
Chelsea's England centre-back hobbled off during the win over Lyon and will undergo a scan today to find out the severity of her injury - Emma Hayes saying she couldn't carry on until half-time
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EastEnders' Lola suffers more heartbreak as Lexi hopeful mum can be saved
EastEnders' Lola Pearce is set for more heartbreak as her daughter Lexi struggles to accept that Lola is dying of a brain tumour
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Man who 'died' shares what death is like - with no light at end of the tunnel
Kevin Hill has a serious and uncommon disease that leaves him in excruciating pain and on one occasion it got so bad that he died before he was brought back to life
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'People think I can't be sexy and smart - but most blokes can't match my brains'
One lawyer and model is sick of people assuming she can't be intelligent because she's good-looking - and said she struggles on dates because most blokes aren't clever enough
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'My wife won't let me watch our son's birth - she says I'm weak for being upset'
A dad-to-be won't be allowed to watch his wife give birth to their son after she banned him from the delivery room - and even called him 'weak' for being upset about it
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DJ Graeme Park's 18-year-old son tragically dies after year-long cancer battle
The British DJ, best known for his work at Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on social media
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Love Island's Olivia admits 'men are hard to trust' amid Maxwell split rumours
Love Island star Olivia Hawkins has taken a subtle swipe at partner Maxwell saying 'men are hard to trust' amid split rumours as he jetted off to Mexico without her
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Beauty expert advises how to take care of your skin while fasting during Ramadan
Beauty scientist Dr Rolanda Wilkerson advises whether your skincare and make-up routine should change during Ramadan and what ingredient helps to boost hydration while fasting