All news for 2024-01-15

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Only 55% of donors claimed gift aid last year
The gift aid scheme means registered charities can reclaim income tax on donations made by UK taxpayers, effectively increasing the amount of the donation
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Woman captures 'big cat' on camera in British countryside in 'incredible' clip
Becky Clarke, who said she spotted the mystery beast prowling through a field while out for a walk in Cheshire, stunned experts with the footage, described as "incredible"
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'I'm a proud cougar - my boyfriend is only two years older than my son'
High school teacher Rachel, 48, started dating Alex, 25, in December 2020 after meeting him on a dating app - but her new romance didn't go down well with her sons, who are closer in age to Alex than Alex is to Rachel
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Fears of Red Sea chaos as Houthi weapon stashes survive despite RAF blitz
The US and UK have struck 60 missile and drone Houthi targets in up to 30 locations in retaliation to the Iran-backed group's attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea
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AI will impact 40% of jobs around the world, warns IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) will impact 40% of jobs around the world, with 60% of roles affected in advanced economies
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David 'Bumble' Lloyd to make commentary return two years after Sky Sports axe
Former England cricketer and coach David Lloyd is returning to the commentary box for the upcoming Test series in India - having left Sky Sports in December 2021
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'I let daughter, 10, walk to school on her own - but my ex says she's too young'
A mum accused of being irresponsible with her kids by her ex-husband because she allows them to leave the house and walk to school on their own has asked social media users for advice
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Claire Sweeney suffers messy blunder due to nerves ahead of Dancing On Ice
Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney told This Morning presenters Dermot O'Leary and Josie Gibson that she wants to "lose weight and conquer her fears" but the nerves are already getting to her!
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One dead and at least 14 injured in 'car ramming and stabbing attack' by school
Emergency services have dashed to two incidents close to a school near Tel Aviv, Israel, following a car ramming horror and a stabbing, and residents have been ordered to stay away
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Prince Harry and Meghan's rivals Zara and Mike have major advantage over couple
It was recently claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have rivals in Zara and Mike Tindall, with the Duke's relations now branded 'more marketable'
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'Family forgot to invite me to grandparents' funeral - they refuse to apologise'
A mum and a step-mum hatched a plan to force their daughter to move back home with her husband but it only served to make her more distant and very angry with them
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EA FC 24 Prime Gaming Pack 4 – expected release time and rewards for January
The EA FC 24 Prime Gaming Pack 4 for January should be released very soon for Ultimate Team players who are subscribed to Amazon Prime
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Neville's confident Spurs prediction debated as Arsenal and Liverpool watch on
THE BIG DEBATE: Gary Neville reckons Tottenham have it in them to finish second in the Premier League this season, knocking Arsenal and Liverpool out of the way as they do so - so is he right?
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'I was shamed for upstaging my sister-in-law on my own wedding day – I'm fuming'
A woman has told how her family have accused her of upstaging her sister-in-law on her own wedding day, leaving her 'blindsided' and resulting in a family fued
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One in three people lack confidence in their financial resilience - survey
The research also indicated slightly more people (41%) feel confident about achieving their financial goals this year than those who are not confident (36%)
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Interactive map shows most oversubscribed primary schools - check your area
Fewer than one in three Primary Schools was oversubscribed for the current intake. You can see how your first choice school did and your chances of being offered a place
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Bridezilla forces bridesmaids to sign 28-page contract with 'inhumane' rules
A bride has been slammed for ordering her bridesmaids to change their eye colour, hairstyle, and lose weight for her special day - as she wants everything to be exactly like she's pictured in her mind
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GMB's Ranvir Singh details weight gain after moving in with Strictly boyfriend
Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh, 46, has revealed how much weight she has gained since her much younger boyfriend Louis Church, 28, moved in with her
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Fascinating map shows what Britain would look like if all the Earth's ice melted
According to the worrying research, produced by London's Benfield Hazard Research Centre, many cities would be submerged underwater if all the Earth's ice melted today
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Man City stick to Kalvin Phillips transfer stance despite England star's fears
Pep Guardiola continues to restrict Kalvin Phillips to limited game-time at Manchester City and with Euro 2024 around the corner, the England midfielder is looking for a transfer
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Hamilton gets clue about 2024 title chances with first verdict on Mercedes car
Lewis Hamilton is without an F1 race win for two years with Mercedes unable to compete with their Red Bull rivals who are dominating the sport with their superior cars
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Warning as 'key group' of Brits missing out on tax relief worth £2,500 a year
A new study by the finance firm Interactive Investors found that 32% - one third - of eligible Brits either don’t intend to claim tax relief on their pension contributions or don’t know how to claim
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Dictator 'deployed OnlyFans star to spy for his KGB secret service' fearing coup
OnlyFans model Daria Ostapenk has been detained in Poland where she is suspected of collaboration with the Alexander Lukashenko's secret services for up to seven years
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Jealous painter jailed after strangling partner he met on Facebook Dating
Painter and decorator Stephen Whittingham, 41, who met his partner on Facebook Dating but after a few months turned violent and was jealous when she spoke to men, has been jailed
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Influencer names six psychological tells that show someone secretly dislikes you
It can sometimes be hard to take the hint when someone doesn't like you, but one expert has shared the 'psychological signs someone secretly dislikes you' - and they're eye-opening