All news for 2024-01-29

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Shaughna Phillips' boyfriend missing out on baby's life is 'worse than prison'
Influencer Shaughna Phillips, who shot to fame on ITV2 reality show Love Island back in 2020, has opened up about her boyfriend's prison stint for the first time after welcoming his daughter Lucia last April
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People aren't happy after just discovering what the 'i' stands for in iPhone
Apple fans may queue in the pouring rain for hours to get their hands on the latest iPhone - but it turns out most people have no idea what the 'i' actually stands for. Former CEO Steve Jobs did once remark on the name, and it's baffled users
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Amad 'likes' post telling him Man Utd 'isn't worth his time' before deleting it
Amad Diallo has made just one appearance for Manchester United since coming back from a knee injury and he has been linked with a potential return to Sunderland on loan
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A third of employers have seen rise in staff working from home, survey says
A survey of more than 1,000 managers found that one in five have also reported a reduction in physical workspace as the reason to implement home working
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Beautician 'throttled friend in row' over false child abuse rumours
An "extremely unwise and stupid" beautician who "lost all grip of reality" has been jailed for 12 months after she attacked her friend in Hartford, Cheshire, following false sex abuse claims
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Betty Boothroyd's last speech was to slam PMs for handing peerages to rich pals
Legendary former Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd had planned to give a farewell speech in the Lords criticising PM's for doling out peerages before her death last year
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Klopp's "tough" admission and secret clause sheds more light on Liverpool exit
Jurgen Klopp dropped a bombshell last week after admitting he would be leaving Liverpool and the circumstances behind his departure now look very different following last season’s rotten performances
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Pedestrian killed at bus station in morning rush hour double-decker crash
One person has died after the crash outside Victoria Bus Station. Images from social media show the number 13 bus has collided with a shelter
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Man invoices wife £700 for cleaning their home after saying it was 'hard work'
Wife Jasmine Hatch says she's 'biding her time' for payback after her cheeky husband tried invoicing her a whopping £700 for deep cleaning the sofa and carpets in their home
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BBC slap rule on Radio 2 staff with DJs upset by 'liking' of complaining tweets
After some staff members have been giving approval to tweets claiming Radio 2 is 'going down the toilet', BBC bosses are understood to have stepped in to resolve the issue
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This £20 bag ‘looks designer’ and is cheaper than sell-out M&S accessory
The roomy accessory is big enough to fit a laptop making it the ultimate everyday bag for work, weekends and more
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Wingstop to open 15 new UK restaurants and create 750 jobs in 2024
The US chicken chain is planning its biggest year of expansion in the UK
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Gran loses £10,000 to scammer who pretended to be famous TV actor
The fraudster sent Mary fake graphs which said her £5,000 investment was growing and she was later convinced by the scammers to send a further £5,000 to "activate" her wallet
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The Traitors star Mollie on moment you didn't see with Harry after betrayal
The Traitors aired a shocking twist during its final when Traitor Harry Clark convinced Mollie Pearce he was a Faithful and stole the £95,000 from her
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DIY dehumidifier hack 'absorbs' condensation for just £2 with unusual ingredient
A savvy cleaning fan has shared her ultimate trick to prevent condensation build up in homes and in cars with a DIY humidifier - and all you need is one simple product
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Trump boasts Iran drone attack would 'never have happened' if he was president
President Biden vowed that the US "shall respond" to the Iran-backed attack. However, former president Donald Trump has claimed it wouldn't have happened under his watch
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Energy scheme that gives you £150 off your electricity bill is closing soon
The discount provided through the Warm Home Discount scheme is usually added to your energy account, rather than as cash in your bank account
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Construction firms demand £14bn to build 145,000 affordable homes a year
The British Property Federation has called on the next government to pour up to an extra £14 billion into affordable homes to ensure 145,000 are built every year
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Howe outlines Newcastle stance on £50m transfer as Wilson's future addressed
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says the club are not attempting to sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa and also insisted striker Callum Wilson will be going nowhere this month
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Teen boys killed in 'mass knifing' pictured as suspects who fled in car hunted
Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, have been pictured after being killed in a horrific stabbing on Saturday night as a new fundraiser was launched to the give the boys send off they deserve
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The Traitors rival show hosted by Greg James axed by Channel 4 after 'huge flop'
Channel 4's Rise and Fall, fronted by Greg James, premiered early last year - but the channel recently announced they're scrapping the programme for 'new reality TV ideas'
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BBC reupload 'concerning' Dragons' Den episode to iPlayer with major change
Businesswoman Giselle Boxer's claims ear seeds helped cure her M.E symptoms sparked major concern after her pitch on Dragons' Den aired earlier this month - with the BBC forced to remove the episode from streaming
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Man Utd star labelled 'a leader' by team-mates suffers fresh setback
Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has struggled to earn minutes at Ipswich Town but played the whole game in their FA Cup defeat to Maidstone United this past weekend
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Kyle Walker details support from City boss Pep Guardiola amid affair backlash
Kyle Walker has split from his wife Annie Kilner after admitting to having an affair - and the England defender has praised his Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for his support