All news for 2024-02-01

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UK manufacturing sector still in decline as Red Sea disruption adds to woes
The closely-watched S&P Global/CIPS UK manufacturing PMI survey increased to 47 in January from a reading of 46.2 in December
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Bournemouth agree deadline day striker transfer with Solanke stance clear
Getafe forward Enes Unal is set to join Bournemouth on loan with an obligation to buy amid rumours circulating around Dominic Solanke's long-term future at the Cherries
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Arsenal flop left in no-man's land as club ruthlessly cut contract short
Runar Alex Runarsson joined Cardiff City on a season-long loan but a return to Arsenal seems set in stone with the Bluebirds making a move for Ethan Horvath from Nottingham Forest
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Wayne and Coleen Rooney dress up for camel ride in Dubai after latest sacking
Wayne and Coleen Rooney have been pictured enjoying the sun in Dubai as the pair escaped the UK following the former England footballer's sacking by Birmingham City
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Hojlund spotted angrily shouting at Man Utd teammate as Saha has his say
Louis Saha believes that Rasmus Hojlund's willingness to confront his Manchester United teammates over poor service is a positive amid his tough start to life at Old Trafford
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Meghan Markle’s Suits co-star claims royal Netflix deal was behind show's boost
Meghan Markle made her debut as attorney Rachel Zane on Suits back in 2011, but was forced to leave the popular drama series when she got engaged to Prince Harry in 2017
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UK braced for 4-day snowstorm as 500-mile Arctic blast to bring -14C big freeze
New weather radar data shows a large 500-mile wide band of heavy snow arriving in just a few days, with February expected to be dominated by colder conditions
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Kate has unexpected royal update as she recovers from surgery
Eagle-eyed royal fans have noticed a major update on the official royal website regarding the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as for their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
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Irn-Bru maker AG Barr hires former Saga boss for top job as profits surge
The Scottish firm said underlying earnings were now expected to rise by 13.8% to around £49.5 million, up from £43.5 million in 2022 and slightly ahead of market expectations
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Flu and norovirus hospital rates surge 70% - Brits with cough told stay inside
People are being urged to self isolate by NHS leaders if they feel the start of a cough due to a huge spike in the cases of winter viruses such as flu and norovirus in the country
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King Charles' no-nonsense nickname for Meghan Markle despite royal drama
When Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family, her father-in-law Charles was quick to spot something special about the American actress
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Tyson Fury rumours spread as fears grow over preparation for Oleksandr Usyk
Fury is just over two weeks out from his undisputed heavyweight world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk and details of his training camp have come to light
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Moment car runs over person during chemical attack night of carnage
Footage appears to show a man driving a car at people in a chemical attack in Clapham, south London, with police now confirming that a "corrosive substance" was used
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Eating tasty canned fruit may reduce strokes, cancer and heart disease - expert
Epidemiologist and professor Tim Spector has urged his followers not to be a 'food snob' after praising canned and frozen foods for sometimes being nutritionally better than their fresh counterparts
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Prince Harry's £8,000 present to Prince Louis before royal fall-out
The Duke of Sussex once gifted Prince Louis a sentimental present that set him back thousands of pounds. The gesture was inspired by one of Harry's 'happiest childhood memories'
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easyJet offer will see grandparents take flight for free on family holidays
The offer will allow older relatives to travel free of charge on family bookings to several European destinations
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Colin Farrell is unrecognisable as The Penguin on set of new Batman TV series
Irish acting sensation Colin Farrell looks completely unrecognisable as The Penguin on the set of the all-new Batman television series after the writers strike wreaked havoc in 2023
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Woman gobsmacked after bride orders guests to pay for food at wedding
A bridesmaid has told how her friend has insisted she sorts her own flowers and food on her wedding day, leaving her wondering if the 'budget bride' is joking
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Littler rival lifts lid on practice session - "He absolutely tore me a new one"
Luke Littler has burst onto the scene following his performance at the World Darts Championship and one of his rivals admits he was stunned by his quality in a practice session
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Dancing On Ice's Ryan Thomas shares emotional reason he got teary-eyed on show
Dancing On Ice star Ryan Thomas appeared on Thursday's episode of Lorraine to talk about his time on the ITV skating series so far, revealing the emotional reason why he welled up on Sunday
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Man appears in court charged with murdering two teenage boys in Bristol
A 44-year-old man accused of stabbing to death two teenage boys – 15-year-old Mason Rist and 16-year-old Max Dixon – in Bristol on Saturday has been charged with murder
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Teacher 'stabbed by schoolkids' just weeks into his new job as boy, 14, arrested
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after the stabbing of a teacher in Forest Gate, London left local shopkeepers horrified and covered in blood when they went to his aid
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Bayern Munich secure ‘future Harry Kane’ after beating Man Utd to transfer again
Jonah Kusi-Asare has had scouts flocking to Sweden from across Europe and the 16-year-old striker, who stands 6ft 5in, has completed a move to join the German giants
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Mum whose son was killed by XL Bully meets PM after dangerous dog crackdown
Emma Whitfield has demanded action after h10-year-old son Jack Lis was killed by an XL Bully called ‘Beast' in 2021 near his home in South Wales. She hopes she can prevent another tragedy
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Lewis Hamilton has clear reasons to quit Mercedes for Ferrari amid huge F1 move
Lewis Hamilton is set to switch to Ferrari from Mercedes for the 2025 F1 season, bringing to an end what will be an 11-year stint with the Silver Arrows which yielded drivers' titles