All news for 2024-02-05
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UK unemployment rate much lower than first thought, but inactivity jumps
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said changes to the way that it gathers information on the UK labour force has seen it revise the unemployment rate down to 3.9% for the quarter, from the 4.2% previous estimate
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Almost 1,000 cases of the '100-day cough' in the first four weeks of 2024
The whooping cough, also known as the '100 day cough' has been spreading across the UK this year, with data from the UK Health Security Agency showing cases are over 20 times than this time last year
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Police still searching for mum of baby girl found in plastic bag 17 days ago
Newborn baby Elsa was found in a plastic Lidl bag in Beckton, East London, on January 19, with the Met Police still appealing to track down her mum after 17 days
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Kate's 'struggles' with £390k Princess Diana engagement ring
On 16 November 2010, Clarence House made the happy announcement that Prince William was to marry his girlfriend Kate Middleton after he proposed with his late mother, Princess Diana's, engagement ring
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Henry and Ronaldinho lined up to play in new World Cup tournament in England
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry will line up alongside a host of Brazil icons in a new tournament that will see some of the best players in world football go head to head at a Premier League venue
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'My wife wants to give our twins matching names - it'll ruin their entire lives'
A man is seeking advice after sharing how his wife wants to give their twins matching names because "it would be cute" - but he knows how negatively it would impact their lives being a twin himself
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Clapham attack eyewitness 'thought little girl was going to die in her arms'
The eyewitness saw the three-year-old girl being slammed into the ground like a WWF wrestling move, before she went limp in her arms
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Beyonce's daughter Blue stuns in white gown as she accepts Grammy with dad Jay-Z
Beyonce and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy looked all grown up as she appeared alongside her father while he collected his Global Impact Award at the prestigious music industry ceremony
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Fear of 'unfair scrutiny' a barrier to net zero climate action, say big firms
The Carbon Trust surveyed more than 400 sustainability experts at large businesses in five countries
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McDonald's fan shares hidden way to get 4 Chicken Selects for cheaper than 3
If you're a big fan of McDonald's Chicken Selects, one savvy shopper has found a way that you can get more for your money, as you can get four for less than the price of three
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'Common' PTSD symptoms after childbirth as Louise Thompson returns to hospital
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson is currently in hospital, two years after she was diagnosed with PTSD and post-natal anxiety following the birth of her son
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EA FC 24 RTTF tracker – live Road to the Final upgrades and upgrade requirements
Here's an EA FC 24 RTTF upgrade tracker, keeping track of all upgrades for the Road to the Final promo and explaining how upgrades work
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Police ridiculed for e-fit which 'looks like a video game character'
Essex Police released an e-fit after an assault on a man in his 60s last year in Chelmsford but people were more keen on talking about the cartoonish picture than the crime itself
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Tyson Fury sparring partner has no regrets about cut which postponed Usyk fight
Fury pulled out of his undisputed fight against Usyk after being cut by sparring partner Agron Smakici but the Croatian has explained why he doesn't feel bad
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Savers missing out on extra £346 by leaving money in wrong account
Data from Atom bank shows some high street banks are still paying as little as 1.40% on their easy access accounts - but smaller building societies and challenger banks are paying over 5%
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Davina McCall laps up sunshine on lavish beach getaway as she 'tries new things'
The Masked Singer UK's Davina McCall appeared to be having a blast while enjoying a sun-soaked getaway in the Maldives over the weekend
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Lingard gifted unusual present as he lands in South Korea for FC Seoul switch
Jesse Lingard is closing in on his move to South Korean outfit FC Seoul with fans mobbing him at the airport as the ex-Manchester United man was handed a surprise gift
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Rick Stein's health battle in full as star insists he 'won't last much longer'
Celebrity chef and TV star Rick Stein underwent aortic valve replacement surgery last year at the Royal Brompton Hospital and has since said he doesn't see himself living much longer
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Parents say 'no greater pain' after two schoolgirls killed by speeding driver
Idrees Ibn-Haroon, of Stockport, lost control of the car he was driving and crashed into another in the early hours of the morning killing Mariah Hussein and her cousin Kiara O'Lisa in the tragedy
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I tested a 24-litre air fryer that's one of the biggest on the market
HySapientia's larger than life air fryer might just be a bit overkill for some households. Our tech expert but this incredible 24l airfryer to the test- and it's industrial look has been a huge hit in his kitchen
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When Clarkson's Farm season 3 is released and how to watch for free
The Amazon Prime docuseries sees The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson back for more antics on Diddly Squat farm
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Jake Daniels warns "something needs to change" as hope shared for more gay stars
Jake Daniels became the first professional English footballer to come out as gay for more than 30 years in 2022, but he believes the men's game needs to change for others to follow in his footsteps
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Best makeup, skincare and hair tool launches you need on your radar for 2024
From Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks to tried and tested foundations, the latest mascara launches and money-saving beauty boxes - here are some of the best 'new in' beauty buys
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Dad's Army: How many cast members are still alive as Ian Lavender dies at 77
Dad's Army hasn't been on screens in over 40 years, but made iconic characters and stars out of its cast - here is a look at where all the actors are now
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Emma Hayes calls for more women managers as Frank Lampard tipped for Chelsea job
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes will step down from the position at the end of the season marking the end of an era that spans more than a decade in which the Blues have won six league titles
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