All news for 2024-02-08
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Taylor Swift suffers blunder as she almost falls off chair in steamy dance
Taylor Swift was left a little red-faced on-stage in Tokyo earlier this week when she suffered a slight blunder as she nearly fell off her chair during a very steamy dance routine
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Tory minister struggles to defend PM's trans jibe six times to Naga Munchetty
During a BBC Breakfast grilling by Naga Munchetty, Policing Minister Chris Philp was asked six times whether Rishi Sunak's trans comments were 'respectful' or 'appropriate'
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Co-op wants attacks on shop staff to be standalone offence as incidents soar
The company said there were more than 300,000 incidents of shoplifting, abuse, violence and anti-social behaviour in Co-op stores last year
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Casey O'Gorman faithful claims rumbled as he 'cheated on model girlfriend'
Love Island All Stars' Casey O'Gorman said he 'deserves a medal' for never cheating on a partner yet reports suggest he was unfaithful to his model girlfriend of thee years
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Martin Lewis issues cost of living warning to Brits due £299 payment this month
Martin explained to viewers that the cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was made automatically and if you are eligible you would not need to apply for it
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Five urgent measles symptoms you should not ignore as adults dies of illness
Ireland has registered one measles case this year that tragically led to the death of an adult - just weeks after a 'national incident' was declared in the UK after the biggest outbreak of the illness since the 1990s
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Denise Welch defends Prince Harry as he's snubbed by pals during visit to London
Prince Harry arrived back in the UK earlier this week to visit his father, but has faced harsh criticism since following reports he spent only '30 minutes' with the King
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Richard Arnold shares Derek Draper funeral 'prank' that soaked him in champagne
Good Morning Britain host Richard Arnold welcomed back Kate Garraway to the show on Thursday, before sharing a funny incident that happened at her late husband Derek Draper's funeral
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Primark is opening five new stores as part of huge expansion - see full list
The first new store will open in Bury St Edmunds on March 6, followed by Teesside Park and Glasgow Fort later this year, then new sites in Epsom, Surrey, and Newbury, Berkshire, from 2025
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Sainsbury's boss refuses to rule out job losses as chain cuts costs by £1bn
The UK's second biggest supermarket unveiled a strategy update that will see it boost food space across all its near-600 supermarkets, but the change could result in job cuts
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UEFA Nations League draw time, TV channel and teams amid World Cup issue
The upcoming edition of the UEFA Nations League could see some of the home nations drawn together, with England having dropped from League A to League B last time out
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Tucker Carlson could face sanctions for 'assisting war criminal' Vladimir Putin
European Union lawmakers call for sanctions to be imposed upon Tucker Carlson over his upcoming interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, due to perceived alignment with Putin's agenda
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Prince Harry 'determined to repair relationship with King' after 24-hour visit
Prince Harry is said to be 'determined to repair his relationship with his father, King Charles,' after his brief 24-hour visit to the UK amid the monarch's cancer news
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Boy dies day after arriving at therapy camp as police probe 'suspicious' death
A 12-year-old boy has died at a £566 per day Trails Carolina therapy camp less than 24 hours after entering the camp which promises the "natural healing benefits of outdoor behavioural care"
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Asda workers to stage 48-hour strike over claims of 'toxic' working environment
Members of the GMB at the site in Gosport, Hampshire, will walk out on Friday until midnight on Saturday
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Murder probe launched as man dies after sickening 'kidnap and torture' ordeal
Alan Lawson, 36, died in hospital after being brutally assaulted while being held hostage - with the attack reportedly shared on Snapchat as Police Scotland have launched a murder probe
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House swallowed up by trees is allowed to grow out of control for 40 years
The Birmingham home has been left submerged by greenery and foliage and is going under the hammer with bids starting at £25,000 - but the new owner will have gardening to do
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Escape to the Country fans lash out after couple share budget for first home
Young couple Anna and Jack, who recently got engaged, shared their combined budget for their first home together - and the figure left Escape to the Country viewers fuming
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Pochettino in reality check on Chelsea's trophy hopes despite statement win
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a reality check about where the club currently stands following their 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round
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Keir Starmer to abandon £28billion green investment pledge in major U-turn
After weeks of internal wobbling over the £28bilion policy that has been at the centre of Tory attacks Labour is expected to officially drop the figure in an announcement on Thursday
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Lionel Messi leaves Hong Kong government wanting answers as fans fume
Inter Miami failed to field Lionel Messi in an exhibition match held in Hong Kong due to injury which left the locals fuming and the government demanding answers
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Virgin Media will give you a free LG TV or £250 to put towards your bill
Shoppers will walk away with a free LG TV or £250 to put towards their monthly bill, it's the latest blockbuster shopping deal for TV fans as we round up the exact plans that'll bag you the freebie
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Gareth Southgate haunted by Nations League nightmare as World Cup issue emerges
England boss Gareth Southgate suffered the humiliation of being relegated into Group B for when the tournament kicks off again in September after failing to win any of their games in 2022.
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Prince Harry lands back in Los Angeles after spending just 25 hours in the UK
Prince Harry has now returned to America to reunite with Meghan Markle after rushing to the UK to visit his father King Charles after he was diagnosed with cancer
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Katie Price offered £5k to give up ownership of pets after seven animals die
Animal welfare charity PETA has offered former glamour model Katie Price £5,000 to stop owning pets following the deaths of at least seven animals in her care in recent years
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