All news for 2025-02-13

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Unseen 2,000-year-old Roman ruins discovered in London office basement
A Roman history buff has said she was ‘blown away’ after discovering she was sitting just a few feet above a newly excavated ancient site from where London was governed 2,000 years ago.
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Elizabeth line drivers to initiate strike soon – complete list of dates disclosed
Part of the London Underground could come to a halt within weeks after train drivers strike over pay.
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Kyiv playboy Vitaliy Hrechyn arranged a "nude" photoshoot in Dubai: what lies behind his escort business and connections with MPs?
Vitaliy Hrechyn from Kyiv found himself among those detained in Dubai for a photoshoot of nude girls on a hotel balcony. It is believed that he organized the trip.
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Lime Street Pub pair ’behaved like animals’ during an attack on a ’mature’ couple
There were tears in the dock as the judge’s sentence caused their separation.
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Shouting across the pond: Elon Musk rekindles a decade-old grooming gangs scandal in an attempt to sway British politics
As Elon Musk tries to expand his influence in the European political arena, Tesla sales throughout the continent have significantly decreased.
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Belarus releases three detainees, including a US citizen and a journalist
Journalist with US-funded broadcaster is among those released, praised by the ambassador as a ’big day for Team America’.
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Martin Lewis outlines ’urgent’ steps to save hundreds of pounds before the nationwide bill increase
According to Martin Lewis, 80% of households in England, Scotland and Wales currently overpay for energy — and in the coming months, it’s only going to get worse.
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Brothers deny attacking police in an incident at Manchester Airport that triggered protests
Two brothers accused in connection with a Manchester Airport altercation have pleaded not guilty to assaulting police officers.
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Farmers protesting on tractors force Keir Starmer to cut short his visit to the construction site
Keir Starmer had to shorten a visit to promote his government’s housing policies as he was overwhelmed by noise from a nearby farmer’s protest.
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"Ukraine must be at the heart of talks with Russia," says UK Defence Secretary after Trump announces plan to meet Putin
The UK Defence Secretary has stated that there can be no peace negotiations for the war in Ukraine without Ukraine’s consent, following Trump’s announcement to initiate talks with Russia.
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot given extended suspension as Premier League reveals reasons for red card
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was sent off after confronting referee Michael Oliver following his team’s draw at Everton on Wednesday night, and the Dutchman now learns the duration of his ban.
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Munich latest: Car plows into crowd ’injuring at least 20 people’ as police ’fire through windows’
Local police in Munich, Germany, have initiated an investigation after a car collided with a crowd of people, with footage uploaded to social media depicting a significant operation in the city.
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NHS worker who initiated a confrontation by telling a hospital security guard "don’t get your mother’s knickers in a twist" wins a £20,000 payout
An NHS worker who got into a fight with a hospital security guard after telling him ’don’t get your mother’s knickers in a twist’ has won almost £20,000.
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US judge allows tens of thousands of federal workers to take Trump buyout
Tens of thousands of U.S. civil servants were approved to accept a buyout from Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday after a federal judge authorized the unprecedented downsizing initiative to move forward.
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Investigation into the relationship between the Buckingham University chief and a young woman ’flawed’
Lawyer who exonerated James Tooley did not have access to the WhatsApp messages and diaries that initiated the investigation.
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UK economy increases by 0.1% in an unexpected boost for Rachel Reeves
ONS data showing British national output rose in the final quarter of 2024 defies forecasts of a 0.1% decline.
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Caught in the middle: UK companies prepare for the consequences of Trump’s global trade war
Although the UK may not be directly in the line of fire, the ripple effects on global trade have British businesses concerned.
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Trump plans to meet with Putin to end the Ukraine war, stating ’the US wants its money back’
Donald Trump has stated that the US will try to recover some of the funds it has sent to Ukraine, as he agreed to meet with Vladimir Putin and initiate negotiations to end the war.
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M11 closed in both directions after serious crash near Stansted Airport
Reports indicate significant delays on the M11 this morning due to a serious incident near Harlow.
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Nightclub bouncer involved in £12m scheme to disclose Formula One star Michael Schumacher’s health secrets imprisoned
A nightclub bouncer has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of trying to blackmail Formula One star Michael Schumacher for £12 million.
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At least 12 people injured after a man carrying an assault rifle throws a grenade into a bar in France
At least 12 people have been injured after a grenade was thrown into a bar in the southeast of France.
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Keir Starmer unveils plans for 4,000 homes to be constructed in London
Sir Keir Starmer stated that his government will ease mortgage regulations to simplify the process for first-time buyers to take their initial step onto the property ladder.
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Thousands in London experience water outage for hours due to a burst pipe in Dulwich
Thames Water is working to repair the damaged pipe on Alleyn Road in Dulwich, south London, but this has resulted in thousands of people having no water or experiencing lower pressure than usual for some time.
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