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Assura in the UK declines a $2 billion acquisition offer from KKR and a pension fund
British healthcare property developer Assura (AGRP.L), has rejected a 1.56 billion pound ($2 billion) acquisition bid from KKR (KKR.N), and pension fund Universities Superannuation Scheme, the U.S.-based private equity group said on Monday.
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Irish statistics indicate a €6 billion decrease in trade with Great Britain
The value of imports and exports is currently around €32 billion, with the chemical sector being one of those affected by Brexit-related red tape.
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Significant modification to car park rules takes effect today after driver was fined £1,906
There is usually a grace period of at least five minutes to pay for parking, but in parking lots that use camera technology, you will not automatically be charged, as long as you pay before you exit.
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Teacher claiming £300,000 after being charged at by 100 schoolchildren
A teacher is suing a summer camp firm after being knocked over when up to 100 children playing British Bulldog charged at her.
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UK ticket holder claims £65 million EuroMillions jackpot
A claim has been made by a UK ticket-holder for the Valentine’s Day’s £65m EuroMillions jackpot.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle responded to Donald Trump with a blunt statement
It has come to light that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has donated money to several organizations associated with Donald Trump’s rival party, the Democrats - and now the couple’s team has defended this decision.
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Poorest UK households spend an increasing portion of their income on council tax, study finds
Resolution Foundation report states that failure to reform has ‘gradually brought back the problems that dismantled the poll tax’.
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UK companies consider the largest layoffs in ten years as business confidence declines
Surveys show that the impending tax rises from the autumn budget are causing a collapse in sentiment and an increase in redundancy intentions.
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Manchester Victoria stabbing: Search underway after victim discovered with severe injuries on platform
A man in his 20s was discovered with stab wounds on a tram platform at Manchester Victoria station. He was taken to the hospital, and police report that they are looking for a suspect.
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James Murdoch reveals his relationship with his ’misogynist’ father amid a succession battle in a rare interview
Rupert Murdoch’s second son discloses bitter details setting the stage for a courtroom clash over the News Corp empire.
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Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy is being sued for racial discrimination by its former Jewish chauffeur
Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy is being sued for race discrimination by a Jewish chauffeur who worked for them at their UK High Commission.
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Gang ’ambushes’ Birmingham hospital A&E and raids ambulance after a 16-year-old is stabbed
A 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed on Pretoria Road in Bordesley Green yesterday afternoon, prior to a disturbance occurring at a Birmingham hospital.
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A 17-year-old boy dies after an Audi overturns at a petrol station
A 17-year-old boy has died after his car overturned at a petrol station in East Sussex.
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Prince Harry has been informed that he should be ’very worried’ as he is ’far from off-hook with Trump,’ marking a new setback
Reports indicate that even though US President Donald Trump stated he wouldn’t deport Prince Harry amidst the controversy over his visa, he might still endorse legal action if it’s discovered that Prince Harry was untruthful about his drug use on the application.
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‘Once-in-a-generation’ emergency summit to be held regarding discussions between Trump and Putin on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer is poised to join European leaders at an emergency summit on Monday, after Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy suggested they could be left out of peace talks.
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Britain’s most miserable town might soon become part of London
The UK’s most miserable town dubbed ‘an island of despair’ could become a part of London leaving some people less than thrilled.
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Cardiff city center ’stay away’ warning after bus attack and street mobs
A large mob was captured on video clashing with police on foot and on horseback around Cardiff city centre - following reports of missiles being thrown at the pub and a bus being attacked.
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The most mischievous night club in Chelsea has returned at 151 King’s Road
Sticky floors and rum drinks are out, mushroom cocktails and house party playlists are in! Chelsea’s new-old club is poised to become the town’s most hedonistic, celebrity-studded venue, according to Simon Mills.
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Uber and Bolt drivers go on strike on Valentine’s Day
Thousands of Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee drivers are logging off during peak hours on Valentine’s Day in a campaign for better pay and working conditions, a union says.
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Network Rail fined £3.75 million for health and safety breaches that led to the death of track workers
Gareth Delbridge and Michael ‘Spike’ Lewis were killed after being struck by a train near Port Talbot in July 2019.
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Renowned Chiltern Firehouse was affected by a fire just hours before the Valentine’s dinner service.
A fire has broken out at a luxury five star hotel in central London as 100 people are evacuated from the historic building.
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Children’s surgeon suspended after nine surgeries deemed ’below expected standards’
A helpline was launched on Friday afternoon for any parents concerned that their children might have been impacted. Within two hours of going live, the chief executive of the NHS Trust said it had already received seven phone calls.
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Fraudster posed as a Gregg’s employee to swindle the council out of £700,000 in Covid loans
Aftab Baig submitted fraudulent small business grant claims to Leeds City Council for 32 properties, which were branches of the firm, during the coronavirus pandemic in May 2020.
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Another challenge for Harry as US visa judge takes new steps to release the ‘maximum amount’ of documents regarding the Prince’s drug use
A judge has mandated the US government to investigate which documents concerning Prince Harry’s visa can be disclosed to the public.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton share a Valentine’s Day post with a nod to the ‘hardest year’
Prince William has posted a photo of himself and Princess Kate for Valentine’s Day, and fans are praising the simple yet powerful gesture that acknowledges the extremely challenging year they have endured.