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The punishing price of essentials as Brits experience 'comfort crunch'

The punishing price of essentials as Brits experience 'comfort crunch'

Low and middle-income households are being forced to divert more of their earnings into essentials

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Chaos in Spain as locals and tourists left stranded for 14 hours in area loved by Brits

Chaos in Spain as locals and tourists left stranded for 14 hours in area loved by Brits

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French cops pictured in buggies paid for by UK but still can't stop migrant boats

French cops pictured in buggies paid for by UK but still can't stop migrant boats

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Horror as investigators find nearly 400 bodies hidden in business park

Horror as investigators find nearly 400 bodies hidden in business park

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Donald Trump threatens to deport US citizens if they meet one condition

Donald Trump threatens to deport US citizens if they meet one condition

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Chaos in Greece as olive oil crisis threatens huge shortage

Chaos in Greece as olive oil crisis threatens huge shortage

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Putin reeling as Ukraine launches 'deepest' attack of war 620 miles inside Russian border

Putin reeling as Ukraine launches 'deepest' attack of war 620 miles inside Russian border

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Mamdani hits back at Trump’s deportation threat: ‘We will not accept this intimidation’

Mamdani hits back at Trump’s deportation threat: ‘We will not accept this intimidation’

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Kanye West stripped of Australian visa over Heil Hitler song

Kanye West stripped of Australian visa over Heil Hitler song

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Bryan Kohberger plea deal updates: Idaho murder suspect set to appear in court for hearing on murder charges

Bryan Kohberger plea deal updates: Idaho murder suspect set to appear in court for hearing on murder charges

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Trump jokes about immigrants being attacked by alligators during ‘Florida Alcatraz’ tour

Trump jokes about immigrants being attacked by alligators during ‘Florida Alcatraz’ tour

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Trump bill latest: House Republicans threaten to tank ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ after marathon vote passes welfare cuts

Trump bill latest: House Republicans threaten to tank ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ after marathon vote passes welfare cuts

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Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

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Europe heatwave latest: Two killed in Spanish wildfire as extreme temperatures sweep the continent

Europe heatwave latest: Two killed in Spanish wildfire as extreme temperatures sweep the continent

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Nearly 400 human corpses found piled high at 'secret crematorium' near Mexico-US border

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Nearly 400 human corpses found piled high at 'secret crematorium' near Mexico-US border

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Mystery over how five-year-old girl plunged 50ft from Disney cruise ship

Mystery over how five-year-old girl plunged 50ft from Disney cruise ship

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Nearly 400 corpses found piled on top of each other inside crematorium

Nearly 400 corpses found piled on top of each other inside crematorium

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The Dalai Lama issues statement to China ahead of his 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama issues statement to China ahead of his 90th birthday

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I’ve never met a relaxed woman – so I tried to become one

I’ve never met a relaxed woman – so I tried to become one

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New criminal charges considered over baby deaths at Lucy Letby hospitals

New criminal charges considered over baby deaths at Lucy Letby hospitals

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Four reasons the Brits can’t stop winning at Wimbledon

Four reasons the Brits can’t stop winning at Wimbledon

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BBC Women’s Euro 2025 commentators, presenters and pundits, in full

BBC Women’s Euro 2025 commentators, presenters and pundits, in full

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Why Netanyahu only wants a 60-day ceasefire - not a permanent one

Why Netanyahu only wants a 60-day ceasefire - not a permanent one

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Wildfire kills two people in Spain amid European heat wave

Wildfire kills two people in Spain amid European heat wave

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Local officials grow wary of helping ICE detain immigrants

Local officials grow wary of helping ICE detain immigrants

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Trump's big day: A feud, a Senate win and "Alligator Alcatraz"

Trump's big day: A feud, a Senate win and "Alligator Alcatraz"

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Thune's big, bold bill has rattled House Republicans

Thune's big, bold bill has rattled House Republicans

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Horrific final hours of divers trapped inside 30-inch pipe 60ft under sea

Horrific final hours of divers trapped inside 30-inch pipe 60ft under sea

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Teen 'traumatised' as extreme sunburn on first day in Thailand blisters whole face

Teen 'traumatised' as extreme sunburn on first day in Thailand blisters whole face

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Bella Culley - 'snake-like' scar could hold key to Brit teen 'drug mule' mystery

Bella Culley - 'snake-like' scar could hold key to Brit teen 'drug mule' mystery

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Dad's 10 word statement after 'ghost children' found in nappies on secluded farm

Dad's 10 word statement after 'ghost children' found in nappies on secluded farm

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You need two documents to take common drug on holiday this year

You need two documents to take common drug on holiday this year

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British tourist struck by lightning and thrown off his feet while fishing on holiday from hell

British tourist struck by lightning and thrown off his feet while fishing on holiday from hell

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Inside the sad lives of siblings, 9 and 6, found on 'filthy farm' speaking own unusual language

Inside the sad lives of siblings, 9 and 6, found on 'filthy farm' speaking own unusual language

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How an Ontario tech company is looking to track the spread of dangerous diseases

How an Ontario tech company is looking to track the spread of dangerous diseases

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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them.

Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them.

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Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

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Elon Musk posts grovelling Trump tweet after president’s deportation threat

Elon Musk posts grovelling Trump tweet after president’s deportation threat

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Mogadishu crash: Huge explosion rocks major airport

Mogadishu crash: Huge explosion rocks major airport

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Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

Palestine Action ban to be voted on - when, why and how it will happen

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Diddy verdict live: Jury deadlocked on final, most serious count as deliberations continue for third day

Diddy verdict live: Jury deadlocked on final, most serious count as deliberations continue for third day

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Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain

Watch as millions of ‘lovebugs’ swarm hikers on South Korean mountain

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Many Germans believe Frederick the Great brought potatoes to the country. It’s not true

Many Germans believe Frederick the Great brought potatoes to the country. It’s not true

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Flights cancelled and thousands without power after Australia hit by ‘bomb cyclone’

Flights cancelled and thousands without power after Australia hit by ‘bomb cyclone’

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What makes someone 'cool'? New study reveals the key to being 'fresh'

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What makes someone 'cool'? New study reveals the key to being 'fresh'

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Snake on a plane! Flight delayed by two hours after 'dangerous looking' reptile found in plane's cargo hold

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Snake on a plane! Flight delayed by two hours after 'dangerous looking' reptile found in plane's cargo hold

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Seven breakout stars to watch at Euro 2025 – including a ‘Little Messi’

Seven breakout stars to watch at Euro 2025 – including a ‘Little Messi’

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Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip President Chaves' immunity over corruption case

Costa Rica's top court seeks to strip President Chaves' immunity over corruption case

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Oil-drilling ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, killing at least 4 crewmen, Egypt says

Oil-drilling ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, killing at least 4 crewmen, Egypt says

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Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage

Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage

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Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata

Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata

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Hurricane Flossie gains Category 3 strength in the Pacific while remaining off Mexico's southwest coast

Hurricane Flossie gains Category 3 strength in the Pacific while remaining off Mexico's southwest coast

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Managers are using AI to assess raises, promotions, even layoffs: New study

Managers are using AI to assess raises, promotions, even layoffs: New study

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Inside secluded farm where 'ghost kids', 6 and 9, lived 'completely unknown'

Inside secluded farm where 'ghost kids', 6 and 9, lived 'completely unknown'

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Son of El Chapo who ran cartel faction cuts plea deal in drug trafficking case

Son of El Chapo who ran cartel faction cuts plea deal in drug trafficking case

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Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says

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Inside 'human slaughter house' prisons with 'execution parties' and horror torture

Inside 'human slaughter house' prisons with 'execution parties' and horror torture

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Ibiza declares war on sunbeds as locals slam 'colonisation'

Ibiza declares war on sunbeds as locals slam 'colonisation'

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Scotland will only be safe when we have independence

Scotland will only be safe when we have independence

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We can't afford to risk another 'one we got away with' when Trump comes calling

We can't afford to risk another 'one we got away with' when Trump comes calling

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‘We’ll have to arrest him’: Trump threatens jail for Mamdani in NYC and calls Biden a ‘son of a b****’ in wild ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit

‘We’ll have to arrest him’: Trump threatens jail for Mamdani in NYC and calls Biden a ‘son of a b****’ in wild ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit

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