Friday, 23 October 2026
Friday, 23 October 2026 · London edition · Vol. 1
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Businessman Alex Challoner, who has joined the race to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London, claims his proposals could unlock land for 135,000 homes in Park Royal in west London alone
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We saw last time what reckless reliance on close polling led to. The omertà on rejoining has now been broken, but it would be folly to move too soon When I hear that word again, a shudder runs down my spine. I want to g…
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This includes the cost of police overtime as well as mutual aid from police forces across the UK.
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A total of 116 children and 28 adults were killed on 21 October 1966 when a colliery spoil tip collapsed.
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The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says.
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As young people take to the streets across the world to protest over living standards, Andy Burnham is hoping the former health secretary Alan Milburn has the answers to prevent similar unrest in Britain. The long-await…
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The deputy leader insisted the party would go from ‘strength to strength’ under Sir Ed.
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The prime minister laid out his plans to end the ‘moral failure’ of youth unemployment
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Andy Burnham visited the village on Wednesday ahead of the 60th anniversary of the disaster.
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20% government-backed loans could make house buying more affordable for many
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The MRP poll conducted by Electoral Calculus and Find Out Now indicated that Labour could win a record 59 or 60 seats out of 75 in the capital following a surge in support
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Dean Miller reportedly said the monarch was a Muslim before appearing to call for his execution
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Exclusive: Report says a supply chain law would cost less than a tenth of what is lost to the economy, and would also both protect us from shocks like the El Niño while protecting low-income workers
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Labour surges in capital under Andy Burnham’s premiership, survey finds
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Reform urged Amanda Bland to quit Holyrood altogether to allow another party member to take her place.
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Far-right extremism and rhetoric is coming from activists and unvetted councillors, but party leaders who peddle fear and rage can’t escape blame Who are the hate preachers radicalising rightwing extremists? As the head…
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Historic England said the development could ‘erode’ the views from Grade I listed parts of the Abbey
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Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.
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The content will be outlawed from November 6, the government has announced
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Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation following a weekend of unrest, but President Macron declined it.
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Charles, who is King of Canada, also praised the courage and dedication of emergency workers for responding to the most challenging circumstances.
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Train companies already have the power to issue £1,000 fines for antisocial behaviour
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Met Police were called to Westminster Bridge just before 4pm on Sunday following concerns for the welfare of a man
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Chancellor John Healey is expected to raise taxes in the Budget on October 28
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