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Four in five Brits say an autumn roast rivals the iconic Christmas dinner

More than a third (35%) actively favour an autumn roast, compared with just 13% who would choose Christmas dinner, suggesting the nation's love of a proper roast extends well beyond the festive season

You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why

Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

Tánaiste confirms he made ‘routine’ call to Patrick O’Donovan on day he fell ill

Family of Stacey Hogg warn her murder should 'never have happened' as they call for answers

In a statement, the grieving family say Stacey is not the only woman whose death should “make people sit up and take notice”

Man accused of murdering woman, 26, punched and robbed in HMP Liverpool attack

Lawrence Johnson is on remand in Walton prison after being charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels

West Midlands schools named in top 20 in country with smartest pupils

New league tables have been published by the Department for Education

China responds to Kylian Mbappe apology after Mao Zedong outrage

Kylian Mbappe issued an apology to China and the Chinese public after controversial comments about Mao Zedong

Manchester teacher fighting for life in Dubai after baby boy dies during pregnancy

Zoey Campbell-Lowndes' baby tragically passed away when she was 30 weeks pregnant

'The lump I found while breastfeeding wasn't a blocked milk duct, it was cancer'

Laura Eggo from East Kilbride was diagnosed with breast cancer just months before her 40th birthday.

West Lothian Council to help keep vital bus services running over festive period

Funding maintains vital services over Christmas and New Year holidays

Like Oxford Street, Camden High Street to be permanently pedestrianised

51 per cent of locals agreed with traffic-free proposals

Thousands of Londoners face 32% increase in council tax to plug shortfall in government funding

Three more London councils are looking to hike up council tax in an effort to plug holes left by a shortfall in funding

Mum vows never to use Holiday Inn again after Exeter stay leaves her in A&E

EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Jenkins claims she was forced to flee the Holiday Inn Express Exeter East after being feasted on – landing in A&E with more than 100 bites and vowing never to return to the hotel chain

Bad omen for Michael Carrick as Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'set to attend Chelsea vs Manchester United'

Sir Jim Ratcliffe puts his poor Stamford Bridge record on the line in must-win game

Exeter Christmas Market reveals major new addition as opening dates confirmed

More than 600,000 visitors are expected to return to the Cathedral Green

Andy Burnham government urges all UK households to know location of three specific things in their home

The Government's Be Ready campaign launched last week

Deals struck at collapsed Midland flooring firm saving 147 jobs

Coleshill-based Headlam Group fell into administration last month, citing mounting losses and rising costs as reasons for the company's collapse

West Lothian woman rushed to hospital after crash as emergency services on scene

The road was closed for some time

Cardiff bodybuilder bullied and terrorised woman after meeting her on night out

He pushed her in the back down eight steps, after which the woman needed hospital treatment for broken bones

Celebrity Traitors star reveals BBC show's strict outside contact rule during show

Nick Mohammed shared that the stars are also kept in a holding area at the end of each day

Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs

The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway's debrief

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Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for under-65s from 2027

Chancellor and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are poised to ditch the new allowance, planned for 2027.

Lewes Bonfire 2026: non-residents encouraged to attend firework events ‘closer to home’ instead of travelling to town

Lewes Bonfire Night 2026 is fast approaching and Lewes District Council (LDC) has issued a list of road closures and other essential information about the event.