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Migrant set to be deported after losing one in one out removal challenge

An Eritrean man is set to be deported to France on Friday after losing a High Court bid to have his removal under the Government’s “one in, one out” scheme temporarily blocked.

Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas teases exciting changes for new series

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has teased some “exciting changes” and “twists and turns” ahead of the new series.

Interest rates held at 4 as UK not out of woods on inflation

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs.

Little progress made opening up top jobs to state educated people charity

The privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce.

Power of peatlands embraced in new strategy to tackle climate crisis

The “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality.

US firms to invest 150 billion in UK as part of Donald Trumps state visit

American investment worth £150 billion has been unveiled as part of US President Donald Trump’s historic second state visit.

Irish police find remains of child in search for missing boy

Irish police believe they have uncovered the skeletal remains of a child who had been missing for years following a search in the Donabate area of Co Dublin.

Jake Wightman secures 1500m world silver as Josh Kerr pulls up in Tokyo final

Great Britain’s Jake Wightman claimed a stunning world 1500 metres silver medal after defending champion Josh Kerr pulled up in a final won by Portugal’s Isaac Nader in Tokyo.

Salfords survival is the only thing that matters

That's according to Coach Paul Rowley

Union calls for support for staff affected by Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack

Unite has called for a furlough scheme to be introduced

Man Utd reveal record revenues for last season

However, the Old Trafford club reported a loss of 33 million pounds

Owner of WH Smiths high street chain frontrunner to buy Claires UK business

Claire’s appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business last month

Donald Trumps state visit to the UK begins

He's been welcomed at Windsor Castle by the Prince and Princess of Wales

Fake Labubu dolls seized amid safety warnings

100 were seized during raids in London

Morrisons reveals increased sales for the latest quarter

Total sales rose 3.5 percent in the 13 weeks to July 27

Neil Morrissey to star in stage version of A Christmas Carol

He will play Jacob Marley at London's Alexandra Palace from 21st of November

Ex Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women.

At least 1147 died from climate driven heat in UK this summer

At least 1,147 people in the UK died from climate change-driven heatwaves over this summer, leading scientists and epidemiologists have found.

UK inflation remains at 38 but food price rises accelerate for another month

UK inflation remained unchanged last month but food and drink price rises have accelerated for the fifth month in a row, new official figures show.

Amazon announces above inflation pay rise for staff

Some staff will receive a 5.9 per cent rise