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Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologiseThe Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel.3 hrs agoPolitics

PM warned he will have to raise taxes or cut spending to fund pledges

Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talksIn a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.1 hr ago

Warning for UK holidaymakers over ‘highly dangerous’ travel item

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeshipSome parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.2 hrs agoBusiness

Woman, 105, hopes to celebrate next birthday with ‘good strong whisky’

Laughter and tears at Dame Penelope Keith funeralBroadcaster Gyles Brandreth says the service at Guildford Cathedral was "deeply moving".2 hrs agoSurrey

Miliband to work on strengthening EU ties in first official visit

Funeral director 'left baby's remains on floor for two years'Victims who lost babies tearfully recall how they were given wrong ashes by Robert Bush.52 mins agoHull & East Yorkshire

UK wildfire warning issued after more than 200 in last two weeks

Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him in Channel

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More rail services in England set to slow as heatwave shrinks soil

Boy remains in critical condition after fatal incident at Essex beach

Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests

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