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Things Can Only Get Better group ban Labour from using song D:Ream members regret association with Tony Blair and do not want song played at July general election. The pop group that sing Things Can Only Get Better – which became an anthem for Labour at the 1997 general election victory – will deny any request from Keir Starmer to use the track at this year’s election. D:Ream’s founding members Peter Cunnah and Alan Mackenzie said they were dismayed to hear their song play through a loudspeaker as the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, called a 4 July general election on…

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Prince Andrew ‘ain’t going anywhere’ in deepening battle with King Charles over royal residence Prince Andrew “ain’t going anywhere” in his battle with the King over his royal residence, a source has claimed, as the royal row between the siblings deepens. Amid the controversy over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Duke of York, 64, stepped down from public duties in May 2020 and was subsequently stripped of his royal titles. However, the prince has continued to live at the royal residence Royal Lodge, the 30-room mansion he has called home for two decades. Charles has been…

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Extend success of UK sugar tax to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, experts urge Co-author of analysis for WHO calls on government to control the food industry rather than being subservient to it The sugar tax has been so successful in improving people’s diets that it should be extended to cakes, biscuits and chocolate, health experts say. The World Health Organization wants the next UK government to expand coverage of the levy to help tackle tooth decay, obesity, diabetes and other illnesses. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/01/extend-success-of-uk-sugar-tax-to-cakes-biscuits-and-chocolate-experts-urge

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Judge dismisses attempted murder against Paul Pelosi’s attacker A judge on Thursday dismissed several state charges against Paul Pelosi’s attacker, who was convicted in federal court last month, based on the argument that the counts fall under double jeopardy, according to the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office. David DePape was convicted last month of assaulting a federal official’s family member and attempting to kidnap a federal official. He was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, which will run concurrently with any potential punishment to come out of the state trial. He will likely be deported back to Canada after…

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Türkiye to euthanize 10 million stray dogs after a surge of attacks on locals in the country. The country is facing a major problem and a backlash from locals. These extreme measures are coming out of Turkiye After numerous dog attacks on people in Ankara, a draft regulation was created providing for the euthanasia of homeless pets. Approximately 10 million stray dogs live in Türkiye. Türkiye to euthanize 10 million stray dogs Ankara expects a huge backlash from animal rights groups, however, the government has suggested it has no choice. The Turkish government has drafted new legislation aimed at removing…

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This UK coffee shop has just been declared one of ‘world’s greatest’ It’s an iconic london coffee shop… Finding a truly great coffee spot seems like a simple enough task, but connoisseurs will know that it’s not always as easy as it seems. Thankfully, those who’ve travelled far and wide have done the hard work for us and shared the best coffee shops to visit. Destination expert Chris Moss recently revealed his list of the world’s greatest coffee shops in The Telegraph and coming in third was a small but iconic London establishment. Bar Italia on Soho’s Frith Streets was…

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Met Office gives verdict on if London will see hot weather this weekend | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining the biased words or phrase in the original title There was some sunshine at Basildon Park in Berkshire on Monday. But on the whole last month was the warmest May in 140 years, since we started keeping track in the UK. This may have come as a surprise to many, who felt it was more like Miserable May with so much rain falling. Despite the washout, however, it was indeed warmer than normal –…

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England boss Gareth Southgate still needs to drop six more players (Picture: Getty)Gareth Southgate has axed Tottenham midfielder James Maddison from England’s final Euro 2024 squad. Three Lions boss Southgate named Maddison in his 33-man provisional squad three weeks ago but will drop the Spurs star when he announces his final 26-man squad this weekend, according to The Athletic. Maddison, who earned his seventh England cap when he came on as a second-half substitute in Monday’s 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, had a mixed season for Tottenham. The 27-year-old began the campaign in superb form, helping Ange Postecoglou’s side…

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