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Gabby has been working in TV since 1996 (Picture: BBC) Gabby Logan has reflected on her decades-long career in television and how it led to moments of ‘self-destruct.’ The 49-year-old started out in local radio while studying at university before being recruited by Sky Sports in 1996. Since then, she has hosted the likes of the UEFA Women’s Euros and the Commonwealth Games on the BBC in 2022, and appeared on Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, presented by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack. Outside of TV, Gabby has also competed internationally as a gymnast and was placed 11th in rhythmic…

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Truss overrules Kwarteng Treasury pick in bid to calm markets The Guardian says Liz Truss has overruled Kwasi Kwarteng’s top appointment at the Treasury and handed the role to a veteran Treasury official, one of a series of moves designed to calm markets and backbenchers. It was also announced that the chancellor will set out plans to shore up the public finances three weeks earlier than planned and publish long-awaited forecasts by the Office for Budget Responsibility at the same time. The move lay the groundwork for a change of approach as restive MPs return to Westminster on Tuesday, after…

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  Nicola Sturgeon has started a two-day hearing on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to call a second Scottish independence referendum without the approval of the British Government. ​Nicola Sturgeon has started a two-day hearing on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to call a second Scottish independence referendum without the approval of the British Government. 

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Bank of England warns of ‘material risk’ to UK financial security The Metro says The Bank of England has said it will further bolster its emergency bond-buying plan. It warned an ongoing rout in the gilts market poses a ‘material risk to UK financial stability’. The central bank said it will widen the scope of its action launched in the wake of the mini-budget market turmoil. It will now include purchases of index-linked UK government bonds amid concerns over another ‘fire sale’ of gilts. It comes after the sell-off in government bonds – also known as gilts – resumed yesterday…

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