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Cliff Notes A body believed to be Reanne Coulson, missing since May, was discovered in Binley Woods, with police informing her family but awaiting formal identification. Mohammed Durnion, 42, has been charged with murder, while Adam Moore, 38, faces charges for assisting an offender; both are due in court on Saturday. The search for Ms Coulson included specialist teams and police dogs, following appeals from her family for information related to her last known whereabouts.…

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Cliff Notes Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will address concerns over a potential coalition between Conservatives, Reform UK, and Plaid Cymru before next May’s Senedd elections, cautioning it could lead to "chaos and division." Labour currently faces challenges in public support, polling in third place behind Reform UK and Plaid Cymru, marking a significant shift from its historical dominance since devolution in 1999. Starmer is expected to emphasise collaboration between Labour governments in Westminster and…

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Cliff Notes The government conceded significant reforms to welfare, protecting existing claimants of Personal Independence Payments and the health aspect of Universal Credit, following pressure from rebellious MPs. The concessions are estimated to cost £3 billion, undermining the Chancellor’s aim to save £5 billion, with the Prime Minister’s office claiming the changes will be fully funded without increasing borrowing. A substantial political fallout looms, as over 120 Labour MPs prepared to rebel against the flagship…

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Cliff Notes Lewis Capaldi returned to Glastonbury with a surprise performance, two years after a challenging stage appearance, launching into familiar hits like "Before You Go" and "Grace". He expressed gratitude to fans and acknowledged his struggles with Tourette’s and mental health, stating he needs more time to focus on his well-being. Capaldi’s emotional set showcased a strong connection with the crowd, indicating his enduring place on the iconic Pyramid Stage despite ongoing personal challenges.…

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Cliff Notes Sir Keir Starmer’s welfare bill changes include concessions like exempting existing PIP claimants, following rebellion from 127 Labour MPs concerned about poverty risks. The prime minister endorsed the U-turn as "common sense," enabling the government to push forward with its welfare reforms. Critics highlight the potential creation of a "two-tier system" and ongoing discontent among MPs, with some still pledging to vote against the revised bill. Welfare concessions ‘common sense’, says PM -…

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Cliff Notes: Man kicks customs dog at Dulles International Airport An Egyptian man, Hamad Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, pleaded guilty to federal charges for kicking a customs beagle, Freddie, at Washington Dulles International Airport. Authorities discovered over 100lbs of undeclared agricultural products in Marie’s luggage, which are prohibited to prevent harmful pests and diseases. Marie has been ordered to pay for Freddie’s veterinary treatment and was deported back to Egypt following his court appearance. Man…

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Cliff Notes: Nike says Trump tariffs could cost it $1bn Nike estimates an additional $1 billion in costs this year if current US tariffs remain unchanged, prompting a potential price increase for consumers in the autumn. The company plans to reduce its reliance on Chinese imports, aiming to lower footwear production from China to a “high single digit” percentage. Nike has recorded its worst quarterly results in over three years, with revenues at $11.1 billion,…

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Cliff Notes Daniel Bannister, 50, has pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order by visiting Cheryl’s home, previously admitting he “can’t stay away.” He was jailed for 16 weeks in March for similar offences and had a history of previous convictions, including a manslaughter charge in 2012. Bannister is currently remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Reading Crown Court on 23 September. Convicted killer jailed for stalking Cheryl admits another restraining order…

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The Friday newspaper front pages won’t be an easy read for the prime minister this morning, as they react to his U-turn on his highly controversial welfare cuts.

Many of the papers had gone to print before the watered-down bill was confirmed. They acknowledge that the prime minister offered the more than 120 Labour rebels ‘concessions’ but did not know the details.

Beyond welfare cuts, the rest of the papers are made up of a mix of different headlines from ongoing coverage of the US bombing of Iran to the UK and France agreeing on a migrant returns deal.

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Labour rebels win as Starmer backs down over benefit cuts – UK second heatwave this weekend – Pound hits four-year high | What Happened Today
Friday’s headlines are dominated by the embarrassing U-turn from the prime minister over benefit cuts. More than 120 Labour MPs were mounting a rebellion over Starmer’s heavy cuts to welfare, which the government’s assessment said could end up pushing 250,000 people into poverty, including children. The PM’s desire to slash the ballooning welfare bill is a bid to save around £5bn a year. But it had caused massive upset as the most vulnerable were facing losing key benefits, including disabled people.

The government confirmed the climbdown will mean those currently receiving PIP or the health elements of Universal Credit will continue to do so, and instead, the planned cuts will only hit future claimants.

The vote will proceed as planned on Tuesday in the Commons and is expected to pass.

Amber health alerts have been issued for parts of England as temperatures are set to rise above 30C, in the second UK heatwave in June this year – don’t forget your sunscreen!

Elsewhere, the news that the pound briefly hit its highest level against the dollar for almost four years after markets were unnerved by a report that Trump could bring forward the naming of a new head of the US central bank.

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Cliff Notes A new portable gene therapy device, NANOSPRESSO, allows hospital pharmacies to create personalised medicines on demand for rare diseases affecting over 300 million people globally. The device combines genetic material and fats in a cartridge, enabling pharmacists to produce targeted medicines tailored to individual patients’ needs. Despite its potential, NANOSPRESSO must overcome regulatory hurdles and meet strict safety standards before widespread use in healthcare settings can be realised. How gene therapy device could…

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