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Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are examining allegations of sexual misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Previously arrested for sharing confidential information as a UK trade envoy, Andrew now faces scrutiny over a woman’s claim she was sent to his home in 2010 for sexual purposes.

Sussex Police have officially identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea near Brighton beach on 13 May. The sisters, Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walter, 32, and Rebecca Walter, 31, are believed to have entered the water close to their recovery location.

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The HS2 project faces further delays, with trains now not expected to start running until 2036. Cost estimates have escalated to between £87.7 and £102.7 billion due to various mismanagement issues revealed in the Commons this morning.

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This morning, Sadiq Khan announced a £6 million fund to combat tech-enabled violence against women. Recent research indicates a significant rise in tech-related abuse, prompting immediate action to address these alarming trends.

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This morning, Londoners prepare for Tube strikes following failed negotiations between the RMT union and London Underground management over working hours. Disruptions are expected on multiple lines throughout the week.

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A woman was arrested this morning at a protest in London for carrying a real sword. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the weapon was deemed offensive, with significant police presence during the events yesterday.

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This morning, plans have been revealed to transform London’s BT Tower into a hotel, reopening the landmark to the public for the first time in nearly 50 years. Construction could commence in late 2029.

The Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers, along with horses, dogs, drones, and helicopters, to manage far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s “Unite the Kingdom” march and a pro-Palestinian rally marking Nakba Day. The extensive security measures underscore concerns over public order during these events.

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Today, discussions continue around the financial impacts of violence against women and girls. Statistics highlight that many survivors face professional setbacks and economic challenges, with broader implications for the UK economy.

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This morning, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford announced the official opening of the canonisation process for Pedro Ballester, a young man from Manchester who passed away in 2018, possibly becoming the first Gen Z saint.