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Southern Co-op may merge with the Co-operative Group to avoid insolvency, following three years of significant losses. Members are urged to vote on the matter in a special meeting next month.

Four men have been charged with an arson attack on London ambulances belonging to the Jewish charity Hatzola, with a trial set for 27 January 2027. The attack on 23 March at Golders Green caused extensive damage but resulted in no injuries.

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This morning, Londoners can expect lasting Tube strike disruptions, despite strikes concluding at midday. Cycling has surged, leading to an increase in road incidents this week, highlighting the changing commuting landscape in the UK.

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This morning, footage emerged showing an Albanian gang in balaclavas raiding a cannabis grow house. The gang used infrared scanners to locate their target, posting the incident on TikTok with violent themes.

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The London Underground drivers’ strike has entered its third day this morning, causing significant disruption across the capital. Commuters are adapting, with thousands cycling as alternative transport during ongoing industrial action.

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The taxi rank queue at Liverpool Street station is increasing this morning.
Surge pricing for rides home has reached £60-£70 due to signal failures affecting local transport services.

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A former Houses of Parliament employee was arrested last week under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. This morning, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed that the police investigation is ongoing and further details will follow.

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The RMT union will commence 24-hour strikes on the London Underground from 12pm today, affecting travel throughout the capital. A separate bus strike will also impact specific routes from 5am on Friday.

ASYLUM REFORMS
Government to review all asylum claims from the past five years.
New measures aim to streamline processing and reduce backlog.

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The Home Office has rejected a visa extension request from a father whose wife and daughter died in last year’s Air India crash, placing him on immigration bail. This decision has drawn significant public criticism this morning.