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New DWP fraud crackdown will limit use of force to 'property not people'
David Bentley Content Writer (Money and Events) and Nick Lester and Will Durrant PA Political Staff 10:22, 22 Oct 2025Updated 10:31, 22 Oct 2025 Concerns have been raised in the House of Lords about planned new powers for benefit fraud...
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Met Office issues urgent warning to prepare emergency kit in eight UK areas including North East
Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor 07:09, 22 Oct 2025 The North East is among eight areas issued a warning over flooding(Image: Chris McLoughlin via Getty Images) Britons have been urged to prepare for torrential downpours that could trigger...
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PhD prop, fishing icon and a property mogul: Where iconic Kangaroos are now
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Fox Sports
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The 1990 Ashes series will go down in rugby league history as one of the greatest of all time, with a Mal Meninga try in Game II etched in the game’s folklore. The players listed below make-up the team which took part in the second Test at Old...
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Rise in cost of renting property in Milton Keynes in past year
The cost of renting property in Milton Keynes rose during the past year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The average private rent in the city reached £1,294 per month in the year to September, up two per cent from...
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Taxing times for landlords could deepen Britain’s housing crisis
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The Times
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The latest bright idea to get Britain building, according to reports based on a leaked memo from housing officials, is to slash the minimum percentage of affordable homes required in new housing developments from 35 per cent to 20 per cent....
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UK FCA: Full steam ahead with fund tokenisation
[co-author: Ben Price] The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper (CP) setting out its plans to progress the tokenisation of funds – that is, the digital representation of interests in investment funds, using...
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Bedford house prices outpace East of England average – as experts warn of uncertainty ahead of autumn Budget
Latest figures have shown house prices in Bedford increased in August, rising more than the average across the East of England. Housing market experts said growing uncertainty around the autumn Budget has had an impact on sellers' sentiment across...
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Private property and reconciliation: What the Cowichan Tribes ruling could mean for B.C.
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Kimberley Daily Bulletin
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B.C. Conservative leader wants all negotiations with First Nations paused until ramifications of court case settled Reverberations from the Cowichan Tribes land title decision continue to cause concern about the future of private property rights...
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Ingol in shutdown as explosive devices found in property
“We appreciate that this will be concerning for the local community, but we want to reassure all residents we are working extremely hard with all our partners to make the address safe and bring this matter to a swift conclusion.” Police say they...
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Savage pension and property raids. Higher-rate taxes for all. Even confiscation of assets. Just some of the ways DAN HANNAN is told Rachel Reeves is trying to balance the Budget... and MUCH worse is to come
Tax rises are not a necessity. They are a choice – and an extremely unwise choice, given that the private sector is already groaning under the heaviest tax burden since the 1940s. This point cannot be stressed enough. In the run-up to next month’s...
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What critical infrastructure does China own in the UK?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
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UK probes possible Russia-linked hack that exposed files on US military bases
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Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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The British defense ministry is investigating the theft of sensitive military documents in a hacker attack on U.K. bases, including RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, where U.S. forces are stationed. (Sarah Post/U.S. Air Force) British defense...
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British Military to Be Authorised to Shoot Down Mystery Drones Over Bases
The UK military will be authorised to shoot down mystery drones over military bases in future, following a spate of drone incursions to European states that have seen airports shut down and property damage caused. Unidentified drones that get too...
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Secret triangular island next to Britain’s ‘poshest town’ could be yours for just a few quid next month
A SECRET triangular island next to Britain’s “poshest town” could be yours for just a few quid next month. What’s even better is that you could still enjoy London life while enjoying the self-contained island retreat. Sign up for the Money...
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Firms in England set for £1bn business rates hike next year
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Express & Star
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Businesses across England are expected to face a £1 billion increase in their property taxes next year, following the release of the latest inflation data. The Office for National Statistics confirmed on Wednesday that Consumer Prices Index (CPI)...
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UK Police Arrest 66 for Terrorism Links at Labour Conference
The arrest of 66 people outside Labour’s conference on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action reveals a troubling expansion of counter-terrorism powers into the realm of political activism. The Shifting Landscape of Dissent The mass arrests in...
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Cannabis farmer brought into the UK by people traffickers will be deported
An Albanian cannabis farmer who was brought into the UK by people traffickers will be deported. Mateo Caushi was arrested trying to run away from police when they raided an address on The Lanes in Darlington, County Durham, in June. The...
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Scotland's best Airbnb cottages for countryside escape named including 'fairytale spot'
The best cottages in Scotland for a cosy getaway have been named(Image: Airbnb) The top cottages in Scotland for a "countryside escape" have been named. With autumn in full swing, many people will be looking to book a cosy rural getaway. On...
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Hermès Fashion Success Spurs Steady Q3 Growth Ahead of Grace Wales Bonner Designer Changeover
PARIS – Can newly appointed menswear creative director Grace Wales Bonner maintain Hermès momentum? The news that the 35-year-old British Jamaican designer will take over from Véronique Nichanian, who has been in the post for 37 years, was...
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Ellen DeGeneres gives fans a rare glimpse inside her £24 million Cotswolds mansion after move to UK with Portia de Rossi
The former talk show host, 67, posted a clip to Instagram showing her dogs, Sport and Kid, racing around the living room of her ultra-modern countryside home — a striking, minimalist property estimated to be worth around £24 million.
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