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Tributes paid to Rodmell’s ‘true pioneer’ of the British wine industry
He is survived by his wife Chris and four children, Kate, Emily, Tom and Toby. Peter Hall was a leading figure in the English wine industry. He was often called the 'father of the contemporary English wine scene.' He founded the Breaky Bottom...
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US ICE agents seize British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi
The Trump administration has detained and revoked the visa of prominent British journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi, threatening him with deportation. Hamdi, a vocal critic of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, was arrested on Sunday by...
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State failure: Britain’s crisis is not one of investment but of upkeep
The fiasco over the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu, who was serving a sentence for sexual assault and due to be deported from HMP Chelmsford, is a symptom of a wider problem. What ails the British state is that it has built, and is building,...
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Attorneys for detained British journalist file legal request for his release
SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys for a visiting British journalist who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the weekend filed legal requests for his release Monday evening, his legal team said. Sami Hamdi, a British journalist and...
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UK households face £80 fine over 'very easy' black bin mistake
UK households have been warned that they could be hit with £80 penalties this autumn because of a frequent black bin error. This blunder could not only result in financial sanctions but also draw unwanted pests. This year, residents are being...
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UK’s favourite Royle Ricky Tomlinson to share his life story at special Belfast event
TV star (86) will also open up about his unusual political journey at The Mac Theatre Ricky Tomlinson breaks out the banjo on The Royle Family Today at 07:40 At 86 years old, Ricky Tomlinson remains as sharp as ever, brimming with stories, wisdom...
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Is politics or policy behind a UK government plan placing 300 asylum seekers in Inverness?
Cameron Barracks, Inverness will be temporary home to 300 asylum seekers.Mystery and concern surrounds the UK government plan to house 300 male asylum seekers in Inverness as No. 10 is accused of just “moving its problems to the Highlands”. Is...
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Top spooky spots across Scotland you can reach by train this Halloween
With Halloween during half term, Trainline highlights five of Scotland’s most haunted locations, all easily reachable by train.(Image: Getty Images) With Halloween falling during the school half term, families across Scotland are planning eerie...
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Rejecting Mingyang UK wind turbine factory would be to indulge in a fantasy
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The offshore wind supply chain is a locomotive; I’ve said it before, and I’ll keep saying it until someone listens. Ports and infrastructure are the locomotive. Policy is the track. Pipeline momentum is the fuel. And every carriage represents a...
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$50M gift will bring renaming of UK Children’s Hospital for New York philanthropist
Tom Golisano founded the Paychex human resources company for small and medium businesses. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced Tuesday that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a historic $50...
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Government issues update as Renters’ Rights Act becomes law
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has issued an update on the Renters’ Rights Act(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) The government has issued an update after the Renters' Rights Act became law. The Renters’ Rights Bill finally received Royal...
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ENG-W vs SA-W, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: England Upbeat About Sophie Ecclestone Being Fit for Semi-Final Fixture Against South Africa
Mumbai, October 29: England remain optimistic about star spinner Sophie Ecclestone's return for their Women's World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, scheduled to take place on Wednesday. Ecclestone,...
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UK Government urged to offer State Pension age compensation to WASPI women
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has urged the UK Government to offer compensation to WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women. An estimated 3.5 million 1950s-born women have been affected by changes to their State...
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The 7 best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from 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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Why Henry Pollock could feature on the wing for England this autumn
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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In UK’s interest to ‘protect’ collapsed China spying case documents – minister
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 Rent Crisis: 44% of Wages Now Spent on Housing Costs, Sparking Public Anger
In the heart of the UK rent crisis 2025, record high rents are devouring 44% of average wages, leaving private renting Britain in turmoil as families grapple with unprecedented financial strain. As the renters rights bill edges towards law, tenant...
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Politicians, journalists question govt’s reported plan to deploy troops in Gaza
Politicians and journalists on Tuesday raised questions regarding the government’s reported plan of deploying troops in Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) currently being assembled. A cornerstone of the US-brokered Gaza...
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Sudan militia implicated in war crimes used UK military equipment, UN told
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has used British military equipment, according to documents seen by the UN Security Council, the Guardian reported. British-manufactured small-arms target systems and engines for armoured personnel...
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FSA publishes revised UK food safety law codes to modernise enforcement
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The Food Standards Agency has updated the UK Food Law Codes of Practice and Guidance, helping councils modernise enforcement and strengthen food safety standards. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published revised Food Law Codes of Practice and...
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