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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices under proposed laws
Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government.
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Lando Norris ends Max Verstappen's winning streak with first Formula One win
Lando Norris has ended Max Verstappen's winning streak by securing the first victory of his career at the Miami Grand Prix.
Business
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Steel giant ArcelorMittal warns Gove over Kent planning verdict
The world's second-largest steel company has warned the government that a planning verdict due this week could lead to a key division quitting the UK.
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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices under proposed laws
Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government.
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Ministers apply finishing touches to 'Tell Sid'-style NatWest offer
Ordinary investors will be awarded 'bonus' shares in NatWest Group if they hold onto stock they acquire in the taxpayer-backed bank, under a plan expected to be finalised by ministers later this month.
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Post Office lawyer accused of telling 'big fat lie' to Horizon inquiry
A former top Post Office lawyer has been accused of telling the Horizon IT inquiry a "big fat lie" over his knowledge of a bug in the system that could have stopped wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters in their tracks.
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Worry for economy as public sector productivity falls further
Official figures have raised fears of a deepening public sector drag on the UK's economic recovery from recession.
Entertainment
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Bernard Hill: Lord Of The Rings and Titanic actor dies aged 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who played roles in Lord Of The Rings and Titanic, has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.
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What is the Barbara Rhubarb dance and how did it turn into a TikTok trend?
You may have noticed an unusual German rap song in the background of an increasing number of videos on your TikTok feed.
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'You stay classy, Leeds?' Anchorman star Will Ferrell invests in Championship club
Will Ferrell has become the latest celebrity to invest in Leeds United - joining Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
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Madonna plays biggest-ever show to 1.6 million fans on Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna has played her biggest-ever gig to an estimated 1.6 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
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Olly Alexander addresses 'extreme' remarks from fans on Israel's Eurovision inclusion
The UK's Eurovision Song Contest representative has addressed "extreme" remarks from fans over Israel's inclusion in the competition.
Politics
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UK considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers in Rwanda-type deal, leaked documents show
The government at one point considered using Iraq to process asylum seekers - like the Rwanda scheme - according to documents seen by Sky News.
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Rishi Sunak admits Tories may not win general election and claims UK heading for hung parliament
Rishi Sunak has admitted the Tories may not win the general election after grim defeats in the local polls.
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Rishi Sunak rides out leadership challenge - but faces 'exhausted and broken' Tory party when parliament returns
Rishi Sunak's internal critics have abandoned their attempt to unseat him because they have run out of time and do not believe Penny Mordaunt would do what is necessary to save the party.
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Single-sex toilets mandatory in new bars, restaurants and offices under proposed laws
Single-sex toilets are set to become a legal requirement for all new bars, restaurants, offices and shopping centres under new laws proposed by the government.
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John Swinney set to become next SNP leader and Scottish first minister as rival quits race
John Swinney appears set to become Scotland's next first minister after Graeme McCormick pulled out of the race to become SNP leader.