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Government borrowing remains at highest since pandemic
Government borrowing is at its highest since the pandemic due to public sector pay rises and the high cost of borrowing, official figures show.
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Water companies seek even higher bill increases than first indicated
Water companies across England and Wales are asking for bills to be made even higher than they first requested, with one company seeking an 84% hike.
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Fraud probe into £112m Unite hotel complex
The Unite trade union has told Sky News the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate a controversial hotel and conference centre in Birmingham that cost the union almost £112m.
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Labour's Employment Rights Bill could cost business up to £5bn a year, government analysis shows
Overhauling workers' rights could cost businesses around £5bn a year, the government has said.
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Former Vanquis and MasterCard chiefs pick Pockit for new board seats
Former bosses of Vanquis Bank and MasterCard's international businesses are joining the board of a fintech which specialises in serving 'unbanked' consumers.
World
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'This is our land, we deserve it': Dozens of Israelis planning to cross border and settle in Gaza
As the sun beats down on us near Kibbutz Be'eri in Israel, Avi looks out towards the place he really wants to live. It's only two miles away and it shimmers in the sunshine.
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Kyran Durnin: Police in Ireland searching former family home of boy, 8, who is suspected murder victim
Officers investigating the suspected murder of an eight-year-old boy in Ireland are searching his former family home, police have said.
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US election: The Arab-Americans turning to 'wild card' Trump in Michigan
America is full of contradictions. This is the story of one of them: the Arab-Americans who will vote for Donald Trump.
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King confronted by indigenous activists day after being heckled in Australian parliament
The King has been confronted by indigenous Australian activists the day after he was accused of "genocide" by a senator in the Australian parliament.
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UK to give Ukraine £2.26bn loan to help fight Russia's invasion - but Kyiv won't have to repay a penny
The UK will give Ukraine a £2.26bn loan to buy weapons and other support to fight Russia's invasion, with the money effectively repaid to the British taxpayer by Moscow.
Local News
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Protest outside Rochdale Police Station
The following statement is attributable to Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry:
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Knife Angel launched in Bury as part of its National Anti-Violence Tour
Bury Business Improvement District have begun hosting the Knife Angel in partnership with Bury Council and GMP and several organisations and partners.
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New supported housing for those with mental health needs
An old empty mill is to be transformed into much-needed housing for people with mental health issues.
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Poppy Appeal launched in Bury
The National Poppy Appeal has been launched in Bury today (Thursday 26 October) as we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods during past and current conflicts.
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Family appeal for information after husband's ashes stolen from a house in Bury
On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.
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Salaam BCR Community Radio and Project 29 face backlash for displaying Controversial anti-LGBT Education Signage in Bury
Asian Community Radio Station in Moorgate, Bury Sparks Controversy with Anti-LGBT Education Signs
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LGBTQI+ Forum Statement about the Project 29 charity and Salaam BCR
The charitable organisation known as the LGBTQI+ Forum in Bury, has issued a statement.
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Man charged with attempted murder following an attack in Bury
On Tuesday 29 August 2023 at around 11:55pm, officers were called to reports of a man who had been attacked with a knife on Haworth Walk in Radcliffe, Bury.
Greater Manchester
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Family appeal for information after husband's ashes stolen from a house in Bury
On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.
UK
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Water companies seek even higher bill increases than first indicated
Water companies across England and Wales are asking for bills to be made even higher than they first requested, with one company seeking an 84% hike.
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Chris Kaba was 'core member' of gang and 'gunman in nightclub shooting' days before he was killed by police
Chris Kaba was a core member of a notorious south London gang and accused of being the gunman in an alleged bid to murder a rival in a nightclub shooting days before he was killed.
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Paul Gascoigne's daughter says she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Al Fayed
British model Bianca Gascoigne has said she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager.
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Wales train crash: Passenger dead and 15 in hospital after collision in Powys
A passenger has died and 15 others have been taken to hospital after two trains collided in Mid Wales on Monday evening.
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Suspect arrested after man killed and another injured at Hamilton community centre
A suspect has been arrested amid a murder investigation after a man was killed and another injured at a community centre in South Lanarkshire.
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Fraud probe into £112m Unite hotel complex
The Unite trade union has told Sky News the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is to investigate a controversial hotel and conference centre in Birmingham that cost the union almost £112m.
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Assault, screaming and sensory overload: Inside HMP Elmley where 'every day is unpredictable'
As we walked to one of the wings at HMP Elmley - there was screaming.
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Ely riots: Defendants enter pleas over alleged disorder
More than a dozen defendants have entered their pleas in connection with the riots in Ely, Cardiff, last year.
Sport
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Pakistan vs England: Rehan Ahmed recalled in three-spinner line-up for tourists in third Test as Gus Atkinson also returns
England have recalled Rehan Ahmed as part of a three-pronged spin attack for the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan.
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Ref Watch: Dermot Gallagher analyses John Stones' winner for Man City, William Saliba's red card at Bournemouth and more
In the latest edition of Ref Watch, former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher runs through the key incidents at the weekend - including controversial calls involving John Stones and William Saliba.
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United States GP: Charles Leclerc leads dominant Ferrari 1-2 in Austin as Lando Norris penalty hands Max Verstappen third
Charles Leclerc superbly won the United States Grand Prix in a surprisingly-dominant one-two for Ferrari as Lando Norris lost a crucial third place to Max Verstappen after being penalised for a late-race overtake on his F1 title rival.
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Arsenal's red cards: Are Mikel Arteta's team becoming ill-disciplined or is it just bad luck in the Premier League?
They say good things come in threes - try telling Mikel Arteta that about Arsenal's disciplinary issues this season.
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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff slams Red Bull ride-height device as 'outrageous' and expects further FIA probe
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has described Red Bull's contentious ride height-adjusting device as "outrageous" and says he expects the FIA's leadership to investigate.
Strange
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Dunedin Airport introduces maximum hugging time of three minutes at drop-off zone
An airport in New Zealand has limited hugging in its drop-off zone to a maximum of three minutes - with anyone wanting a longer goodbye told to head for the car park.
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Children's soft play centre apologises over body bag Halloween decorations
A children's soft play centre has apologised and removed its realistic-looking Halloween body bags after concerns from "shocked" parents.
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World Conker Championships men's winner cleared of cheating
The men's World Conker Championships winner has been cleared of cheating after a steel chestnut was found in his pocket.
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Scientists claim breakthrough to bringing back Tasmanian tiger from extinction
The Tasmanian tiger, a wolf-like marsupial that once stalked the forests of Tasmania, could be brought back from extinction after a team of US and Australian researchers claimed a series of scientific breakthroughs.
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Prickly mayor bans cactus plants in buildings
A German town has banned the humble cactus from the town hall, schools and nurseries.
Entertainment
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Harvey Weinstein has rare bone marrow cancer and is treated in prison
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has bone marrow cancer, according to a report in the US.
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Liam Payne: Singer had cocaine in his body at time of death, official says
An initial toxicology report has found former One Direction star Liam Payne had cocaine in his body at the time of his death, according to an Argentine official.
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Paul Di'Anno: Iron Maiden 'deeply saddened' after death of former singer
Members of heavy metal band Iron Maiden have said they are "deeply saddened" following the death of former bandmate Paul Di'Anno.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of raping girl, 13, as five new lawsuits filed against him
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing new sexual assault and rape accusations, including one that involves a 13-year-old girl.
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Oasis tour: Richard Ashcroft announced as special guest for reunion shows in UK and Ireland
Oasis have announced Richard Ashcroft will be joining them as a special guest on their UK and Ireland tour.
