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Thousands of Londoners 'pulling sickies' after watching England win

London Thousands of Londoners 'pulling sickies' after watching England win

Keir Starmer stepped in to stop Fifa moving England kick-off

Keir Starmer stepped in to stop Fifa moving England kick-off

Harry arrives back in the UK amid chaos over no stay at Buckingham Palace

Harry arrives back in the UK amid chaos over no stay at Buckingham Palace

Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses during visit to children’s hospital

Kate talks dinosaurs and blows kisses during visit to children’s hospital

Tube sex offender jailed again over threats to 'stab' BTP officers

Tube sex offender jailed again over threats to 'stab' BTP officers

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

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The Office star and co-creator Ricky Gervais revisits show for 25th anniversary

The Office star and co-creator Ricky Gervais revisits show for 25th anniversary

Eamonn Holmes' divorce from Ruth Langsford 'turns to pure hatred'

Eamonn Holmes' divorce from Ruth Langsford 'turns to pure hatred'

Gardeners' World star Adam Frost's emotional 'goodbye' message

Gardeners' World star Adam Frost's emotional 'goodbye' message

Sara Cox steps into new role on UK’s biggest breakfast show: ‘Show me some love’

Sara Cox steps into new role on UK’s biggest breakfast show: ‘Show me some love’

Russia runs risk of ‘miscalculation’, UK warns after aircraft carrier incident

Russia runs risk of ‘miscalculation’, UK warns after aircraft carrier incident

AI is set to ‘transform’ financial services by 2030, review finds

AI is set to ‘transform’ financial services by 2030, review finds

F-35 jets intercepted Russian plane following UK carrier strike group, MoD says

F-35 jets intercepted Russian plane following UK carrier strike group, MoD says

Thunderstorms risk for London in week-long 34C heatwave

Thunderstorms risk for London in week-long 34C heatwave

Woman convicted of antisemitic attack outside Jewish school in London

Woman convicted of antisemitic attack outside Jewish school in London

Stop using hosepipes, Thames Water urges as London faces 34C heatwave

Stop using hosepipes, Thames Water urges as London faces 34C heatwave

How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Politics How Keir Starmer let Andy Burnham through the No10 door

Deadly squirrelpox confirmed in Scottish red squirrels

Deadly squirrelpox confirmed in Scottish red squirrels

Probe into care of man arrested after boy hurt in crocodile enclosure

Probe into care of man arrested after boy hurt in crocodile enclosure

Third heatwave of the year imminent but not a record-breaker, says Met Office

Third heatwave of the year imminent but not a record-breaker, says Met Office

Heat warning for spectators attending Wimbledon as temperatures soar

Heat warning for spectators attending Wimbledon as temperatures soar

Teenagers found not guilty of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in sword attack

Teenagers found not guilty of murdering 15-year-old Amen Teklay in sword attack

Could Keir Starmer intervene in Quansah red card suspension?

Could Keir Starmer intervene in Quansah red card suspension?

What we know about Harry's trip to London amid Palace stay chaos

What we know about Harry's trip to London amid Palace stay chaos

Heavy metal: King rides British Army tank in visit to regiment

Heavy metal: King rides British Army tank in visit to regiment

Police investigating antisemitic abuse during London Pride march

Police investigating antisemitic abuse during London Pride march

New Bank of England chief cashier to ‘lead work on new generation of banknotes’

New Bank of England chief cashier to ‘lead work on new generation of banknotes’

UK sanctions Russian scientists and research labs linked to Salisbury attack

UK sanctions Russian scientists and research labs linked to Salisbury attack

Faith school in west London fined £45,000 for hiring illegal worker

Faith school in west London fined £45,000 for hiring illegal worker

Teen died after 'uncertain' care home staff failed to perform CPR

Teen died after 'uncertain' care home staff failed to perform CPR

Fact check: Original footage of small boat does not show machete

Fact check: Original footage of small boat does not show machete

Invite for Prince Harry to stay at palace 'withdrawn at last moment'

Invite for Prince Harry to stay at palace 'withdrawn at last moment'

Jury in Amen Teklay murder trial begins second day of deliberations

Jury in Amen Teklay murder trial begins second day of deliberations

Farage told to 'level with the public' about support from fraudster

Farage told to 'level with the public' about support from fraudster

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals rare autoimmune disease

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals rare autoimmune disease

Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Property News Ten years since Brexit: The end of an era for London's property market

Russian plane intercepted by UK fighter jets in the Arctic

Russian plane intercepted by UK fighter jets in the Arctic

Pictured: Man, 22, stabbed to death in London as police make arrests

Pictured: Man, 22, stabbed to death in London as police make arrests

Have the day off, says England star as fans pull all-nighter for World Cup drama

Have the day off, says England star as fans pull all-nighter for World Cup drama

Donald Trump showers praise on Harry Kane after England beats Mexico

Donald Trump showers praise on Harry Kane after England beats Mexico

The ruin of China's London property boom

The ruin of China's London property boom

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How Clapham became the unlikely face of London’s TikTok mobs

How hot will it get during the London heatwave?

How hot will it get during the London heatwave?

William urges England on to quarter-final after battling win against Mexico

William urges England on to quarter-final after battling win against Mexico

Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid ‘increasing Russian threats’

Defence Secretary visits Iceland amid ‘increasing Russian threats’

England fans vow to wait ‘as long as it takes’ after Mexico game delay

England fans vow to wait ‘as long as it takes’ after Mexico game delay

Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners

Competition watchdog should probe dominance of big brewers, say campaigners

Burnham’s business rates plan to boost high street ‘could cost around £880m’

Burnham’s business rates plan to boost high street ‘could cost around £880m’

Five Iron Golf launches in London as part of £20m UK expansion plans

Five Iron Golf launches in London as part of £20m UK expansion plans

Farage hits out at ‘establishment’ as questions mount over ally’s financial help

Farage hits out at ‘establishment’ as questions mount over ally’s financial help

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

The Iranians fearing for their lives in London

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

On the attack: The sperm donors preying on London's women

Trump's warning to Nato allies ahead of summit

Trump's warning to Nato allies ahead of summit

Allergy pens to be stocked in all schools under new Government guidance

Allergy pens to be stocked in all schools under new Government guidance

Cooper: World cannot wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ before acting on safety concerns

Cooper: World cannot wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ before acting on safety concerns

Woman, 22, killed in 'tragic' skydiving accident

Woman, 22, killed in 'tragic' skydiving accident

Which London pubs will be open for England vs Mexico World Cup clash?

Which London pubs will be open for England vs Mexico World Cup clash?

New photos show Kate being hugged by family at end of Three Peaks Challenge

New photos show Kate being hugged by family at end of Three Peaks Challenge

Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

Burnham says law banning football fans from drinking in stands is ‘wrong’

City Hall backs bus driver 'Bill of Rights' amid sweltering heatwaves

City Hall backs bus driver 'Bill of Rights' amid sweltering heatwaves

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