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UK economy exits recession
The UK economy rebounded out of recession with faster-than-expected growth over the first quarter of 2024..
Starmer to tackle small boats gangs
Labour will use new counter-terrorism powers to tackle people-smuggling gangs bringing migrants across the Channel in small boats.
Bank of England holds UK interest rates
They remain at 5.25%.
Gordon Ramsay to open Londons highest restaurant
Iit will be at level 60 at 22 Bishopsgate.
ITV production arm takes hit
Revenues have falled in the first three months of 2024.
Joselu the hero for Real Madrid
A dramatic late double by former Stoke forward Joselu sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final at Wembley..
Zahawi to stand down at next election
Former chancellor and education secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced he will not stand at the next general election..
Tory MP defects to Labour
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the broken promises of the Government..
Children with allergies show dramatic improvement
Children given everyday foods to treat milk and peanut allergies are showing dramatic signs of improvement..
Ofcom reveals new online safety rules
Ofcom says social media platforms must take action to stop their algorithms recommending harmful content to children..
UK construction rebound picks up pace
A rebound in the UKs construction industry has picked up pace with activity rising at the fastest rate in more than a year, despite a persistent slump in housebuilding..
UN Israel prevented access to Rafah crossing
The UN humanitarian aid agency said that Israeli authorities have denied it access to the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt that is now in the control of the Israeli Defence Forces..
Eurovision fans in national costumes for song contest
More than a third of Britons will be tuning into this weeks Eurovision Song Contest, with some dressing up in national costumes, new research suggests..
Kyren Wilson has won the World Snooker Championship
He beat Jak Jones 18-14 in the final in Sheffield.
David Moyes to leave West Ham at end of season
The club say it is by mutual consent.
Sunak determined to fight on
PM insists election not a foregone conclusion.
Hamas has announced it has accepted an Egyptian Qatari ceasefire proposal
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal to halt the seven-month war with Israel..
CoppaFeel breast cancer charity founder Kris Hallenga dies
Kris Hallenga, the founder of breast cancer awareness charity CoppaFeel!, has died aged 38 after 15 years of living with the disease..
Sunak deeply concerned about possible Israeli offensive in Rafah
Rishi Sunak said he is deeply concerned about a possible Israeli offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, given the number of civilians that are sheltering there..
Swinney confirmed new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to be Scotlands next first minister, after he emerged as the only candidate to stand to be the SNPs new leader..
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