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Journalist under fire after 'old maid' Ann Widdecombe comments to Sky News

A JOURNALIST has been criticised for describing Ann Widdecombe as a "spinster" and "old maid" following her death.

The National (Scotland)

‘My friends are very anti him’: Clacton weary at prospect of Farage byelection

The Reform leader’s constituents voiced little enthusiasm for their MP, or for Westminster politics in general

The Guardian - UK

Maternity investigator Ockenden says Amos review ‘hasn’t taught me anything new’

The senior midwife was also asked if she would take on the role of national maternity commissioner.

Evening Standard

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Starmer defends investment on defence as he vows to fight any leadership challenge – as it happened

The prime minister defended the ‘hard-edged decisions’ he has made to cut funding from other departments to spend more on defence

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk accused of fuelling violence after Belfast knife attack

THE use of social media in planning violent protests over the Belfast knife attack has drawn condemnation, with Labour accusing Elon Musk of stoking…

The National (Scotland)

John Barnes reveals prostate cancer diagnosis as he speaks out on ‘taboo subject’ for men

Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has revealed he had his prostate removed following a cancer diagnosis, speaking out about what he calls a "taboo subject" for men. "Not many people know and it’s a bit of a taboo subject because we support women with breast cancer and it’s not even…

The Independent UK

Ex-Ofcom chair warns of reality TV ‘exploitation’ after Married At First Sight claims

Lord Grade, former chairman of Ofcom, has warned that reality television producers are at risk of “crossing a line into exploitation and taking risks with the public’s mental health.” His comments follow allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by former participants of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK ,…

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Drivers do not need to slow down or change how they buy fuel – minister

Michael Shanks insisted British drivers did not need to change their habits, despite suggestions from the International Energy Agency.

Evening Standard

BBC loses Boat Race broadcast rights after nearly a century

Channel 4 wins the television rights while Times Radio will also carry coverage, as the BBC steps away from the historic Oxford-Cambridge race

Evening Standard

Chagos deal definitely going ahead, minister signals, after suggestions of pause

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been ‘paused’, though Government officials later said he misspoke.

The Independent UK

Trump’s Chagos U-turn came after UK ‘blocked him from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran’

President Trump hit out at Keir Starmer on Wednesday, branding his deal to hand over islands to Mauritius as a ‘big mistake’

The Independent UK

Government to pursue Chagos deal despite Trump’s renewed opposition

The proposed legislation is due to be debated in the House of Lords.

Evening Standard

Why did Wetherspoon take mixed grill off menu? Pub chain boss Sir Tim Martin reveals truth behind 'vexed' decision

He stressed the decision to axe the popular dish was a ‘very vexed issue’

Evening Standard

Jenrick: Badenoch’s reluctance to kick out Truss shows Tories have not changed

Mr Jenrick wrote in The Times that Britain is ‘broken today as never before in my lifetime’.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

King’s cancer message will be life-saving, predicts his friend and biographer

The broadcaster, 81, praised King Charles for his personal health update

Evening Standard

Visa bans and valuables: The new immigration plans designed to stop migrants seeing UK as ‘golden ticket’

The Standard explains the planned changes aimed at stopping the UK being seen as a ‘golden ticket’ for asylum seekers

Evening Standard

Starmer Government backtracks after telling BBC to apologise to Trump over 'fake news' storm

No10 declines to repeat comments from a minister telling the Corporation to say sorry to the US president over its mistake in editing one of his speeches

Evening Standard

Anti-terror chief: Releasing Huntingdon train suspect's ethnicity amid social media claims was 'excellent'

Earlier, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the suspect was not known to MI5 or anti-terror police

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Evening Standard

Migrants will be sent back to France ‘again and again’ – minister

Josh MacAlister said the detention of an Iranian national shows the Government’s one-in, one-out migrant returns deal with France is working.

Evening Standard

Home Secretary says 'no hiding place' for grooming gangs as Labour scrambles to save inquiry into scandal

Cabinet minister Emma Reynolds apologised over the Government's handling of the inquiry after four survivors of abuse quit their roles in the probe

Evening Standard

Minister apologises to victims over handling of grooming gangs inquiry

Emma Reynolds insisted the Government is committed to delivering justice.

Evening Standard

National security considerations ‘paramount’ in Chinese embassy decision – Reed

A decision is expected on October 21, although that could be pushed back with Steve Reed indicating it would come ‘within weeks’.

Evening Standard

Burnham insists he is ‘committed’ to mayoral job but will not ‘toe the line’

The senior politician again declined to rule out a tilt for the Prime Minister’s job if he won enough backing.

The Independent UK

Ex-Reform MP probed over claims he used social media to ‘facilitate racism’

The Tory MP who made the complaint said James McMurdock’s social media post was ‘an absolute disgrace’

Evening Standard

Tube drivers on £72,000 ‘can’t afford to buy a house in London', says RMT boss

Union leader Eddie Dempsey says a £72,000 salary is “not out of this world” given London’s house prices

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