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Facts behind Trump and Biden's false claims as they come face-to-face at debate
As Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to face off in their first debate of the 2024 campaign, it's worth examining the facts behind their claims
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More than 50 firms call for next PM to urgently draw up industrial strategy
Research by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) found groups as diverse as PwC, Airbus, the Trades Union Council and Greenpeace had all made similar demands in recent months for a thought out plan to create better jobs and increase productivity.
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour astounding boost to UK economy as Sadiq Khan speaks out
Taylor Swift will play three sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium from Friday, before returning to the venue for five nights in August as part of her record-breaking Eras Tour
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'The old Tory Party is no more - it’s kicked the bucket... it’s an ex-party'
The Mirror's star columnist, Andy Burnham, says the Tories are "a pathetic shadow of their former selves" as the party remains in thrall to Nigel Farage who is bent on destroying them
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Millions of England fans flood UK pubs to watch Three Lions beat Serbia
Around 2m watched in 35,000 pubs across the UK or at fan zones in Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hastings
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Keir Starmer promises jobs revolution to get Britain booming in Labour manifesto
Labour's Keir Starmer will vow to get the country building and offer parents better childcare as he pledges to kickstart the economy at his General Election manifesto launch
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Cruise ship horror as passengers spot Russian warships out their window
The sighting comes as NATO ships are currently escorting a Russian naval contingent en route to Cuba - while Russian warships recently conducted drills in the Atlantic
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UK economy flatlines in April in crippling blow for Rishi Sunak
The economy marked a slowdown from growth of 0.4% in March and was dragged down by weaker-than-usual retail sales over Easter and a fall in construction output
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Dragon's Den star on who she's backing in General Election 'we need change'
'Small businesses are the life blood of the economy and at this general election we have a real chance to reset the landscape', Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden writes
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Increase in rental costs slows, but 15 renters chasing each available home
The average rent has increased by £80-per-month compared with a year earlier, an average increase of 6.6% a year, according to property website Zoopla.
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Struggling first-time buyers offered mortgage guarantee by Labour
Labour leader Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a Freedom to Buy Scheme to help people struggling to save for a large deposit, who can’t rely on cash gifts from their families
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EURO 2024 bonanza as packed-out pubs forecast to boost economy by £2.8billion
Industry chiefs estimate 300 million pints will be served during the Euros this summer - as more than 14 million football fans are believed to flock to their local pubs
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UK services sector growth slows as inflation hits three-year low, new data shows
The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored 52.9 in May, down from 55.0 in April
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'Pointless' Tory levelling-up scheme is £165m failure with dole queues growing
The Conservative Party's levelling-up scheme by for the country promised to see much-needed funds injected into many left behind parts of the country in a bid to transform them
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Labour has verve and drive while Tories are stuck defending a gimmick
The choices facing the nation ahead of the general election could not be sharper: while Labour surge ahead with solid promises the Tories are either floundering in their own mess - or on holiday instead of campaigning
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Consumer confidence in UK improves despite ongoing cost-of-living crisis
GfK's long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points in May as it slowly climbed out of negative territory, with the forecast for personal finances over the next year also rising strongly
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Kate's most relatable mum confessions and frustrating Charlotte struggle
Kate has launched a new project that will help parents and young children across the country, but she's never been afraid of admitting her own shortcomings and difficulties as a parent
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'Rishi Sunak's economy baloney is exactly why Tories deserve to lose election'
Britain’s richest leader in modern history is tone-deaf, as is his multi-millionaire Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. People count their pennies and know they’re squeezed under the Tories
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European firms growing wary of China's market potential amid economic slowdown
China still ranks high as a place to invest, but the share of companies considering an expansion of their operations in the country this year fell to 42%, the lowest ever recorded
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UK finally moves out of recession as economy sees 0.6% growth
The economy grew by 0.6% at the start of this year, but Tory ministers were accused of being 'out of touch' for claiming it as a 'triumph' while families continue to struggle
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Home buyer inquiries flatlined in April amid affordability challenge - surveyors
New home buyer inquiries fell back in April following three months of increases in a row, according to surveyors
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UK growth was driven by 'ingenuity' not colonialism, says Kemi Badenoch
Prof Alan Lester countered the claims, saying: 'If Britons had continued to invest in the maintenance of colonial rule and the denial of self-determination to their colonial subjects against their own aggregate material interests for over 300 years, what does that say about the spirit of British entrepreneurship'
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Loungers sees record revenue of £353million and says inflation has eased
The hospitality giant, behind the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, reported a robust 7.5% rise in like-for-like sales over the year, alongside the launch of new venues
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Labour vows to renationalise railways within five years to make journeys better
Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a best-price ticket guarantee that will save passengers money and automatic money back if trains are delayed
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FTSE 100 hits all-time high as share price surge shows little sign of easing
The FTSE 100 Index has increased to its highest level as the shares rally continues, with the blue-chip share index surpassing its previous record