Scottish artist wins Turner Prize with 'bold and compelling work'
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.
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First British soldier has died in Ukraine - and Russia may exploit it
The first serving member of the British armed forces has been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war.
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Artist Nnena Kalu earns 'historic' Turner Prize win
Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.
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Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
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No 10 denies failing to defend Khan against Trump
The US president takes another swipe at Sir Sadiq Khan, describing him as a "disgusting mayor".
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What Badenoch refused to say - twice - as Tories trail in polls
Kemi Badenoch has refused to say that the Conservatives are intending to win next May's local elections, despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue.
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'Illegal, industrial-scale waste operation' suspected on green belt land
Hundreds of tonnes of rubbish are suspected to have been dumped and burned illegally in south east London, the local council has said.
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Member of UK armed forces dies in accident in Ukraine
He died in an accident away from Ukraine's front lines on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence says.
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William marks 20 years as patron of homelessness charity Diana championed
Prince William says he is "proud" of being the patron of Centrepoint, a youth homelessness charity he has supported for 20 years.
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Rappers sue broadcaster over claim singer led 'antisemitic chants' at Glastonbury gig
Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are suing Irish national broadcaster RTE for defamation, claiming it misrepresented chants led by the band when they played this year's Glastonbury festival.
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EU customs union motion passed by MPs after Lammy comments
MPs will debate plans to create a new bespoke UK-EU customs unions, following a rare tied vote in the Commons.
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Storm Bram brings flooding and travel disruption to UK
Amber and yellow warnings for wind are in place, with gusts of 90mph forecast in north-west Scotland.
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Stricken legal start-up Robin AI swooped on by rival
A legal technology start-up which was feted as one of the industry's most promising players after raising tens of millions of pounds from blue-chip investors is on the brink of selling the bulk of its operations to a rival.
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Badenoch refuses to say Tories aiming to win local elections
Kemi Badenoch has refused to say that the Conservatives are intending to win next May's local elections, despite being repeatedly pushed on the issue.
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M4 Prince of Wales Bridge to shut overnight amid Storm Bram disruption
Lamp-posts on the M4's Prince of Wales Bridge are at risk of collapse, leading to long tailbacks.
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Council leader quits following social media probe
Ian Cooper had already had his Reform UK membership revoked by the party.
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Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.
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Some schools disrupted amid rise in flu cases
Flu is on the rise, but ministers say schools should only close in extreme circumstances.
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TV faithful Claudia Winkleman made MBE by King at Windsor Castle
The Traitors and Strictly presenter was recognised on Tuesday for services to broadcasting.
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MI5 closely involved in handling of IRA spy Stakeknife, says report
The final report of Operation Kenova says the security service had "greater knowledge" of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.
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