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Englands Millie Bright Announces International Retirement

England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football..

King To Host First German State Visit In More Than A Quarter Of A Century

The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December..

Starmer Expresses Deep Relief At Release Of All Remaining Israeli Hostages

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas..

Early Christmas Shoppers Estimate They Save 120 On Average

Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates..

Reeves Could Raise Billions Without Breaking Labour Pledges

Rachel Reeves could raise tens of billions from tax reforms without breaking Labour’s manifesto pledges but must avoid “half-baked fixes” to Britain’s economic woes at the Budget, leading economists have said..

Advanced Genetic Tests Could Predict Patients At Risk Of Blood Cancer Relapse

Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to come back within 18 months of treatment, a study has found..

Phillipson Signals Government Will Do The Right Thing And Lift Benefit Cap

Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy..

Swinney Vows To Remain First Minister If He Wins Election Without SNP Majority

John Swinney has said he will not step down if he wins next year’s Holyrood election but fails to achieve an SNP majority..

Woman 43 Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Deaths Of Two Children

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two children in Stafford, Staffordshire Police said..

Hull KR Clinch Historic Treble After Thrashing Champions Wigan In Grand Final

Hull KR completed an historic treble after battering defending champions Wigan 24-6 in a pulsating Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford..

The Godfather And Annie Hall Star Diane Keaton Dies At 79

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79, according to US magazine People..

UK Visitors To Southern Europe Should Allocate Four Hours For Border Checks

UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues when a new EU border system comes into force on Sunday..