Britain’s economy faces a ‘heart attack’, Andy Burnham’s former adviser warns

Join today Already a member? Log in Andy Burnham ’s handling of the British economy is so “reckless” that he would be struck off for negligence if he were a medical doctor, according to one of his former aides. Former…

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Police treat threatening email sent to hundreds of NI schools as ‘hoax’

The Department of Education advised schools in Northern Ireland to remain open ‘unless otherwise advised’ by police (Liam McBurney/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive…

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How Thomas Frank could raid Tottenham in Crystal Palace transfer spree

Read our privacy notice . Thomas Frank is the frontrunner to take over from Pierre Sage as Crystal Palace manager. The Dane has been out of work since stepping away from football following his departure from Tottenham in…

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Man with delusional beliefs admits killing bailiff

He died later in hospital. Robert Davies, 50, of Dent Street, Shildon, was initially charged with murder but, after three psychiatrists agreed he had an "abnormality of mental functioning", prosecutors at Leeds Crown…

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10 best electric blankets and heated throws for a cosy, cost-effective winter

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I’ve found the best heated blankets for keeping cosy without turning on the heating Zoe Griffin/The Standard Standard Shopping Sign up for…

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe should be ashamed at how he is running Manchester United and treating Michael Carrick

In an interview with BBC Sport last year, Ratcliffe admitted: “I recognise I’m unpopular at the moment. I’m prepared to be and can deal with being unpopular for a period of time.” So far, so good. When you run a football…

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Ella Eyre on mouldy hotels and Borneo’s wonders in Celebrity Race Across the World

Split between Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei and with a population of 23 million, Borneo is free of overtourism . Most visitors go to the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. An off-the-beaten-track feel is clear as…

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Officer calls shoplifter a ‘sausage’ in the most British police chase you’ll see

The prolific thief is shown cycling through a red light while being pursued by police. A newly released clip shows the officer telling the shoplifter: ‘Mate, you are going to get taken off in a minute. It’s not worth…

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EasyJet investors back £5.7bn takeover by Apollo

EasyJet said the deal is set to complete by the end of March next year (easyJet/PA) PA Media EasyJet shareholders have given the green light to the airline’s £5.7 billion private equity takeover in a move paving the way…

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Desperate SEND families report councils to police in disputes over EHCPs

At least 10 families have made such reports, The i Paper understands, accusing them of misconduct in public office on the grounds they are deliberately withholding support . While the response from the police is mixed…

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