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Court rules

A landmark VAT ruling could reshape the tax landscape for ride-hailing operators in Britain

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Meningitis outbreak
A campus security guard hands out face masks to staff and students queueing to receive antibiotics at the University of Kent in Canterbury after an outbreak of meningitis caused the deaths of two people, on March 16, 2026.
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Suresh

The family had been looking forward to Suresh's return home before their 15th wedding anniversary later this month.

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In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 1, 2026, vessels sail at Suru Beach in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.

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asians-green-party

Newly elected mayor of Lewisham and Green Party councillor, Liam Shrivastava (C) poses with newly elected Green Party councillors for Lewisham Central Mark Kowalski and Hibaaq Aden at Knights Academy on May 9, 2026 in London, England.

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Student loan

Student loan reforms are facing growing scrutiny from graduates and MPs

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David Hockney dies aged 88, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped modern art

Hockney challenged artistic conventions while becoming one of Britain's most influential cultural figures

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BYD

BYD's new charging network aims to make EV charging almost as quick as refuelling

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Elon Musk

The SpaceX IPO has pushed Elon Musk into uncharted territory in global wealth rankings

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Ryanair

Ryanair's family seating policy has come under scrutiny from UK regulators

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UK Steel

The government is reconsidering parts of its steel import regime after concerns from manufacturers over rising costs

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