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review blames 'gold plating' of high speed plans for £100 bn cost

The main contract was given out before designs were ready, with poor planning for managing risks

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FILE PHOTO: Prime minister Keir Starmer and India's prime minister Narendra Modi walk in the grounds at Chequers on July 24, 2025 in Aylesbury, England.

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Trump warns Taiwan against seeking independence as $11bn arms deal uncertain

Xi warned Trump that Taiwan represents the single most critical matter in relations between their countries

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UAE Burj Khalifa

UAE plans to double Fujairah export capacity by 2027 through a new West-East pipeline

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Prime minister Keir Starmer and mayor of London Sadiq Khan meet with police officers to discuss operational planning ahead of this weekend's protests on May 15, 2026 in the Lambeth area of London, England.

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Ken Tranter

Ken Tranter was elected Hampshire county councillor for Aldershot South on May 7.

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5 biggest revelations from Kylie Minogue’s new Netflix documentary 'Kylie'

Netflix’s new three-part documentary KYLIE attempts to pull back the curtain

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Ryanair

Ryanair says summer air fares are now expected to remain flat instead of rising

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The two leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing conflict with Russia and regional security developments.

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Chinese EVs

Insurance costs for electric vehicles have generally risen in recent years, partly because EVs can be more expensive to repair after accidents

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CAA launches consultation for Surinder Arora’s £25bn runway plan for Heathrow

The CAA said it looked at whether a different model could better serve consumers

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Private jets and luxury travel

The UK government says airlines are not currently reporting fuel shortages but contingency plans remain under review

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Asda named UK’s cheapest for branded groceries despite rivals’ loyalty discounts

Asda does not offer special prices to its Asda Rewards members, meaning all customers pay the same price

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