Share of UK lending to first-time buyers reaches record high
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Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
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UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal - government sources
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Global sea ice reaches new record low
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Want to boost UK’s investment culture? Exempt stocks-and-shares Isas from IHT
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High-speed freight trains emerge as fresh alternative to trucks in UK
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More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why
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The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
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Mainland Chinese investors snap up a record amount of Hong Kong stocks to play AI
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Clarksons shares dive after warning of threat to shipping deals
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US lumber prices slide on Trump’s Canadian tariffs delay
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Bills, QB Josh Allen reach record-setting 6-year, $330 million extension
Allen is set to receive the most guaranteed money ever given to an NFL player in his new deal.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan
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DOJ claims soldiers offered documents to Chinese buyers
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From Trump whisperer to trouble – angry Reform UK MPs turn on Farage
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Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
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Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
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Tesla Stocks Tumble as Elon Musk’s Political Role Grows More Divisive
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Best Employers: UK
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A Brand-New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
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Illegal working in UK was unbearable, migrant says
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Shiffrin finishes third to set WC podiums record
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Sources: Browns, Garrett agree to record deal
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U.S. to restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine
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U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
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UND's Eaglestaff drops Summit-record 51 in upset
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Draper solves Brooksby puzzle to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Jack Draper overcomes a slow start to beat Jenson Brooksby and reach the Indian Wells fourth round.BBC News - 1d -
Raiders reach 2-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn: Report
The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with safety Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Chargers agree to 2-year, $13 million deal with cornerback Donte Jackson: Report
The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
What The Hell Just Happened? - the UK's 'risky' Eurovision entry and the trio behind it
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UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'
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‘High Agency’ Is the New Hot Business Buzzword. Here’s Why Some Psychologists Hate It
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Steph reaches historic NBA career-scoring milestone vs. Pistons
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry reached a historic NBA career-scoring milestone against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday at Chase Center.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Unwell Palmer misses first pen, 100% record ends
Cole Palmer's perfect penalty record came to an end when his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during Chelsea's clash with Leicester City.ESPN - 2d -
Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' breaks 'Harry Potter's' Broadway record
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‘All Hockey Hair Team’ Creator Discusses Minnesota High School Tournament
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