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British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Will Makerfield decide the next PM?
Could a Makerfield by-election decide who the next Labour Prime Minister will be? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links r...
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Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?
Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe New...
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Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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What do Makerfield residents think of the Burnham-prompted by-election?
BBC Radio Manchester asked people in the constituency what they think of having a by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal
A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment a...
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Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to Commons is clearer - but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Search for new James Bond officially kicks off - who could be in the running?
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson
The former communities minister on reaching breaking point and who should lead Labour now. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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The potential challengers to Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting are all potential candidates for the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bu...
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AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years. Newsiline summarises this...
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Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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'Millions' of pounds saved by replacing Palantir tech in refugee system
The government said its in-house IT system was "more flexible" while meeting "high standards" of security. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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BBC Inside Science
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envir...
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'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Wes Streeting: Ambitious Labour heavyweight taking a swing at Starmer
The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What sugar does to your body
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full sto...
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Swapping Love Island for Eurovision: Antigoni's pride at representing Cyprus
Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Chris Mason: Potential leadership challengers jostle for position
Sir Keir Starmer and his backers argue a leadership contest would paralyse the government for months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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HMRC to use AI from British tech firm to spot fraud and tax return errors
Quantexa, a financial data platform, won the £175m contract to spot fraud and tax return errors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technolo...
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Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'
Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth
The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & E...
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How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...