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The tax on sugary drinks will be widened to drive down obesity and protect children's health, the Mirror understands.
Major tax changes expected on sugary drinks - as milkshakes and lattes targeted
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 AM
The tax on sugary drinks will be widened to drive down obesity and protect children's health, the Mirror understands.
Nigel Farage is under growing pressure to launch a probe into whether pro-Putin forces are operating within Reform's ranks.
Pressure mounts on Farage to launch probe into Russian influence on Reform
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Nigel Farage is under growing pressure to launch a probe into whether pro-Putin forces are operating within Reform's ranks.
Millions of pensioners on the full state pension are set to receive over £550 more a year from 2026.
Millions to see boost to state pension next year - see full details
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November 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Millions of pensioners on the full state pension are set to receive over £550 more a year from 2026.
Patients will be able to see GPs, nurses, dentists and pharmacists under one roof after a funding boost for hundreds of neighbourhood health centres.
Patients to benefit from NHS 'one stop shops' in major healthcare change
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November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Patients will be able to see GPs, nurses, dentists and pharmacists under one roof after a funding boost for hundreds of neighbourhood health centres.
A female police spy known as the "Met's Mata Hari" married an activist she targeted while undercover in an animal rights group.
Police spy dubbed the 'Met's Mata Hari' married activist she targeted
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November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A female police spy known as the "Met's Mata Hari" married an activist she targeted while undercover in an animal rights group.
Donald Trump has ignited fresh health worries after he was seen with a noticeable limp while spending time with his grandson.
Donald Trump sparks fresh health fears as he's seen limping with grandson
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November 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Donald Trump has ignited fresh health worries after he was seen with a noticeable limp while spending time with his grandson.
Reform's UK’s new small business tsar has been accused of spreading dangerous conspiracies on social media.
Reform's new small business tsar accused of spreading 'dangerous conspiracies'
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November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reform's UK’s new small business tsar has been accused of spreading dangerous conspiracies on social media.
One of Reform UK’s top brass wants fewer young people to go to university - despite himself studying at one of the country’s top institutions.
Reform UK bigwig who went to top university says fewer others should do the same
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November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
One of Reform UK’s top brass wants fewer young people to go to university - despite himself studying at one of the country’s top institutions.
Liz Kendall has said Britain’s “best days lie ahead” as she vowed to champion technology to cure terrible diseases, help the climate crisis and create more jobs.
Top minister blasts Reform and Tories' views on Britain as she unveils tech plan
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November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Liz Kendall has said Britain’s “best days lie ahead” as she vowed to champion technology to cure terrible diseases, help the climate crisis and create more jobs.
Russia has been warned "we know when you're coming" following an escalation between a Russian warship and RAF fighter jets.
WW3 tensions stoked as Russia moves more ships into UK waters
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November 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Russia has been warned "we know when you're coming" following an escalation between a Russian warship and RAF fighter jets.
Nigel Farage has broken his silence on allegations of racism when he was at school.
Nigel Farage breaks silence on racism allegations in tense TV clash
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November 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Nigel Farage has broken his silence on allegations of racism when he was at school.
On International Men's Day this week, the Prime Minister read out a moving letter to his teenage son.
'Adolescence' report finds young men are over Andrew Tate
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November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
On International Men's Day this week, the Prime Minister read out a moving letter to his teenage son.
Donald Trump has attacked Ukraine's leadership in a rant on social media for showing "zero gratitude" to the US over a controversial peace plan.
Donald Trump rants at Ukraine for showing 'zero gratitude' over peace plan
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November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Donald Trump has attacked Ukraine's leadership in a rant on social media for showing "zero gratitude" to the US over a controversial peace plan.
Elite Ukrainian troops are fighting to defend embattled key city Pokrovsk as hopes grew for a breakthrough in peace talks over Russia ’s full-scale invasion.
Hope for peace in Ukraine despite ferocious fighting
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November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Elite Ukrainian troops are fighting to defend embattled key city Pokrovsk as hopes grew for a breakthrough in peace talks over Russia ’s full-scale invasion.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle has signalled the government is prepared to take drastic action to “shock” the economy back to life.
Top minister signals drastic action to tackle economic 'emergency'
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Business Secretary Peter Kyle has signalled the government is prepared to take drastic action to “shock” the economy back to life.
The widow of assassinated conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has told how she was “praying to God” she was pregnant at the moment her husband was shot dead.
Erika Kirk on what she prayed for as husband Charlie Kirk was assassinated
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November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The widow of assassinated conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has told how she was “praying to God” she was pregnant at the moment her husband was shot dead.
You don't need to be rich to dread the Budget on Wednesday.
'Reeves and Starmer's Budget is simply buying more time on political death row'
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November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
You don't need to be rich to dread the Budget on Wednesday.
The company behind the biggest private infrastructure project in the country is facing a backlash after laying off British workers while hiring Belarusians.
Bosses criticised after axing British miners while hiring workers from Belarus
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November 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The company behind the biggest private infrastructure project in the country is facing a backlash after laying off British workers while hiring Belarusians.
The US President is an echo of the British Prime Minister who tried to appease Hitler with Sudetenland before the emboldened Nazi grabbed the whole of Czechoslovakia.
Kevin Maguire: 'It's time for Starmer to say no to Trump, he's the real threat'
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November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The US President is an echo of the British Prime Minister who tried to appease Hitler with Sudetenland before the emboldened Nazi grabbed the whole of Czechoslovakia.
Israel's massive air strike on southern Beirut over the weekend marked a major escalation amid repeated claims it has breached the Gaza ceasefire.
Grim warning to Iran is message from Israel's Beirut attack
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November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Israel's massive air strike on southern Beirut over the weekend marked a major escalation amid repeated claims it has breached the Gaza ceasefire.
A former head of the British Army has been slapped with a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules.
Ex-British Army chief suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A former head of the British Army has been slapped with a four-month suspension from the House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules.
Online giant Amazon has been accused of placing managers in its UK warehouses under such pressure some have suffered breakdowns.
Amazon facing claims 'severe' pressure on depot managers has led to breakdowns
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Online giant Amazon has been accused of placing managers in its UK warehouses under such pressure some have suffered breakdowns.
Business secretary Peter Kyle has vowed to “do what it takes” to implement a controversial shake-up of workers’ rights.
Labour minister issues new pledge on workers' rights ahead of Budget
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November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Business secretary Peter Kyle has vowed to “do what it takes” to implement a controversial shake-up of workers’ rights.
A Cabinet minister has insisted tackling child poverty is in Labour's DNA with the government expected to axe the two-child benefit limit at the Budget.
Two-child benefit limit 'set to be scrapped' - fighting poverty in 'Labour DNA'
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November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A Cabinet minister has insisted tackling child poverty is in Labour's DNA with the government expected to axe the two-child benefit limit at the Budget.
A Labour minister has launched a blazing attack on Nigel Farage - claiming Reform UK has a "Russia problem" and accusing him of "talking out of both sides of his mouth".
Farage blasted over 'Russia problem' as minister launches blistering attack
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November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A Labour minister has launched a blazing attack on Nigel Farage - claiming Reform UK has a "Russia problem" and accusing him of "talking out of both sides of his mouth".