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Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years
The UK's unemployment rate has increased again - to the highest level in nearly five years, according to new official figures.
Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies to close in wake of latest Epstein files
Six firms linked to Sarah Ferguson are being wound down following revelations from the latest release of the Epstein files, Companies House documents show.
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Hundreds arrested for phone theft in London - as Met chief calls on courts to stop releasing offenders
More than 200 people have been arrested in the past four weeks as part of a phone theft crackdown in London - with drones and facial recognition used to catch those responsible.
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