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Brexit superwoman Kemi Badenoch closes in on biggest prize yet in Britain joining bumper £12tn trade bloc

The UK has wrapped up a key step to joining the major trade group.

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Prince George’s £10bn godfather who is richer than Charles, William and Harry combined
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Rishi Sunak and wife's incredible wealth rockets by £122m in just 12 months
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French police shoot knife-wielding man who tried set fire to a synagogue

TV & Radio

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Certain drivers are ‘disproportionately paying more tax’ as experts demand rule change

Motor experts are calling for changes to Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rates. Fees differ depending on car insurance policies meaning those who pay more for cover will be slapped with higher charges.
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F1 LIVE: Adrian Newey 'signs contract' with new team as Lewis Hamilton picks replacement
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Loose Women's Denise Welch shows off ageless figure in plunging swimsuit after Ofcom row

Politics

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Tech
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BT and Virgin Media rival hands out free broadband for a year - are you eligible?
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‘Sell in May’ advice backfires horribly as stocks and shares Isa investors make fortunes
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Sky just made buying Apple's new iPads feel a lot more affordable
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Met Police handed Man Utd Wembley headache ahead of FA Cup final
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Gardeners say kitchen staple is 'better' than vinegar for killing gravel weeds

Life & Style

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Prince Harry could return to UK without Meghan Markle for heartbreaking reason

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have not brought Prince Archie or his sister Princess Lilibet to the UK for nearly two years.
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BT and Virgin Media rival hands out free broadband for a year - are you eligible?
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Labour's green 'super quango' will cost households nearly £3,000, Tories warn
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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd's Olise plan, Arsenal drop £27m hint, David De Gea return
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Jeremy Clarkson beats Tom Holland and Idris Elba to win 'sexiest man' for second year

Celebrity News

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Films
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Two A-list actors Disney ‘wants to star in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 with Johnny Depp’
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England fans singing 'upsetting' war songs like '10 German bombers' face Euro 2024 fines
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This award-winning £60 LED mask fights signs of ageing and makes skin glow
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Harry and Meghan 'desperate' as major bombshell threatens 'new happiness'
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King Charles visibly moved by touching display of support amid ongoing cancer battle

Sport

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People left in 'horror' after detail in bush – but it's not as sinister as you think

An optical illusion has been shared on Reddit, showing a photo of someone's bush. But your task is to find the "horror" detail - and it's not as sinister as you might think.
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'Don't be fooled' by UK beach slammed by visitors for its 'misleading name'
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Canary Islands 'most remote hidden gem' has 'crystal-clear waters' and dazzling skies
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Retired shopkeeper told he has no right to live in Britain after 50 years
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Bridgerton season 3: Who do the siblings marry in the books and why was the order changed?

Finance

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Gaming
Dragon Age Inquisition Epic free game mega sale
Epic 88-rated game is free to download and keep as part of latest Mega Sale
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Meghan Markle's 'old-school regal' body language on 'royal tour' with Prince Harry
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Gardening expert shares the nine jobs you should complete before June
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Countryfile's Adam Henson 'shed tears' as wife wrote goodbye letters after fears confirmed
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Meghan Markle's plunging US popularity after unofficial royal tour exposes key trait

Tech

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EU on brink of major conflict with Netherlands as Wilders declares war on immigrants

One of the proposals put forward by the new coalition is the right to "forcibly" deport those who are refused asylum "as much as possible".
Food
Victoria sponge cake recipe exclusive
Simple Victoria sponge recipe makes the 'perfect light and fluffy cake' in 30 minutes
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Reality TV stars facing up to two years in jail if found guilty over investment plugs
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen fights tears as he makes family discovery

Travel

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Tennis
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Novak Djokovic's 'weird' French Open preparation sparks biggest alarm bells in 15 years
Emmerdale switch off Tom King Belle Dingle punch
Emmerdale fans threaten to boycott soap as Tom King scenes leave them 'feeling sick'
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'This does not bode well for Trump!' Scaramucci issues election warning as cash dries up
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Make soft and tender salmon bites in the air fryer in under 10 minutes
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Channel 4's The Gathering viewers 'switch off' as they issue same complaint

Comment

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Parents of Britain's youngest organ donor welcome new baby girl 10 years after tragedy

Teddy Houlston became Britain's youngest ever organ donor when he died just 100 minutes after he was born with the fatal congenital brain condition anencephaly
Science
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China's new brain freeze tech could allow humans to explore space or wait for cures
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Piers Morgan accuses Harry and Meghan of 'soaking up attention' from ill royals
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'I live near Britain's biggest pothole - it's the size of a double-decker bus'
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After Starmer’s epic flip-flopping, why would anyone believe another pledge?
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Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's unofficial royal tour plans 'set for this year'

Health

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Personal Finance
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‘Sell in May’ advice backfires horribly as stocks and shares Isa investors make fortunes
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The Chase's Bradley Walsh leaves viewers staggered with bizarre show admission
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Top Labour chief bizarrely claimed £40k taxpayer's money to rent house next door
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Dan Walker makes job announcement as he admits 'got some lovely news today'