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Bank of England gets interest rates wrong again and we’ll all pay price for Bailey's blunder as deflation threat grows

To absolutely nobody's surprise, the Bank of England (BoE) has held interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25 percent once again. We'll all pay the price for its pigheadedness.

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Bridget Jones’s Diary 4 filming begins as Renee Zellweger seen for first time in new snaps

The first pictures of Renee Zellweger back in her role as the iconic Bridget Jones have been released ahead of the fourth film.

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BBC and ITV channels face switch-off by Ofcom as viewing figures crash

Ofcom could shut down BBC and ITV TV channels as people abandoning them has led to viewing figures plummeting.

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Smoke seen for miles as firefighters battle huge blaze

Smoke can be seen billowing across the skies for miles as firefighters battle the huge fire, which has engulfed a massive warehouse the size of two football pitches.

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Shocking number of Brits aren't doing this after using the toilet - are you one of them?

The poll, of 2,000 adults, found 60 per cent admit to heading into the loo with their phone - but many don't give it a clean afterwards in the same way they do with their hands.

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'I'm an expert and I've found the best flight seat to get quality sleep onboard'

Long-haul flights can be a nightmare if you want to sleep well onboard, but an expert says they have found the best seat to ensure you arrive well-rested.

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