Day: January 13, 2024
‘We’ll back words with actions’: Cameron says Britain could strike Houthis in Yemen again
January 13, 2024Britain could strike Houthi targets in Yemen again if the rebel group continues to attack ships in the Red Sea, the foreign secretary has suggested. Lord Cameron warned the Iran-linked fighters could force up prices in Britain if they are allowed to block the passage of container ships in the busy trade route. The US […]
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Thousands attend pro-Palestine protest as police warn of crackdown on slogans
January 13, 2024Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Thousands of protesters took to the streets of London on Saturday to march against the ongoing attacks in Gaza, as part of a global day of action against Israel’s invasion. Large demonstrations also […]
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Iconic EastEnders star to make surprise return
January 13, 2024Patsy Palmer is returning to EastEnders for a short stint as Bianca Jackson. The 51-year-old actress and DJ, who has already started filming, will be back on screen in the spring. In the episodes, she will be visited by her step-daughter Whitney and Whitney’s partner Zack. Bianca, who was last seen in 2019, will return […]
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Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters march in London
January 13, 2024Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday to show solidarity with Palestine and to reiterate calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Demonstrators met on Queen Victoria Street before making their way along Fleet Street towards Parliament Square. The protest, part of a global day of action, comes after the RAF and the US […]
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Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough’s depth after comeback victory at Millwall
January 13, 2024Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Michael Carrick admitted Middlesbrough’s bench made the difference after they came from a goal behind beat Millwall 3-1 at The Den in the Sky Bet Championship. Carrick’s Boro were on a […]
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London bus operator withdraws electric fleet after Wimbledon bus fire
January 13, 2024A fleet of electric buses has been taken out of service after a doubledecker caught fire in south London this week. Transport for London (TfL) said the electric buses had been “temporarily withdrawn” by operator GoAhead. The measure is a “precaution” while an investigation into the bus fire on Wimbledon Hill Road is carried out. […]
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Stunning two-bedroom London flat could be yours for £250,000 — but there’s a catch
January 13, 2024As mortgages and rents continue to soar, tenants and prospective homeowners alike are considering increasingly tight spaces so as not to break the bank. Now, as the London market remains challenging, with average rental costs forecast to jump up to over £2,700 per month in 2024, a stunning two-bedroom flat has been listed for £250,000. […]
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London landlord charging £1,100 per month to live at the bottom of their garden
January 13, 2024A London landlord is charging £1,100 per month to live at the bottom of their garden in a sore reminder of the sorry state of affairs that is the London rental market. Located in Hayes, Bromley (in Zone 5), the single-bedroom ‘modern annex’ offers just 850 square feet of living space and one shower room. […]
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What £1,500 rent gets you in Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester — compared to London
January 13, 2024Everybody knows the London rental market is completely wild, yet people still love to evangelise about what a bad deal it is. ‘You can live in a mansion near me for a few pennies a week,’ is a common refrain among those in small towns and villages, but it fails to address a couple of […]
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US launches new strike against Houthi target in Yemen
January 13, 2024Asked his message to Tehran, he said: “You must get the Houthi rebels, others who are acting as proxies for you, Lebanese Hezbollah are obvious examples, (and) some in Iraq and Syria, you must get these different organisations to cease and desist because we are, the world is, running out of patience.
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