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Compensation scheme opens for Post Office Capture IT system

The Capture IT system predated Horizon, and victims are potentially in line for payouts of up to £300,000.

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

Ben Cohen says he will independently create the new watermelon flavour in support of "permanent peace in Palestine".

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Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn

Housebuilders tell the government's budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic.

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Government set to miss 1.5m target, housebuilders warn

Housebuilders tell the government's budget watchdog the new homes target for England is too optimistic.

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‘The cost-of-living crisis has hit an awful lot of families hard’

A new scheme in Strabane is offering free baby clothes in a bid to help people facing hardship.

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Next continues to profit after M&S cyber-attack boost

Next is now expecting to report a pre-tax profit of just over £1.1bn at the end of January 2026.

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Food bank director warns of rising need

Corrine Boden says she has seen a shift to people who are in work needing foodbank services.

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Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estate

Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.

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Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estate

Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.

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The Global Story

How a TV ad from an Ontario politician reignited Trump’s trade war against Canada

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