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A sign opposing the Bicester MOD Asylum Centre above the sign for the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire (Joe Giddens/PA)

Villagers hold referendum over plan to house migrants in ex-military base

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Job vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures (Alamy/PA)

Vacancies drop to fresh five-year low as small firms remain under pressure – ONS

Lithuanian soldiers securing the area where Nato jets shot down a drone near Pratkunai village, some 55.9 miles north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania (Mindaugas Kulbis/AP)

Lithuanian soldiers securing the area where Nato jets shot down a drone near Pratkunai village, some 55.9 miles north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania (Mindaugas Kulbis/AP)

Nato jets down drone as bloc warns strikes will boost Ukraine support

James Matthews (second left), the Princess of Wales’s brother-in-law, leaving Kintbury Coronation Hall, Kintbury, Hungerford (Jordan Reynolds/PA)

James Matthews (second left), the Princess of Wales’s brother-in-law, leaving Kintbury Coronation Hall, Kintbury, Hungerford (Jordan Reynolds/PA)

Kate’s sister and brother-in-law win planning inquiry after footpath row

Construction firm Kier has said it will stop new investment in its property development business (Kier/PA)

Construction firm Kier has said it will stop new investment in its property development business (Kier/PA)

Kier to halt new investment in property development

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Liverpool-based tinned tuna and Napolina firm Princes Group has revealed stronger sales (Alamy/PA)

Princes sales lift on takeover deals despite ‘inflationary pressures’

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

As the academic year began, average customer spending on school uniform fell (Alamy/PA)

Grocery price inflation speeds up as families alter spending choices

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms (Cheshire Constabulary/PA)

Inquiry report over crimes of killer nurse Lucy Letby to be published

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Beer glasses and a set of car keys on a bar in a pub in central London (Philip Toscano/PA)

Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s billionaire donors could be subject to new checks (Will Colebourne/PA)

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face ‘enhanced residency checks’

People on the full state pension are set to breach the personal tax allowance for the first time after official earnings data put them in line for a rise of nearly £500 a year from next April (Alamy/PA)

People on the full state pension are set to breach the personal tax allowance for the first time after official earnings data put them in line for a rise of nearly £500 a year from next April (Alamy/PA)

State pensioners set to breach tax threshold under ‘triple lock’ boost

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured earlier this year (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Meghan wishes Harry happy birthday as Sussexes move children to new school

Louise Haigh arrives in Downing Street (Yui Mok/PA)

Louise Haigh arrives in Downing Street (Yui Mok/PA)

UK will ‘heed the warnings’ about AI risks, senior minister Louise Haigh to say

Female residents of Piddington gather by the former MoD Bicester camp near the village (Joe Giddens/PA)

Female residents of Piddington gather by the former MoD Bicester camp near the village (Joe Giddens/PA)

Oxfordshire village to hold symbolic referendum on independence from UK

He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, picking up nine Emmy awards across his decades-long career for his costume design on a range of variety and concert shows (Alamy/PA)

He was known for designing outfits for a number of celebrities, picking up nine Emmy awards across his decades-long career for his costume design on a range of variety and concert shows (Alamy/PA)

Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher and Diana Ross, dies aged 87

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK last month (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK last month (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Harry and Meghan move children to new school ‘after talks with security team’

John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill, during the meeting in Cardiff on Monday (Ben Birchall/PA)

John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth, Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill, during the meeting in Cardiff on Monday (Ben Birchall/PA)

First ministers predict imminent breakup of UK at ‘landmark’ summit

Pubs reported losing sales due to the increased use of fat-loss drugs (Jeff Spicer/PA)

Pubs reported losing sales due to the increased use of fat-loss drugs (Jeff Spicer/PA)

Pubs and restaurants losing business because of weight-loss drugs, report says

Donald Trump Jr and his wife Bettina disembark Air Force One at Dublin Airport for the start of US President Donald Trump visit to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Donald Trump Jr and his wife Bettina disembark Air Force One at Dublin Airport for the start of US President Donald Trump visit to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Donald Trump Jr’s wedding party partially funded by Russian oligarch, couple say

Firefighters at a partially destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine (Francisco Seco/AP)

Firefighters at a partially destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Brovary on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine (Francisco Seco/AP)

Zelensky says Ukraine will pause strikes if critical infrastructure spared

US technology stocks have slumped after warnings from AI bosses (Kearney Ferguson/AP/PA)

US technology stocks have slumped after warnings from AI bosses (Kearney Ferguson/AP/PA)

Tech stocks fall after calls for AI development to slow

Some 34 people are believed to have been dismissed from Rockstar in October last year across the UK and Canada (Jane Barlow/PA)

Some 34 people are believed to have been dismissed from Rockstar in October last year across the UK and Canada (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sharing Rockstar emails on Discord was ‘egregious breach’ of policy – tribunal

Fiona Donohoe (centre), the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, arriving at Belfast Coroner’s Court, where the inquest into the death of her son (Mark Marlow/PA)

Fiona Donohoe (centre), the mother of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe, arriving at Belfast Coroner’s Court, where the inquest into the death of her son (Mark Marlow/PA)

Noah Donohoe inquest jury set to continue into fifth day of deliberations

The Duke of Sussex during a visit to Birmingham’s NEC as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games in 2027 (Aaron Chown/PA)

The Duke of Sussex during a visit to Birmingham’s NEC as part of the One Year to Go celebrations for the Invictus Games in 2027 (Aaron Chown/PA)

King’s aide encourages Uganda back into Invictus Games fold

Oasis are to return to Ireland after announcing they will play Slane Castle in September next year (PA)

Oasis are to return to Ireland after announcing they will play Slane Castle in September next year (PA)

Oasis to play Slane Castle in September next year

US President Donald Trump says he is the only guardrail needed against rogue artificial intelligence (Liam McBurney/PA)

US President Donald Trump says he is the only guardrail needed against rogue artificial intelligence (Liam McBurney/PA)

Donald Trump says attempts to limit AI part of ‘sick conspiracy’

Device enables paralysed people to speak and move simultaneously using an avatar

Crispin Odey (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Crispin Odey (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Crispin Odey loses challenge over City ban after sexual misconduct allegations

Nyetimber’s vineyards have started their earliest ever harvest (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Nyetimber’s vineyards have started their earliest ever harvest (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Earliest ever harvest for English wine maker after record hot weather

Robert Hamill, who was killed in Portadown, in April 1997 (PA)

Robert Hamill, who was killed in Portadown, in April 1997 (PA)

RUC actions obstructed investigation into Robert Hamill murder, inquiry finds

Jack Shepherd was jailed for 20 months, with a further four years on extended licence (Liz Cook/PA)

Jack Shepherd was jailed for 20 months, with a further four years on extended licence (Liz Cook/PA)

Speedboat killer sentenced after stabbing partner with barbecue tongs

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary attends the Ryanair AGM at their offices in Dublin (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary attends the Ryanair AGM at their offices in Dublin (Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA)

Men need to ‘cop on’ – Taoiseach reacts to O’Leary’s rape comments

The trend of preparing a packed lunch is particularly pronounced among younger workers (Alamy/PA)

The trend of preparing a packed lunch is particularly pronounced among younger workers (Alamy/PA)

Workers return to packed lunches to cope with rising cost of living

Security guards deployed by Essex County Council patrol in Braintree town centre. (Will Colebourne/ PA)

Security guards deployed by Essex County Council patrol in Braintree town centre. (Will Colebourne/ PA)

Mixed reaction as Reform UK council hires private security to patrol towns

John Swinney claimed Andy Burnham would be the last Prime Minister of the UK (Carl Court/PA)

John Swinney claimed Andy Burnham would be the last Prime Minister of the UK (Carl Court/PA)

Burnham will be last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, says Swinney

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the removal of the prosecutor (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called for the removal of the prosecutor (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Zelensky urges Ukraine parliament to oust prosecutor amid corruption probe

US President Donald Trump made the announcement at the Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

US President Donald Trump made the announcement at the Irish Open (Liam McBurney/PA)

Taoiseach ‘planted a seed’ when he raised US tariffs on whiskey with Trump

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said Andy Burnham was not an ‘ardent unionist’ (Robert Perry/PA)

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said Andy Burnham was not an ‘ardent unionist’ (Robert Perry/PA)

Independence trigger already met, Gilruth says amid Plaid and Sinn Fein meet

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Reform’s Tice hits out at Labour ‘hypocrisy’ over £72m donations row

Ewan Cameron, the Conservative candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election (Conservative Party/PA)

Ewan Cameron, the Conservative candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election (Conservative Party/PA)

Conservatives announce candidate for Holborn and St Pancras by-election

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

Westminster’s time is coming to an end – SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders

President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to halt the strikes on Russian refineries (AP)

President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to halt the strikes on Russian refineries (AP)

Trump urges Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, citing global shortage

A court artist sketch of Jack Shepherd appearing via video link at Isleworth Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

A court artist sketch of Jack Shepherd appearing via video link at Isleworth Crown Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd admits assaulting partner with barbecue tongs

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

First Ministers Michelle O’Neill, Rhun ap Iorwerth and John Swinney (Claudia Savage/Jonathan Brady/Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP, Plaid and Sinn Féin leaders expected to sign joint agreement in Cardiff

German fashion firm Hugo Boss has said its chairman is stepping down after pressure from Frasers Group (Alamy/PA)

German fashion firm Hugo Boss has said its chairman is stepping down after pressure from Frasers Group (Alamy/PA)

Hugo Boss chairman to step down after pressure from Mike Ashley’s Frasers

UK fuel station firm SGN Retail has agreed a takeover by India’s Essar Group in a move creating a 235-strong forecourt chain. (Essar/PA)

UK fuel station firm SGN Retail has agreed a takeover by India’s Essar Group in a move creating a 235-strong forecourt chain. (Essar/PA)

India’s Essar Group buys UK fuel forecourt chain SGN Retail

Preliminary results showed a slight lead for the centre-left coalition (Jonas Ekströmer/TT News Agency via AP)

Preliminary results showed a slight lead for the centre-left coalition (Jonas Ekströmer/TT News Agency via AP)

Swedish national election too close to call

The invitation to a Royal Household Social Club event at Buckingham Place of ‘A Whist Drive’ in 1949 (Aaron Chown/PA)

The invitation to a Royal Household Social Club event at Buckingham Place of ‘A Whist Drive’ in 1949 (Aaron Chown/PA)

Royal staff social club ticket and betting slips found during Palace restoration

Two £36 million gifts to Reform UK have reignited calls for a cap on political donations (Will Colebourne/PA)

Two £36 million gifts to Reform UK have reignited calls for a cap on political donations (Will Colebourne/PA)

Donations cap to be debated in wake of £72 million Reform gifts

The Ministry of Defence said the UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident (Alamy/PA)

The Ministry of Defence said the UK armed forces member died in a road traffic incident (Alamy/PA)

Member of UK armed forces killed in crash in Ukraine

Robert Hamill was killed in Portadown in April 1997 (PA)

Robert Hamill was killed in Portadown in April 1997 (PA)

No collusion in Robert Hamill murder but investigation flawed, report finds

People check the passenger manifest of Virgo Transport 8 passenger ferry which overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea, at the rescuers’ command center in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia (Imran Satria/AP)

People check the passenger manifest of Virgo Transport 8 passenger ferry which overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea, at the rescuers’ command center in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia (Imran Satria/AP)

Search continues for 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Indonesia

A polling station sign in north London (PA)

A polling station sign in north London (PA)

Parties announce candidates to fight Labour and Greens in Holborn by-election

Andy Seaman, whose brother Pte Tony Harrison was murdered in Belfast in 1991, poses for a photo on College Green in London ahead of a parliamentary briefing event on the Troubles Bill (Yui Mok/PA)

Andy Seaman, whose brother Pte Tony Harrison was murdered in Belfast in 1991, poses for a photo on College Green in London ahead of a parliamentary briefing event on the Troubles Bill (Yui Mok/PA)

Troubles Bill will not bring ‘witch hunt’ of veterans – Killed soldier’s brother