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Average five-year mortgage at lowest level since 2023
The average five-year fixed rate is now 4.99%, falling below 5% for the first time since 2023.
Skydive woman took her own life, inquest finds
Experienced skydiver Jade Damarell made no attempt to deploy her parachutes, an inquest hears.
A full guide to GCSE results day 2025
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US woman behind failed Birmingham assassination jailed for 30 years
Aimee Betro, from Wisconsin, was hired as part of a plot to attack a British family in 2019.
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Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery
German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.
Government borrowing lower than expected in July
Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts.
WH Smith shares tumble 41% after accounting blunder
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Premier League spending tops record £2.37bn as Leeds sign Okafor
Leeds United complete the signing of Noah Okafor from AC Milan to push spending by Premier League clubs to a record £2.37bn.
Cross left out of England's World Cup squad
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Russia launches biggest wave of strikes on Ukraine for weeks
Ukrainian officials say the attacks included drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles.
Palestinians flee Gaza City districts as Israel says first stages of offensive have begun
An Israeli military spokesman says troops will deepen the damage to the "terror infrastructure" held by Hamas.
Girl, 14, arrested over manor house fire
Police say the fire which burnt through a Liverpool manor house is believed to have been deliberate.
Girl, 14, arrested over manor house fire
Police say the fire which burnt through a Liverpool manor house is believed to have been deliberate.
'World's nicest judge' Frank Caprio dies aged 88 after cancer diagnosis
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".
'World's nicest judge' Frank Caprio dies aged 88 after cancer diagnosis
The US celebrity judge and social media star has been remembered for his "unique brand of compassion".
Jewellery, cash or first cars: Do rewards boost exam grades?
Some parents offer money and gifts ahead of exams results - but does the promise of a reward work?
Rodgers v Celtic's board - the sequel
Celtic's draw against Kairat Almaty adds to the strained relationship between manager Brendan Rodgers and the board over their lack of transfers.