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British man survives Gatwick bound Ahmedabad plane crash reports
One British passenger has survived a crash involving a Gatwick Airport-bound plane which crashed in a fireball shortly after take-off in India, it has been reported..
No survivors from India plane crash carrying 53 Britons police chief says
There appear to be no survivors from a Gatwick Airport-bound plane carrying 53 British nationals which crashed shortly after take-off in India, a police commissioner has said..
Three teenagers charged following violence in Ballymena
Three teenagers have been charged following disorder in Ballymena..
Gatwick bound plane carrying 53 British nationals crashes in India
A total of 53 British nationals were on board a Gatwick airport-bound plane that appeared to explode when it crashed shortly after take-off, Air India has said..
Gatwick bound passenger flight with hundreds on board crashes in India
A plane bound for Gatwick airport has crashed shortly after take off in India with hundreds of people on board..
UK could see hottest day of the year so far with thunderstorms set to hit
Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK over the next three days, but forecasters say the country could also see its hottest day of the year..
Housing market outlook more optimistic for year ahead
Property professionals expectations for future sales are becoming more upbeat, although the housing market remains subdued, according to surveyors..
UK economy shrinks by more than expected in April ONS
The UK economy saw the biggest monthly contraction for a year-and-a-half in April in a setback to Chancellor Rachel Reeves..
Rate of women being hired into top jobs falls for third year running LinkedIn
The Rate of women being hired into UK leadership roles has fallen for the third year in a row, with increasing barriers to top jobs as they advance through their careers.
Shoppers urged by Which to consider protections when using pay by bank
Shoppers are being urged to consider what protections they have when making payments, with the rise in pay by bank as an option..
The Beach Boys Brian Wilson dies aged 82
The Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82, his family said..
Reeves sets out spending review as Labour government moves to new phase
Rachel Reeves said we are renewing Britain as she set out how she plans to spend hundreds of billions of pounds of taxpayers money..
Reeves to say spending review will reflect priorities of working people
Rachel Reeves will unveil her spending review on Wednesday, arguing that her priorities are the priorities of working people..
Government urged to disrupt addictive grip of smartphones on childrens lives
The Government is being urged to create child-friendly playful neighbourhoods and disrupt the addictive grip of smartphones on childrens lives..
Heathrow says record demand shows honest conversation is needed on expansion
Heathrow airport has called for an honest conversation about expansion after another record month for passenger numbers..
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly reportedly named in Kings Birthday Honours
Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are among the people recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours, according to reports..
Wednesdays football briefing England booed off while Man City sign Cherki
England were booed off after a surprise 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal at the City Ground..
Government urged to cut energy costs for industry amid job loss fears
Firms will be pushed to the brink unless the Government takes action to cut energy costs, a senior union leader is warning..
Riot police respond to second night of violence in Ballymena
Police came under attack as violent disorder erupted for a second night in a row in Northern Ireland on Tuesday..
Reeves to promise investment in renewal as she unveils spending plans
Rachel Reeves will vow to invest in Britains renewal as she reveals her spending plans for the coming years..