September 10, 2023 - Brief Briefing

‘Nothing works anymore’: Tories accused of having ‘broken Britain’ with public services ‘in crisis’

The Conservatives will be accused of having “broken Britain” in a keynote speech by the new leader of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) attacking...

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'Nothing works anymore': Tories accused of having 'broken Britain' with public services 'in crisis'

Cost of living making it harder to be a parent in Britain – survey

Parents of babies and toddlers say mounting costs and cuts to local services are preventing them from giving their children the best start in...

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Cost of living making it harder to be a parent in Britain - survey

World

Morocco earthquake: Hope is fading in Talat Nyakoub where the stench of dead bodies is ‘overpowering’

The large rotary blades of a military helicopter fire up, lifting emergency supplies towards villages otherwise cut off from the world. They’re also shuttling...

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Morocco earthquake: Hope is fading in Talat Nyakoub where the stench of dead bodies is 'overpowering'

Sports

MLB postseason tracker: Braves clinch, who’s next and games to watch

Sep 9, 2023, 02:31 PM ET There are still weeks left to go in the 2023 MLB regular season, but a few teams —...

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MLB postseason tracker: Braves clinch, who's next and games to watch

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for the annual TUC feast with union leaders – but one important person is on the ‘naughty step’

Mick Lynch is. But Sharon Graham isn’t. Yet Mick’s union the RMT isn’t even affiliated to the Labour Party, while Sharon’s Unite is one...

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Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for the annual TUC feast with union leaders - but one important person is on the 'naughty step'

World

Morocco earthquake: Inside Amizmiz, the tourist town ‘ripped apart’ and ‘expecting 2,000 dead’

A few months ago, my friend drove through Amizmiz on holiday. It was a lively, colourful and welcoming town, a stop-off for many who...

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Morocco earthquake: Inside Amizmiz, the tourist town 'ripped apart' and 'expecting 2,000 dead'

World

Ukraine war: More than 30 Russian drones launched on Kyiv in overnight air strikes

Ukraine’s air force has said Russia launched more than 30 drones on the country’s capital in overnight air strikes. For about two hours, Kyiv...

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Ukraine war: More than 30 Russian drones launched on Kyiv in overnight air strikes

World

G20: India’s Modi relishes the spotlight amid doubts over what summit achieves

As a PR exercise, the G20 summit in New Delhi was a masterclass by Narendra Modi. At times, the Indian prime minister looked like...

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G20: India's Modi relishes the spotlight amid doubts over what summit achieves

World

How Morocco earthquake rescuers will be working as ‘golden period’ for survival ticks by

Rescue teams in Morocco are racing against a “golden period” to find survivors that is rapidly running out. As an engineer and rescue operations...

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How Morocco earthquake rescuers will be working as 'golden period' for survival ticks by

Inmate stabbed at HMP Wandsworth – days after terror suspect’s escape

An inmate has been stabbed at HMP Wandsworth, in the same week that a terror suspect escaped from the prison. The man was taken...

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Inmate stabbed at HMP Wandsworth - days after terror suspect's escape

Business

Sleep technology provider tries to awaken interest from buyers

A British-based sleep technology business is being put up for sale by its London-listed owner in a deal that could fetch tens of millions...

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Sleep technology provider tries to awaken interest from buyers

UK weather: Beaches packed as seventh day of ‘unprecedented’ heatwave hits Kent coast

The UK has had its seventh day of consecutive 30C heat in September, according to Met Office readings. It comes after Saturday was provisionally...

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UK weather: Beaches packed as seventh day of 'unprecedented' heatwave hits Kent coast

Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect to appear in court charged with escaping from HMP Wandsworth

Daniel Khalife is due to appear in court charged with escaping from custody at HMP Wandsworth. The 21-year-old terror suspect went missing from prison...

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Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect to appear in court charged with escaping from HMP Wandsworth

World

Morocco earthquake: Dad killed by rubble that hit his head as he tried to protect son

In the Moroccan village of Amizmiz, death has come in the most cruel way. An earthquake that struck with sudden violence, a wave of...

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Morocco earthquake: Dad killed by rubble that hit his head as he tried to protect son

Politics

Prisoners moved out of Wandsworth jail after Daniel Khalife’s escape

About 40 prisoners have been moved out of Wandsworth prison after the escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife. Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told Sky...

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Prisoners moved out of Wandsworth jail after Daniel Khalife's escape

Politics

Adam Boulton: The revolving door of education secretaries has created an environment as stable as crumbling concrete

The career of Education Secretary Gillian Keegan looks precarious following the sudden disruption of the start of the school year. After days of hesitation,...

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Adam Boulton: The revolving door of education secretaries has created an environment as stable as crumbling concrete

Politics

Labour warned not to become ‘1990s tribute act’ to Tony Blair by union chief

A union chief has warned Labour not to become a “1990s tribute act” to Tony Blair if it wins the next general election. Sharon...

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Labour warned not to become '1990s tribute act' to Tony Blair by union chief

Politics

PM conveys to China ‘significant concerns’ about interference in UK parliamentary democracy – No 10

Rishi Sunak has conveyed to China’s premier his “significant concerns” about Chinese interference in the UK’s parliamentary democracy, according to No 10. It comes...

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