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Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has donated a London flat as part of the Writers' Block initiative to assist early-career writers from underprivileged backgrounds with accommodation costs.
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British celebrity hairstylist and beauty brand entrepreneur John Frieda has passed away at age 75. Frieda was known for his work with figures such as Twiggy and Mick Jagger, and his business expanded globally before being sold to Kao in 2002.
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According to the BBC UK, Kellogg's has indicated that the characteristic sound of its Rice Krispies might be less pronounced following a change to the cereal's recipe, which involves substituting whole rice grains with corn and rice flour puffs. The company cited changing weather conditions affecting grain supplies as the reason for the adjustment.
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The Supreme Court is hearing a major legal challenge to the proscription of Palestine Action, with lawyers arguing the ban has caused a 'crisis in confidence' in UK anti-terrorism laws and spurred civil disobedience. The case involves arguments regarding freedom of speech, the group's activities, and the impact of the ban on the Jewish community.
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The UK government has announced plans to prohibit new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea through the Energy Independence Bill, which aims to uphold Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge while establishing an energy wealth fund.
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A British man who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled to be flown back to the UK. This marks the first confirmed case of a UK national contracting Ebola during the current outbreak in the DRC, which has caused over 5,000 deaths.
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Andy Burnham stated that President Trump has accepted the results following the American midterm elections, while the British government's public response has focused on the cost of living exacerbated by the conflict with Iran.
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According to BBC UK, the British pound has reached its highest overall level since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago, with the Bank of England's measure against 18 major currencies hitting a joint high since June 2016.
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The South China Morning Post reported that former Prince Andrew has been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil fraud trial, an event that is believed to be the first instance in over 150 years of a royal family member receiving such a summons.
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Alton Towers has officially announced the permanent closure of The World of David Walliams attraction, a section of the resort that opened after years of development with Walliams and HarperCollins Children's Books.
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Royal Mail has released its Christmas stamps for the current year, which feature scenes from the Nativity. This collection of five stamps was created by Gareth Howat and Rebecca Sutherland, and it marks the 60th anniversary of the first Christmas special stamp.
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Hampshire Police reported that a third teenage boy has been arrested following an incident where five teenagers were stabbed at a Halloween party on Saturday. One victim remains in critical condition, while others have been discharged. Authorities are reviewing evidence as the motive for the stabbings remains unclear.