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David Knowles, a 32-year-old journalist known for the 'Ukraine: The Latest' podcast, died suddenly in Gibraltar on September 8, 2024. The cause of death is suspected to be cardiac arrest, and investigations are ongoing with support from UK Counter Terrorism Policing.
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The UK government has voted to limit winter fuel payments to pensioners on specific benefits, affecting over 10 million people. This decision aims to save £1.5 billion amid a £22 billion financial shortfall, raising concerns about the welfare of vulnerable seniors this winter.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has come under fire for accepting over £107,000 in gifts and hospitality since December 2019, significantly more than any other MP. Critics raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly regarding his ties to the Premier League amid ongoing regulatory discussions.
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The Conservative Party leadership contest is intensifying as candidates pitch their visions at the party conference in Birmingham. Key figures, including James Cleverly and Tom Tugendhat, are vying for support from MPs and party members ahead of the final vote on November 2.