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Who is René Redzepi? The Noma chef who quit amid abuse allegations

The 48-year-old Danish chef, who has been leading the three-Michelin-starred Noma kitchen since 2003, confirmed he was leaving the restaurant

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London travel news LIVE: Waterloo trains to Portsmouth delayed after track inspection

Trains from London Waterloo to Portsmouth may be delayed by up to 20 minutes due to a track inspection near Hilsea

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'Straits in great shape,' says Trump...as ships burn in Gulf and war triggers biggest oil supply shock ever

Iranian explosive-laden ⁠boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters

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Peter Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’ – minister

Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity.

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We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis – Starmer

The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.

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Everything we know about the Al Quds demonstration in London

The Home Secretary banned the march “to prevent serious disorder”

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Hundreds of women get tech job support in £4m government-backed programme

The package also includes paid tech placements and support for those returning after career breaks to re-enter technology jobs.

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Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves

Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf.

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The Wolseley to open flagship hotel in New York

The hotel group’s inaugural property is set to open in early 2027

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US singer Sombr blasts Brixton Academy after security failed to spot fainted fan

Brixton Academy was previously forced to suspend its licence after a fatal crowd crush outside the building in December 2022

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Iran planned to bomb California, according to alert issued by FBI

The warning was issued before the US and Israel launched joint military action against Iran

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Over a barrel: what does the energy crisis caused by the Iran war mean for UK households?

With the flow of oil from the Middle East drying up and energy prices skyrocketing, the economic outlook is grim. Jonathan Prynn looks at the options facing Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer

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£75,000 payout for Lord Mandelson was 'value for money,' argues minister after peer sacked in Epstein scandal

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds defended the £75,000 payment to Labour grandee Lord Mandelson

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Travel disruption amid strong winds with 70mph warning

Road, rail and ferry travel has been affected.

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John Lewis Partnership pays staff bonus for first time since 2022

But profits were held back by higher employer National Insurance bills, the packaging levy and a slow start to Christmas

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Starmer warns against profiteering as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran

Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.

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London filling station selling petrol for £2.38 per litre as pump prices soar due to Iran war

Petrol prices have risen by 6.13p per litre, while diesel has jumped 12.74p per litre since the US launched strikes on Iran

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Whole Foods Market to open six new stores in London in 2026 – is one near you?

The stores will offer a range of organic and fresh produce, alongside prepared foods such as salads, sandwiches and hot meals

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Keir Starmer to face questions on Mandelson after files showed ‘risk’ warning

The Prime Minister will speak to journalists on a visit to Belfast.

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Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds

Raising water levels on lowland peat for ‘paludiculture’ can support nature recovery as well as store carbon, researchers say.