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Blair begged Kuwait for arms deal as thank you for Gulf War help, papers suggest
Labour prime minister Tony Blair begged Kuwait to buy the UK’s latest artillery as payback for supporting the Middle E...
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‘Architect of 1968 coup plot’ dramatised in The Crown denied involvement – files
Reports of an alleged Government coup attempt in 1968, recreated for Netflix series The Crown, had “no foundation in f...
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Worried Blair aides held brainstorm session to devise ‘fresh approach’ for PMQs
He earned a reputation during his decade in Downing Street as a charismatic leader able to communicate effectively....
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Minimum alcohol pricing policy may not be curbing drinking in those most at risk
The introduction of minimum pricing for alcohol to protect heavy drinkers may not be curbing the habit for the more vuln...
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More than a quarter of children ‘on diets’ even if healthy weight
More than a quarter of children are on diets, including those of a healthy weight, new research suggests....
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Ryan Owens turns clock back at Commonwealth Games with individual sprint return
Olympic medallist Ryan Owens will turn back the clock at the Commonwealth Games when he returns to the individual sprint...
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Government launches electricity market review after prices soar for households
The Government is considering changes which would allow households to draw energy from the grid at cheaper rates when de...
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Bison take to new Kent woodland home in scheme to curb climate and nature crises
Bison have been introduced into an ancient British woodland to help tackle the nature and climate crises, conservationis...
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Boris Johnson attends Farnborough Air Show
Boris Johnson has arrived at Farnborough Air Show in one of his final public appearances as Prime Minister....