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express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Rachel Reeves' hated inheritance tax sparks UK food security fears and horror jobs warningEXCLUSIVE: Labour has been warned that going ahead with the changes to inheritance tax could make the UK less food secure and put farmers out of business. A recent report claimed that 190,000 people could be made unemployed after IHT changes.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Blackpool is struggling to deal with the rise of Airbnb. (Image: Getty)Blackpool residents are at their wits' end as the surge in short-term lets through platforms like Airbnb leads to a nightmare of anti-social behaviour and noise. The popular seaside destination is bracing for an influx of holiday-goers this summer, but locals are less than thrilled. The short-term let market in England remains largely unregulated, leaving traditional B&B owners worried for their future.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
A former detective who was part of the search for Madeleine McCann in 2007 believes German police have uncovered "important key evidence". Danie Krugel, a South African private detective who worked with the McCann family, believes the "evidence" is based on body language and the specific location of the search. He told The Olive Press: "I'm so happy they've finally been searching in the right place and looking at their body language. I'm quite convinced they found something they were looking for.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Russia economy meltdown as vital oil exports suffer staggering £3bn blowThe entire Russian oil sector lost a catastrophic amount of money during the first quarter of 2025 as the highly sanctioned economy continues to suffer. Share Article Bookmark Russian oil is one of the country's most vital exports (Image: Getty)Russian oil took a staggering £3 billion hit in the first three months of 2025 as the country's most vital export is hammered.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Illegal migrant worker arrests skyrocket in 1 year - but Labour faces new crisisThe Government said it will introduce stricter laws, extend right-to-work checks, and continue to target specific sectors with links to illegal workers. Share Article Bookmark Arrests of illegal migrant workers have shot up under Labour. (Image: Getty)Arrests of migrants working illegally in the UK have shot up by 51% in the year since Labour came to power.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
British expats living in 'wrong' countries 'could miss £70k in state pension'If your state pension remains at the current £230.25 a week, thereby missing out on increases over the next 20 years, this is a potential loss of £70,000. Share Article Bookmark State pensions are 'frozen' in roughly 150 countries around the world. (Image: Getty)Shocking new research has discovered that British expats living in a selection of "wrong" countries could miss out on £70,000 in state pension.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Putin bombards Ukraine with huge overnight drone attack as 3 killed and dozens injuredMayor Ihor Terekhov said 48 Shahed drones, two missiles, and four aerial glide bombs were used, damaging 18 apartment buildings and 13 homes. Share Article Bookmark Russia launched a huge drone strike on Kharkiv. (Image: Getty)Russia has launched the largest barrage of drones on Ukraine's second largest city since the onset of the full-scale invasion over three years ago.
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express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson |Maria Ortega |María Ortega
Spain panic as 'over 20,000 people' left major city in 1 year over tourism-linked crisisEU funding is being used by the Spanish government to build new apartments and social housing, with the demand for new homes reaching 230,000 annually. Share Article Bookmark People are leaving Malaga as they can't afford housing. (Image: Getty)Over 21,000 residents have reportedly left a major Spanish city loved by Brits over a housing crisis made worse by overtourism.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
UK households urged to stock up on torches and batteries on SaturdayBrit in several areas of the UK are being urged to gather torches and batteries today. Share Article Bookmark The Met Office has warned of potential power cuts. (Image: Getty)Brits have been told to prepare torches, batteries, and portable chargers ahead of possible power cuts today.
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1 week ago | 
express.co.uk | Rebecca Robinson
Met Office thunderstorm warnings for 66 areas today as 'flash flooding' alert sentThe Met Office said 10-15mm of rain is expected to fall within in less than an hour, with the worst-affected areas potentially seeing a total of 30-40mm. Share Article Bookmark The Met Office put a yellow thunderstorm warning in place. (Image: Getty)The warning reads: "There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water and/or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus.
