Business · 4 October 2026
A viral chip shop, Fabel Friet, has drawn crowds that litter the historic canal street and attract gulls and rats, leading local residents to take the city to court over the shop’s licence.
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Business · 4 October 2026
Ministers are looking at ways to keep mayors and council chiefs in England accountable for any extra revenues devolved to them, proposing oversight measures before the new powers are handed over.
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Politics · 4 October 2026
Andy Burnham has announced that the controversial proposal to reduce the number of jury trials – originally put forward by former justice secretary David Lammy – will not go ahead.
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Business · 4 October 2026
OpenAI’s senior safety lead has resigned, warning that the company’s culture is broken and that the firm isn’t being nearly careful enough as it races to roll out new AI models.
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Sports · 4 October 2026
Wakefield Trinity became Super League champions for the first time, beating Warrington Wolves 23‑10 at Old Trafford and ending a 58‑year wait.
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Business · 4 October 2026
UK shoppers flock to nitrite‑free bacon, spurred by health‑hyped headlines, but experts say the safety benefits are unproven.
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Sports · 4 October 2026
After a court declared Manchester City guilty of financial irregularities, Emirati officials warned the UK could lose billions in property investment, sparking a diplomatic scramble over future tower projects.
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Business · 4 October 2026
Tesco has made a surprise offer to acquire Britain’s largest specialist wine chain, Majestic Wine, promising to turn its aisles into a full‑blown oenophile experience. The move could either bring a new era of wine‑…
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Business · 3 October 2026
After months of interim leadership, Ofgem is close to appointing Tim Jarvis as its permanent chief, aiming to bring stability to the energy sector amid rising prices.
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