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Britain is set to open its doors to tens of thousands of young Europeans as the Government prepares to sign a deal to return to an EU scheme. On Wednesday, No10 is expected to announce a deal has been struck to rejoin the Brussels-backed Erasmus student exchange scheme, which saw an estimated 250,000 EU students come to Britain between 2010 and 2020.The deal will see the UK return to the Erasmus Plus programme in 2027.The move comes just weeks after Sir Keir Starmer openly called for Britain to establish closer ties with Brussels. No10 is expected to announce that a…

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Prince William stars in film as new role announced`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Fairytale of New York: BBC ‘REFUSES to play Pogues classic’ despite rock hit’s race to Christmas No1 `; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Family handoutColumba McVeigh was abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1975The most recent search to find the remains of Columba McVeigh, who was murdered by the IRA and secretly buried 50 years ago, has ended without success.The 19-year-old, from Donaghmore in County Tyrone, was murdered in 1975. He is one of 17 victims of the Troubles known as the Disappeared.The latest search for Mr McVeigh’s remains had been taking place at Bragan Bog in County Monaghan since August, after a review of previous operations identified a new area to be excavated.The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains…

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Australia batter Steve Smith was ruled out on the morning of the crucial third Ashes Test against England following symptoms of nausea and dizziness.Smith was replaced in the Australia line-up by Usman Khawaja.The 36-year-old missed training on Monday because of illness, then was struck in the groin when he batted in the nets on Tuesday morning.A statement from Cricket Australia said: “Over the past few days he [Steve Smith] has been feeling unwell, with symptoms including nausea and dizziness.”He was assessed and monitored closely and was close to being available to play. However, given the persistence of symptoms, a decision…

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Unemployment has risen to 5.1 per cent and has been rising for 14 consecutive months.This time last year, unemployment stood at 4.3 per cent and those paying the highest price are young workers. In three months, unemployment among 18 to 24 year olds rose by 85,000, the largest increase in two years.Redundancies have risen to their highest level since the pandemic, and private sector employment has been shrinking for more than a year. These outcomes did not happen by accident. Employers are telling us why they are so restrained in the face of uncertainty over taxation, rising national insurance costs…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to produce new movie for Netflix`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Hundreds of thousands of pensioners across Scotland have begun receiving winter heating support as payments land in bank accounts ahead of colder weather.Scotland’s Pension Age Winter Heating Payment has started reaching households across the country.The Scottish Government said at least 880,000 pensioners are expected to benefit from the scheme.Ministers confirmed that initial payments have now been processed.Further payments will continue to be made throughout the winter period.Eligible recipients of the state pension will receive between £101.70 and £305.10.The exact amount depends on individual circumstances.Most pensioners will receive the payment automatically.In the vast majority of cases, no application is required.All eligible…

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Jack White brands Donald Trump ‘vile egomaniac’ as White Stripes singer blasts Rob Reiner comments`; const adSlotHtmlSkyRight = “; const targetParentSky = document.querySelector(‘.sky–ad__container’); if (targetParentSky) { targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyLeft); targetParentSky.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adSlotHtmlSkyRight); } } else { // console.log(“Inder 3 – skys not showing because user is member”); } `; targetParentBillboard.insertAdjacentHTML(‘beforeend’, adBillboard); } `; return trendingDiv; }

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Carley JamesCarley James and her 14-year-old son Dion, who lost expensive items in a school fireA teenager who lost about £900 worth of belongings in a school fire will not be reimbursed, a council has said. Dion, 14, had left a bag containing an iPhone, football boots, and Apple AirPods in the temporary building at Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed in Newport, when the blaze broke out in July. His mother Carley James said it was “disgusting” the school or local authority had not offered to fund replacement items, and has called for them to change their policy.Newport City Council…

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