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Rachel Reeves will copy the Tories’ post-Brexit plans to boost economic activity by announcing a new investment zone in the East Midlands and five new freeports.The latter aims to create economic activity – like trade, investment and jobs – near shipping ports or airports.Goods imported into freeports are exempt from taxes, called tariffs, that are normally paid to the UK government.Labour will now capitalise on the Brexit benefit revived by Rishi Sunak when he was Chancellor in 2021 with its announcement at the Budget next week.Sir Keir said: “Economic growth is the number one mission of this government, measured in…

A huge emergency presence has scrambled to a suspected building collapse in Yorkshire.Police, firefighters and paramedics are at the scene on Dalton Lane, Keighley where scaffolding and stones litter the road.A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called today at 11.36am to a report of a collapsed structure.”We have fire engines from Bradford, Shipley and Keighley, the technical rescue team and the aerial ladder platform in attendance.”Ambulance and police are also in attendance.”For all the latest updates, follow our live blog below.

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly considering folding to Commonwealth demands for non-cash reparations in return for Britain’s historic role in the slave trade.While the Prime Minister continues to reject demands for up to £18 trillion to be sent by Britain to former colonies to atone for the trade in Africans 400 years ago, Sir Keir appeared to hint he could agree a compromise with fellow Commonwealth leaders.The PM is reportedly considering other ways of atoning for Britain’s role – including another apology, supporting public health initiatives and education programmes.Speaking from the CHOGM summit in Samoa yesterday, the PM said he…

Queen Camilla’s son has revealed that his mother is not part of the family WhatsApp group for a hilarious reason.Tom Parker-Bowles revealed that staying in touch with his mum can be quite a challenge as she is often busy with royal duties. He says he often calls the Queen but receives no answer.Food critic Tom said he often switches on the TV and finds his mum is jetting away somewhere with her husband King Charles. And, despite being in their 70s, Tom said the King and Queen are “busier than ever”.In a chat with Woman and Home magazine, he mentioned…

Pictures shows the aftermath after the front of a house collapsed – with piles of rubble outside the doorstep.Part of the front of a terraced house in Swindon in Wiltshire has collapsed today October 25.Due to the incident, a long stretch of the A361 has been closed to traffic.Fire engines attended the scene overnight but have since left – with some pieces of cordon tape still attached to nearby lampposts.A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were called to Westrop in Highworth at 9.47pm last night, October 24, after the front of a terraced house partially…

Keeping a clean and tidy home is crucial to prevent illness among your family members.A study revealed neglecting to regularly wash your dog’s bed could negatively impact not only their health but yours as well. The research found one in 20 owners have never washed their dog’s bed.According to Dr Kelly Reynolds, an associate professor of environmental health at the University of Arizona, pet owners should be washing their dog’s bed weekly. She discovered dog beds are among the top 10 germ hotspots in the house, harbouring MRSA and faecal matter.Dr Reynolds advises owners to remove the covers from their…

Pictures shows the aftermath after the front of a house collapsed – with piles of rubble outside the doorstep.Part of the front of a terraced house in Swindon in Wiltshire has collapsed today October 25.Due to the incident, a long stretch of the A361 has been closed to traffic.Fire engines attended the scene overnight but have since left – with some pieces of cordon tape still attached to nearby lampposts.A Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were called to Westrop in Highworth at 9.47pm last night, October 24, after the front of a terraced house partially…

Applicants for US visas are required to disclose any history of drug use, which can affect their applications. Lying on the paperwork can lead to penalties, including deportation.Speculation about where the Sussexes might live has also been fuelled by the possibility of Donald Trump winning the US general election next month.The former US president, who is seeking re-election, has said previously that if Harry lied on his visa application about drug-taking, then he would take appropriate action if he returned to the White House.Mr Dampier suggested that, if the tide turned against Harry, then he might be pushed to return…

A host of “forgotten” diseases that plagued Victorian Britain more than 150 years ago is making a shocking comeback in modern life, medics have revealed.Cases of scurvy, rickets, scabies and measles are all on the rise due to poor diet, lifestyle and low uptake of essential vaccines.The cost of living crisis has also resulted in an increase of malnutrition with almost 11,000 people admitted to hospital being undernourished, according to NHS figures.There were 10,986 people diagnosed with malnutrition including 312 children in 2022-23 up for than fourfold in the last 15 years.The increase is believed to be a contributory factor…

NASA joins forces with UK charity to help save young lives with space technology (Image: GETTY/KIDSOR)A Scottish charity that helps sick children has partnered with NASA to explore using space-age technology to save young lives in developing countries.Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), an organisation dedicated to ensuring every child has access to safe surgery in developing countries, and the USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the groundbreaking initiative today.They will collaborate to research how emerging oxygen generation technology can potentially save young lives in the world’s most vulnerable locations.Garreth Wood, Co-Founder and Chairman of KidsOR, described the collaboration as…