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UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show?

UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show?4+ hour, 10+ min ago   (577+ words) The UK population is estimated to have grown by nearly three million between 2020 and 2025, official figures show, not by 12 million as stated by Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In an interview for Sky News broadcast on Wednesday, Sir Jim…...

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Find your perfect match in M&S’s spring denim collection

Find your perfect match in M&S’s spring denim collection6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (398+ words) Discover timeless staples to see you through every season and occasion From stylish straight leg cuts and flattering flared styles to barrel silhouettes or wide leg designs, denim is the cornerstone of any wardrobe. The best pairs see you through…...

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TV licence fee to increase to £180 a year from April

TV licence fee to increase to £180 a year from April6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (737+ words) The TV licence fee is to increase from "174.50 to "180 per year from April 1, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has said. The DCMS said the "5.50 increase in the fee, which is the predominant method of funding for the…...

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Heating on full blast at home but it’s still freezing? Here’s what to do

Heating on full blast at home but it’s still freezing? Here’s what to do4+ week, 1+ day ago   (845+ words) A few tweaks can make a real different to maintaining the temperature of your home As winter bites, many households find themselves turning up the heating, yet still struggling to keep their homes warm. Despite systems working overtime, significant heat…...