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Starmer is replaced as Labour leader today - and there is some trepidation as he leaves

Sir Keir Starmer will bow out as Labour leader today before stepping down as prime minister on Monday.
Under-16s to be banned from buying energy drinks

The sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s is to be banned in England from April next year.
University of Aberdeen worker charged by police over Ann Widdecombe death comments

A University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
Economy flatlining as Reeves nears Number 11 exit

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the final set of official figures ahead of Rachel Reeves's widely expected departure as chancellor.
British Steel taken into public ownership

The Chinese government has criticised British Steel being taken into UK public ownership on "national interest" grounds.

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