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Barnier warns of ‘huge and serious’ differences on Brexit

PM says security row will hamper fight against terrorists

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Europe’s chief Brexit negotiator today warned of a “huge and serious” divergence between the two sides as Theresa May called on EU leaders to compromise on security co-operation. Mrs May used a summit meeting yesterday to warn that the citizens’ lives would be put at risk if Brussels restricted...Europe’s chief Brexit negotiator today warned of a “huge and serious” divergence between the two sides as Theresa May called on EU leaders to compromise on security co-operation. Mrs May used a summit meeting yesterday to warn that the citizens’ lives would be put at risk if Brussels restricted...Europe’s chief Brexit negotiator today warned of a “huge and serious” divergence between the two sides as Theresa May called on...

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Trump told Macron France should leave the EU

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President Trump has tried to persuade France to leave the European Union in return for a special trade deal with America. When President Macron of France visited the White House in April Mr Trump urged him to withdraw from Europe and instead secure a more favourable bilateral agreement with Washington. It was not clear whether the...President Trump has tried to persuade France to leave the European Union in return for a special trade deal with America. When President Macron of France visited the White House in April Mr Trump urged him to withdraw from Europe and instead secure a more favourable bilateral agreement with Washington. It was not clear whether the...President Trump has tried to persuade France to leave the European Union in return for a special trade deal with America. When...

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Hillsborough police chief faces manslaughter charges

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The man in charge of policing at the Hillsborough disaster could now face trial for the manslaughter by gross negligence of 95 football supporters, a judge has ruled. Mr Justice Openshaw, sitting at Preston crown court, this morning lifted a stay on the prosecution of David Duckenfield, 73, the match commander at...The man in charge of policing at the Hillsborough disaster could now face trial for the...The man in charge of policing at the Hillsborough disaster could now face trial for the...

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Stop panicking about a return to the 1930s

The next political crisis will be sparked by tech giants’ assault on democracy, rather than by populism or nationalism

EU plans African asylum camps to limit migrants

The European Union has hardened its asylum policy, unveiling plans to set up processing centres in African countries to try to cut off the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean. Sebastian Kurz, the conservative Austrian chancellor in coalition with the far-right, hailed the change as a victory for anti-immigrant governments who blame the EU’s liberal asylum...The European Union has hardened its asylum policy, unveiling plans to set up processing centres...The European Union has hardened its asylum policy, unveiling plans to set up processing centres...

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Merkel gains support with migration deal

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Angela Merkel’s late-night labours in Brussels earned a positive reaction this morning from a senior member of the...Angela Merkel’s late-night labours in Brussels earned a positive reaction this morning from a senior member of the Bavarian conservative party that has brought her coalition to the brink of collapse over migration. The deal driven by Mrs Merkel under threat from the Christian Social Union (CSU) party included a...Angela Merkel’s late-night labours in Brussels earned a positive reaction this morning from a senior member of the Bavarian...

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First-quarter GDP revised up to 0.2%

Households dip into savings to maintain spending

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The UK economy grew at a slightly faster rate than expected in the first three months of the year but households are running down their savings at record levels to maintain weak levels of spending, new figures show. The economy expanded by 0.2 per cent in the first quarter, according to the Office for National Statistics, up from a previous estimate of 0.1 per cent. The...The UK economy grew at a slightly faster rate than expected in the first three months of the year...The UK economy grew at a slightly faster rate than expected in the first three months of the year...

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Amigo Loans float makes founder a billionaire

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A self-confessed petty criminal became a billionaire this morning after the subprime lender he founded 12 years ago...A self-confessed petty criminal became a billionaire this morning after the subprime lender he founded 12 years ago was listed on the London stock market close to the top of its valuation range. Shares in Amigo Loans were priced at 275p, giving the Bournemouth-based guarantor lender a market capitalisation of £1.31...A self-confessed petty criminal became a billionaire this morning after the subprime lender he founded 12 years ago was listed...

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Endless meetings, email hell, eternal drudgery: who would want to be a CEO?

The Times CEO Summit is always fascinating for its intimacy: the one time when my colleagues and I get to compare...The Times CEO Summit is always fascinating for its intimacy: the one time when my colleagues and...The Times CEO Summit is always fascinating for its intimacy: the one time when my colleagues and...

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More woe as Deutsche fails Fed stress test

Deutsche Bank has failed the US Federal Reserve’s annual stress test in the latest setback for the troubled German...Deutsche Bank has failed the US Federal Reserve’s annual stress test in the latest setback for...Deutsche Bank has failed the US Federal Reserve’s annual stress test in the latest setback for...

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A smack in the face for Belgium – but a wake-up call for England

England 0 Belgium 1

This strange game acted as sleeping pill and wake-up call for England. Gareth Southgate’s B team failed to stir into significant life, and the fans could have been forgiven for drifting off for long periods, yet what they glimpsed through sleepy eyes was that England’s options are not as deep and...This strange game acted as sleeping pill and wake-up call for England. Gareth Southgate’s B team failed to stir into significant life, and the fans could have been forgiven for drifting off for long periods, yet what they glimpsed through sleepy eyes was that England’s options are not as deep and...This strange game acted as sleeping pill and wake-up call for England. Gareth Southgate’s B team failed to stir into...

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World Cup power rankings – who are the form teams at Russia 2018?

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1 Uruguay (up 6)
The first side to win all three of their group games without conceding since Argentina in 1998, they will relish the opportunity to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s tournament. It is 541 minutes since Óscar Tabárez’s side last let a goal in and they also displayed more freedom in attack during a convincing dissection of the...
1 Uruguay (up 6)
The first side to win all three of their group games without conceding since Argentina in 1998, they will relish the opportunity to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s tournament. It is 541 minutes since Óscar Tabárez’s side last let a goal in and they also displayed more freedom in attack during a convincing dissection of the...
1 Uruguay (up 6)
The first side to win all three of their group games without conceding since Argentina in 1998, they...

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Team of the tournament so far: who impressed in the group stage?

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And then there were 16. With last night’s action concluding the group stage in Russia, attention turns to the knockout stage but who has impressed — and who has not? Our World Cup writers pick their team of the tournament so far and select two players who have stood out and two who have disappointed. Do you agree?And then there were 16. With last night’s action concluding the group stage in Russia, attention...And then there were 16. With last night’s action concluding the group stage in Russia, attention...

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We should celebrate Maradona for who he is

One of the most memorable places this job has taken me to is to Diego Maradona’s childhood home, though I had to ask...One of the most memorable places this job has taken me to is to Diego Maradona’s childhood home...One of the most memorable places this job has taken me to is to Diego Maradona’s childhood home...

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England’s system gives opponents too many chances

This was a reality check for England. Their second string were beaten by a weakened Belgium playing in first gear.This was a reality check for England. Their second string were beaten by a weakened Belgium...This was a reality check for England. Their second string were beaten by a weakened Belgium...

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Joe Jackson

Patriarch of the most famous family in pop music who was accused of being a tyrant but also acknowledged as a clever impresario

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Athletic and hot-blooded actor and bon viveur who was considered the golden boy of the National Theatre in the Sixties

Commander John Neilson

Royal Navy pilot who fought in the Korean War, survived a dramatic jet crash in Nigeria and became addicted to bridge

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How to get (filthy) rich as a writer, by the people who know

This week we learnt that the average writer earns less than the minimum wage. As Philip Pullman leads the charge for authors to get better deals, James Marriott asks the experts how to write your way to riches

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Summer bargain hunting begins

The latest housing market data provides yet more compelling evidence of the slowdown in some regions; the sunshine has not brought out the buyers. While optimism reigns in the Midlands, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, the mood is more sombre in London and the southeast of England. Nationwide’s index shows that prices have dropped by 1.9 per cent in London over the...The latest housing market data provides yet more compelling evidence of the slowdown in some...The latest housing market data provides yet more compelling evidence of the slowdown in some...

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The latest grand designs for tenants

Is squeezing landlords’ profits the way to get more people on to the property ladder? A new centre-right think tank...Is squeezing landlords’ profits the way to get more people on to the property ladder? A new centre-right think tank, Onward, this week called for an end to tax breaks for buy-to-let investors to encourage them to sell. Onward is dedicated to reconnecting the Conservatives to younger voters, many of whom are paying...Is squeezing landlords’ profits the way to get more people on to the property ladder? A new centre-right think tank, Onward...

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Anne Ashworth: Big ideas to solve the housing crisis

You wait a long time for a big idea to solve the nation’s housing problems and then two come along at once, as...You wait a long time for a big idea to solve the nation’s housing problems and then two come...You wait a long time for a big idea to solve the nation’s housing problems and then two come...

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Trend alert: fun in the sun

Extra large deckchair by Denys & Fielding, £195, notonthehighstreet.com, above Hanging chair by Fieldcandy...Extra large deckchair by Denys & Fielding, £195, notonthehighstreet.com, above Hanging...Extra large deckchair by Denys & Fielding, £195, notonthehighstreet.com, above Hanging...

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Sturgeon drops new education minister over offensive blog

A reshuffle that was supposed to refresh Nicola Sturgeon’s government has been thrown into turmoil after she ditched her choice as education minister after only 29 hours. Gillian Martin saw her frontline political career end before it officially began because of inflammatory comments about...A reshuffle that was supposed to refresh Nicola Sturgeon’s government has been thrown into turmoil after she ditched her choice as education minister after only 29 hours. Gillian Martin saw her frontline political career end before it officially began because of inflammatory comments about...A reshuffle that was supposed to refresh Nicola Sturgeon’s government has been thrown into turmoil after she ditched her choice...

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Call for justice reform as Michelle’s killer gets out

The father of a murdered teenager has called for the justice system to be reformed after learning her killer could get out of jail before his 12-year minimum sentence is up. Michelle Stewart was 17 when she was stabbed to death in the street in her home village of Drongan, Ayrshire, by ex-boyfriend John Wilson in 2008. Her family has now...The father of a murdered teenager has called for the justice system to be reformed after learning her killer could get out of jail before his 12-year minimum sentence is up. Michelle Stewart was 17 when she was stabbed to death in the street in her home village of Drongan, Ayrshire, by ex-boyfriend John Wilson in 2008. Her family has now...The father of a murdered teenager has called for the justice system to be reformed after learning her killer could get out of...

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Kayakers bumped by a friendly humpback

A pair of off-duty police officers on a kayaking trip had to make a quick getaway after an inquisitive humpback whale got up close and hit one of their crafts with its tail. Alan and Kirsty Moore were paddling from the isle of Kerrera to Oban when the whale surfaced. It joined them for 15 minutes in inshore waters...A pair of off-duty police officers on a kayaking trip had to make a quick getaway after an...A pair of off-duty police officers on a kayaking trip had to make a quick getaway after an...

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Taoiseach rejects UK’s latest plan for Brexit

The taoiseach has rejected a key proposal from the UK aimed at breaking the deadlock in Brexit talks. It is understood that the British government is working on a plan that would commit the UK to maintaining regulatory alignment and a customs union exclusively for goods after it leaves the European Union. Yesterday Leo Varadkar said that any deal that did not comply...The taoiseach has rejected a key proposal from the UK aimed at breaking the deadlock in Brexit...The taoiseach has rejected a key proposal from the UK aimed at breaking the deadlock in Brexit...

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Confidence and supply deal on brink as war of words goes on

The confidence and supply deal between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will not be renewed in the light of hostilities...The confidence and supply deal between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will not be renewed in the light of hostilities between Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin, sources in both parties believe. Yesterday the taoiseach questioned Mr Martin’s commitment to the deal that keeps Fine Gael in power, saying that he was sending...The confidence and supply deal between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will not be renewed in the light of hostilities between Leo...

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Homelessness rise bringing shame on Dáil, says Sinn Féin

The housing minister has described data showing that almost 10,000 people are homeless as “deeply worrying”. There are now 9,846 people living in homeless shelters and hotels after an increase of 57 adults and 137 children in May.The housing minister has described data showing that almost 10,000 people are homeless as “deeply worrying”. There are now 9,846 people living in homeless shelters and hotels after an increase of 57 adults and 137 children in May.The housing minister has described data showing that almost 10,000 people are homeless as “deeply worrying”. There...

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Conference next month to address power sharing

A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will be convened at the end of July after an agreement between Leo Varadkar and Theresa May last night. The taoiseach and Simon Coveney, minister for foreign affairs...A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will be convened at the end of July after an agreement between Leo Varadkar and Theresa May last night. The taoiseach and Simon Coveney, minister for foreign affairs...A meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference will be convened at the end of July after an agreement...

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