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EU putting lives at risk over Brexit, warns May

Row will hamper fight against terrorists

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Theresa May told European leaders last night that they were putting their citizens’ lives at risk by allowing Brussels to restrict security co-operation with Britain after Brexit. In a stark message, delivered directly to member states over the heads of the EU’s Brexit negotiators, she accused...Theresa May told European leaders last night that they were putting their citizens’ lives at risk by allowing Brussels to restrict security co-operation with Britain after Brexit. In a stark message, delivered directly to member states over the heads of the EU’s Brexit negotiators, she accused...Theresa May told European leaders last night that they were putting their citizens’ lives at risk by allowing Brussels to...

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Having the same GP halves chance of early death

Seeing only one family doctor cuts the risk of dying early by up to 53 per cent, an international analysis has found. Having repeated appointments with the same GP was as effective at reducing death rates as some drugs, according to an overview of 22 studies. Sir Denis Pereira Gray, who led the work, said NHS policy needed a “complete...Seeing only one family doctor cuts the risk of dying early by up to 53 per cent, an international analysis has found. Having repeated appointments with the same GP was as effective at reducing death rates as some drugs, according to an overview of 22 studies. Sir Denis Pereira Gray, who led the work, said NHS policy needed a “complete...Seeing only one family doctor cuts the risk of dying early by up to 53 per cent, an international analysis has found. Having...

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BAE deal to build Australian warships raises Brexit hopes

BAE Systems has seen off competition from two international rivals to win a multibillion-pound contract to build anti-submarine warships for the Australian Navy. As well as providing a financial boost to BAE, the contract to build nine of its new Type 26 frigates looks set to strengthen defence ties between Canberra...BAE Systems has seen off competition from two international rivals to win a multibillion-pound...BAE Systems has seen off competition from two international rivals to win a multibillion-pound...

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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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Libya takes charge of refugee rescues in the Med

Libya’s government yesterday claimed a swathe of the Mediterranean as its own rescue zone, which it will use to...Libya’s government yesterday claimed a swathe of the Mediterranean as its own rescue zone, which it will use to round up migrants and stop them getting to Europe. Tripoli’s search and rescue (SAR) zone will extend about 80 nautical miles, halfway to the Italian island of Lampedusa, an area where most migrants...Libya’s government yesterday claimed a swathe of the Mediterranean as its own rescue zone, which it will use to round...

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Trump to meet Putin in Helsinki after crucial Nato summit

President Trump is to meet President Putin in Helsinki for a historic summit on July 16, only days after the US leader is due to hold meetings with Nato amid concerns about his commitment to the defence of Europe. The details...President Trump is to meet President Putin in Helsinki for a historic summit on July 16, only days after the US leader is due to hold meetings with Nato amid concerns about his commitment to the defence of Europe. The details...President Trump is to meet President Putin in Helsinki for a historic summit on July 16, only days after the US...

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Battle begins for future of abortion

The US is braced for a long and divisive debate over reproductive rights amid fears that President Trump’s second nomination to the Supreme Court will tip the bench against abortion. A fundraising drive was started by groups...The US is braced for a long and divisive debate over reproductive rights amid fears that President Trump’s second nomination to the Supreme Court will tip the bench against abortion. A fundraising drive was started by groups...The US is braced for a long and divisive debate over reproductive rights amid fears that President Trump’s second...

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Pharmacy chains catch a chill as Amazon moves in

Shares fall after ecommerce giant buys online drug business

Amazon is to make its first significant foray into the pharmacy business with the purchase of an online drug distributor, a deal that wiped billions of dollars off American pharmacy chains’ value when it was announced yesterday. Amazon is to buy PillPack, a mail order start-up that posts...Amazon is to make its first significant foray into the pharmacy business with the purchase of an online drug distributor, a deal that wiped billions of dollars off American pharmacy chains’ value when it was announced yesterday. Amazon is to buy PillPack, a mail order start-up that posts...Amazon is to make its first significant foray into the pharmacy business with the purchase of an online drug distributor, a...

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Labour’s big ideas won’t work, Bank chief warns

The Bank of England’s chief economist has dismissed Labour’s proposals to make the central bank improve Britain’s weak productivity growth, arguing that the institution does not have the “tools to effect lasting change”. In a blow to John McDonnell’s plans for a Labour government to expand the role of the Bank, Andy Haldane said central...The Bank of England’s chief economist has dismissed Labour’s proposals to make the central bank improve Britain’s weak productivity growth, arguing that the institution does not have the “tools to effect lasting change”. In a blow to John McDonnell’s plans for a Labour government to expand the role of the Bank, Andy Haldane said central...The Bank of England’s chief economist has dismissed Labour’s proposals to make the central bank improve Britain’s weak...

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Johnson blasted for ‘flippant’ remarks

A former top Foreign Office official has lambasted Boris Johnson for his “inappropriate” attack on business and “flippant” approach to Brexit. Sir Simon Fraser, permanent secretary at the Foreign Office between 2010 and 2015, was reacting to reports that the foreign secretary said “f*** business” after Airbus warned...A former top Foreign Office official has lambasted Boris Johnson for his “inappropriate” attack...A former top Foreign Office official has lambasted Boris Johnson for his “inappropriate” attack...

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A return ticket that won’t be needed

Booted out early. Shameful losses. Public humiliation. But enough of Germany and the World Cup. What about Stagecoach...Booted out early. Shameful losses. Public humiliation. But enough of Germany and the World Cup.Booted out early. Shameful losses. Public humiliation. But enough of Germany and the World Cup.

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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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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 rich as believed. Belgium’s reserves, especially the match-winning Adnan...This strange game acted as sleeping pill and wake-up call for England. Gareth Southgate’s B team...This strange game acted as sleeping pill and wake-up call for England. Gareth Southgate’s B team...

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Henderson, Sterling, Kane: your country needs you

Gareth Southgate hoped that by involving his reserve team last night he would reinforce the harmony of his squad...Gareth Southgate hoped that by involving his reserve team last night he would reinforce the harmony of his squad, close any gaps between the first XI and the rest. In selection terms, a deflating night did exactly the opposite. The difference between first-choice and reserves had never felt larger than watching...Gareth Southgate hoped that by involving his reserve team last night he would reinforce the harmony of his squad, close any...

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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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Wimbledon right to give Britons qualifying wild cards despite failure

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Of the 15 British players across the Wimbledon gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles qualifying events, not one made it...Of the 15 British players across the Wimbledon gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles qualifying events...Of the 15 British players across the Wimbledon gentlemen’s and ladies’ singles qualifying events...

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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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