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Poundland gets more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

A deadline to secure a buyer was set to expire at midnight, but the retailer now has an extra 10 days to find a buyer.

Judges consider submissions in bid for private prosecution of former footballer

A panel of judges are considering a bid to privately prosecute former Scotland striker David Goodwillie and hope to issue a ruling "as soon as practicable".

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Time running out for young people to receive meningitis B vaccines in UK

Just 28% of 18- and 19-year-olds have received their first dose in one-off campaign, UKHSA saysThe clock is ticking for young people in the UK to receive vaccinations to protect against meningitis B,...

McIlroy makes strong start in bid to equal Montgomerie's record

Rory McIlroy makes a strong start to his bid for a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title with a three under opening round at the DP World Tour Championship.

Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators from Mississippi

The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.

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Giulio Cesare in Egitto album review – Sabine Devieilhe’s exquisite Cleopatra could make stones weep

Orliński/Devieilhe/Il Pomo d’Oro/Corti(Erato)Francesco Corti keeps the drama on the boil in this period instrument recording of Handel’s opera, with herculean feats of vocal dexterity by Jakub Józef O...

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Eight killed in Colombian air strike targeting Gulf Clan gang

A suspected gang leader considered a "priority target" was among those killed, the Colombian president says.

‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans can hear ‘The Album’ early at independent record stores

A number of listening events are planned across the globe next week The post ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ fans can hear ‘The Album’ early at independent record stores appeared first on NME.

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Poundland owner secures two extra weeks to ensure retail chain’s survival

US investment firm Gordon Brothers is ‘taking due care’ to consider if one of three bidders has enough fundsPoundland’s owner has said it is “taking due care” to consider if one of three bidders had e...

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Russell Brand's social media accounts disabled by Meta

It comes after the 51-year-old disgraced entertainer was sentenced to 10-and-a-half-years in prison.

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Cliffords celebrate outsiders and fight Irish stereotypes on powerful new single ‘Rod For My Back’

The band explained that it was “about being misunderstood and commodified for a culture in which we always felt like outsiders” The post Cliffords celebrate outsiders and fight Irish stereotypes on p...

Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient

The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

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AI helped UK defy expectations – but will economy’s resilience fizzle out?

Despite John Healey’s defiance, the economy faces threats from a tech slowdown and energy bills this winterAI helps UK economy grow at fastest pace for more than two yearsThe forecasters were clear wh...

'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat

Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.

Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century

In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate.

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Bond producer first female president of film school

Barbara Broccoli is succeeding David Puttnam in the role in February.

Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert thrills Golden Joysticks awards audience with raucous guest performance

You can see the full list of winners here The post Biddy Blas actor Richard Summers-Calvert thrills Golden Joysticks awards audience with raucous guest performance appeared first on NME.

Jamie T announces Kate Nash and Willie J Healey as tour support as he teases more “special guests”

“You will have to wait and see…” The post Jamie T announces Kate Nash and Willie J Healey as tour support as he teases more “special guests” appeared first on NME.

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Metro Bank up for sale, with billionaire investor in line for £420m windfall

Shares up 7% after announcement as Jaime Gilinski Bacal seeks exit three years after helping to rescue bankMetro Bank is putting itself up for sale three years after its near-collapse, in a move that...

Watch: The latest in the Jensen Huang Nvidia scandal

The BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker explains the timeline of events and what's next for Nvidia as its board considers whether to oust the CEO.