National News
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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at droughtIf you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.
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Numbers up for Buzz Bingo as owner explores saleThe owner of one of Britain's biggest bingo chains is exploring a sale even as its boss warns that a further budget tax raid could threaten the future of the industry.
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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK wildlife parkA man has died after entering the tiger enclosure at an animal attraction in Yorkshire, according to police.
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Boy and father in critical condition after 'violent attack' by masked men in their home in ThurnbyA 15-year-old boy and his father are in critical condition after they were attacked in their own home by masked men in a "completely unprovoked" assault, police say.
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Further taxes on warehouses ruled out ahead of budget after M&S and John Lewis issue warningsFurther taxes on warehouses have been ruled out by the chancellor ahead of the budget, Sky News understands, after a warning was issued the boss of a high street giant.
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Head of Metropolitan Police's volunteer force sacked after AI finds he captured sexual images on work phoneThe head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been sacked after he used his work phone to capture images of a sexual nature, the force has said.
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Four people arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager diesFour people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager died in Stoke-on-Trent, police say.
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Irish property group in talks about rescue deal for PoundlandThe privately owned Irish company which this week finalised the purchase of NCP, the car parks giant, has emerged as the mystery party backing Poundland's bosses as they race to agree a takeover of the discount retailer.


