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Millions Travel Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Summer Bank Holiday

Millions of people marked the summer bank holiday across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, driving heavy demand for rail services, coastal destinations and hospitality venues ahead of the autumn school term.
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ScottishPower Recycles Nearly All Materials From Historic Hagshaw Hill Wind Farm
Millions Travel Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for Summer Bank Holiday
Met Office Issues Yellow Thunderstorm Warnings Across Southern England
Four Arrested After Bank Holiday Stabbing Violence in Kettering
Scottish Chamber of Commerce Warns Tax and Business Costs Risk Holding Back Scotland
UK Government Launches Youth Employment Drive With Major Retailers
UK and Ukraine Advance AI and Defence Technology Partnership
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Moves to Exclude Serious Offenders From Early Release
Twelve Arrested After A66 Crash Kills Seven, Including Two Police Officers
Bank of England Governor Warns AI Investment Boom Could Trigger Global Market Correction
London Science Museum Ends Long-Running BP Sponsorship
Scottish Homeowners Prepare Valuation Challenges Over Proposed Mansion Tax
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James Cleverly Leaves Shadow Cabinet to Run for London Mayor
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Allianz Explores £5 Billion Takeover of British Roadside Assistance Group AA
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