ConnexionCompulsory digital ID plan axed as Labour performs another U-turn, reports say
New identity verification scheme aimed at deterring illegal migration is reportedly to become optional
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LGBT+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, official figures show
Mental-health charity for gay, trans and non-binary people says prejudices in society cause higher rates of depression
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Warning over hot water bottle fire risk
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Hot water bottles urgently recalled over fire risk
Items taken off TikTok Shop because they could catch light, says product regulator
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Storm Goretti leaves 65,000 homes without power as ‘weather bomb’ hits the UK
A rare red weather warning has been issued as drivers are warned of the risk of falling trees
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin using winter as weapon after drones cut power to 600,000 homes in Zaporizhzhia
Trump approves sanctions bill targeting India, China and Brazil for buying cheap Russian oil
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