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February 17, 2026
Record £6.1bn paid out in property claims in 2025 amid extreme weather – ABI
Golden eagles face ‘unacceptable risk’ from wind turbine plans, charity says
Minister defends Reed amid calls for him to resign over local elections U-turn
UK jobless rate surges as nearly one in six young people out of work
Holiday Inn owner opens 443 hotels as sales grow despite ‘turbulent’ conditions
Debenhams plans to raise £35m to drive turnaround and cut debt
Unemployment hits five-year high after surprise rise as wage growth slows – ONS
Eurasian lynx takes first steps in UK sanctuary after rescue from Ukraine
Robert Duvall hailed as ‘great actor’ by Francis Ford Coppola
Councils ‘race against time’ to organise elections in time for May after U-turn
Topshop returns to high streets across UK in John Lewis partnership
Jobcentre on Wheels to arrive in six areas as part of employment support drive
Surgeons pioneer new technique to treat boy with rare leg condition in UK first
February 16, 2026
Trump slates clean energy deal between Miliband and California governor
Al Pacino says it was an ‘honour’ to act alongside Robert Duvall
Six of Sarah Ferguson’s companies to be wound down in wake of Epstein files
Forecasters warn of ‘shock to the system’ from widespread frost overnight
Tributes pour in for veteran actor Robert Duvall who has died aged 95
Group set up to support UK police forces after release of the Epstein files
Lecturers at two Scottish universities back walk-outs in rows over cuts
The Godfather star Robert Duvall dies aged 95
Officer denies suggestion that police lost items of Noah Donohoe’s clothing
Peggie appeal unaffected by trans medic departure, legal team says
New flood warning for seven counties amid more heavy rain
Two teenagers found guilty of killing man they lured to beach
X outage hits thousands of social media platform users
First Minister questioned over engagement with China, but not US president
Council elections to go ahead in May after legal challenge to Government
‘Absolute relief’ for Chloe Mitchell’s family as trial to go ahead next month
Jury sworn in at Natalie McNally murder trial
Further yellow snow and ice warnings to come into force across much of UK
Witness who saw Noah Donohoe cycling naked thought it was a ‘prank’
Woman left with 10 XL bullies weighing up to 190kg before mauling, court told
Royal Mail warns over service delays amid storms and staff sickness
Starmer pledges to act in ‘months not years’ to protect children on social media
Joint inquiry into water deaths could last for at least 10 days
Palestine Action cases adjourned until appeal concludes, Chief Magistrate says
Nottingham attacks victim’s mother believes inquiry will lead to ‘ramifications’
Chloe Mitchell murder trial to get under way next month
Keir Starmer denies knowledge of Labour Together-linked ‘probe’ into journalists
Budget-style online safety debates could help law ‘keep pace’ with tech changes
Wife of Doddie Weir takes on 750-mile cycle to raise money for his charity
US owners Carlyle back £150m refinancing at debt-laden retailer Very
Zurich granted more time over potential £8bn Beazley takeover
Proceedings due to get under way in Natalie McNally murder trial
Accused Bondi Beach terror attack gunman makes first court appearance
Ice warning in force as flooding expected in more than 70 areas
‘Incredible’ Milky Way shot wins South Downs dark skies photography competition
YouTuber-led chicken chain Sides to open 15 new restaurants in 2026
Everyday’s a ‘battle’ for sales, says 142-year-old firm betting on TikTok Shop
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