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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 28.10.2024.
It displays 119 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.10.2024 โข The day Trump's rally echoed and Labour's tax plans loomed
โจTrump's Madison Square Garden rally dominated early headlines, with backlash growing over racist remarks about Puerto Rico. Harris condemned the event as divisive. Attention shifted to UK politics as Labour leader Starmer warned of "tough decisions" ahead of the budget, hinting at potential tax hikes. The party's shadow chancellor Reeves proposed National Insurance changes that could impact workers' pay. Tommy Robinson was jailed for 18 months for contempt of court. In sports news, Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag. The fertility rate in England and Wales hit a record low. Internationally, Israel passed a law banning the UN Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country, sparking condemnation. The day concluded with reports of deadly airstrikes in Lebanon and growing concerns over aid to Gaza.
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The Guardian
Trump repeats โenemy from withinโ rhetoric at Madison Square Garden rally as speakers give racist remarks
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BBC
Trump vows 'America first' approach as Harris bids for Gen Z voters
Kamala Harris campaigns in Pennsylvania, a state which could swing the election, while Trump speaks in New York.
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The Guardian
Trump fills Madison Square Garden with anger, vitriol and racist threats
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02:52โขLabour's Budget Bombshell
โจThe newspapers report on the upcoming UK Budget, with Labour leader Keir Starmer warning of ยฃ35bn in taxes and "tough decisions" (The Times, The Mirror). Rachel Reeves is reportedly adopting George Osborne's "strivers" rhetoric (The Independent). Meanwhile, the US presidential race intensifies, with Trump rallying in New York and Harris campaigning in Pennsylvania (BBC News, The Guardian).
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BBC
Harris attacks huge Trump New York rally as โdivisive and demeaningโ
Trump distances himself from comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during campaign event.
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BBC
Harris calls Trump rally 'divisive' after former president sets out final pitch
Trump distances himself from comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during campaign event.
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BBC
Harris attacks huge Trump New York rally as 'divisive and demeaning'
Trump distances himself from comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during campaign event.
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BBC
Harris attacks Trump rally as 'divisive' after speaker calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
Donald Trump distances himself from a comedian at his New York rally who came out with the "garbage" line.
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New Statesman
The Budget will be used to cast the next Conservative leader as a threat to public services.
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Thousands of Donald Trump supporters gathered in New York City for a rally for the ex-President in the Democratic stronghold.
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07:16โขTrump Rally Sparks Puerto Rico Controversy
โจThe newspapers report on Donald Trump's rally in New York, where a comedian's remarks about Puerto Rico sparked controversy (BBC News, Sky News, Metro). Labour's upcoming Budget is under scrutiny, with Rachel Reeves adopting George Osborne's "strivers" rhetoric (The Independent, New Statesman). Strictly Come Dancing faces potential upheaval as Amy Dowden's health raises concerns about her future on the show (Daily Mail).
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Metro was live from the scene at Donald Trump's 'mega-rally' in New York City last night.
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A convicted paedophile from India avoided deportation from the United Kingdom by appealing to a clause in the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Police are investigating the incident.
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PM to warn of โtough decisionsโ in budget
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BBC
Backlash after Trump rally speaker calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
Donald Trump distances himself from a comedian at his New York rally who came out with the "garbage" line.
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The boat contains 7x more explosives than the vessel which exploded in Beirut, killing 218 in 2020.
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The Jewish Chronicle
So far there has been one arrest, for criminal damage
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10:05โขLabour's Budget Bombshell Meets Russian Floating Threat
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's budget plans, with Keir Starmer warning of "tough decisions" and potential tax increases (The Times, The Independent). A controversy surrounds Donald Trump's rally, where a speaker made disparaging remarks about Puerto Rico (BBC News). The UK faces potential security concerns as a Russian ship carrying explosives is set to dock at a British port (Metro).
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Dad-of-one Timothy Burgess died and his partner Wendy Wall suffered life-changing injuries after Joshua Aldred's car hit theirs head-on at 70mph.
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Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.
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11:32โขLabour's Budget Battle Looms
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's preparation for the upcoming Budget, with Keir Starmer warning of "tough decisions" ahead (The Independent, The Telegraph). A controversy surrounds a comedian's remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally (BBC News). Legal cases are gaining attention, including a paedophile jailed for AI-generated child abuse images (Sky News) and a dispute over inheritance (Daily Mail).
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The 2-1 defeat to West Ham was Ten Hag's final Premier League game with United.
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BBC
Republicans condemn 'island of garbage' comments at Trump event
Republicans as well as Democrats have condemned the joke by comedian Tony Hinchliffe.
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12:20โขTen Hag Shown the Door
โจThe newspapers report on Manchester United's decision to sack manager Erik ten Hag after a poor start to the Premier League season (Metro, The Mirror, Sky News). Labour leader Keir Starmer defends potential tax rises in the upcoming Budget, emphasising their necessity (The Independent, The Telegraph, The Times). A deepfake paedophile case involving AI-generated child abuse images has resulted in an 18-year jail sentence (Daily Mail).
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PM CALLS OUT BUDGET CRITICS
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The Jewish Chronicle
โ Israel has started normalising attacking Iran in the same way that strikes on Syria have become routine and barely noticed
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The far-right leader has been accused of contempt of court.
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Breitbart UK
Britainโs left-wing PM is laying down covering fire for his budget on Wednesday, decrying those who criticised their plan as โpopulistsโ.
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Why Harrisโs appeals to African American voters have been so crass and bizarre.
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14:04โขStarmer's Budget Bombshell
โจThe newspapers report on Labour's upcoming Budget, with Prime Minister Starmer warning of potential tax hikes and "harsh reality" (Breitbart, HuffPost, The Independent, The Telegraph, The Times). Tommy Robinson's 18-month jail sentence for contempt of court is widely covered (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News). Some sources discuss international issues, including Israel-Iran tensions (The Jewish Chronicle) and US politics (Spiked).
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The Jewish Chronicle
The decision suggests an immediate large-scale attack from Iranโs proxies in Lebanon is considered unlikely
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Tommy Robinson has been sentenced to 18 months after admitting to contempt of court for repeating libellous allegations about a Syrian refugee.
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The Guardian
Speaker defends his racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally as backlash grows
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The Guardian
Elon Musk sued over $1m voter giveaways; backlash grows over racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally
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The Jewish Chronicle
UK Lawyers for Israel claimed similar anti-Israel boycotts have faced legal action
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16:28โขRobinson Behind Bars: Labour's Budget Brews
โจThe newspapers report extensively on Tommy Robinson's 18-month jail sentence for contempt of court (Breitbart, Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News). Labour's budget plans continue to draw attention, with Keir Starmer addressing potential tax increases and challenges ahead (The Independent, The Telegraph, The Times). Manchester United's decision to sack manager Erik ten Hag is also covered (The Mirror).
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BBC
Musk's $1m giveaway hit by first legal challenge as Harris rallies in Michigan
The tech billionaire received a warning last week from the Department of Justice that the lottery-style giveaway could be illegal.
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Itโs the legendary venue heโs always wanted to play: Donald Trumpโs first night at Madison Square Garden was meant to be his last big pitch to undecided voters. But much of the focus since has been on the support acts: speakers who told racist jokes about Latino and Black voters and now risk alienating the very voters he needs to win over.
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Breitbart UK
The total fertility rate has hit 1.44 children per woman, the lowest since records began, says government statistician.
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One thingโs for sure: no one would tune in for three hours of unfiltered, unadulterated Kamala.
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The Spectator
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PM promises to take โtough decisions up frontโ
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The Guardian
Elon Musk sued over $1m voter giveaways; Harris calls Trump Madison Square Garden rally โnonsenseโ fueled by hate
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18:12โขMusk's Millions Meet Legal Minefield
โจThe newspapers report on Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway facing legal challenges (BBC News, The Guardian). Labour's budget plans continue to draw attention, with Starmer addressing potential tax increases and challenges ahead (The Independent, The Telegraph, The Times). Trump's recent rally at Madison Square Garden is criticized for racist jokes by speakers (Channel 4 News, The Guardian).
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The Guardian
Outrage grows over โhatefulโ Puerto Rico comments at Trump Madison Square Garden rally
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The Guardian
Israel passes law banning UN Palestinian refugee agency from operating inside country
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The Guardian
Unrwa condemns โoutrageousโ law banning refugee agency from operating in Israel
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Itโs the legendary venue heโs always wanted to play: Donald Trumpโs first and likely only night at Madison Square Garden was meant to be his last big pitch to undecided voters.
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Young to benefit most in boost for low earners โ and another squeeze for business
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Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
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21:00โขIsrael Bans UN Agency, Gaza Aid in Jeopardy
โจThe newspapers report on Israel's ban of the UN Palestinian refugee agency, raising concerns about aid to Gaza (BBC News, The Guardian). Labour's budget plans continue to draw attention, with discussions on potential tax increases and minimum wage hikes (The Independent, The Times). Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden is analyzed for its impact on swing voters (Channel 4 News).
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The Guardian
Unrwa condemns โoutrageousโ ban by Israel; at least 60 killed in Lebanon airstrikes
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The Guardian
Unrwa condemns โoutrageousโ ban by Israel; at least 60 reported killed in airstrikes on Lebanon
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The Guardian
World leaders express โgrave concernโ at Israeli vote to ban Unrwa; deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon
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The Telegraph
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Extra billions will only โarrest declineโ and canโt prevent winter crisis, says Streeting
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