Friday, January 10, 2025

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Rachel Reeves has been hit by a triple whammy of setbacks over the UK's struggling economy, a major blaze in Los Angeles has prompted more evacuation orders and NHS hospitals struggle with flu admissions.

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1| Warning food prices could soar by 20% as pressure mounts on Reeves over flailing economy

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2 | Death toll rises to seven as arson suspect arrested  and Los Angeles blaze spreads

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3 | Hospital flu cases triple on last year amid 'mammoth demand' on wards

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4 | Lammy declares 'Trump is right' on defence spending as he warns post-Cold War peace is over

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5 | Prince William pays tribute to 'incredible wife' Kate Middleton as princess turns 43

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