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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The cost of borrowing money for the UK hit a new 18-year high on Wednesday, following a sharp rise in recent days. Four individuals have been charged with murder after a baby was stabbed to death. The London mayor stated that his conviction for an untaxed car was due to a scam.

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