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UK will avoid recession in 2023 IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it is not expecting the UK to enter a recession this year. In an update to recent forecasts, it said: “Buoyed by resilient demand in the context of declining energy prices, the UK economy is expected to avoid a recession and maintain positive growth in 2023.” But it said the outlook for growth remains “subdued”, forecasting growth of 0.4% this year. In April, it

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National News

Ruling due on Duke of Sussexs bid for second legal challenge over security

The Duke of Sussex will find out whether he has won his bid for a second legal challenge against the Home Office over his security arrangements when in the UK. Harry is seeking the go-ahead from the High Court to secure a judicial review over a decision that he should not be allowed to pay privately for his protective security. The early-stage legal action is among five other civil cases

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Sport

Pelicans youngsters crowned regional champions

Youngsters from a Lynn-based hockey club have ended a 30-year wait to become regional champions.Pelicans Under-10 boys went six games unbeaten and kept six clean sheets on their way to taking the title at the In2Hockey Regional Finals held at Harleston.The youngsters came face-to-face against the best teams in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire on their way to glory.Pelicans Under-10s who have been crowned regional champions.Pelicans overcame a slow

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Sport

Stars bring back a point after Peterborough defeat

King's Lynn narrowly held on for the aggregate point after going down to a 53-37 defeat at Peterborough last night.The MacInnes Stars had high hopes of completing an A47 derby double but ultimately found themselves fighting a rearguard action to ensure they outscored the Panthers over the home and away meetings – and Michael Palm Toft was integral to them doing just that.Team boss Alex Brady was disappointed that his

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Sport

Swifts beaten in Norfolk Junior Cup final

Castle Acre Swifts Norfolk Junior Cup dream was ended by ten-man Loddon United on Monday night.Josh Knights opened to scoring for United in the first minute of the game at Carrow Road, before Daniel King equalised for Swifts half-an-hour later.Robin Andersen received a red card just before the break and, despite having a man less, Tom Markham put United ahead on the counter.Loddon United defeated Castle Acre in the Norfolk

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National News

Rumours after deaths of two teenagers in crash sparked Cardiff riot

Violence broke out in the Ely area of the city last night Riots broke out in Cardiff after two teenagers died in a crash – with rumours circulating they were being chased by police, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has said. Tensions reached breaking point after officers were called to the collision, in Snowden Road, Ely, at about 6pm on Monday. Officers faced what they called “large-scale

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National News

Fresh searches for Madeleine McCann expected to begin in Portugal

German police have requested the searches near a reservoir in the Algarve Searches are expected to begin on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, police in Portugal have confirmed. A Policia Judiciaria statement said it is co-ordinating searches in the Algarve at the request of German police and in the presence of British officers. An area near the Barragem do Arade reservoir, around 50km from

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Local News

Sand bags not enough to prevent children becoming unwell at flood-ridden homes

Residents have been left frustrated by a lack of support at their flood-damaged homes – and claim their young children have become ill as a result.Numerous people living at Turbus Road in North Lynn first had heavy rainfall come gushing into their homes in August last year.They have been calling for help from Freebridge Community Housing, which manages the street, ever since - but limited action meant that when flash

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National News

Former deputy PM to quit after next election

Dominic Raab, who resigned from Cabinet last month after a bullying inquiry, will stand down at the next general election. The former deputy prime minister and justice secretary confirmed his exit plans to the PA news agency on Monday night. He quit Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet last month over bullying allegations from civil servants. An independent investigation by Adam Tolley KC found he had acted in an intimidating and aggressive way

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National News

Reeves says Labour will back training up Brits to fill job vacancies

A Labour government “wouldn’t turn to immigration as the easy answer” to plugging workforce shortages, Rachel Reeves has said. The shadow chancellor said Britons should be trained to fill vacancies in sectors such as data science and in the NHS. It comes after Labour chairwoman Anneliese Dodds last week indicated migration could increase in the “short term” if the party comes to power, but would ultimately be reduced by addressing

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