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Vodafone security staff had incentives to increase fines for its franchisees
Vodafone incentivised its security staff to increase “clawbacks” levied on its own franchisees as part of a programme that led to the telecoms group fining its own shopkeepers millions of pounds for seemingly small administrative errors.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
'Pure AI slop': Reform's deputy leader accused of posting photo with clear signs of manipulation
In a picture of a blue-sky day in Birmingham, a diverse group of Reform supporters gathered with placards and cheesy grins to knock on doors for their party.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Stolen Keats love letters worth £1.5m returned to US owners
Eight original handwritten letters from the Romantic poet John Keats to his muse and “one passion”, Fanny Brawne, were returned to the family of John Hay “Jock”
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Moscow-friendly former president wins clear majority in Bulgarian polls
Bulgaria's Moscow-friendly former president has won an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could bring the country political stability after years of short-lived coalitions but leave it walking a tightrope on EU issues.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
'Shameful and disgraceful' IDF launches investigation into attack on Jesus statue
The Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
London to host women's Tour team time trial
London will provide the backdrop for a landmark moment in cycling history as it hosts the first team time trial in the women’s Tour de France next year.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Protester arrests raise alarm in Madagascar’s gen Z movement
The arrest of protesters in Madagascar has increased fears among young people that the military regime that took power last year will be no better than the government it overthrew.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
British Jews feel 'under siege' as antisemitic incidents increase
British Jews feel under siege and worried about their children displaying religious symbols in public, community leaders have said.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Fixed-price deals for wind and solar to guard against volatile gas market
The government has confirmed plans to move older wind and solar farms which make up almost a third of Great Britain's power market on to fixed-price contracts to help protect households and businesses from future gas market shocks.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
McDermott gets the nod as new England rugby league head coach
The former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott will be named as Shaun Wane’s successor as head coach of the England men’s national team later this week.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Ban on mobile phones in schools to become law
A ban on mobile phones in schools is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “critical safeguarding legislation” is passed.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Bad vibes
Suspicious minds, sex toys and the long history of cheating at chess
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Anti-Islam influencer is denied entry to Britain for far-right rally
A US-based anti-Islam influencer who had been authorised to attend a far-right rally in London has been blocked from entering the UK by the home secretary.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Cocaine traces in rivers and lakes may stimulate salmon brains
Traces of cocaine that pollute rivers and lakes may accumulate in the brains of salmon and disrupt their behaviour, according to researchers who warn of unknown consequences for fish populations.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Reviews for illegal casinos hosted on Trustpilot
Trustpilot, the reviews website that offers to “find a company you can trust”, is hosting ratings of illegal casinos, raising concerns about potential risks to consumers.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Book Club: 100 best novels of all time
What defines a masterpiece?
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Proms to feature ambitious pieces with lots of notes - and that's just prog night
It was the musical genre that took plain old 70s rock into the worlds of folk, jazz and classical before being swept away as almost terminally uncool by the arrival of punk.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
FIA confirms rule changes in hope of appeasing drivers
The FIA has confirmed rule changes for the ongoing Formula One season as the sport reacts to driver dissatisfaction and safety concerns with the new regulations.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Arteta’s men have begun to doubt themselves, but they must realise there will be more title twists
It was probably Arsenal’s best performance in two months, but that will be scant consolation.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
'We saw our ship burn'
Ecuadorian fishing crew describe 'cruel' US attack
4 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Tequila puts gin and tonic in the shade as new summer favourite
Tequila is overtaking gin and tonic for the first time as the British summer tipple of choice, according to new data.
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April 21, 2026
The Guardian
US spending on 'reckless' war on Iran could have saved 87m lives, says UN
The $2bn (£1.5bn) a week that Donald Trump has spent on his reckless war in Iran could have helped save more than 87 million lives, the head of the UN’s humanitarian agency has said.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Daughter demands inquiry into father's death after police contact
The daughter of aretired NHS worker is calling for a full and independent investigation into the death of her father after it emerged that he died after police contact at a protest against the far right.
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Draper's new blow puts French Open in doubt
Briton pulls out of Madrid and Rome following latest setback with knee problem
2 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Tube strike goes ahead today and on Thursday
Strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead this week.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Kanye West's European tour in doubt after more gigs axed
Kanye West's concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as a growing number of European countries have stopped or postponed the US rapper's performances amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
FBI director Patel sues US news magazine over article alleging he drinks excessively
The FBI director, Kash Patel, has sued the US news magazine the Atlantic and a reporter over an article that alleged “excessive drinking” and “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences” by Patel during his time in charge of the agency.
3 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Musk ignores legal summons in Paris over sexualised deepfakes on X
Elon Musk did not appear yesterday for a voluntary interview with lawyers in Paris who had summoned the American tech billionaire over an investigation into his social media platform X and Al tool Grok.
1 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
'A lot of lives wasted'
The CIA spymaster who foresaw results of US action in Iran
5 min |
April 21, 2026
The Guardian
Schools leaving young people unprepared for work - Milburn
An “exam-obsessed” school system is leaving young people unprepared for work, Alan Milburn has said, as new polling suggests teachers believe pupils are leaving education without the skills they need for adult life.
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