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1. London local elections 2026: Labour 'under siege' from Zack Polanski Greens but stays biggest party, new poll

   Keir Starmer’s party has seen its support in the capital slump 15 points since the 2024 general election to 28%, according to the More in Common survey

2. Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest

   The British Beer and Pub Association warned that the closures equate to the loss of around 2,400 jobs.

3. Growth Kitchen eyes £100m in sales as unique concept taps into delivery boom

   Co-founder Tom Gatz said the model is like the ‘Airbnb of professional kitchens’.

4. Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

   The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

5. Which airport is worst in the UK for flight delays?

   The UK’s worst airports for flight delays have been ranked following analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data by the Press Association.

6. Sara Cox ‘can’t wait’ to see Look Mum No Computer perform at Eurovision

   The BBC Radio 2 DJ will provide live commentary on the radio station during Tuesday and Thursday’s semi-finals.

7. Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence

   EY has said events in the Middle East had ‘adversely affected’ Ireland’s inflationary outlook.

8. Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

   The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

9. John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

   The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

10. Football fan’s Scots-Brazilian snacks become culinary hit for World Cup

    Jimmy Main’s Brazilian wife inspired him to bring food from the two cultures together to create a dish never seen before.