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1. New Government-backed online train ticket retailer to be created

   The service will be available after Great British Railways is established.

2. FTSE 100 Live 22 January: China stocks fall on tariff threat, easyJet cuts Q1 loss

3. EasyJet cuts losses as demand for flights and holidays grows

   The budget airline reported a headline pre-tax loss of £61 million for the three months to December 31, down from £126 million a year earlier.

4. Borrowing surges by more than forecast in blow to Chancellor

   The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £17.8 billion last month, up £10.1 billion on a year earlier.

5. Detectives investigating 'rape' of 13-year-old girl in Hackney release e-fit of man

   The suspect is believed to have fled scene in white Audi after alleged attack on girl

6. Government borrowing in December surges to £17.8 billion

   Interest payments, higher public sector wages and an increase in the benefits bill all stoked the borrowing total for the month

7. Birmingham stabbing: Boy, 12, knifed to death as boy, 14, arrested in murder probe

   The victim, a boy aged 12, was stabbed in Birmingham’s Hall Green on Tuesday afternoon and died later in hospital

8. Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal face Cunha battle; Chelsea join Sesko race, Garnacho; Man United bid rejected

   Gunners step up striker search but face stiff competition

9. Starmer promises action to end ‘shockingly easy’ access to knives online

   The Prime Minister said he will introduce stricter measures in the wake of the Southport atrocity.

10. Hunt for killer of Citi executive found beaten to death in Woolwich amid fears suspect has fled country

    Marianne Kilonzi was named by police following the discovery of her body in flat in south-east London