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1. FTSE 100 Live 28 November: Index higher, pubs chain surges despite cost pressure

   The owner of Harvester and All Bar One is the toast of investors after posting better-than-expected results.

2. Matt Terry on his X Factor hell and learning to believe in himself

   Matt Terry won The X Factor in 2016 but found the experience to be a particularly bruising one - with bold new music out, he tells us about his journey of resilience

3. Why Chelsea are the Premier League's coming force

   After a few years of turmoil, the Blues have got their act together under Enzo Maresca and are eyeing Arsenal at the top

4. Singer Tom Grennan on the Hackney street that broke his heart, Elton John and becoming teetotal

   He’s top of the charts, he’s pals with Elton John — the future looks bright for Tom Grennan. But the singer-songwriter takes Craig McLean for a trip down memory lane along the Hackney street that inspired his new album

5. Ella Eyre: 'I didn't know if I would ever be able to sing again'

   Ella Eyre lost her voice completely after an operation. Now, a decade on from her debut album, she’s back. She talks about grief, childhood trauma and why she’s had enough of being polite

6. Death toll rises to 128 following Hong Kong tower block blaze

   Dozens are still missing as officials confirm fire alarms were not working effectively

7. Pat Cummins: Australia make decision over captain for second Ashes Test against England

   Australia have named their squad for next week’s second Ashes Test

8. All Bar One owner cautions over £130m cost hit as wage and food bills soar

   The firm reported pre-tax profits rising by a fifth to £238 million in the year to September 27, despite an extra £100 million of costs.

9. Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

   Both sides bidding to bounce back from midweek defeats

10. Ioan Gruffudd announces birth of daughter with wife Bianca Wallace

    The couple said their daughter, Mila Mae Gruffudd, had been born prematurely.