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1. Nigel Farage admits Reform only ‘halfway ready’ for power

2. John Virgo: The legendary commentator who ushered in snooker’s golden age

   John Virgo passed away at the age of 79 in Spain after an illustrious career as a snooker player and commentator

3. Austin Appelbee says he feared the worst after four-hour swim to save his family: ‘I thought they were dead’

   Doctors told 13-year-old his swim put strain on his body comparable to running two marathons

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5. Reform isn’t ready for government, Nigel Farage admits

   ‘We are halfway towards being ready,’ Reform UK leader says

6. ‘I’ve spent 13 years building a life in the UK. Labour’s immigration crackdown could take it all away’

   Foreign nationals who have been settled in the UK for years fear Shabana Mahmood’s sweeping immigration changes will leave them in limbo as they wait for settlement

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10. Traitors stars endorse proposed changes for foster parents

    Roxy and Judy, who secretly competed as a mother and daughter on the latest Traitors season, say fostering is ‘the most rewarding thing ever’