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1. US-Iran nuclear talks to take place this week as Trump says he’s ‘considering’ military strikes

   President Trump is said to be confused why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ after a heavy military buildup in the region

2. Arsenal’s derby dominance jolts their title bid to life – and makes Tottenham’s relegation danger feel very real

   Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Arsenal:The Gunners restored their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a commanding win over their neighbours

3. Patients lost in NHS ‘maze’ as doctors demand simpler access to care

   Health leaders say the current system is ‘confusing, frustrating and demoralising’

4. Flatpack World Champion shares her top tips on putting furniture together

   Hayley McAuley can put together a two-drawer side unit in less than 10 minutes

5. Job vacancies plunge to low not seen since Covid pandemic

   More than two jobseekers are now vying for each available position

6. Sex Pistols announce Anarchy in the UK tour to celebrate 50 years of punk

   It marks five decades since their seminal track’s release

7. Mumford and Sons frontman reacts to track being used in anti-ICE videos

   ‘I think it’s an absolute disgrace what ICE is doing in the States,’ he says

8. Mortgage and business lending slowdown expected in 2026 but dip is ‘temporary’

   ‘All signs’ point to 2026 being a temporary dip, rather than a long-term slowdown, according to the EY Item Club bank lending forecast.

9. Energy crisis cost Scottish economy £11bn, study finds

   The report shows soaring gas prices cost Scottish households an additional £5.8 billion between 2021-24.

10. AI contributes to spike in fashion sales complaints to Citizens Advice

    The advisory service said it was helping a consumer with a fashion purchase every seven minutes.