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• Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days - The Guardian9 February 2026, 8:44 pm
  Top civil servant could become third key No 10 departure in days  The Guardian
  
• Streeting wrote off his re-election chances in WhatsApp exchanges with Mandelson - The Guardian9 February 2026, 8:36 pm
  Streeting wrote off his re-election chances in WhatsApp exchanges with Mandelson  The GuardianStreeting told Mandelson Labour had no growth strategy in private texts  The TelegraphStreeting publishes his texts to Mandelson, revealing criticism of Starmer’s government  The IndependentWes Streeting offers to show MPs his messages with Peter Mandelson  The TimesHow damaging to Streeting are his Mandelson texts?  ITVX
  
• Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise - The Guardian9 February 2026, 8:33 pm
  Reform-led Worcestershire set to issue England’s largest council tax rise  The GuardianWorcestershire councillor quits Reform over plans to raise council tax  BBCReform UK warns Worcestershire County Council is facing bankruptcy  BBCReform UK councillor David Taylor quits party during live BBC interview  The IndependentReform councillor quits party on live TV over council tax raid  The Telegraph
  
• Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach - BBC9 February 2026, 8:19 pm
  Shipwreck timbers from 17th Century appear on beach  BBC17th Century shipwreck uncovered by winter storms  The Telegraph17th Century shipwreck discovered at Studland Bay following storms  Bournemouth EchoHistoric shipwreck discovered on coast after winter storms  Dorset EchoTimbers from 17th-century shipwreck wash up on beach after Storm Chandra  The Independent
  
• ‘We recorded it in a kitchen!’ How China Crisis made Black Man Ray - The Guardian9 February 2026, 7:40 pm
  ‘We recorded it in a kitchen!’ How China Crisis made Black Man Ray  The Guardian
  
• Almost 70% of NHS areas in England offer only one cycle of IVF, data shows - The Guardian9 February 2026, 7:39 pm
  Almost 70% of NHS areas in England offer only one cycle of IVF, data shows  The Guardian
  
• Challenge Cup fourth-round draw in full as Goole get dream tie in eye-catching fixtures - All Out Rugby League9 February 2026, 7:13 pm
  Challenge Cup fourth-round draw in full as Goole get dream tie in eye-catching fixtures  All Out Rugby LeagueRound 4 Betfred Challenge Cup Draw confirmed  The Home of Rugby LeagueWarriors to face Bulls in Cup Fourth Round  Wigan WarriorsChallenge Cup Fourth Round draw details  St.Helens R.F.C.Wire to face Goole in last 16  Warrington Wolves
  
• Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January - The Guardian9 February 2026, 6:26 pm
  Revealed: ‘Rayner for leader’ site briefly went live in January  The GuardianAngela Rayner offers help to speed up HMRC inquiry into tax affairs  The TimesRayner coup will trigger election, Starmer allies warn rebels  The TelegraphWhat is Angela Rayner up to?  New StatesmanIs Angela Rayner, Queen of the North, really ready to march on Starmer’s Westminster?  The Independent
  
• Palace 'stands ready to support' police in Andrew inquiries - BBC9 February 2026, 6:04 pm
  Palace 'stands ready to support' police in Andrew inquiries  BBCKing Charles ‘ready to support’ police over claims about Andrew  The GuardianBuckingham Palace 'ready to support' police if contacted over Andrew allegations  Sky NewsPolice assessing claims Andrew leaked confidential documents to Epstein  The TelegraphKing Charles says he will help UK police investigate brother’s links to Jeffrey Epstein  Financial Times
  
• China once stole foreign ideas. Now it wants to protect its own - The Economist9 February 2026, 5:18 pm
  China once stole foreign ideas. Now it wants to protect its own  The Economist
  
• T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fixture to go ahead after government ends boycott call - BBC9 February 2026, 5:04 pm
  T20 World Cup: India-Pakistan fixture to go ahead after government ends boycott call  BBCICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Press Note  ICCPakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup as government boycott ends  Al JazeeraU-turn complete! India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match to go ahead in Colombo on February 15  The Times of IndiaICC braced for major financial hit if Pakistan v India World T20 game off  The Guardian
  
• Friends set for new UK streamer as HBO Max reveals launch plans - BBC9 February 2026, 4:40 pm
  Friends set for new UK streamer as HBO Max reveals launch plans  BBCWarner streaming boss defends HBO Max UK launch ahead of Netflix takeover  Financial TimesCycling coverage to move to HBO Max in UK and Ireland from Discovery+  Cycling WeeklyHBO Max Sets U.K. Launch Date, Subscription Plans  VarietyLess is more, HBO Max boss declares as streamer comes to UK  The Times
  
• Greystar nears £500mn London build-to-rent deal - Financial Times9 February 2026, 4:35 pm
  Greystar nears £500mn London build-to-rent deal  Financial Times
  
• A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say - The Guardian9 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say  The GuardianThree cups of tea or coffee ‘lowers risk of dementia by almost a fifth’  The TimesThe daily drink habit being linked to better brain health  Yahoo Life UKDrinking tea or coffee regularly could reduce dementia risk, study finds  ITVXYour morning coffee might protect your brain as you age – here’s the sweet spot  The Conversation
  
• Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies - Financial Times9 February 2026, 3:14 pm
  Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Donald Trump squeezes oil supplies  Financial TimesAir Canada cancels all flights to Cuba as US oil blockade cuts off fuel access  The GuardianCuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure  CNBCFrom blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba  Al JazeeraCuba issues stark warning to airlines of fuel shortages triggered by Trump sanctions  The Independent