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    Theresa May is to unveil five new Brexit negotiating position papers in the coming days amid reports that cabinet ministers privately fear a decision on progressing on to trade talks with the European Union could be delayed until Christmas. In her first full week back in Downing Street following her three week holiday, the Prime Minister will release formal papers on key elements of the talks, including the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), data protection, and goods and services after Brexit. It comes just one week before David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, heads to Brussels for the next formal round of negotiations. But due to a lack of progress made so far and the Government’s failure to publish any formal positions on two key demands from European neg...

    Thousands of pupils to receive 'incorrect' grades on GCSE results day Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze on Festival Way (AP) A huge fire at a packaging warehouse has been brought under control, Essex Fire Service said. Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze as it tore through the building on Festival Way in Basildon. The warehouse was “completely alight”, with flames also affecting a neighbouring industrial unit. But officer in charge Neil Fenwick said crews had acted quickly and prevented the spread of the fire. He said: The warehouse, which we believe is used for packaging and distribution, contained a large amount of stock and the fire took hold very quickly. Firefighters have done an absolutely brilliant job here this morning. They spotted the fire had start...

    While you may assume her Royal Majesty the Queen enjoys fine dining every day, this isn't always the case. According to The Telegraph, twice a week the head chef to the royal household, Mark Flanagan, provides the Queen with menu suggestion which she can approve by ticking off or crossing out. However, Darren McGrady, a former chef in the royal kitchens, said that the Queen is not a foodie. She eats to live, unlike Prince Philip who loves to eat and would stand and talk food all day. When she dines on her own, he added, she’s very disciplined. No starch is the rule. We took a look at the Queen's typical day of eating and drinking, from the tea she drinks and biscuits she eats when she wakes up to her low-carb lunches, her nightly glass of Champagne, and penchant for chocol...