whilst

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Elections to select new mayors in Cumbria and Cheshire & Warrington have been postponed until 2027, whilst polls to pick new mayors in Greater Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, Hampshire and the Solent, and Sussex and Brighton, have been pushed back until May 2028.

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"Whilst there was no evidence that Ms Leith's conduct caused harm to pupils, the panel was mindful of the potential harm that could have been caused, had Ms Leith's colleagues not intervened and sent her home," the panel's report said.

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"Whilst a small number of the total, they are uncomfortable, distressing and possibly threatening to the ranger involved," it added.

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“The broad theme suggested by the data is that activity ended 2025 like a lamb but came roaring back like a lion in 2026, whilst inflation remained as calm as a deer,” said Bob Schwartz, senior economist at Oxford Economics, in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch

Whilst the system is meant to strengthen security and ultimately make travel smoother, UK travellers have reported being stuck in long queues at passport control in Geneva and Tenerife.

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