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Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

Sir Patrick Stewart: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes
Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.
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Yorkshire Water today announces that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as Chief Executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw to step down
Yorkshire Water has announced that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as chief executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Nicola Shaw of Yorkshire Water

Controversies over pay and performance at Yorkshire Water

A general view of Baitings Reservoir, in Ripponden, West Yorkshire.

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Autumn Budget 2026

Chancellor John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

The elephant in the room that the Budget failed to address

Chancellor John Healey has delivered his Budget (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

John Healey gives £100 off energy bills in 'breathing space' Budget

Chancellor John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/Press Association

No party tricks from the Chancellor at the Budget

Concerns have been raised about credit card customers being unable to repay their debts

'Will go mainstream': Warning as customers unable to repay credit cards

Shell has revealed quarterly earnings nearly doubled as it continued to capitalise on soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Shell criticised over bumper earnings haul

A top executive of Lloyds Banking Group has criticised a hike to bank taxes as “unhelpful” to achieving UK economic growth, as he urged the Government to ensure it remains temporary. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Lloyds finance chief criticises increase to bank taxes

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has said support measures on business rates announced in the autumn Budget could cut its annual costs by as much as £60 million by 2029. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire )

Premier Inn owner Whitbread set for Budget boost

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York Crown Court exterior. Picture by Steve Bambridge

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Business

Yorkshire Water today announces that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as Chief Executive following four and a half years leading the business.

Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw to step down
Yorkshire Water has announced that Nicola Shaw has decided to step down as chief executive following four and a half years leading the business.
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Nicola Shaw of Yorkshire Water

Controversies over pay and performance at Yorkshire Water

Shell has revealed quarterly earnings nearly doubled as it continued to capitalise on soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread has said support measures on business rates announced in the autumn Budget could cut its annual costs by as much as £60 million by 2029. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Wire )

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A top executive of Lloyds Banking Group has criticised a hike to bank taxes as “unhelpful” to achieving UK economic growth, as he urged the Government to ensure it remains temporary. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

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Country and Farming

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw calls for change.

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A66. Photo: National Highways.

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