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1. Starmer under pressure from own MPs over Mandelson scandal

   MPs approved the release of documents relating to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the United States on Wednesday.

2. Criminals using AI to clone voices and set up direct debits

   National Trading Standards said it blocked almost 21 million scam phone calls and shut down 2,000 numbers in a six-month period.

3. BBC radio breakfast shows enjoy increase in listeners

   Radio 2 remains the UK’s most popular station, with an average weekly audience of 12.7 million.

4. Scotland will be left behind unless SNP ends nuclear objection, group warns

   Scotland for Nuclear Energy said the country could miss out on jobs and economic growth if it does not add nuclear to the power mix.

5. Pep Guardiola makes Arsenal claim ahead of Carabao Cup final and reveals early Man City team news

   A fifth Carabao Cup final in ten years for the Man City manager

6. King announces Scottish bank holiday to mark nation’s World Cup debut game

   It comes the day after Scotland’s match against Haiti.

7. Can Marc Guehi play in Carabao Cup final vs Arsenal? Pep Guardiola calls for sudden rule change amid confusion

   Man City are set to be without their big January signing for the Carabao Cup final

8. Arsenal vs Man City: Carabao Cup final prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

   The Premier League’s top two will contest the first major final of the season

9. Starmer to warn of communities’ decline in bid to move on from Mandelson scandal

   The Prime Minister will try to focus attention on his Government’s work to curb the cost of living and revamp high streets.

10. Man City 3-1 Newcastle (agg: 5-1): Omar Marmoush on target as ruthless City book Carabao Cup final place

    Holders beaten despite brave showing in second leg as Man City move on to next month’s showpiece against Arsenal