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1. Andrew’s past ‘catching up with him’ amid controversy over home

   The King’s brother is said to be in talks about leaving Royal Lodge following the furore over the ‘peppercorn’ rent for the 30-room mansion.

2. Sales of fitness equipment soar by 15.1% on previous year, figures show

   Fitness platform Zwift said it had seen a 65% surge in active users in October compared with August.

3. Counting to begin in Ireland’s presidential election

   The choice is between three candidates, one of whom withdrew from campaigning three weeks ago.

4. Leeds Bradford Airport closes overnight amid runway issue

   The airport said repair teams were working on the runway which was expected to reopen at 6am.

5. Powell expected to be named Labour’s new deputy leader

   Labour’s struggles in the polls have already led to some questions among backbenchers about Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the party.

6. Protesters set to descend on opposite sides of London amid police restrictions

   Ukip supporters were blocked from meeting and marching near Whitechapel Station in east London.

7. Manhunt continues for asylum seeker released from prison by mistake

   Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu had been jailed for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.

8. Government should not cut cash Isa allowance, says Treasury Committee

   The MPs said the focus should instead be on improving financial literacy and enhancing access to good investment advice and guidance.

9. Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu ‘wildfire’ as cases rise

   Experts said flu has hit early this year, with a worrying increase among children.

10. Chancellor declines to rule out income tax hike – reports

    Raising the basic rate of income tax by 1p could raise around £8 billion, but would break a clear manifesto pledge.