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1. Heavy rain to disrupt transport and worsen flooding amid Storm Chandra fallout

   One severe flood warning remains in place.

2. Starmer meets with Xi Jinping in bid for ‘more sophisticated’ China ties

   The Prime Minister met Mr Xi at the Great Hall of the People on the first morning of his trip to China.

3. Artwork for mural dedicated to Scot who cared for Jewish girls unveiled

   Jane Haining was arrested in April 1944 and deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau.

4. Liverpool: Arne Slot reveals new four-man selection update amid transfer question

   Reds boss asked if emergency signings could be considered amid worsening injury problems

5. Premier League set for fifth Champions League spot after European dominance

   More English clubs will appear across UEFA’s three competitions next season

6. 'Incredible' Virgil van Dijk sets Champions League record in big Liverpool win

   A stand-out performance from the veteran Dutchman may silence some naysayers

7. Dame Prue Leith reveals why she quit The Great British Bake Off

   It was announced last week that Dame Prue was stepping down as a judge on the popular Channel 4 baking show after nine series.

8. Current account switches ramp up with one bank ‘head and shoulders’ above rest

   Nationwide Building Society attracted more than 41,450 customers between July and September.

9. Vehicle production fell 15% last year, report shows

   The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles left factories in the UK in 2025.

10. Mark Billingham given Diamond Dagger for ‘sustained excellence’ in crime writing

    He said he ‘could not be more thrilled or honoured’ with the award from the Crime Writers’ Association.