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Wellwishers welcome King’s return to public-facing royal duties

Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February. News of the King’s return to public-facing royal duties following the...

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BME women ‘twice as likely to be on zero-hours contracts as white men’

Research suggests BME workers are ‘significantly overrepresented’ on zero-hours contracts compared with white workers. Black and minority ethnic...

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Failure to reinstate UNWRA funding is negation of duty, SNP MP tells Sunak

Brendan O’Hara has urged the UK Government to reinstate funding after a report ruled on the neutrality of the aid organisation. An SNP MP has...

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What the papers say – April 27

Images of a smiling King and Queen adorn most of Saturday’s front pages. The King’s announcement that he is returning to public-facing royal...

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ITV News presenter ‘receiving medical care’ after becoming ‘unwell’ live on-air

The broadcaster appeared to struggle to read the news bulletins while presenting ITV News at Ten on Friday. ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is “...

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Mark Andrews: Trigger-happy TV, Rayner comes up short, and why it's right to spend more on defence

The snowflake patrols are out in force again, this time targeting a popular sitcom which was first screened in the 1970s. So which domestic comedy...

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Toby Neal on politics: A cost of living crisis or just plain stealing?

Popping along to a local garden centre – to go to the cafe, obviously, the weather at the time preventing any meaningful activity in the garden –...

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Question Time: Policing minister Chris Philp appears to confuse Congo and Rwanda

Responding to an audience member on BBC One’s Question Time, Mr Philp appeared to ask whether the two African nations were separate countries....

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Conservation efforts lending a helping hand to global biodiversity, study says

The decade-long research is the biggest of its kind ever completed. Conservation efforts around the world are having a positive impact on our...

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BBC Radio 2 listeners choose favourite Abba song

The top two songs in the poll reached number one in the UK charts, but the rest of the top five were minor hits. A poll of BBC Radio 2 listeners...

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Gaza priest says Palestinians living in ‘hell’ as he makes ceasefire plea

Father Gabriel Romanelli was speaking in Glasgow on Friday. Palestinian citizens are living in “hell” in Gaza, a priest from the territory said as...

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Harvey Weinstein court ruling is ‘clarion call’ for MeToo movement, says founder

American activist Tarana Burke said the ruling was ‘not a blow’ to the global movement. The founder of #MeToo, Tarana Burke, has said the decision...

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What the papers say – April 26

Medical breakthroughs and politics lead the front pages for Friday. The breakthrough cancer jab leads the headlines this Friday, with good news for...

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Campaigners hail ‘victory for seas’ as ministers loses appeal over dredging

The Court of Session in Edinburgh has upheld an earlier ruling that the Scottish Government’s approach to licensing scallop dredging is unlawful....

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Alba’s Ash Regan writes to Yousaf with demands as he battles for future

The Alba Party MSP says the ball is in ‘Humza’s court’ ahead of a tight confidence vote. The Alba Party MSP whose vote could be crucial to...

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Police investigating after boy, five, dies following road traffic collision

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Police are investigating after a five-year-old boy died in a road traffic...

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Humza Yousaf battles to stay First Minister as Greens vow to vote against him

Allies of Mr Yousaf insisted he would not quit as he faced the prospect of a knife-edge confidence vote. Humza Yousaf is battling to save his...

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Anglo American rebuffs BHP’s £31bn takeover hopes

London-listed Anglo revealed on Thursday that it had been approached by its Australian rival. Anglo American has rejected a £31.1 billion plan to...

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UK cybersecurity firm Darktrace to be bought by US private equity firm

Thoma Bravo has agreed a cash deal worth more than £4 billion for the Cambridge-based company. UK cybersecurity firm Darktrace is to be acquired...

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Girl accused of school stabbings remanded to youth detention

The 13-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons will appear at Swansea Crown Court on May 27. A teenage girl accused of stabbing two...

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Two men charged with immigration offences after migrant deaths in Channel

Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on Friday. Two men have been charged with...

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Titanic watch could fetch £150,000 at auction

Businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912 after seeing new wife Madeleine onto a lifeboat. A gold pocket watch that was...

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Stroke could cost UK £75bn by 2035, charity warns

The Stroke Association is urging the next government to invest in prevention or risk pressure on NHS services becoming ‘unsustainable’. The number...

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Girl, 13, to appear in court over school stabbing

Two teachers and a pupil were hurt in the incident at Amman Valley School but have since been released from hospital. A teenage schoolgirl will...

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Net zero does not mean ‘huge shift’ in everyday lives, top climate adviser says

The shift to zero emissions is an investment strategy for the UK, Climate Change Committee chief executive Chris Stark said, as he leaves the role....

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Coroner to give conclusions at inquest for Reading terror attack victims

Family members of the victims are expected to attend proceedings at the Old Bailey. A coroner will give his conclusions at the inquest into the...

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Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder remembered as ‘great cosmic philosopher’

Former band member John Lodge announced that Pinder died on Wednesday. The Moody Blues founder Mike Pinder has been remembered as a “great...

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Former head teacher called girl ‘his little sex toy’, court hears

Neil Foden denies sex offences against five children. A former high school head teacher accused of abusing children called one girl, “his little...

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Four including ex-Patisserie Valerie chief financial officer deny fraud charges

All four defendants were released on conditional bail. The former chief financial officer of Patisserie Valerie along with three other defendants,...

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Peter Rhodes on puzzling weather, recurring words and the high price of medical curiosity

I may have stumbled across an explanation for the Great British Weather puzzle. This, from the BBC Weather website: “While it has felt chilly,...

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Ex-Parliamentary researcher ordered not to contact MPs after China spy charges

Christopher Cash is accused of an offence under the Official Secrets Act. A former parliamentary researcher has been ordered not to contact MPs...

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Swann refuses to rule out resigning if budget is not changed

The Ulster Unionist minister has called on the Stormont Assembly to ‘strategically review’ and change a draft budget agreed by the Executive....

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Peter Kay and Black Keys reschedule dates at Manchester arena after boss quits

Headaches for Co-op Arena became clear after capacity for a test event last Saturday was reduced with just hours’ notice. Peter Kay and The Black...

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Yousaf cancels planned speech as he battles for political survival

The Scottish First Minister faces a potential vote of no confidence in his leadership after he axed the powersharing deal with the Greens. Humza...

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GB News investor Sir Paul Marshall steps down from board

His resignation coincides with the appointment of politician and businessman Lord Theodore Agnew as the new director of its owner, All...

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Reading terror attack families ‘trusting’ inquest judge to provide answers

Libyan refugee Khairi Saadallah fatally stabbed James Furlong, 36, Dr David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, in June 2020. The father of...

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Some Troubles investigations require public hearings to test evidence – Morgan

The ICRIR has outlined transitional arrangements to allow it to continue investigations where inquests into Troubles deaths are at an advanced...

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Inquiry launched into BBC World Service funding

The service is chiefly funded by the UK licence fee. An inquiry has been launched into the future funding of the BBC World Service. The...

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Briton accused of London arson plot after alleged recruitment as Russian spy

Dylan Earl is charged with aggravated arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. A British man is accused of masterminding an arson...

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Fiona Beal’s original trial halted by defence witness ‘mistake’

The first trial was abandoned in its 17th week after the judge was not informed that a friend of Beal was a staff member at Northampton Crown...

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Regan sets out demands in exchange for backing Yousaf in no confidence vote

The Alba MSP said she will put three key aims to the First Minister – independence, gender reforms and Grangemouth. Holyrood’s sole Alba Party MSP...

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Climbing stairs may help you live longer and aid your heart – scientists

Regularly taking the stairs is linked to a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, research suggests. Climbing stairs instead of using the lift...

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Too early to say if Ireland is experiencing impact of Rwanda plan, No 10 says

Downing Street rebuffed suggestions from Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin that asylum seekers were now fearful of staying in the UK. It is too...

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Katie Price could be arrested for missing bankruptcy hearings, High Court told

The former glamour model was due to face questions about her finances in court on Friday but did not attend. Katie Price could face arrest if she...

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Private parking firms accused of ‘confusing drivers’ over new code of practice

The RAC said the sector’s decision to create its own set of rules ‘muddies the waters’ amid delays in new Government regulations being...

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Normandy veterans share ‘bit of living history’ ahead of D-Day anniversary

Nine men, aged between 98 and 103, gathered at the Union Jack Club on Friday. A group of Second World War veterans have come together to share a...

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Ex-Post Office executive says Horizon issues were ‘outside my knowledge scope’

Angela van den Bogerd gave evidence for a second day at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in central London on Friday. A former...

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Nine in court charged in connection with teenagers’ fatal stabbing

Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16, died after an incident in Bristol in January. Nine people have appeared in court charged in connection with the...

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Jury retires in trial of football agent accused of sending threatening email

Saif Alrubie, 45, has pleaded not guilty to sending an electronic communication with intent to cause distress or anxiety to a former Chelsea...

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Harvie: Yousaf cannot unite Parliament and SNP must consider replacement

The Scottish Green co-leader said there is now a ‘lack of trust’ towards the First Minister after he ended a powersharing deal. A co-leader of...

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Unseen work by The Snowman creator Raymond Briggs goes on display

Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft reveals personal insights into Briggs’s life, including 100 original artworks from his 60-year career. A museum...

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Lord Cameron joins language lesson and pets horses during Mongolia visit

The Foreign Secretary was in Central Asia as part of a bid to bolster trade, security and environmental ties. Lord David Cameron has wrapped up a...

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Campaign Against Antisemitism cancels ‘walk together’ event amid safety concerns

The CAA said it had received ‘numerous threats’ and identified ‘hostile actors’ who pose a risk to its safety. The Campaign Against...

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Bill to make it easier for Irish people to get British citizenship progresses

Interim DUP leader Gavin Robinson’s Bill would allow Irish people to acquire British citizenship by registration after five years’ residence. A...

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Father wins legal battle against police watchdog over son’s fatal shooting

Glenn Skelton challenged a decision by a police watchdog not to re-investigate the actions of an armed officer who had fatally shot Lewis Skelton....

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UVF victims’ families accuse Government of ‘disgraceful’ attempt to stop justice

A coroner said that he had been ‘prevented’ from delivering a summary of intelligence information around the deaths of four people killed in...

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King to resume public duties after positive cancer treatment

Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February. The King is said to be “greatly encouraged” at returning to public facing...

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Two males appear in court over Channel crossing deaths tragedy

At Folkestone Youth Court on Friday, district judge William Nelson said there was ‘real doubt’ over the defendants’ ages. Two males charged...

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Reading terror attack: Deaths of three men ‘probably avoidable’ after failings

Khairi Saadallah fatally stabbed friends James Furlong, 36, Dr David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, on June 20 2020. The Reading terror...

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Reading terror attack families ‘disgusted’ by catastrophic state failures

Judge Coroner Sir Adrian Fulford concluded the deaths of James Furlong, Dr David Wails and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett were ‘probably avoidable’....

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Green MSP bursts into tears on BBC radio at Yousaf ending Bute House agreement

Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland said Mr Yousaf’s decision is ‘one of the worst pieces of political judgment’ she has ever witnessed....

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Firefighters are offered 4% pay rise

FBU members are being recommended to accept the offer. Firefighters and fire control staff have been offered an above-inflation pay rise and...

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Humza Yousaf remains First Minister of Scotland

Mr Yousaf has said he will fight a vote of no confidence. Users of social media site X, including an account belonging to a social media...

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Royal Navy ship joins international effort to build pier for Gaza aid

The RFA Cardigan Bay is to serve as a floating dormitory for US military personnel building the pier. A Royal Navy ship is joining the...

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Teachers ‘cannot comprehend’ school stabbing incident

Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin were stabbed during an incident at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire on Wednesday. Two teachers who were...

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Injured military horses ‘continue to be cared for and closely observed’ – Army

The Army named four of the animals who broke loose on Wednesday as Vida, Trojan, Quaker and Tennyson. Two military horses seriously injured after...

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Ex-Post Office executive denies ‘bullying’ and ‘intimidating’ subpostmistress

Angela van den Bogerd gave evidence for a second day at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in central London on Friday. A former top Post Office...

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Grant Shapps: Not the time or place for Tory leadership battle

The Cabinet minister warned restive Conservative MPs off moving against Rishi Sunak before an election. Grant Shapps has told Tory MPs considering...

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Sadiq Khan tells young Londoners to vote or ‘wake up shocked’ to Tory victory

The Labour politician warned that the May 2 mayoral election ‘is on a knife-edge’. Sadiq Khan has warned young Londoners that if they fail to vote...

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Reading terror attack: Police facing more offenders with ‘mental health needs’

The Assistant Chief Constable was speaking after the conclusion of the Reading terror attack inquest. Counter terrorism police are facing more...

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Teaching assistants ‘increasingly leading lessons amid teacher shortage’ – union

Unison’s report, Teaching on the Cheap?, is based on a survey of almost 6,000 teaching assistants in England and Wales. Teaching assistants are...

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‘Hundreds of thousands’ expected at pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday

Protesters will assemble at Parliament Square at midday before marching to Hyde Park. A pro-Palestinian march expected to attract “hundreds of...

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Reform UK deputy leader Habib ‘saddened by split within political unionism’

Ben Habib was speaking at an event in Co Down alongside Ann Widdecombe and Baroness Hoey. Reform UK deputy leader Ben Habib has said he is saddened...

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Two horses which ran loose in London ‘in a serious condition’, minister says

James Cartlidge also revealed the black horse was named Quaker, while the white animal seen drenched in blood was named Vida. Two of the horses who...

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May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

Every voter in England and Wales will be able to cast a ballot in at least one type of election. The results of the elections on May 2 are being...

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Duke of Edinburgh leads commemoration of Australia and New Zealand’s war dead

Edward paid his respects to the Antipodean fallen on behalf of the nation. The Duke of Edinburgh has led the nation in commemorating Australia and...

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SNP’s powersharing deal with Greens collapses

The Bute House Agreement was signed in 2021 but it has come under pressure recently. The powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens at...

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Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been defending the Government’s plans during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. The Home Secretary has...

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Labour vows to be the most ‘pro-business government’ UK has ever seen

Rachel Reeves has given an insight into the Opposition’s plans to invigorate the business sector. Labour’s “number one mission” is to grow the...

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Barclays profit falls as mortgage lending and investment bank squeezed

The bank reported a group pre-tax profit of £2.3 billion for the first three months of the year, down 12% from last year. Barclays has reported...

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Deborah James’s father: She would tell us to knock heads together in campaign

The family has urged all UK political parties to commit to a cancer strategy. Dame Deborah James’s father has said his daughter would tell him to...

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Public spending ‘trade-offs’ needed to meet defence pledge, Cameron accepts

During a visit to Central Asia, Lord Cameron said the commitment was ‘necessary’ to protect national security as ‘the first priority of...

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Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5. Here is the latest list of the estimated declaration times for the local, mayoral...

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Cameron: No precedent for me to face scrutiny from MPs at Commons Bar

Critics from across the political divide have said that elected politicians should be able to question Lord Cameron in the lower chamber. Lord...

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Anglo American shares soar on £31bn takeover approach from BHP

The potential deal would create the world’s biggest copper miner, with around 10% of global output. FTSE 100 mining group Anglo American has seen...

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Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 37%

A total of 430,104 offences were logged by forces last year. The number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales has risen...

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Traitors star Mollie Pearce spreads end of life care awareness with Marie Curie

The video series has been created to support Superdrug’s new ‘Purchase for Marie Curie Nurses’ campaign. The Traitors star Mollie Pearce has...

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Former top Post Office executive apologises for ‘devastation’ of Horizon scandal

Angela van den Bogerd began her evidence at the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry in central London on Thursday morning. A former top Post Office...

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Lord Cameron denies Brexit to blame for lack of asylum returns deal with France

The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda as ‘the right one’. Lord David Cameron has denied...

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Labour pledges to renationalise railways ‘well within first term’ if elected

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the plan was ‘fully costed’. Labour has pledged to renationalise the railways if elected, with the...

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James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

Mr Cleverly had a tour of a police vessel and was given an operational briefing on how agencies respond to mass landings on Lampedusa. The Home...

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What the papers say – April 25

Politics dominates the front pages for Thursday. Labour’s promise to take control of the rail network has taken the lead on Thursday, alongside a...

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Astronaut Rosemary Coogan on overcoming the temptation to ‘swim’ in microgravity

Another exercise while experiencing weightlessness involved performing CPR techniques on a dummy, while anchored upside down. Not many people...

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Deborah James’s family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

Dame Deborah died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The family of Dame Deborah James have written...

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Asylum seeker ‘inspired by Gaza revenge’ guilty of murdering pensioner in street

Ahmed Alid stabbed Terence Carney six times in Hartlepool town centre on October 15 – eight days after Hamas attacked Israel. A Moroccan asylum...

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Yousaf calls emergency cabinet meeting as tensions grow between SNP and Greens

Reports suggest the powersharing Bute House Agreement between the two parties at Holyrood could be about to end. Scotland’s First Minister Humza...

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Greens accuse SNP of ‘political cowardice’ as Yousaf ends powersharing deal

The Scottish First Minister has called time on the Bute House Agreement. The Scottish Greens have accused the SNP of “political cowardice” after...

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Yousaf hails ‘new beginning’ after terminating powersharing deal with Greens

The Scottish First Minister has called time on the Bute House Agreement. Scotland’s First Minister told the Scottish Green co-leaders he is...

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Key points from Humza Yousaf’s speech after ditching Scottish Greens

Scotland’s First Minister has terminated the powersharing agreement and the SNP will now govern as a minority administration. Scotland’s First...

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Rwanda Bill becomes law after weeks of parliamentary deadlock

The first plane carrying asylum seekers could depart in July. Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill has become law after weeks of parliamentary deadlock,...

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