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Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

Tax dodging during pandemic cost HMRC £9bn, watchdog says

Fewer probes were conducted into people and businesses not paying the right tax as thousands of compliance staff were redeployed, the NAO found.

Sunak stands by Raab despite calls for his suspension during bullying probe

Sunak stands by Raab despite calls for his suspension during bullying probe

The Prime Minister retains full confidence in his deputy, Downing Street said.

Ninth body found in debris at site of Jersey explosion

Ninth body found in debris at site of Jersey explosion

All residents have now been accounted for.

Meghan’s farewell tour outfits as she says she wanted to ‘look like a rainbow’

Meghan’s farewell tour outfits as she says she wanted to ‘look like a rainbow’

The Duchess of Sussex has explained why she chose colourful ensembles for the couple’s final UK outings.

Meghan breaks down in tears as she describes death threats

Meghan breaks down in tears as she describes death threats

In an emotional moment during the fifth episode of the Harry & Meghan’s Netflix series, Meghan said negative media coverage had led to death threats.

Meghan ‘rocked to core’ by public reaction to strained reaction with father

Meghan ‘rocked to core’ by public reaction to strained reaction with father

The duchess also disclosed the Queen told her to write the letter to her father which was then leaked to the press.

More Environment Agency workers to take industrial action in pay row

More Environment Agency workers to take industrial action in pay row

Members of the Prospect union will begin working to rule on Monday, joining similar action by Unison.

England’s chief nursing officer Ruth May offers support to striking nurses

England’s chief nursing officer Ruth May offers support to striking nurses

Health Secretary Steve Barclay said Dame Ruth’s support of nurses is ‘absolutely right’ but Downing Street said she does not speak for the Government.

Harry says relationship with family ‘felt cold’ during final royal engagement

Harry says relationship with family ‘felt cold’ during final royal engagement

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex described their farewell week as working royals in March 2020 as a ‘whirlwind’, ‘sad’ and ‘bittersweet’.

Assault charge footballer tells court he hopped over fan to protect injured foot

Assault charge footballer tells court he hopped over fan to protect injured foot

Sheffield United star Oli McBurnie is accused of stamping on a Nottingham Forest supporter following a game in May.

Workers at Shelter charity suspend strike after pay offer

Workers at Shelter charity suspend strike after pay offer

Unite will now ballot its members on the revised pay offer.

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

Irish peacekeeping soldier killed in Lebanon attack named

Private Sean Rooney, 23, from Newtowncunningham in Co Donegal, died when his convoy came under fire.

Afghan journalists in High Court fight after bids to relocate to UK fail

Afghan journalists in High Court fight after bids to relocate to UK fail

They have taken legal action against Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Suella Braverman after being told they were not eligible.

Bank of England raises interest rates to new 14-year high

Bank of England raises interest rates to new 14-year high

Two rate-setters voted to keep interest rates unchanged at the December meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.

Harry claims Meghan suffered a miscarriage because of media lawsuit

Harry claims Meghan suffered a miscarriage because of media lawsuit

The Duchess of Sussex lost her baby in the summer of 2020.

Metallic particles small enough to enter human bloodstream found on Tube

Metallic particles small enough to enter human bloodstream found on Tube

University of Cambridge researchers conducted a new type of pollution analysis using magnetism to inspect dust samples from the London Underground.

‘Dickensian Christmas’ warning as households report going cold and hungry

‘Dickensian Christmas’ warning as households report going cold and hungry

Some 17% of adults said they were eating food past its “use by” date, the Office for National Statistics said.

Sussexes claim royal institution ‘blocked’ Harry from seeing the Queen

Sussexes claim royal institution ‘blocked’ Harry from seeing the Queen

In the final episodes of their Netflix series, Meghan also reflects on her relationship with the late monarch.

‘Widespread failings’ at housing association linked to Awaab Ishak’s death

‘Widespread failings’ at housing association linked to Awaab Ishak’s death

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing has identified hundreds of flats on the estate with signs of damp and mould, the Regulator of Social Housing said.

Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study

Urban areas in north-west of England at most risk of food insecurity – new study

The index was developed for more than 30,000 neighbourhoods across England.

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