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Emma Barnett leaves BBC’s Woman’s Hour for Today programme

Emma Barnett leaves BBC’s Woman’s Hour for Today programme

She previously presented BBC current affairs programme Newsnight before leaving in 2022.

Next first minister of Wales to be revealed on Saturday

Next first minister of Wales to be revealed on Saturday

Jeremy Miles or Vaughan Gething will be announced as the next Welsh Labour leader and first minister of Wales on Saturday.

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt turn tables on media and get behind TV cameras

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt turn tables on media and get behind TV cameras

The Prime Minister and Chancellor were in Sunderland to promote a film studio to be built on a brownfield site

Billie Piper says she resents being asked about Laurence Fox

Billie Piper says she resents being asked about Laurence Fox

Fox founded the Reclaim Party in October 2020 after he being ‘cancelled from a 21-year acting career’, according to the TV star.

Protests in Dublin and Belfast urge Joe Biden to support Gaza ceasefire

Protests in Dublin and Belfast urge Joe Biden to support Gaza ceasefire

Politicians visiting Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day have been urged to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

McDonald’s apologises to customers after restaurants hit by IT outage

McDonald’s apologises to customers after restaurants hit by IT outage

The fast food operator said the problem has now been ‘resolved’ at its sites in the UK and Ireland.

James Heappey becomes latest Tory MP to stand down as he leaves defence post

James Heappey becomes latest Tory MP to stand down as he leaves defence post

The Conservative MP adds his name to a growing list of Tory MPs to announce they are to leave Parliament at the general election.

Health board hit by cyber attack with ‘significant quantity’ of data at risk

Health board hit by cyber attack with ‘significant quantity’ of data at risk

NHS Dumfries and Galloway said on Friday that the attack was ‘focused and ongoing’.

Curtis Warren appears in court to face additional charges

Curtis Warren appears in court to face additional charges

The 60-year-old appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond set for honorary degree

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond set for honorary degree

He will be recognised during a ceremony at Stirling University next week.

Former Neighbours actress Holly Valance backs Lee Anderson and Reform UK

Former Neighbours actress Holly Valance backs Lee Anderson and Reform UK

She went to Boris and Carrie Johnson’s wedding in the Cotswolds in July 2022 along with her property tycoon husband Nick Candy.

Fourth Plinth commissions for 2026 and 2028 unveiled

Fourth Plinth commissions for 2026 and 2028 unveiled

The pair were selected from a seven-strong shortlist.

Ministers set to back fresh bid for puppy smuggling crackdown

Ministers set to back fresh bid for puppy smuggling crackdown

Tory MP Selaine Saxby’s proposed legislation would ban dogs and cats under six months from being brought into the UK.

McDonald’s restaurants unable to serve food amid reported IT outage

McDonald’s restaurants unable to serve food amid reported IT outage

On Friday morning, customers in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Japan complained about issues trying to buy from the fast food giant.

Scottish Tories to seek clarification on reports of further Hester donation

Scottish Tories to seek clarification on reports of further Hester donation

Reports emerged on Thursday that there may be another donation from Frank Hester that has yet to be published by the Electoral Commission.

Vodafone agrees £6.8bn sale of Italian arm to Swisscom

Vodafone agrees £6.8bn sale of Italian arm to Swisscom

It comes two weeks after the telecoms firms first confirmed they were in discussions over a potential deal.

Essex artist paints famous UK landmarks on coins to show ‘beauty’ of miniature

Essex artist paints famous UK landmarks on coins to show ‘beauty’ of miniature

The coin paintings take a few hours to make.

‘Best places to live’ in the UK revealed in annual Sunday Times guide

‘Best places to live’ in the UK revealed in annual Sunday Times guide

A seaside town has become the first Scottish winner of the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

M25 closure: Fears raised over ‘gridlock’ this weekend

M25 closure: Fears raised over ‘gridlock’ this weekend

The five-mile stretch of the motorway between Junctions 10 and 11 in Surrey will be closed from 9pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.

Harry, William separately praise Diana’s legacy for charity’s 25th anniversary

Harry, William separately praise Diana’s legacy for charity’s 25th anniversary

The brothers made separate appearances at the Diana Legacy Award.

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