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Avanti West Coast will ‘never be able to deliver a proper service’ – minister

Avanti West Coast will ‘never be able to deliver a proper service’ – minister

Office of Rail and Road figures show the West Coast Main Line operator cancelled 8.1% of its services in the four weeks to February 3.

NHS waiting list recovery ‘could take years’ – report

NHS waiting list recovery ‘could take years’ – report

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to cut NHS waiting lists as one of his top priorities.

Designer who makes products out of prawn waste among winners of £10,000 prize

Designer who makes products out of prawn waste among winners of £10,000 prize

Rhea Thomas, who describes herself as a climate innovator, makes fertilising seed trays from prawn leftovers.

Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’

Labour pledges to reform MoD to make Britain ready for ‘more threatening world’

Shadow defence secretary John Healey criticised £15bn of waste since 2010 and said Labour would appoint an official to oversee military procurement.

Thousands of farmers protest outside Welsh Parliament

Thousands of farmers protest outside Welsh Parliament

Protesters are objecting to proposals by the Welsh Government to require more land to be set aside for environmental schemes.

Chelsea fan reunited with medical student who saved his life at match

Chelsea fan reunited with medical student who saved his life at match

Paul Archer, 66, collapsed from a cardiac arrest during a Chelsea v Manchester City match in November.

‘We have lost faith in police bosses’, families of Nottingham attack victims say

‘We have lost faith in police bosses’, families of Nottingham attack victims say

The force is being investigated by both the police watchdog the IOPC and the College of Policing over its handling of the case.

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s legal actions?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s legal actions?

Harry most recently lost his legal action against the Home Office over a decision to change the level of his security arrangements.

A&E times typically higher in Wales than England and Scotland in past decade

A&E times typically higher in Wales than England and Scotland in past decade

All three nations have recorded a steady rise in the percentage of people not seen within four hours.

Man jailed for life for murder cannot be guilty, Court of Appeal told

Man jailed for life for murder cannot be guilty, Court of Appeal told

Oliver Campbell’s conviction for murder in 1991 was ‘unsafe’, a hearing in London was told on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak fails to express confidence in Post Office chief under investigation

Rishi Sunak fails to express confidence in Post Office chief under investigation

The Prime Minister was challenged in the Commons about the leadership of Nick Read.

Harry appears in video message to call for WellChild Awards nominations

Harry appears in video message to call for WellChild Awards nominations

The duke has been patron of the charity since 2007.

Last remnant of aviator Amy Johnson’s doomed aircraft saved for posterity

Last remnant of aviator Amy Johnson’s doomed aircraft saved for posterity

A section of the parachute door from the last plane flown by the pioneering aviator was purchased at auction by Kent Battle of Britain Museum.

Government remains ‘committed’ to Troubles Legacy Act despite judge’s ruling

Government remains ‘committed’ to Troubles Legacy Act despite judge’s ruling

Mr Justice Colton delivered a 200-page judgment on the controversial Act intended to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.

Pro-Palestine march organisers vow to continue with protests demanding ceasefire

Pro-Palestine march organisers vow to continue with protests demanding ceasefire

The comments come in response to Home Secretary James Cleverly questioning the need for future demonstrations in support of Gaza.

Duke of Sussex to appeal against High Court ruling over change to UK security

Duke of Sussex to appeal against High Court ruling over change to UK security

Harry lost a challenge against the Home Office over a decision to change the degree of his personal security when he visits the UK.

Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of ‘dancing to tune’ set by Nigel Farage

Keir Starmer accuses Conservatives of ‘dancing to tune’ set by Nigel Farage

The Labour leader used Prime Minister’s Questions to suggest the governing party is no ‘longer the Tories your parents voted for’.

Inaccurate images generated by AI chatbot were ‘unacceptable’, says Google boss

Inaccurate images generated by AI chatbot were ‘unacceptable’, says Google boss

The tech giant said it had been working ‘around the clock’ to address the issue.

UK’s £11.6bn climate aid commitment at risk, watchdog warns

UK’s £11.6bn climate aid commitment at risk, watchdog warns

Government has ‘moved the goalposts’ on the target, which has contributed to undermining the UK’s international leadership on climate, report warns.

Just Eat set for profit increase amid strong UK momentum

Just Eat set for profit increase amid strong UK momentum

It came as the takeaway delivery giant revealed a drop in transactions over the past year.

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