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Sarah, Duchess of York warns: Don’t skip cancer health checks

Sarah, Duchess of York warns: Don’t skip cancer health checks

The King’s former sister-in-law, who is being treated for skin cancer, posted to highlight Cancer Prevention Action Week.

SNP Westminster leader ‘disappointed’ Labour not in touch ahead of Gaza motion

SNP Westminster leader ‘disappointed’ Labour not in touch ahead of Gaza motion

A vote in the Commons will take place on Wednesday.

Barclays reveals £2bn cost-cutting overhaul as profits fall

Barclays reveals £2bn cost-cutting overhaul as profits fall

The bank announced a structural shake up to improve its financial performance, simplify the business, and return more money to investors.

Getting a good night’s sleep may prevent irritable bowel syndrome – study

Getting a good night’s sleep may prevent irritable bowel syndrome – study

Not smoking, having plenty of exercise and getting at least seven hours of sleep a night can all lower the risk.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor dead at 44

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor dead at 44

The professional was paired with stars including Lisa Riley and Deborah Meaden.

Healthy plant-based diets ‘cut risk of sleep apnoea’

Healthy plant-based diets ‘cut risk of sleep apnoea’

Sleep apnoea occurs when breathing stops and starts during sleep.

Probe launched into baby formula milk market amid concerns over high prices

Probe launched into baby formula milk market amid concerns over high prices

The CMA revealed last autumn that infant formula prices were up by 25% on average over the past two years.

Hacker website taken over by UK-led law enforcement operation

Hacker website taken over by UK-led law enforcement operation

A website run by criminal group LockBit now displays a message saying it is ‘now under the control of law enforcement’.

Barclays profit falls as it reveals costly overhaul of bank

Barclays profit falls as it reveals costly overhaul of bank

The company shared an investor update with major plans to reorganisation the business as it hopes to boost profits and reduce costs.

Army of British knitters bring joy to Ukrainians during two years of war

Army of British knitters bring joy to Ukrainians during two years of war

At least 20 knitting groups across the UK regularly send crafted items to Ukraine.

UK Government tables motion reaffirming commitment to Acts of Union

A motion states there is no basis in the Good Friday Agreement for joint authority with the Republic of Ireland in the governance of Northern Ireland.

Government website swaps out late Queen’s symbol for crown of King Charles

Government website swaps out late Queen’s symbol for crown of King Charles

The rounded Tudor Crown symbol will roll out across government websites, official buildings, post boxes, official documents and royal uniforms.

Lord Cameron hopes Falkland Islanders want to remain British ‘forever’

Lord Cameron hopes Falkland Islanders want to remain British ‘forever’

The Foreign Secretary played down suggestions there could be a negotiation on the future of the UK overseas territory.

New online safety law may disappoint public without ‘tangible’ change, say MPs

New online safety law may disappoint public without ‘tangible’ change, say MPs

Full implementation of the new rules has been delayed until 2026.

Britain exporting polluting used cars to poorer countries, study warns

Britain exporting polluting used cars to poorer countries, study warns

Dirtier cars being shipped abroad than those sent to the scrapyard, research shows.

Julian Assange in final High Court bid for appeal against extradition

Julian Assange in final High Court bid for appeal against extradition

The WikiLeaks founder is wanted in the United States over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.

What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

A number of stories feature across Tuesday’s front pages.

Lord Cameron calls for ‘stop to the fighting right now’ in Gaza

Lord Cameron calls for ‘stop to the fighting right now’ in Gaza

The Foreign Secretary said the violence should halt ‘straight away’.

Heavy rain could bring flooding to parts of UK on Wednesday

Heavy rain could bring flooding to parts of UK on Wednesday

A yellow rain warning is in place across south-west England and Wales from midnight until noon on Wednesday.

Lord Cameron hopes people of Falkland Islands want to stay British ‘forever’

Lord Cameron hopes people of Falkland Islands want to stay British ‘forever’

The shadow of the 1982 Falklands War hangs over UK-Argentine relations.

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