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Family of woman killed in London van crash pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Family of woman killed in London van crash pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Aalia Mahomed, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene at the Strand, near the King’s College London campus, on Tuesday.

Ex-Formula One presenter Jake Humphrey ‘devastated’ by Eddie Jordan’s death

Ex-Formula One presenter Jake Humphrey ‘devastated’ by Eddie Jordan’s death

The former Formula One team owner has died at the age of 76.

Bookmaker Corbett fined almost £700,000 for regulatory failures

Bookmaker Corbett fined almost £700,000 for regulatory failures

Corbett allowed a customer to stake £47,000 and lose £14,000 during an eight-month period, without verifying the player’s source of funds.

Second migrant in two days dies trying to cross English Channel

Second migrant in two days dies trying to cross English Channel

A total of four deaths have been recorded by the French coastguard in its rescue operations in the Channel this year.

Public bodies must not conflate sex with gender in data, report author warns

Public bodies must not conflate sex with gender in data, report author warns

Data should be collected on both sex and gender identity to ensure that nationally held statistics are accurate, officials were advised.

Wickes profits slide after weak demand for big-ticket home improvements

Wickes profits slide after weak demand for big-ticket home improvements

However, shares in the company lifted higher in early trading on Thursday after it pointed to a ‘good start’ to trading in 2025.

Man held on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in south London

Man held on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in south London

Officers were called at around 5.10am on Thursday to Brixton Road, Lambeth.

Yorkshire Water to pay out £40m after sewage overflow failings

Yorkshire Water to pay out £40m after sewage overflow failings

Ofwat found ‘serious failures’ over how the company operated and maintained its sewage network resulted in excessive spills from storm overflows.

Wage growth holds firm while vacancies rise for first time since mid-2022

Wage growth holds firm while vacancies rise for first time since mid-2022

The Office for National Statistics said regular wages growth was unchanged 5.9% in the three months to January.

Pedestrian killed in collision involving police car

Pedestrian killed in collision involving police car

Birmingham Police said they are liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Ambassadors to be judged on ability to generate trade for UK, says Lammy

Ambassadors to be judged on ability to generate trade for UK, says Lammy

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out a series of measures aimed at helping businesses boost international trade.

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as global uncertainty grows

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as global uncertainty grows

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold on Thursday.

Universe grew ‘much faster than expected’ after Big Bang, astronomers say

Universe grew ‘much faster than expected’ after Big Bang, astronomers say

The recent detection of oxygen in the most distant known galaxy is making astronomers rethink how quickly galaxies formed after the Big Bang.

What the papers say – March 20

What the papers say – March 20

Political headlines dominate the front pages.

Rachel Reeves not expected to make tax changes at spring statement

Rachel Reeves not expected to make tax changes at spring statement

It is understood that changes to the tax regime are not expected next week.

Military figures to meet as Ukraine diplomacy push continues

Military figures to meet as Ukraine diplomacy push continues

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet with defence planners.

William to meet Estonia’s president at start of two-day visit to Baltic state

William to meet Estonia’s president at start of two-day visit to Baltic state

The Prince of Wales will tour the Baltic state on Thursday and Friday mainly in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment.

Minister apologises for mathematical error in infected blood compensation offers

Minister apologises for mathematical error in infected blood compensation offers

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent told the House of Lords that those impacted were reached out to on Wednesday to inform them of the mistake.

Reeves should bend fiscal rules and borrow to fund defence, says Labour grandee

Reeves should bend fiscal rules and borrow to fund defence, says Labour grandee

The current military threat in Europe demands Britain and its allies do whatever is needed to restore security, said Lord Hain.

British charity worker injured in strike on UN facility in Gaza

British charity worker injured in strike on UN facility in Gaza

The 51-year-old was among the five people injured in an explosion at a UN Office for Project Services (Unops) facility in Deir al-Balah.

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