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Withdrawal of funding for UNRWA could be ‘catastrophic’, warns Martin

Withdrawal of funding for UNRWA could be ‘catastrophic’, warns Martin

The Tanaiste called for ‘a sense of perspective’ about the number of employees the UNRWA allegations relate to.

I will regret Covid care home deaths for rest of my life, Freeman tells inquiry

I will regret Covid care home deaths for rest of my life, Freeman tells inquiry

The former health secretary was quizzed on her role which saw patients discharged from hospital into care homes without being tested.

Rwanda asylum plan ‘leading nation down a damaging path’, warns Archbishop

Rwanda asylum plan ‘leading nation down a damaging path’, warns Archbishop

The Most Rev Justin Welby accused the Government of outsourcing the country’s ‘legal and moral responsibilities’.

Rishi Sunak sending mixed signals on climate change, say official advisers

Rishi Sunak sending mixed signals on climate change, say official advisers

The Climate Change Committee called for more action from the Government to help meet the country’s targets.

2023 was a bleak year, says charity supporting women into employment

2023 was a bleak year, says charity supporting women into employment

Smart Works said its unemployment index showed an analysis of 3,784 conversations with those women it supported last year.

Two further arrests made over deaths of teenagers in Bristol

Two further arrests made over deaths of teenagers in Bristol

The boys, named by police as Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, were attacked in Ilminster Avenue, in Knowle West, at about 11.20pm on Saturday.

Police officer guilty of punching shopkeeper after mistaking him for suspect

Police officer guilty of punching shopkeeper after mistaking him for suspect

Jonathan Marsh, 34, was convicted of common assault and will be sentenced on February 29.

More than 6,000 hospitality venues close amid ‘seismic’ pressures

More than 6,000 hospitality venues close amid ‘seismic’ pressures

Industry leaders were urging the Government to support pubs, bars and restaurants through reductions to tax and national insurance payments.

Teesworks inquiry will find ‘no evidence of corruption’

Teesworks inquiry will find ‘no evidence of corruption’

A long-awaited report is due out on Monday into the huge regeneration project on Teesside.

Rishi Sunak says fasting is an ‘important discipline for me’

Rishi Sunak says fasting is an ‘important discipline for me’

The Prime Minister said that fasting is good for his ‘balanced lifestyle’.

Laurence Fox loses High Court libel battle over social media row

Laurence Fox loses High Court libel battle over social media row

The actor-turned-politician was sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on Twitter, now known as X.

King leaves hospital after prostate treatment

King leaves hospital after prostate treatment

Charles was admitted to the private London Clinic on Friday and visited his daughter-in-law Kate who was recovering after surgery.

Mother urged to seek medical help after newborn baby found dead in pub toilet

Mother urged to seek medical help after newborn baby found dead in pub toilet

Police have told the mother of the baby they are ‘not here to arrest you’ after the grim discovery in a pub near Leeds.

Amazon terminates takeover of iRobot over EU regulatory issues

Amazon terminates takeover of iRobot over EU regulatory issues

The two companies have agreed to terminate the proposed acquisition.

Tory former minister says he quit because he could not afford mortgage hike

Tory former minister says he quit because he could not afford mortgage hike

Ex-science minister George Freeman said he resigned because his ministerial salary of nearly £120,000 would not cover his rising mortgage repayments.

UK Government did not use pandemic to strengthen union, Gove tells inquiry

UK Government did not use pandemic to strengthen union, Gove tells inquiry

The Levelling Up Secretary did suggest that Scottish ministers diverged on certain policies to enhance the case for Scottish independence.

Plaques unveiled in memory of firefighter who died in line of duty

Plaques unveiled in memory of firefighter who died in line of duty

A private ceremony was held at the fire station where Barry Martin was based.

Tragic baby Victoria had ‘no clothes’ on during on-the-run trip, jurors told

Tragic baby Victoria had ‘no clothes’ on during on-the-run trip, jurors told

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were allegedly driven by a ‘selfish’ desire to keep their daughter after four other children were taken into care.

Drivers’ strike poised to cause disruption to train services

Drivers’ strike poised to cause disruption to train services

Members of Aslef are launching a wave of fresh walkouts in a long-running dispute over pay.

Cameron urged to act as British-Russian dissident vanishes from Siberian prison

Cameron urged to act as British-Russian dissident vanishes from Siberian prison

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a British citizen, is serving a 25-year sentence for treason over his opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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