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James Bond celebrated in new Royal Mint coin range

James Bond celebrated in new Royal Mint coin range

The first coin decades depicts a scene from You Only Live Twice, in which Sean Connery played the spy.

‘Woman with the flower tattoo’ finally identified 31 years after her murder

‘Woman with the flower tattoo’ finally identified 31 years after her murder

Rita Roberts was killed a few months after moving to Belgium from Cardiff in 1992, but remained unidentified until this year.

Women pensioners could face marriage allowance ‘mayhem’, warns former minister

Women pensioners could face marriage allowance ‘mayhem’, warns former minister

As the state pension rises, some women could be faced with an unexpected tax bill, Sir Steve Webb said.

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Youngsters should be offered two doses when they are aged 12 months and 18 months, scientists have said.

Sunak stresses ‘united team’ following dramatic reshuffle

Sunak stresses ‘united team’ following dramatic reshuffle

Rishi Sunak promised ‘big, bold decisions that will drive change’ as he held his first Cabinet meeting following the reshuffle.

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

Storms batter southern England as flooding causes travel disruption

A thunderstorm warning has come into effect for southern England as downpours continue across parts of the UK.

School pays tribute to children after five people die in house fire

School pays tribute to children after five people die in house fire

The family always had a ‘beautiful garden’, one neighbour said.

Food delivery apps urged to reform after reports of children working as riders

Food delivery apps urged to reform after reports of children working as riders

Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats couriers have self-employed status and can therefore get others to deliver for them.

Sunak ally Hague rejects speculation of key role in Cameron return

Sunak ally Hague rejects speculation of key role in Cameron return

The former Tory leader has played down claims that he played a major behind-the-scenes role in the return of David Cameron.

Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTE job loss reports

Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTE job loss reports

The Trade Union Group at RTE has expressed concern at a reported reform plan that includes a move to cut 400 jobs by 2028.

King expected to get birthday phone call from Harry as he turns 75

King expected to get birthday phone call from Harry as he turns 75

The King’s 75th birthday will be a working day for the monarch marked by gun salutes across the capital.

Nadine Dorries: Farage has chutzpah and personality to do well in I’m A Celeb

Nadine Dorries: Farage has chutzpah and personality to do well in I’m A Celeb

The GB News host will enter the jungle for the ITV show.

Most water firms to return millions to customers through lower bills

Most water firms to return millions to customers through lower bills

Water watchdog Ofwat has confirmed the amount that customers will see knocked off their bills over 2024 and 2025.

Wages outstrip inflation at the fastest pace for two years – ONS

Wages outstrip inflation at the fastest pace for two years – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said regular wages rose 1% after taking Consumer Prices Index inflation into account.

Papers react to Sunak’s reshuffle ‘gamble’ over return of Cameron

Papers react to Sunak’s reshuffle ‘gamble’ over return of Cameron

The newspapers agree the Prime Minister has taken a risk with the appointment and the sacking of Suella Braverman.

Thunderstorm warning in effect as downpours continue in parts of UK

Thunderstorm warning in effect as downpours continue in parts of UK

The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms began at 5am and runs until midday on Tuesday.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick vows to see Rwanda deportation plan through

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick vows to see Rwanda deportation plan through

The policy announced in April 2022 has been held up in the courts, with no deportation flights having taken place.

Private parole hearing for one of killers of James Bulger to begin

Private parole hearing for one of killers of James Bulger to begin

The mother of the toddler murdered in 1993 has said Jon Venables should be kept behind bars.

King to launch food project and celebrate work of nurses on 75th birthday

King to launch food project and celebrate work of nurses on 75th birthday

Charles Philip Arthur George was born on November 14 1948 at Buckingham Palace.

People urged to treat antibiotics with respect as resistance rises post-pandemic

People urged to treat antibiotics with respect as resistance rises post-pandemic

The number of patients with an antibiotic-resistance infection rose by 4% in 2022.

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