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HS2 will benefit Wales even after northern leg is scrapped – minister

HS2 will benefit Wales even after northern leg is scrapped – minister

James Davies did not rise to calls for Wales to be given more devolved funding for rail following the decision to scrap HS2 to Manchester.

Britain needs economic and fiscal policy ‘reset’ to fight future crises – report

Britain needs economic and fiscal policy ‘reset’ to fight future crises – report

The Resolution Foundation is warning the UK is on course for debt to rise to around 140% of economic output over the next 50 years.

Locals asked to return coins missing from treasure hoard found in Herefordshire

Locals asked to return coins missing from treasure hoard found in Herefordshire

Around 300 coins dating back to the 16th century were found on farmland at Cradley in August.

Humza Yousaf’s mother-in-law is in despair at Gaza situation, says MP

Humza Yousaf’s mother-in-law is in despair at Gaza situation, says MP

Elizabeth El-Nakla and her husband, Maged, have been trapped in Gaza since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7.

Man crouched in ditch told witness ‘get away’, Ashling Murphy murder trial hears

Man crouched in ditch told witness ‘get away’, Ashling Murphy murder trial hears

Ms Murphy, 23, was killed while exercising along a canal walkway in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on January 12 2022.

Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study

Up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital in second wave of pandemic – study

Researchers said the findings revealed the scale of hospital transmissions and highlighted contributing factors.

PM on Gaza hospital blast reporting: Hamas should be distrusted like the Kremlin

PM on Gaza hospital blast reporting: Hamas should be distrusted like the Kremlin

The Foreign Secretary said media organisations should focus on ‘accuracy rather than pace’.

Boxer turned news photographer ‘captured window’ of Northern Ireland’s history

Boxer turned news photographer ‘captured window’ of Northern Ireland’s history

Crowds, including boxers Carl Frampton and Paddy Barnes, attended the funeral of Hugh Russell in Belfast.

Violent killer ‘missed at least five meetings with substance misuse worker’

Violent killer ‘missed at least five meetings with substance misuse worker’

Damien Bendall did not tell the truth about the extent of his drug and alcohol use when he finally attended a meeting, a coroner has been told.

Sunak says east-west council proposed by DUP has ‘considerable merit’

Sunak says east-west council proposed by DUP has ‘considerable merit’

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson argued for the idea at his party’s conference at the weekend.

Rail union steps up campaign to keep ticket offices open

Rail union steps up campaign to keep ticket offices open

The Transport Salaried Staffs Association said rail operator c2c has been ‘plagued’ with issues in recent months

Record number of firms sharing their impact through global climate platform

Record number of firms sharing their impact through global climate platform

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a non-profit group to which companies can disclose information, said 1,800 UK companies have shared data.

Network Rail warned over ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding

Network Rail warned over ‘unacceptable’ overcrowding

The Office of Rail and Road has issued an improvement notice to Network Rail in relation to Euston station.

Gavin Williamson ‘felt incredibly threatened’ by man accused of stalking him

Gavin Williamson ‘felt incredibly threatened’ by man accused of stalking him

Simon Parry, of no fixed abode, is said to have ‘persistently followed’ the Conservative MP on May 24 and June 14 this year.

British newlywed on honeymoon killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

British newlywed on honeymoon killed by suspected ‘terrorists’ in Uganda

A British man, his South African wife and a Ugandan guide were murdered in Queen Elizabeth National Park on Tuesday.

Javid: Revoke visas of those committing antisemitism and hate crimes in UK

Javid: Revoke visas of those committing antisemitism and hate crimes in UK

The former home secretary made the call during Prime Minister’s Questions.

‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla

‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla

The announcement attracted the ire of Cosla leaders who are due to meet the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

We can’t rush to judgment on who was behind Gaza hospital blast, Sunak says

We can’t rush to judgment on who was behind Gaza hospital blast, Sunak says

The Prime Minister could not say who the UK believes was behind the fatal blast at al Ahli as the intelligence services seek to establish the facts.

Women experiencing severe health issues told to ‘suck it up’, MPs told

Women experiencing severe health issues told to ‘suck it up’, MPs told

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison appeared at a committee alongside TV and radio presenter Naga Munchetty.

Fears over emergency response in 20mph zones will not materialise – Drakeford

Fears over emergency response in 20mph zones will not materialise – Drakeford

Mark Drakeford defended the controversial new law to the Welsh Affairs Committee.

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