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HMS Prince of Wales returns to port after largest Nato exercise in 40 years

HMS Prince of Wales returns to port after largest Nato exercise in 40 years

HMS Prince of Wales returns to port after largest Nato exercise in 40 years

26 March 2024

The aircraft carrier set sail on February 12 to lead a UK Carrier Strike Group in the largest Nato exercise since the Cold War.


Home Office official admits enforcing new travel scheme will be ‘a challenge’

Home Office official admits enforcing new travel scheme will be ‘a challenge’

Home Office official admits enforcing new travel scheme will be ‘a challenge’

26 March 2024

The electronic travel authorisation scheme is being extended to nationals of all countries.


Yousaf deemed ‘weak leader’ and ‘disaster’ as rivals give verdict one year on

Yousaf deemed ‘weak leader’ and ‘disaster’ as rivals give verdict one year on

Yousaf deemed ‘weak leader’ and ‘disaster’ as rivals give verdict one year on

26 March 2024

The First Minister became SNP leader exact 12 months ago on Wednesday.


Soft drinks firms AG Barr and Fever-Tree see shares fizz as sales improve

Soft drinks firms AG Barr and Fever-Tree see shares fizz as sales improve

Soft drinks firms AG Barr and Fever-Tree see shares fizz as sales improve

26 March 2024

The companies both saw shares move higher after robust performances over the past year.


Justice Secretary to consider changes to single justice procedure

Justice Secretary to consider changes to single justice procedure

Justice Secretary to consider changes to single justice procedure

26 March 2024

The Conservative frontbencher said the system ‘works well’ but might need to be ‘refined’ amid concerns for vulnerable people.


Woman shot outside police station was unlawfully killed, jury finds

Woman shot outside police station was unlawfully killed, jury finds

Woman shot outside police station was unlawfully killed, jury finds

26 March 2024

Sabina Rizvi, 25, was killed in the early hours of March 20 2003 as she drove away from Bexleyheath police station in south-east London.


BBC boss Tim Davie says he is open to a ‘more progressive’ licence fee

BBC boss Tim Davie says he is open to a ‘more progressive’ licence fee

BBC boss Tim Davie says he is open to a ‘more progressive’ licence fee

26 March 2024

The fee has been frozen for two years but in 2023 the Government announced it would use a lower rate of inflation to increase the charge from April.


The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

The many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s lengthy fight against extradition

26 March 2024

The WikiLeaks founder faces extradition to the US over an alleged conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information.


Inquest begins deliberations into death of woman shot outside police station

Inquest begins deliberations into death of woman shot outside police station

Inquest begins deliberations into death of woman shot outside police station

26 March 2024

Sabina Rizvi, 25, was killed in the early hours of March 20 2003 as she drove away from Bexleyheath police station in south-east London.


Rare flowers and butterflies to benefit from £350,000 project at Cornish reserve

Rare flowers and butterflies to benefit from £350,000 project at Cornish reserve

Rare flowers and butterflies to benefit from £350,000 project at Cornish reserve

26 March 2024

The project aims to help wildlife recover across the 2,400 hectare (5,900 acre) Lizard National Nature Reserve.


King and Queen to appear at church on Easter Sunday

King and Queen to appear at church on Easter Sunday

King and Queen to appear at church on Easter Sunday

26 March 2024

Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, is head of the Church of England and the service is an important fixture of the royal calendar.


Public satisfaction with the NHS at lowest level on record

Public satisfaction with the NHS at lowest level on record

Public satisfaction with the NHS at lowest level on record

26 March 2024

Since 2020, satisfaction has fallen by 29 percentage points.


Two teenage e-bike passengers killed in crash involving four cars

Two teenage e-bike passengers killed in crash involving four cars

Two teenage e-bike passengers killed in crash involving four cars

26 March 2024

The boys, aged 16 and 17, were declared dead at the scene in Moray on Monday night.


Three children died of stab wounds to chest and neck, inquest hears

Three children died of stab wounds to chest and neck, inquest hears

Three children died of stab wounds to chest and neck, inquest hears

26 March 2024

An inquest into the deaths of Fares Bash, seven, Joury Bash, three, and Mohammed Bash, nine months old, opened at the Avon Coroner’s Court on Tuesday.


US must promise no death penalty before Assange appeal bid dismissed – judges

US must promise no death penalty before Assange appeal bid dismissed – judges

US must promise no death penalty before Assange appeal bid dismissed – judges

26 March 2024

Two judges at the High Court adjourned their decision over whether the WikiLeaks founder can appeal against his extradition to the United States.


Man denies murder of footballer hit by van on Christmas night out

Man denies murder of footballer hit by van on Christmas night out

Man denies murder of footballer hit by van on Christmas night out

26 March 2024

Samuel Wilson, 26, died after the collision in Ilkeston on December 16.


Financial markets pricing in too many rate cuts, warns Bank policymaker

Financial markets pricing in too many rate cuts, warns Bank policymaker

Financial markets pricing in too many rate cuts, warns Bank policymaker

26 March 2024

Catherine Mann, who sits on the central bank’s rate-setting committee, also dismissed suggestions the UK would cut rates before the US and Eurozone.


Uber Eats driver wins payout over discriminatory facial recognition checks

Uber Eats driver wins payout over discriminatory facial recognition checks

Uber Eats driver wins payout over discriminatory facial recognition checks

26 March 2024

Pa Edrissa Manjang was removed from the delivery firm’s platform after its facial recognition system failed to recognise him.


Charities make plea to politicians after rise in child cruelty crimes

Charities make plea to politicians after rise in child cruelty crimes

Charities make plea to politicians after rise in child cruelty crimes

26 March 2024

The NSPCC said its helpline refers around 11 babies and young children to agencies such as police and social services every day.


Julian Assange faces further wait over whether he can appeal against extradition to US

Julian Assange faces further wait over whether he can appeal against extradition to US

Julian Assange faces further wait over whether he can appeal against extradition to US

26 March 2024

The WikiLeaks founder faces prosecution in the US over the publication of leaked documents relating to the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.


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