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Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

Penny Mordaunt ‘grateful’ after coronation praise

10 May 2023

The Cabinet minister described the occasion as a “humbling day” and said she was “grateful” that people had decided to recognise her role in the event


Nursing staff in Wales set to go on strike after rejecting pay offer

Nursing staff in Wales set to go on strike after rejecting pay offer

Nursing staff in Wales set to go on strike after rejecting pay offer

10 May 2023

RCN Wales said its members are to walk out on June 6-7 and July 12-13 after rejecting the latest NHS pay offer for nursing staff.


British soldier laid to rest in Ypres more than 100 years after death

British soldier laid to rest in Ypres more than 100 years after death

British soldier laid to rest in Ypres more than 100 years after death

10 May 2023

The remains of Private Robert Kenneth Malcolm were identified by DNA after it was found 102 years after he died in 1917.


Eurovision’s preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat ‘in good place’

Eurovision’s preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat ‘in good place’

Eurovision’s preparations for potential Russia cyberthreat ‘in good place’

10 May 2023

The contest’s chief also confirmed Russian voters are effectively barred from voting this year.


Sunak faces Tory Brexiteers’ anger by ditching end-of-year EU law ‘bonfire’

Sunak faces Tory Brexiteers’ anger by ditching end-of-year EU law ‘bonfire’

Sunak faces Tory Brexiteers’ anger by ditching end-of-year EU law ‘bonfire’

10 May 2023

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announced that around 600 laws would be revoked under their legislation rather than the 4,000 pledged.


Eurovision investment ‘really well spent’, minister says

Eurovision investment ‘really well spent’, minister says

Eurovision investment ‘really well spent’, minister says

10 May 2023

This year’s contest is being held in Liverpool on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine.


Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP

Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP

Westminster ‘gaslighting’ Northern Irelanders over funding – DUP MP

10 May 2023

Sammy Wilson warned the ‘Barnett squeeze is getting greater’.


Phones should be banned in schools to tackle damage by pornography – MPs told

Phones should be banned in schools to tackle damage by pornography – MPs told

Phones should be banned in schools to tackle damage by pornography – MPs told

10 May 2023

Schools could do more to educate pupils and parents about the dangers of online pornography, campaigners say.


London law firms facilitated £1.48 trillion for fossil fuel companies – analysis

London law firms facilitated £1.48 trillion for fossil fuel companies – analysis

London law firms facilitated £1.48 trillion for fossil fuel companies – analysis

10 May 2023

A new report analysed 55 law firms over a five-year period which the authors said are ‘enabling climate destruction’.


Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

10 May 2023

The main ‘reference’ genome sequence is almost 20 years old and is largely based on just one person.


Actor accused of being ‘mole’ by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Actor accused of being ‘mole’ by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

Actor accused of being ‘mole’ by Coronation Street cast, hacking trial told

10 May 2023

Michael Turner, known professionally as Michael Le Vell, has played Kevin Webster in the soap for 40 years.


Minister raises concerns over school segregation causing social divisions in NI

Minister raises concerns over school segregation causing social divisions in NI

Minister raises concerns over school segregation causing social divisions in NI

10 May 2023

Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker told MPs he is ‘absolutely all in favour’ of school choice.


William ‘couldn’t walk for a week’ after playing football, Blissett reveals

William ‘couldn’t walk for a week’ after playing football, Blissett reveals

William ‘couldn’t walk for a week’ after playing football, Blissett reveals

10 May 2023

The former England striker was receiving an OBE for his services to football and for his charity work.


Unlawful information gathering ‘was habitual and widespread’, Harry’s trial told

Unlawful information gathering ‘was habitual and widespread’, Harry’s trial told

Unlawful information gathering ‘was habitual and widespread’, Harry’s trial told

10 May 2023

MGN – publisher of titles including The Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People – is contesting the cases.


UK and Ukrainian acts offer sneak peek at dazzling Eurovision performances

UK and Ukrainian acts offer sneak peek at dazzling Eurovision performances

UK and Ukrainian acts offer sneak peek at dazzling Eurovision performances

10 May 2023

Blanca Paloma of Spain was also among those rehearsing.


Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deals’

Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deals’

Tories rule out electoral pacts after Labour demands no ‘grubby deals’

10 May 2023

The row came after the Conservatives were punished by voters in last week’s local elections.


Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

Police in fresh appeal one year since camper disappeared

10 May 2023

Neil Skinner was last seen close to Loch Dochard, Argyll and Bute, on May 8, 2022.


Ex-Mirror editor Piers Morgan says he will not take privacy lectures from Harry

Ex-Mirror editor Piers Morgan says he will not take privacy lectures from Harry

Ex-Mirror editor Piers Morgan says he will not take privacy lectures from Harry

10 May 2023

Harry is one of the high-profile people bringing claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over alleged unlawful information gathering.


Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat – Baillie

Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat – Baillie

Labour would be left soul-searching if it cannot win Ferrier’s seat – Baillie

10 May 2023

The Scottish Labour deputy leader was campaigning in Rutherglen as the party confirmed Michael Shanks is its candidate.


‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

‘Game-changing’ amendments planned for NI legacy Bill, says Heaton-Harris

10 May 2023

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is set for its final committee stage sitting in the House of Lords on Thursday.


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