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Bereaved urged to share stories of loved ones on annual day of reflection

Bereaved urged to share stories of loved ones on annual day of reflection

The date has moved from being held on the anniversary of the UK Covid lockdown – March 23 – to the first Sunday of March each year.

Who holds the record for the most number of Brit wins?

Who holds the record for the most number of Brit wins?

Raye is stepping into Saturday’s event at the O2 Arena with the most nominations of an artist in one year after receiving seven nods.

US businesswoman and fashion star Iris Apfel dies aged 102

US businesswoman and fashion star Iris Apfel dies aged 102

The self-proclaimed ‘geriatric starlet’ died on Friday.

BBC Radio 4 accused of being too woke but it is a mirror to Britain, says boss

BBC Radio 4 accused of being too woke but it is a mirror to Britain, says boss

Mohit Bakaya was appointed controller of Radio 4 in 2019.

What the papers say – March 2

What the papers say – March 2

The Prime Minister’s speech features among a variety of stories on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers.

Pro-Palestine protests planned following PM’s extremism warning

Pro-Palestine protests planned following PM’s extremism warning

Mr Sunak, in a message aimed at those taking part in pro-Palestine protests, urged people to reject extremist messages.

Grant Shapps urges Chancellor to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

Grant Shapps urges Chancellor to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

The Defence Secretary is said to have told Jeremy Hunt that such a move in the Budget would ‘resonate with our allies and adversaries’.

Teachers’ pay rises should ‘return to more sustainable level’, says Government

Teachers’ pay rises should ‘return to more sustainable level’, says Government

The statement, made to the independent School Teachers’ Review Body, has been labelled ‘deeply concerning’ by a union.

George Galloway: Prime Minister’s speech was despicable and dangerous

George Galloway: Prime Minister’s speech was despicable and dangerous

The newly elected Rochdale MP said Rishi Sunak was playing a ‘dangerous game’ with his address on extremism in Britain.

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show disrupted by animal rights activists

Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show disrupted by animal rights activists

Peta campaigners walked the runway alongside the models while holding up signs saying ‘viva vegan leather’.

Pro-Palestine protesters ask Sunak to ‘look in the mirror’ after PM’s speech

Pro-Palestine protesters ask Sunak to ‘look in the mirror’ after PM’s speech

Further local protests are planned for this weekend before another national march takes place in central London on March 9.

Public want pro-Palestinian protests to be policed, not managed, Sunak says

Public want pro-Palestinian protests to be policed, not managed, Sunak says

The Prime Minister said officers will have the Government’s backing when they take actions at demonstrations.

Deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid must be urgently investigated – Cameron

Deaths of Palestinians waiting for aid must be urgently investigated – Cameron

Israeli troops opened fire as crowds rushed to get items from an aid convoy in Gaza City on Thursday, witnesses said.

Almost 1.5 million appointments rescheduled due to strike action – NHS England

Almost 1.5 million appointments rescheduled due to strike action – NHS England

The health service has been beset by strikes for more than a year.

Three hurt in south London moped shooting

Three hurt in south London moped shooting

Officers had been chasing the moped after it failed to stop in the Clapham area just before 5pm on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

In an address to the nation, the Prime Minister said there had been a ‘shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality’.

Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants

Papa Johns to close 50 ‘underperforming’ UK restaurants

The US-based company said staff will be the first to know which stores are closing.

Humza Yousaf and Justice secretary to meet with mother of Emma Caldwell

Humza Yousaf and Justice secretary to meet with mother of Emma Caldwell

The Scottish Government has confirmed that the First Minister and Angela Constance will meet with Margaret Caldwell next week.

Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over the weekend ‘as a precaution’

Michael D Higgins to remain in hospital over the weekend ‘as a precaution’

The President was admitted to St James’s Hospital on Thursday after feeling unwell.

Cameron meets wife of British-Russian dissident jailed in Siberia

Cameron meets wife of British-Russian dissident jailed in Siberia

Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for 25 years for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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