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Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram back online after outage

Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram back online after outage

The Meta-owned platforms were temporarily down on Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands of users reporting outages.

Hunt promises ‘permanent cuts in taxation’ in pre-election Budget

Hunt promises ‘permanent cuts in taxation’ in pre-election Budget

The Chancellor criticised Labour and the Lib Dems ahead of his fiscal statement designed to set electoral dividing lines.

Welsh Parliament approves 2024-25 budget

Welsh Parliament approves 2024-25 budget

Rebecca Evans said there were ‘more changes than usual’ after late information from the UK Government on how much money they would receive.

Dan Wootton leaves GB News after Ofcom finds Laurence Fox comments broke rules

Dan Wootton leaves GB News after Ofcom finds Laurence Fox comments broke rules

The journalist was suspended by GB News but has now left the broadcaster to launch his own independent platform.

Minister pays damages to academic she accused of Hamas sympathy

Minister pays damages to academic she accused of Hamas sympathy

Michelle Donelan sparked an investigation into two academics that subsequently cleared them of wrongdoing.

Teenager in court over charges linked to murder probe after woman shot dead

Teenager in court over charges linked to murder probe after woman shot dead

A youth has appeared in court over charges linked to the fatal shooting of Lianne Gordon, 42.

Gary Glitter being sued by victim over ‘profound consequences’ of abuse – court

Gary Glitter being sued by victim over ‘profound consequences’ of abuse – court

The former glam rock singer, 79, is serving a 16-year jail sentence for abusing three girls between 1975 and 1980.

Model sustained ‘septic’ injuries after being bitten by ex-partner, court hears

Model sustained ‘septic’ injuries after being bitten by ex-partner, court hears

Ricky Lawrence is charged with assaulting Chloe Othen, occasioning actual bodily harm, at his flat in the early hours of October 15 2022.

Family of HGV driver who died in crash thank motorists who stopped to help

Family of HGV driver who died in crash thank motorists who stopped to help

David White, 61, of Sheffield, was killed when his lorry overturned on the A82 in Stirlingshire.

Varadkar says boycotting US trip would be ‘a mistake’

Varadkar says boycotting US trip would be ‘a mistake’

The Irish premier traditionally presents the US president with a bowl of shamrock to mark St Patrick’s Day.

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high

Bitcoin price hits new all-time high

It surpassed the 69,000 US dollar (£54,200) mark during the day, topping a previous high from November 2021.

Co-op chairwoman faces Packham-led membership call to ditch ‘Frankenchickens’

Co-op chairwoman faces Packham-led membership call to ditch ‘Frankenchickens’

Chris Packham is leading calls from more than 2,000 Co-op members for Debbie White to stop the organisation selling fast-growing breeds.

Thousands of social media users report outages on Facebook and Instagram

Thousands of social media users report outages on Facebook and Instagram

Social media users rushed to X, formerly Twitter, to report that Facebook and Instagram were not working as normal.

Labour warns over job losses in wake of driverless cars

Labour warns over job losses in wake of driverless cars

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the mistakes of deindustrialisation cannot be made with the introduction of self-driving cars.

Police ‘would look at reopening 2003 case if further information came to light’

Police ‘would look at reopening 2003 case if further information came to light’

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.

First Minister ‘very open’ to Emma Caldwell family’s call for public inquiry

First Minister ‘very open’ to Emma Caldwell family’s call for public inquiry

Emma Caldwell’s mother, Margaret Caldwell, met Humza Yousaf and Justice Secretary Angela Constance at Bute House in Edinburgh.

Ex-boarding school harboured culture of violence and abuse, inquiry finds

Ex-boarding school harboured culture of violence and abuse, inquiry finds

Morrison’s Academy in Crieff issued a ‘sincere’ apology and thanked ex-pupils who gave evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry.

Driverless cars described as ‘game-changer’ for safety, despite MPs’ concerns

Driverless cars described as ‘game-changer’ for safety, despite MPs’ concerns

MPs have heard the Automated Vehicles Bill is part of Government plans to make the UK ‘the natural home for the self-driving vehicle industry’.

Arsonist admits setting fire to Tory MP’s shed

Arsonist admits setting fire to Tory MP’s shed

He appeared at the Old Bailey via video link and pleaded guilty to two charges of arson.

Tesco to increase pay for shop workers by 9.1%

Tesco to increase pay for shop workers by 9.1%

It is the latest supermarket group to hike pay levels for workers ahead of the increase in the national minimum wage in April.

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