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Judges launch bid to bring ‘very old’ rape cases to trial in coming months

Judges launch bid to bring ‘very old’ rape cases to trial in coming months

These cases, which involve both adult and child alleged victims as well as some retrials, have each been at a crown court since 2021.

Tributes to ‘bright and fun-loving’ 10-year-old girl found dead in house

Tributes to ‘bright and fun-loving’ 10-year-old girl found dead in house

Shay Kang died of her injuries at the scene in Robin Close, Rowley Regis, on Monday.

Increase capital funding in spring Budget, Robison urges Chancellor

Increase capital funding in spring Budget, Robison urges Chancellor

The Scottish Government has been criticised for a more than £200 million cut to the housing budget.

Covid not the top priority for Wales in early 2020, inquiry hears

Covid not the top priority for Wales in early 2020, inquiry hears

Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, said in written evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry the virus was not treared as a top priority.

Two arrested after Lamborghini driver ‘fails to stop for police and crashes’

Two arrested after Lamborghini driver ‘fails to stop for police and crashes’

The supercar was left damaged on the central reservation of a Derbyshire A-road following the crash.

Introduction of financial education to national curriculum ‘counterproductive’

Introduction of financial education to national curriculum ‘counterproductive’

Consumer champion Martin Lewis said he was not sure the subject’s inclusion had ‘really changed the game in any way’.

Public will see through Budget tax cut ‘swindle’, says Lib Dem leader

Public will see through Budget tax cut ‘swindle’, says Lib Dem leader

Sir Ed Davey talked up his party’s chances of demolishing the Conservatives’ ‘Blue Wall’ in Surrey.

Prince and Princess of Wales will be saviour of royal family, Kate’s uncle says

Prince and Princess of Wales will be saviour of royal family, Kate’s uncle says

Gary Goldsmith says his niece puts family first.

Scotland’s block grant to be ‘lowest since devolution’, SNP MP claims

Scotland’s block grant to be ‘lowest since devolution’, SNP MP claims

Pete Wishart has accused the UK Government of exacerbating the hardship facing households with the funding allocation.

Ex-rough sleeper tells minister not enough being done to help people on streets

Ex-rough sleeper tells minister not enough being done to help people on streets

Jamie Stockley approached minister Felicity Buchan at an event for homeless charities and providers in Westminster.

Bayoh inquiry: Concerns raised over sharing of post-mortem details with police

Bayoh inquiry: Concerns raised over sharing of post-mortem details with police

Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained by police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

Camilla and William to join reduced working royals group on Commonwealth Day

Camilla and William to join reduced working royals group on Commonwealth Day

The King has recorded a video message to be played in Westminster Abbey next Monday.

1,500 women missed out on annual checks despite ‘very high’ breast cancer risk

1,500 women missed out on annual checks despite ‘very high’ breast cancer risk

NHS England said 1,487 women who received radiotherapy treatment above the waist to treat Hodgkin lymphoma between 1962 to 2003 were not referred.

GB News reports 40% jump in loss as audience numbers increase

GB News reports 40% jump in loss as audience numbers increase

The broadcaster said it had made losses of £42.4 million, on revenue of £6.7 million but online page views soared.

British socialite in High Court dispute over centuries-old painting

British socialite in High Court dispute over centuries-old painting

James Stunt is claimed to have purchased a painting by Sir Anthony Van Dyck in 2013.

Currys should seek takeover deal worth around £1bn, says shareholder

Currys should seek takeover deal worth around £1bn, says shareholder

JOHCM (JO Hambro Capital Management) UK Equity Income fund said an offer between 80p and 100p would be ‘acceptable’.

Arctic could see ‘ice-free’ days in next few years, study warns

Arctic could see ‘ice-free’ days in next few years, study warns

Analysis looks at when minimum Arctic ice cover could fall to less than a million square kilometres, with significant impacts for the region.

Getting less than six hours of sleep may raise type 2 diabetes risk – study

Getting less than six hours of sleep may raise type 2 diabetes risk – study

Researchers say healthy eating cannot compensate for chronic sleep deprivation.

Hunt set to announce national insurance cut in pre-election Budget

Hunt set to announce national insurance cut in pre-election Budget

Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce a 2p reduction in national insurance when he addresses MPs on Wednesday.

Nick Read should have tackled misogyny not agitated about pay – former chairman

Nick Read should have tackled misogyny not agitated about pay – former chairman

Henry Staunton claimed the company’s former HR director felt she was being treated by Mr Read as a ‘pain in the arse’.

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