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Akshata Murty welcomes Ukraine’s first lady to Downing Street

Akshata Murty welcomes Ukraine’s first lady to Downing Street

After a private meeting, the first ladies entered the Pillared Room of Number 10 for a rendition of the Ukrainian national anthem.

Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10

Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had suggested British forces were involved in ‘target control’ for the Storm Shadow missile system.

Shapps urges US Congress to approve military aid for Ukraine

Shapps urges US Congress to approve military aid for Ukraine

The Defence Secretary was asked about the ongoing impasse in Washington over Joe Biden’s planned £47.5 billion package for Kyiv.

Yousaf: Public inquiry into police handling of Emma Caldwell killer is possible

Yousaf: Public inquiry into police handling of Emma Caldwell killer is possible

Iain Packer was convicted of the 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell and sentenced to life in prison with a recommended minimum term of 36 years.

First edition Barbie among ‘rare’ items to go on display at museum exhibition

First edition Barbie among ‘rare’ items to go on display at museum exhibition

The special piece, which dates back to 1959, will be displayed alongside more than 180 ‘rare, unique and innovative’ dolls.

‘High risk’ that man jailed for murder gave false confession, appeal court told

‘High risk’ that man jailed for murder gave false confession, appeal court told

Oliver Campbell was jailed for life for the murder of shopkeeper Baldev Hoondle in London in the 1990s.

No prosecutions to follow last files considered from Operation Kenova

No prosecutions to follow last files considered from Operation Kenova

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service concluded there was insufficient evidence to provide a reasonable prospect of conviction.

William condemns rise in antisemitism as he visits synagogue

William condemns rise in antisemitism as he visits synagogue

The future king’s visit to the synagogue came after he called for the fighting in the Israel-Hamas war to end ‘as soon as possible’.

Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind Abba Voyage

Cyndi Lauper signs deal with virtual avatar company behind Abba Voyage

The film now owns the majority share in the singer’s recording revenue and publishing.

Christmas Eve pub shooting gunman loses appeal against prison sentence

Christmas Eve pub shooting gunman loses appeal against prison sentence

Connor Chapman, 23, was found guilty following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court of the murder of Elle Edwards.

Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film

Steve Coogan facing libel claim over ‘weasel-like’ portrayal in Richard III film

Richard Taylor, formerly deputy registrar of the University of Leicester, is bringing legal action over a portrayal of him in the film The Lost King.

Cleverly: Anyone not fit to wear uniform must be removed from policing

Cleverly: Anyone not fit to wear uniform must be removed from policing

The Home Secretary’s remarks came as he responded to the first part of the Angiolini Inquiry.

She died because Wayne Couzens was a police officer, say Sarah Everard’s family

She died because Wayne Couzens was a police officer, say Sarah Everard’s family

It was ‘obvious’ Wayne Couzens should never have been a police officer, Ms Everard’s family say.

Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden charged with alleged sexual offences

Former SNP council leader Jordan Linden charged with alleged sexual offences

Linden has been arrested and charged with ‘a number of non-recent sexual offences’.

Caldwell case: Police would protect reputation first again – ex-federation chief

Caldwell case: Police would protect reputation first again – ex-federation chief

Former Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele was commenting on the handling of the Emma Caldwell murder.

Asylum applications withdrawn or refused towards end of 2023 soared

Asylum applications withdrawn or refused towards end of 2023 soared

Almost eight in 10 withdrawals were decided by the Home Office as opposed to the applicant.

The full list of 75 Body Shop stores set to close

The full list of 75 Body Shop stores set to close

The closures come on top of seven others announced last week.

Leicester City player fined £20,000 after being caught drink-driving

Leicester City player fined £20,000 after being caught drink-driving

Hamza Choudhury was stopped by a police patrol in Nottingham in the early hours of January 19.

Constance Marten’s baby could have died from the cold or co-sleeping, court told

Constance Marten’s baby could have died from the cold or co-sleeping, court told

The defendants, of no fixed address, deny manslaughter by gross negligence and other charges.

Ryanair boss labels Irish ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

Ryanair boss labels Irish ministers ‘dunces’ over Dublin Airport passenger cap

The airline claims the cap limits its plan to grow its Irish traffic by 50% by 2030.

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