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Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

More than 1,800 properties have already been hit because of saturated ground, the Environment Agency said.

Probe carrying British technology could become first private mission to the moon

Probe carrying British technology could become first private mission to the moon

Simeon Barber from The Open University developed the sensor on the Peregrine Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer which will be onboard Peregrine Mission One.

Sunak hints tax cuts will be paid for through ‘difficult decisions’ on welfare

Sunak hints tax cuts will be paid for through ‘difficult decisions’ on welfare

The Prime Minister said pre-election giveaways will be affordable by controlling public spending.

Calls for pensions minister to be suspended while office expenses reviewed

Calls for pensions minister to be suspended while office expenses reviewed

The expenses watchdog has confirmed it is looking into claims Paul Maynard used his taxpayer-funded constituency office for political campaigning.

Pierce Brosnan and Paul Michael Glaser pay tribute to ‘brother’ David Soul

Pierce Brosnan and Paul Michael Glaser pay tribute to ‘brother’ David Soul

David Soul’s Starsky & Hutch co-star Glaser said he has found it ‘difficult to comprehend’ his friend’s death.

Labour push for PM to publish papers reportedly showing his Rwanda scheme doubts

Labour push for PM to publish papers reportedly showing his Rwanda scheme doubts

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said Rishi Sunak should be ‘honest with the public’ over his views on the migrants deportation policy.

Two men jailed after attempted supercar robbery with fake firearm

Two men jailed after attempted supercar robbery with fake firearm

Mohammed Ali and Muhamed Juwara faked agreeing to buy a Ferrari and instead pointed a gun at the victim and ordered him to put on handcuffs.

Financial support made available to help communities hit by Storm Henk

Financial support made available to help communities hit by Storm Henk

The Communities Secretary and Environment Secretary said those affected by flooding would ‘not have to deal with it alone’.

Robert Jenrick threatens to amend PM’s Rwanda Bill unless it is strengthened

Robert Jenrick threatens to amend PM’s Rwanda Bill unless it is strengthened

The former immigration minister said changes are required to the Safety of Rwanda legislation to ensure it is ‘sufficiently robust’.

Couple found dead named by police

Couple found dead named by police

Detectives said there is currently no information to suggest anyone else was involved.

Vigilance urged as flooding expected to continue, Environment Agency warns

Vigilance urged as flooding expected to continue, Environment Agency warns

A total of 190 flood warnings and 210 flood alerts were in place in the UK by 3.30pm on Saturday.

Father says it is ‘heartbreaking’ to see damage caused to business by flooding

Father says it is ‘heartbreaking’ to see damage caused to business by flooding

David Walters spent 11 years developing his business from scratch, but it has been badly affected by flooding since Wednesday.

Scottish Government must make clear it does not share Souter’s values – Harvie

Scottish Government must make clear it does not share Souter’s values – Harvie

Sir Brian Souter, a well-known social conservative, helped set up a business dinner for the First Minister last year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters stage sit-in at Westminster Bridge

Pro-Palestinian protesters stage sit-in at Westminster Bridge

Hundreds of protesters blocked off the bridge and surrounding roads following a march from London’s St James’s Park on Saturday.

Boy, 16, appears in court charged with New Year’s Eve murder of Harry Pitman

Boy, 16, appears in court charged with New Year’s Eve murder of Harry Pitman

Harry Pitman, who was also 16, had joined friends to watch fireworks before he was stabbed to death in Primrose Hill, Camden.

British Library says final cost of cyber attack is ‘not confirmed’

British Library says final cost of cyber attack is ‘not confirmed’

The institution announced in October that a ‘major technology outage’ had taken place.

16-year-old youth charged with murder of Harry Pitman

16-year-old youth charged with murder of Harry Pitman

Harry, who was also 16, had gathered with friends to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve in Camden.

Quitting net zero tsar Skidmore is wrong on North Sea oil and gas, says Hunt

Quitting net zero tsar Skidmore is wrong on North Sea oil and gas, says Hunt

The Chancellor said he ‘profoundly’ disagreed with Mr Skidmore’s view on drilling for domestic fossil fuels.

Two due in court over death of man who was shot outside pub on Hogmanay

Two due in court over death of man who was shot outside pub on Hogmanay

Marc Webley and another man were taken to hospital in Edinburgh with serious injuries, where Mr Webley later died.

Independence would raise living standards, Yousaf to say in first economy speech

Independence would raise living standards, Yousaf to say in first economy speech

The event will be the first in a series of speeches on the economy he is expected to give.

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