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Sunak to hold regional Cabinet as local transport fund announced

Sunak to hold regional Cabinet as local transport fund announced

The Prime Minister said there is a ‘clear plan to level up our country’ by investing in projects across the North and the Midlands.

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain predicted for parts of England

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain predicted for parts of England

The Met Office has issued yellow rain warnings for the South West and the South East on Sunday.

Crowds gather in UK to support Ukraine on second anniversary of Russian invasion

Crowds gather in UK to support Ukraine on second anniversary of Russian invasion

The commemorations in London began with an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair.

Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary

Charles praises ‘determination and strength’ of Ukrainians on war anniversary

The King said he was ‘greatly encouraged’ by the UK’s efforts to support Ukraine and commended their ‘true valour’.

Amy Dowden ready to celebrate after check-up shows ‘no evidence’ of cancer

Amy Dowden ready to celebrate after check-up shows ‘no evidence’ of cancer

The Welsh Strictly Come Dancing star was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May last year and later underwent a mastectomy.

Rishi Sunak vows to back Ukraine until it prevails on war anniversary

Rishi Sunak vows to back Ukraine until it prevails on war anniversary

The Prime Minister said ‘tyranny will never triumph’ as President Volodymyr Zelensky’s troops defend the country against an emboldened Russia.

Shapps distances himself from Anderson’s ‘Islamist’ claim over Khan

Shapps distances himself from Anderson’s ‘Islamist’ claim over Khan

But the Defence Secretary appeared to say that the Tory former deputy chairman had a right to speak his mind.

Palestine Solidarity Campaign defends right to lobby Parliament ‘in large numbers’

Palestine Solidarity Campaign defends right to lobby Parliament ‘in large numbers’

The group said the issue of MPs’ security was ‘serious’ but should not be used to ‘shield MPs from democratic accountability’.

Start of latest junior doctors’ strikes ‘a profoundly demoralising moment’

Start of latest junior doctors’ strikes ‘a profoundly demoralising moment’

Junior doctors in England began a five-day strike in their pay row with the Government at 7am on Saturday.

Man runs Brighton Half Marathon for hospice which cared for both his partners

Man runs Brighton Half Marathon for hospice which cared for both his partners

This Sunday James Power will run the Brighton Half Marathon with 16 others.

Scientists issue call for help with images of comet without a tail

Scientists issue call for help with images of comet without a tail

Researchers believe pictures of the comet will help develop ways to improve and further analyse space weather.

What the papers say – February 24

What the papers say – February 24

A variety of stories feature across Saturday’s front pages.

Common shellfish supplement ‘could ease age-related joint pain in big cats’

Common shellfish supplement ‘could ease age-related joint pain in big cats’

Captive felines are vulnerable to musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, researchers say.

SNP to propose fresh Gaza ceasefire motion after Commons chaos

SNP to propose fresh Gaza ceasefire motion after Commons chaos

The party said it will seek to ‘refocus the discussion away from the Westminster circus’.

Ministry of Defence confirms 500kg bomb found in Plymouth detonated at sea

Ministry of Defence confirms 500kg bomb found in Plymouth detonated at sea

More than 10,000 people were evacuated from the area during the explosives operation.

Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

Odysseus Moon lander may have tipped sideways but is ‘stable’

Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Odysseus lander touched down on the Moon’s south pole region on Thursday night.

Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

Junior doctors urged to ‘be reasonable’ as latest round of strike action begins

The walkout begins at 7am on Saturday and will end at 11.59pm on Wednesday.

Health Secretary signals backing for decriminalising abortion

Health Secretary signals backing for decriminalising abortion

Victoria Atkins suggested she would support a new clause to remove women from the criminal law relating to abortion.

Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory

Labour demands Truss and Anderson lose whip as pair rebuked by senior Tory

In a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday, shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth condemned remarks made by the pair as ‘egregious’.

Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation

Second World War bomb taken out to sea after mass evacuation

The Ministry of Defence said the 500kg bomb had prompted ‘one of the largest UK peacetime evacuation operations’.

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