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Sunak renews call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza in talks with regional leaders

Sunak renews call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza in talks with regional leaders

The Prime Minister held talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Dubai as well as the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Jordan.

Hancock was told of need for focused effort on care home testing, inquiry hears

Hancock was told of need for focused effort on care home testing, inquiry hears

The former health secretary told the Covid inquiry that the UK ‘did not have enough tests’.

Sick pay in the UK is ‘far too low’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Sick pay in the UK is ‘far too low’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry

The former health secretary told the inquiry that if he ‘had a magic wand’, he would double sick pay across the UK.

Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

Helen McEntee has been coming under pressure since last Thursday’s riots, which saw damage costing tens of millions of euro.

Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

The former UK health secretary said the then Scottish first minister had delivered messages to the public ‘sooner than agreed’.

Sunak denies throwing ‘hissy fit’ over Elgin Marbles

Sunak denies throwing ‘hissy fit’ over Elgin Marbles

The Prime Minister suggested a loan arrangement could be impossible due to Greece’s stance on the ancient friezes.

Starmer accuses PM of ‘shrinking’ from international stage

Starmer accuses PM of ‘shrinking’ from international stage

Rishi Sunak’s language on ‘ideological zealots’ on climate point to the ‘smallness’ of his politics, the Labour leader said.

Wilko returns to high street months after chain’s dramatic collapse

Wilko returns to high street months after chain’s dramatic collapse

On Friday, the brand opened stores in Plymouth and Exeter as it relaunched following its failure.

‘Beautiful warrior’ Indi Gregory’s funeral held in Nottingham

‘Beautiful warrior’ Indi Gregory’s funeral held in Nottingham

The eight-month-old was at the centre of a legal battle before her life support was switched off.

Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

Wintry bursts have brought picture-postcard scenes to some parts, with night-time temperatures approaching minus 10C.

Thief who murdered delivery driver with stolen van jailed for life

Thief who murdered delivery driver with stolen van jailed for life

Mark Lang was described as a devoted family man who worked hard throughout his life.

Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’

Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’

Amanda Spielman spoke at a conference in the same week as the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry began.

Matt Hancock acknowledges his affair with aide damaged public confidence

Matt Hancock acknowledges his affair with aide damaged public confidence

Mr Hancock resigned as health secretary in June 2021 over an affair with Gina Coladangelo.

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

A total of 1,661 people made the journey last month in 33 boats, figures show.

Lib Dems: Swimmers who fall ill from sewage-hit waters should get compensation

Lib Dems: Swimmers who fall ill from sewage-hit waters should get compensation

The party has tabled an amendment to the Government’s Victims and Prisoners Bill.

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

The creator of TV show Tutti Frutti died on Thursday aged 83.

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Rhonda Micetich is alleged to have entered the water with the two children near Cobden Bridge, Southampton, Hampshire, on October 26.

Financier’s ex-wife given jail term after breaching order on ‘luxury’ ski chalet

Financier’s ex-wife given jail term after breaching order on ‘luxury’ ski chalet

A High Court judge said Caroline de Vechere was in contempt as a result of breaching an order to hand the chalet in the French Alps to Eric Hersman.

Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

The number rated excellent has also increased in the last eight years.

Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson – Covid inquiry

Sunak would have put ‘enormous pressure’ on Johnson – Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock is giving evidence for a second day.

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