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Ceremony at Cenotaph commemorates Jewish servicemen and women

Ceremony at Cenotaph commemorates Jewish servicemen and women

Sunday’s event took place 102 years after the laying of the first Star of David wreath by a group of Jewish ex-soldiers.

Until health clubs could expand to 50 sites, says Dragons’ Den star Bartlett

Until health clubs could expand to 50 sites, says Dragons’ Den star Bartlett

Until opened its third site, on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, central London, in the wake of investment from Steven Bartlett.

David Lammy visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

David Lammy visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Mr Lammy will also meet with the Palestinian Authority’s deputy foreign minister Amal Jadu in the West Bank.

Robison urges Chancellor to avoid ‘ill-timed tax breaks’

Robison urges Chancellor to avoid ‘ill-timed tax breaks’

Shona Robison has written to Jeremy Hunt asking for additional funding for public services.

Varadkar raises concerns about EU ‘double standards’ on Israel and Palestine

Varadkar raises concerns about EU ‘double standards’ on Israel and Palestine

The Irish premier also said neither Shannon Airport, nor any other Irish airport, was being used by the US military to support Israel.

Heathrow passengers face delays over strong winds and staff shortages

Heathrow passengers face delays over strong winds and staff shortages

In a statement, Heathrow Airport said strong wind had caused ‘minor changes’ to flight schedules.

Rishi Sunak to open Global Food Security Summit in London

Rishi Sunak to open Global Food Security Summit in London

The Government is expected to publish its international development White Paper on Monday.

Humza Yousaf: Brother-in-law tells of ‘death and destruction’ in Gaza

Humza Yousaf: Brother-in-law tells of ‘death and destruction’ in Gaza

Mr Yousaf said his brother-in-law is in a ‘terrible way’ as he continues to treat patients.

Sarah, Duchess of York to co-host This Morning on Monday

Sarah, Duchess of York to co-host This Morning on Monday

The duchess said she is ‘looking forward’ to being both a co-host and guest editor on the show.

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan

The flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.

Teenage girl to appear in court over stabbing in Welsh village

Teenage girl to appear in court over stabbing in Welsh village

Police are investigating a stabbing which is said to have taken place in Coelbren shortly after 7pm on Thursday.

Film, music and publishing bosses to meet Government to discuss risks of AI

Film, music and publishing bosses to meet Government to discuss risks of AI

A roundtable event led by culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will look at how AI will impact film, music and television on Monday.

National Trust calls for climate change adaptation to be made legal requirement

National Trust calls for climate change adaptation to be made legal requirement

In a report, the trust said it is already experiencing first-hand the consequences of more frequent extreme weather events.

Matheson did not mislead me in iPad data revelations – Humza Yousaf

Matheson did not mislead me in iPad data revelations – Humza Yousaf

The First Minister said Holyrood Health Secretary Michael Matheson was a ‘man of integrity’ as a possible no confidence motion looms.

MP guilty of racial abuse to stand down at next election

MP guilty of racial abuse to stand down at next election

Bob Stewart currently sits as an independent MP, having served as a Tory MP since 2010.

Fixer for small-boat people smugglers jailed for seven and a half years

Fixer for small-boat people smugglers jailed for seven and a half years

Albanian-born Ujeza Kurmekaj, 32, facilitated crossings for Albanian nationals.

Props and outfits from The Crown including Diana’s revenge dress set for auction

Props and outfits from The Crown including Diana’s revenge dress set for auction

A reproduction of the Queen’s Coronation carriage is expected to sell for between £30,000 and £50,000.

Reeves: Some protests aimed at MPs over Gaza war have ‘crossed the line’

Reeves: Some protests aimed at MPs over Gaza war have ‘crossed the line’

The Labour frontbencher said protesting outside MPs’ homes is ‘totally unacceptable’.

Hunt warns against fuelling inflation but hints at tax cuts for businesses

Hunt warns against fuelling inflation but hints at tax cuts for businesses

The Chancellor seemed to downplay speculation that income tax could be reduced in his autumn statement on Wednesday.

Ex-Premier League football scout given all-clear after pioneering cancer trial

Ex-Premier League football scout given all-clear after pioneering cancer trial

Tom Critchley is urging other cancer patients to take a chance on clinical trials.

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