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Bereaved families say Sunak’s evidence to Covid inquiry was ‘pathetic’

Bereaved families say Sunak’s evidence to Covid inquiry was ‘pathetic’

Some people hung images of their dead relatives around their necks.

Lockdown fundraiser Margaret Payne dies aged 93

Lockdown fundraiser Margaret Payne dies aged 93

She raised £436,000 for the NHS, the Highland Hospice and the RNLI after scaling the height of the 731-metre Suilven on her stairs at home.

Education system for 11 to 16-year-olds is failing pupils, says Lords committee

Education system for 11 to 16-year-olds is failing pupils, says Lords committee

‘Change to the education system for 11–16 year olds is urgently needed,’ Lord Jo Johnson said.

Prime Minister defends Eat Out To Help Out during six-hour Covid inquiry hearing

Prime Minister defends Eat Out To Help Out during six-hour Covid inquiry hearing

Rishi Sunak said the hospitality discount scheme announced in July 2020 helped save millions of jobs.

Starmer to say his changes to Labour have been ‘for working people’

Starmer to say his changes to Labour have been ‘for working people’

The party leader will say he has made Labour ‘once again the party of service’.

Sunak faces test of authority as Rwanda vote looms

Sunak faces test of authority as Rwanda vote looms

The Prime Minister and Home Secretary are leading efforts to win over would-be rebels ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

Double killer affected by alcohol addiction when he killed neighbour, court told

Double killer affected by alcohol addiction when he killed neighbour, court told

Lawrence Bierton has denied murdering Pauline Quinn in Worksop, Nottinghamshire in November 2021 on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

UK: Safe zones extremely difficult but plausible in southern Gaza

UK: Safe zones extremely difficult but plausible in southern Gaza

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the UK Government continues to believe a ceasefire is not possible.

Boat carrying West Ham fans gets wedged under London’s Hammersmith Bridge

Boat carrying West Ham fans gets wedged under London’s Hammersmith Bridge

A boatload of West Ham fans was momentarily stuck underneath a bridge on the River Thames as the vessel travelled to a football game.

Yousaf met with five foreign leaders without UK official present, Jack claims

Yousaf met with five foreign leaders without UK official present, Jack claims

The meetings were said to have taken place during the Cop28 climate summit.

Northern Ireland ‘needs long term solutions not dangled baubles’

Northern Ireland ‘needs long term solutions not dangled baubles’

All the parties who met with the Northern Ireland Secretary on Monday said the financial offer was not sufficient.

George, Charlotte and Louis join Kate to volunteer at baby bank charity

George, Charlotte and Louis join Kate to volunteer at baby bank charity

The young royals also made a rare public outing on Friday when they joined their parents at Kate’s annual Christmas carol concert on Friday.

Scottish Secretary ‘minded to pursue Scottish Government for gender Bill costs’

Scottish Secretary ‘minded to pursue Scottish Government for gender Bill costs’

The Court of Session ruled the Bill’s blockage was lawful on Friday, with a three week period for an appeal to be lodged.

Plans to manage migrant arrivals until 2030 suggests Government ‘not confident’

Plans to manage migrant arrivals until 2030 suggests Government ‘not confident’

A Kent MP said the site at Manston should remain temporary so it can later be used for housing.

Key points from Rishi Sunak’s evidence to the Covid inquiry

Key points from Rishi Sunak’s evidence to the Covid inquiry

The Prime Minister was grilled about his role in the Government’s pandemic response by lead counsel Hugo Keith KC on Monday.

Plans to move Civil Service jobs outside London accelerated

Plans to move Civil Service jobs outside London accelerated

The relocation of more than 20,000 jobs away from the capital will be brought forward to 2027, the Government has said.

Public thinks Government did bad job of handling Covid, poll finds

Public thinks Government did bad job of handling Covid, poll finds

An Ipsos poll found widespread belief that Boris Johnson and his staff did not follow lockdown rules appropriately.

The Entertainer star Shirley Anne Field dies aged 87

The Entertainer star Shirley Anne Field dies aged 87

The screen and stage star died ‘peacefully’ on Sunday surrounded by her family and friends.

Keegan: We must build on Ruth Perry’s legacy to prevent repeat tragedy

Keegan: We must build on Ruth Perry’s legacy to prevent repeat tragedy

Concerns over Ofsted inspections were raised with education ministers in the Commons.

Saying ‘no’ to that invitation might not be as bad as you think, study suggests

Saying ‘no’ to that invitation might not be as bad as you think, study suggests

Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of rejecting an invitation.

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