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Queen confesses to keeping flask of tea in her official car

Queen confesses to keeping flask of tea in her official car

The Queen joined members of an award-winning community group for a cup of tea on her tour of Cornwall.

Keegan hails degree-level apprenticeship for students seeking space sector jobs

Keegan hails degree-level apprenticeship for students seeking space sector jobs

The new course will begin in 2024.

Tanaiste dismisses idea of Irish stop-off for US cluster bombs for Ukraine

Tanaiste dismisses idea of Irish stop-off for US cluster bombs for Ukraine

Micheal Martin said Ireland was a lead nation in the establishment of a 2008 convention banning the weapons.

Wimbledon set for more rain before blustery weekend

Wimbledon set for more rain before blustery weekend

The rain could continue throughout Friday at the tennis tournament, with the Met Office predicting heavy rain at 4pm and 7pm.

Education minister says no cuts to key services despite teacher pay increase

Education minister says no cuts to key services despite teacher pay increase

Gillian Keegan said it was important that schools did not have to fund higher wages from existing budgets

Ryan Tubridy’s latest invoice not paid by RTE amid contract dispute

Ryan Tubridy’s latest invoice not paid by RTE amid contract dispute

The contractual position of the presenter is in dispute after he stepped down from his television duties earlier this year.

Blackford unveils roadmap for a green industrial future for Scotland

Blackford unveils roadmap for a green industrial future for Scotland

The SNP’s business ambassador said higher education in Scotland provides a ‘massive opportunity’ to reshape the future.

Rail operator pledges ‘robust contingency plans’ in event of strike

Rail operator pledges ‘robust contingency plans’ in event of strike

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on Arriva Rail London backed industrial action by revenue protection officers.

Shapps says ‘difficult decisions’ to be made on pace of net zero commitments

Shapps says ‘difficult decisions’ to be made on pace of net zero commitments

The Energy Secretary warned he would be aiming to avoid putting ‘people under the cosh’ with the pace at which green policies are introduced.

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis, report finds

People forced to pull out their own teeth amid NHS dental crisis, report finds

The Health and Social Care Committee has published a report into NHS dental services, calling for drastic reforms.

DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under police caution for third time

DJ Tim Westwood interviewed under police caution for third time

The 65-year-old, who stepped down from his show on Capital Xtra in April last year, has ‘strongly’ denied wrongdoing.

Children’s charity urges scrapping of benefit cap on ‘unhappy’ 10th anniversary

Children’s charity urges scrapping of benefit cap on ‘unhappy’ 10th anniversary

The policy was introduced in 2013 under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition to end the days of ‘blank cheque benefits’.

Time running out for Government to realise UK’s space launch ambitions, say MPs

Time running out for Government to realise UK’s space launch ambitions, say MPs

The Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee said the Government’s ‘disjointed approach’ is hampering launch potential.

Nato could have sent a stronger signal on Ukraine’s future – Iain Duncan Smith

Nato could have sent a stronger signal on Ukraine’s future – Iain Duncan Smith

Sir Iain was speaking as MPs debated the Government’s action on the war.

Ex-Oasis manager wins High Court case against singer over ‘harassment campaign’

Ex-Oasis manager wins High Court case against singer over ‘harassment campaign’

Alan McGee sued Katie Lewis over a ‘vile campaign’ of harassment.

Climate camp activists: We want to have a discussion – not cause a disturbance

Climate camp activists: We want to have a discussion – not cause a disturbance

Activists at Scotland’s climate camp said they do not want to disturb the general public and have issued an invitation to anyone who wishes to visit.

Teenagers jailed for life for murdering 16-year-old boy in ‘cowardly’ attack

Teenagers jailed for life for murdering 16-year-old boy in ‘cowardly’ attack

The fatal chest wound inflicted on Ronan Kanda in a case of mistaken identity was 17cm deep.

BMA: Doctors’ 6% pay offer ‘missed opportunity’ to end strikes

BMA: Doctors’ 6% pay offer ‘missed opportunity’ to end strikes

Rishi Sunak said he had accepted the recommendation of public sector pay review bodies and was making a ‘final offer’ to unions.

Participating in genetic studies is in your genes, research suggests

Participating in genetic studies is in your genes, research suggests

The study equips scientists with the ability to identify and address participation bias.

King and Queen make waves at the seaside on Cornwall trip

King and Queen make waves at the seaside on Cornwall trip

The royal visitors discussed surfing, sculptures, lifeboats and choral music during their visit to St Ives.

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