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Adding VAT to private school fees could raise ‘very little’ new revenue – report

Adding VAT to private school fees could raise ‘very little’ new revenue – report

The Labour Party has said it would end the tax breaks enjoyed by private schools in England.

Man given gift of life by mother thanks to live liver transplant

Man given gift of life by mother thanks to live liver transplant

Connor Meyrick received 65% of his mother Michelle’s liver during a 12-hour operation at London’s Royal Free Hospital in March.

Yousaf using deposit return row to hide his Government’s failings, claims Sarwar

Yousaf using deposit return row to hide his Government’s failings, claims Sarwar

The First Minister and his Cabinet say the scheme may not be able to continue in light of a UK Government decision it must exclude glass.

Man pleads guilty to murder of three family members in house fire

Man pleads guilty to murder of three family members in house fire

Daniel Sebastian Allen also pleaded guilty to arson and manslaughter ‘by reason of suicide pact’.

Kate jokes about picking up tips on coping with stress

Kate jokes about picking up tips on coping with stress

The Princess of Wales spoke with groups of parents at the Windsor Family Hub on Tuesday morning.

Harry: James Hewitt rumour stories ‘aimed at ousting me from royal family’

Harry: James Hewitt rumour stories ‘aimed at ousting me from royal family’

The duke branded stories raising questions about whether Major Hewitt was his father ‘hurtful, mean and cruel’.

A&E testing scheme finds thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis

A&E testing scheme finds thousands of people with HIV and hepatitis

The £20 million scheme means the testing programme, which started in April 2022, can run in 33 hospital emergency departments over three years.

Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons after Covid rules breach

Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons after Covid rules breach

The Commons voted 185 to 40, majority 145, to approve the motion to suspend the independent MP.

Canada’s euthanasia system should be warning sign to other countries, MPs told

Canada’s euthanasia system should be warning sign to other countries, MPs told

Concerns were aired that people who lack access to disability services or psychiatric treatment can be offered euthanasia under Canadian law.

Harry says Government is at ‘rock bottom’ in High Court statement

Harry says Government is at ‘rock bottom’ in High Court statement

The Duke of Sussex said: ‘Our country is judged globally by the state of our press and our Government – both of which I believe are at rock bottom.’

Starmer vows to avoid mistakes of coal mine closures in shift to green energy

Starmer vows to avoid mistakes of coal mine closures in shift to green energy

The Labour leader was warned at the GMB union’s conference that plans to ban new oil and gas licences could decimate communities.

Warehouse worker admits killing 21-year-old business student

Warehouse worker admits killing 21-year-old business student

Hina Bashir was found dead in undergrowth after she went missing in July last year.

Compston tells of ‘horrors’ of child labour after Unicef visit to Bangladesh

Compston tells of ‘horrors’ of child labour after Unicef visit to Bangladesh

The actor said he held his son for ‘a lot longer than usual’ after his return home.

Watchdog bans Shell’s ‘misleading’ low-carbon ads

Watchdog bans Shell’s ‘misleading’ low-carbon ads

Shell omitted any mention that oil and gas continued to make up the ‘vast majority’ of its business, the Advertising Standards Authority said.

Covid Inquiry could see unredacted Johnson WhatsApp messages despite legal clash

Covid Inquiry could see unredacted Johnson WhatsApp messages despite legal clash

The counsel for the inquiry said Boris Johnson’s co-operation means his team is likely to be able to read unredacted messages and notebooks.

AI has potential to create ‘dystopia or utopia’, minister says

AI has potential to create ‘dystopia or utopia’, minister says

Paul Scully, minster for tech and digital economy, said the benefits of AI should not be overlooked.

Ministers could face ‘criminal sanctions’ for deleting WhatsApp messages

Ministers could face ‘criminal sanctions’ for deleting WhatsApp messages

The Information Commissioner told MPs that ministers and senior officials should not use WhatsApp’s ‘disappearing messages’ function.

Jury sworn in to try man charged with Croydon police station murder

Jury sworn in to try man charged with Croydon police station murder

The Crown’s case against Louis De Zoysa is expected to open on Wednesday.

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign group loses legal fight with Government over arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Campaign Against Arms Trade was challenging the lawfulness of a decision to continue licensing arms exports for ‘possible use’ in a war in Yemen.

Liverpool and Middlesbrough could host next barges for asylum seekers – reports

Liverpool and Middlesbrough could host next barges for asylum seekers – reports

Rishi Sunak revealed two more giant vessels will be used for migrant accommodation.

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