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‘Exceptional’ Camilla receives honorary doctorate for work in literature

‘Exceptional’ Camilla receives honorary doctorate for work in literature

Camilla donned ceremonial robes as she was recognised during a ceremony at the University of London on Wednesday.

Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

A spokesperson for the Government said it recognises ‘the global challenges the industry has been facing’.

Doctors were ‘shut down’ over Letby concerns, ex-senior detective tells inquiry

Doctors were ‘shut down’ over Letby concerns, ex-senior detective tells inquiry

Former policeman Nigel Wenham was speaking at the inquiry into baby deaths at the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked.

Ministers considering extending period before tenants eligible for Right to Buy

Ministers considering extending period before tenants eligible for Right to Buy

The Government also said it was considering measures which would see social housing replaced on a one-for-one basis in future when sold.

Rivers and bogs tamed for centuries at risk of returning to North Sea, MP fears

Rivers and bogs tamed for centuries at risk of returning to North Sea, MP fears

Flooding minister Emma Hardy said she would try her best to make water infrastructure maintenance ‘sexy’.

Captain Tom Foundation: What has happened since charity watchdog probe began?

Captain Tom Foundation: What has happened since charity watchdog probe began?

The Captain Tom Foundation was registered in June 2020 as a grant-making charity, for the advancement of public health and wellbeing.

Dog walker finds remains of baby in field in Greater Manchester

Dog walker finds remains of baby in field in Greater Manchester

The baby was found near Ashtons Field, Salford, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.

Fact check: Photo of police and protesters is from 2011 student demonstration

Fact check: Photo of police and protesters is from 2011 student demonstration

A social media user posted a 13-year-old photograph they claimed was taken on the day of the farming protest earlier this week.

Journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper

Journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper

Members of the NUJ will stage two 48-hour walkouts next month.

Suspect arrested in UK as part of Europe-wide raids on people smuggling gang

Suspect arrested in UK as part of Europe-wide raids on people smuggling gang

The National Crime Agency said an Iraqi national was arrested at his home in Bilston, Wolverhampton.

Government removes red tape and provides funding to boost heat pumps

Government removes red tape and provides funding to boost heat pumps

Moves part of warm homes plan which aims to provide upgrades to 300,000 homes next year.

Three men arrested as bus station evacuated over ‘potential suspicious item’

Three men arrested as bus station evacuated over ‘potential suspicious item’

A large police cordon has been put in place.

Labour Budget adds to uncertainty over inflation, says Bank policymaker

Labour Budget adds to uncertainty over inflation, says Bank policymaker

Dave Ramsden, deputy governor for markets and banking, was speaking after the Bank cut rates by a quarter point earlier in November.

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

The Father and Mother of the House are expected to argue there has been insufficient scrutiny of the law, in a letter published in The Guardian.

Watchdog ‘largely satisfied’ with Labour Civil Service appointments after review

Watchdog ‘largely satisfied’ with Labour Civil Service appointments after review

The Civil Service Commission began a review after several people with close links to the Labour Party were hired outside of normal processes

Fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne after One Direction star’s funeral

Fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne after One Direction star’s funeral

Fans and local people stood outside St Mary’s church in Amersham, despite the biting cold.

Remains of baby found in field in Greater Manchester

Remains of baby found in field in Greater Manchester

Police were called to Ravenscraig Road near Ashtons Field, Salford.

Prince of Wales praises woman who overcame homelessness during visit to Newport

Prince of Wales praises woman who overcame homelessness during visit to Newport

William spoke to those involved in tackling homelessness as part of his Homewards initiative.

Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’

Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’

The Stormont Finance committee heard this was according to the latest available figures which date to 2021.

Justin Welby to finish official duties by January 6, Lambeth Palace says

Justin Welby to finish official duties by January 6, Lambeth Palace says

Official functions will be delegated to the Archbishop of York.

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