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Sir Martin Sorrell reveals surgery to remove tumour

Sir Martin Sorrell reveals surgery to remove tumour

The 78-year-old advertising mogul, who is currently executive chair at S4 Capital, said he has made an ‘excellent recovery’.

Lorry manufacturers criticise lack of infrastructure for greener vehicles

Lorry manufacturers criticise lack of infrastructure for greener vehicles

New analysis shows there is not a single dedicated electric charging or hydrogen refuelling site for HGVs on Britain’s major roads.

Phillip Schofield thanks viewers on TV return after brother’s sex abuse trial

Phillip Schofield thanks viewers on TV return after brother’s sex abuse trial

The presenter took pre-planned leave around the trial.

Future generations failed by Stormont’s lack of decisions – Queen’s SU president

Future generations failed by Stormont’s lack of decisions – Queen’s SU president

A lack of decision making by the devolved government in Northern Ireland is ‘failing future generations’, Emma Murphy said.

Cost of cheddar cheese, white bread and porridge oats soar – Which?

Cost of cheddar cheese, white bread and porridge oats soar – Which?

Overall inflation on food and drink at the supermarket continued to rise in March to 17.2%, up from 16.5% the month before, the watchdog found.

RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

RSPCA calls for horse safety reforms as racing chiefs defend Grand National

The animal charity is calling for the race to involve fewer horses and for jockeys to lose their whips.

Ofgem workers begin final day of strike action

Ofgem workers begin final day of strike action

Members of the PCS union based in London and Glasgow first walked out last week.

Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

Blackford rejects calls for Sturgeon to be suspended from the SNP

A spokeswoman for the former first minister said she would stay away from Holyrood this week as her successor is due to set out his priorities.

Education Secretary backs Ofsted’s one-word ratings despite outcry from teachers

Education Secretary backs Ofsted’s one-word ratings despite outcry from teachers

Gillian Keegan said single-word ratings are ‘clear’ and ‘easy for parents to navigate’.

Good Friday institutions need to be worked to secure their future – Blair

Good Friday institutions need to be worked to secure their future – Blair

A number of political leaders, past and present, are gathering in Belfast for a conference to mark 25 years since the peace agreement.

Fashion firm Quiz reveals sales drop as customer spending comes under pressure

Fashion firm Quiz reveals sales drop as customer spending comes under pressure

Like-for-like revenues for February and March were lower due to ‘challenging trading conditions’, the retailer said.

Angry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by Japan’s Sega

Angry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by Japan’s Sega

Sega will pay 9.25 euros per share and 1.48 euros per share option for the mobile gaming business.

Calls to ‘strip’ Home Office of Windrush compensation administration

Calls to ‘strip’ Home Office of Windrush compensation administration

A report from a humans rights organisation said the administration of the compensation scheme should be handed to an independent body.

Calls to ‘strip’ Home Office of Windrush compensation administration

Calls to ‘strip’ Home Office of Windrush compensation administration

A report from a humans rights organisation said the administration of the compensation scheme should be handed to an independent body.

Clintons to join Blair and Ahern at Good Friday Agreement conference

Clintons to join Blair and Ahern at Good Friday Agreement conference

The three-day event in Belfast will mark the 25th anniversary of the historic peace accord.

Judgment due in Gerry Hutch murder trial

Judgment due in Gerry Hutch murder trial

Hutch is accused of the murder of David Byrne, 33, at a crowded boxing weigh-in event on February 5 2016.

What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

A wide variety of stories lead the British front pages.

Climate tsar Sharma denies allegations he ‘bullied’ civil servants

Climate tsar Sharma denies allegations he ‘bullied’ civil servants

The Tory former Cabinet minister was claimed to have insulted staff’s work and sworn, but he denied having been made aware of any complaints.

Rabbi ‘extremely proud’ of wife and daughters who were shot dead in West Bank

Rabbi ‘extremely proud’ of wife and daughters who were shot dead in West Bank

The father and husband of three British-Israelis said he has no hate following the terror attack.

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

More than 60 in custody after Grand National protests

Police arrested 118 people on Saturday after protesters tried to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National.

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