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King’s visit to France could be disrupted by protests over retirement age raise

King’s visit to France could be disrupted by protests over retirement age raise

Charles is to be hosted by President Macron in his first state visit since succeeding his mother as monarch.

Nationwide announces new mortgage rates cut on same day base rate is hiked

Nationwide announces new mortgage rates cut on same day base rate is hiked

The building society said it regularly reviews its mortgage rates.

Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash caused man to lose his love of life, US court told

Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash caused man to lose his love of life, US court told

The accident ‘completely changed’ Terry Sanderson’s life with injuries that were likely to be ‘long-standing’, jurors were told on Thursday.

Why did the Bank of England raise interest rates and what will it mean for me?

Why did the Bank of England raise interest rates and what will it mean for me?

Interest rates were lifted to 4.25% from 4% on Thursday.

Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he is looking forward to negotiating with the Prime Minister and the Northern Ireland Secretary.

Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris

Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said there can be ‘no renegotiating’ of the Windsor Framework.

Constable used police database to trace woman, misconduct hearing told

Constable used police database to trace woman, misconduct hearing told

Pc Jack Harrison, of Derbyshire Constabulary, is accused of using the woman’s car number plates to track her down.

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

Interest rates were lifted to 4.25% from 4% in what economists think could be the final time that interest rates go up.

‘Teachers miss funerals and go to work sick for Ofsted inspections’

‘Teachers miss funerals and go to work sick for Ofsted inspections’

Former teacher Amanda Bentham said she has also seen pupils with poor academic results asked not to attend school on inspection days.

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

The figures show a UK-wide average of 3% of households reportedly using food banks in the 12 months to March 2022.

‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out

‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out

The survey has provided vital information on the prevalence of the virus for nearly three years.

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

The former Countdown star said had been blocked by Maria Caulfield and called on her to ‘show some respect and resign’.

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Independent MP Mr Bridgen was criticised by the Commons Leader after he asked about the prospect of digital ID cards.

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Researchers are hoping the microgravity experiments will help them understand more about diffuse midline glioma, which is incurable.

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

A memorial event was held in Pollok Park, Glasgow, at noon on Thursday.

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to be displaced by climate change, with some likely to seek refuge in Britain.

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

The consulting firm confirmed the cuts will affect its 11,000-strong UK workforce.

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Warwickshire Police said four drivers were caught engaged in this ‘worrying’ activity on the county’s motorways during a recent operation.

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Erik Feld killed Ranjith Kankanamalage in Tower Hamlets in August 2021.

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