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Teacher’s partner found buried under bark, rubble and bricks, jury told

Teacher’s partner found buried under bark, rubble and bricks, jury told

Fiona Beal, 49, is alleged to have murdered 42-year-old Nicholas Billingham in a bedroom before hiding his body in their back garden.

Jeremy Hunt announces sweeping state-funded childcare reforms in Budget

Jeremy Hunt announces sweeping state-funded childcare reforms in Budget

He said his Budget removed barriers to employment, increased incentives for businesses and helped with the cost of living.

At a glance: Key points from Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Budget

At a glance: Key points from Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Budget

All you need to know about the Chancellor’s ‘Budget for growth’.

A guide to what was announced in the Budget and what it means for you

A guide to what was announced in the Budget and what it means for you

Jeremy Hunt’s fiscal package included increased childcare support and measures designed to tackle cost-of-living pressures.

Man with ‘deep interest’ in extreme violence accused over cemetery hammer murder

Man with ‘deep interest’ in extreme violence accused over cemetery hammer murder

Ranjith Kankanamalage, 50, was found by a member of the public on a path in Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park on the morning of August 16 2021.

Forbes: Cabinet will be refreshed if I become first minister

Forbes: Cabinet will be refreshed if I become first minister

She said she would appoint ministers with ‘lived experience’ of their briefs.

Hunt gives nod to predecessor in cash boost pledge for suicide prevention work

Hunt gives nod to predecessor in cash boost pledge for suicide prevention work

The Chancellor said £10 million would be made available to third sector organisations for their work in this area.

Duty on draught beer to be frozen to help the ‘great British pub’

Duty on draught beer to be frozen to help the ‘great British pub’

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the tax freeze as part of a “new Brexit pubs guarantee”.

‘I did what I had to do’ says Pc accused of ‘excessive’ force

‘I did what I had to do’ says Pc accused of ‘excessive’ force

Pc Ellie Bettley-Smith is facing disciplinary action over her behaviour during a fatal incident involving former footballer Dalian Atkinson.

Pothole repairs fund gets £200m boost in Budget

Pothole repairs fund gets £200m boost in Budget

The Chancellor said the Government’s Potholes Fund will be increased to £700 million in the 2023/24 financial year.

Queen Consort attends second day of Cheltenham Festival

Queen Consort attends second day of Cheltenham Festival

Camilla dressed smartly for the annual event despite a relaxation of dress rules.

Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok

Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok

TikTok has been banned on federal government devices in the US.

Duke of Sussex ‘declined to respond’ to royal reporting debate invite

Duke of Sussex ‘declined to respond’ to royal reporting debate invite

Associate editor at The Telegraph Camilla Tominey told a media freedom conference about the invitation on Wednesday.

Supreme Court hands legal boost to Ukraine over multibillion-dollar Russian loan

Supreme Court hands legal boost to Ukraine over multibillion-dollar Russian loan

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the ruling as a ‘decisive victory against the aggressor’.

UK to avoid recession and inflation to drop to 2.9% by end of 2023 – OBR

UK to avoid recession and inflation to drop to 2.9% by end of 2023 – OBR

Falling wholesale energy prices and cooling inflation has helped to boost the position of the Treasury in recent months

Recession to be avoided as economy proves doubters wrong, Jeremy Hunt says

Recession to be avoided as economy proves doubters wrong, Jeremy Hunt says

He said inflation would be dramatically reduced as he promised help with energy, fuel and the cost of a pint.

BBC journalists forced to strike over proposed local radio cuts – John McDonnell

BBC journalists forced to strike over proposed local radio cuts – John McDonnell

A National Union of Journalists official said faith in BBC boss Tim Davie is at an ‘all-time low’.

Drivers get ‘much-needed relief’ with extension of fuel duty cut

Drivers get ‘much-needed relief’ with extension of fuel duty cut

The Chancellor confirmed in his Budget that the reduction introduced in March last year will be retained for another 12 months.

Police detention officer convicted of terror offence over UDA posts

Police detention officer convicted of terror offence over UDA posts

William Lloyd-Hughes will be sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on April 19.

Hunt claims economy is ‘proving doubters wrong’ as he announces Budget

Hunt claims economy is ‘proving doubters wrong’ as he announces Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the economy would not enter a recession this year.

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