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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.

Census shows ‘huge’ variation in housing and education among ethnic groups

Census shows ‘huge’ variation in housing and education among ethnic groups

More than half of people identifying as Chinese or Indian have a high-level qualification such as a degree.

Stand up to snowflake MPs after Gary Lineker row, Starmer tells Sunak

Stand up to snowflake MPs after Gary Lineker row, Starmer tells Sunak

The pair clashed over the Match Of The Day presenter at Prime Minister’s Questions.

Raab tells peers: ‘Overwhelming majority’ of staff ‘relish’ his ambitious agenda

Raab tells peers: ‘Overwhelming majority’ of staff ‘relish’ his ambitious agenda

The Deputy Prime Minister made the comments at the Lords Home Affairs and Justice Committee, while the official inquiry into his behaviour continues.

Commonly used sweetener has ‘unexpected effect on immune system’, say scientists

Commonly used sweetener has ‘unexpected effect on immune system’, say scientists

Consuming a high amount of sucralose lowered the activation of T cells – a type of white blood cell – in mice, researchers found.

Clarkson’s farm is ‘crown jewel’ of sustainable farming, villagers say

Clarkson’s farm is ‘crown jewel’ of sustainable farming, villagers say

Local residents aired their views during a planning meeting to consider Jeremy Clarkson’s farm expansion plans.

Crown Jewels’ origins to be explored in depth in new Tower of London exhibition

Crown Jewels’ origins to be explored in depth in new Tower of London exhibition

The Jewel House display, in the King’s coronation year, will look at the controversial history of the Koh-i-noor diamond as a ‘symbol of conquest’.

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