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Britons have until midday to reach Port Sudan as UK relocates evacuation efforts

Britons have until midday to reach Port Sudan as UK relocates evacuation efforts

UK citizens are trying to escape Sudan amid a faltering ceasefire.

Man and woman in 80s killed in cement truck collision

Man and woman in 80s killed in cement truck collision

The pensioners were trapped in the vehicle and had to be extracted by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

Leading British Jews call for meeting with Guardian editor over cartoon

Leading British Jews call for meeting with Guardian editor over cartoon

The Board of British Jews has requested to meet Katharine Viner over the cartoon featuring former BBC chair Richard Sharp.

King had final say on coronation procession music, says conductor

King had final say on coronation procession music, says conductor

Lieutenant Colonel David Barringer, Commanding Officer of the Household Division Bands, said discussions on music began before Christmas.

Navy personnel follow in family footsteps as part of Coronation procession

Navy personnel follow in family footsteps as part of Coronation procession

Servicemen and women will be taking part with relatives or emulating family members in the coronation procession.

Nurses across England begin 28-hour strike over pay

Nurses across England begin 28-hour strike over pay

NHS England warned that staffing levels for some areas of the country will be ‘exceptionally low, lower than on previous strike days’.

‘Long live King Charles’ acclamation to welcome monarch to Westminster Abbey

‘Long live King Charles’ acclamation to welcome monarch to Westminster Abbey

The greeting will be in Latin in the Vivat acclamations, which will be sung as Charles and Camilla arrive for the coronation.

Armed forces chief ‘pleased’ with Sudan evacuation effort

Armed forces chief ‘pleased’ with Sudan evacuation effort

Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the military is capable of both preparing for the coronation and undertaking duties abroad.

Nihal Arthanayake reports man for ‘racially aggravated’ offence outside pub

Nihal Arthanayake reports man for ‘racially aggravated’ offence outside pub

The 51-year-old host of a Radio 5 Live show said he would not be naming the pub in Greater Manchester.

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

Investigation under way after ferry runs aground on Orkney

The MV Pentalina is now being surveyed to establish the extent of any damage following the incident on Saturday night.

Bright Bank Holiday beckons with threat of showers in the east

Bright Bank Holiday beckons with threat of showers in the east

The Met Office said there will be a few showers across the north of Scotland, the south east of England and particularly parts of East Anglia.

In Pictures: Goths bring gory fun to the seaside

In Pictures: Goths bring gory fun to the seaside

The Whitby Goth Weekend attracted Bram Stoker enthusiasts in a variety of dramatic costumes.

Scottish Government demands Cleverly withdraw ‘misleading’ guidance

Scottish Government demands Cleverly withdraw ‘misleading’ guidance

Holyrood ministers hit back after the UK Government sought to limit their opportunities to promote Scottish independence abroad.

RAF airbase transformed for troops’ coronation procession rehearsal

RAF airbase transformed for troops’ coronation procession rehearsal

More than 7,000 ceremonial troops brushed up on their military drill at RAF Odiham in Hampshire on Sunday for a rehearsal.

Harry’s wax figure at Madam Tussauds reunites with other royals for coronation

Harry’s wax figure at Madam Tussauds reunites with other royals for coronation

The Duke of Sussex is attending the coronation without his wife, the Duchess of Sussex.

Scrapping housing targets will cost renters £200 a year, says Labour

Scrapping housing targets will cost renters £200 a year, says Labour

The party said Rishi Sunak’s approach to planning will lead to the lowest rate of housebuilding since the Second World War.

UK to continue Sudan rescue operation with flight from Port Sudan

UK to continue Sudan rescue operation with flight from Port Sudan

Some 2,122 people have been taken to safety on 23 flights from the Wadi Saeedna airfield near Khartoum.

Emily Maitlis felt ‘really sick’ ahead of Newsnight interview with Andrew

Emily Maitlis felt ‘really sick’ ahead of Newsnight interview with Andrew

Clips have been released from a new documentary about the famous interview.

Liz Truss contests ‘£12,000 bill over use of Chevening country retreat’

Liz Truss contests ‘£12,000 bill over use of Chevening country retreat’

The former prime minister has been asked to pay about £12,000 for costs incurred while she spent time at the Chevening estate last summer.

Speedo Mick says he has made ‘amends’ after raising £1m with last challenge

Speedo Mick says he has made ‘amends’ after raising £1m with last challenge

‘I put everything into that. I’m emotionally, physically and mentally drained,’ the fundraiser said of his four-month walk down the country.

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