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Marriage a ‘sacred bond between man and woman’ that needs promoting – Tory MP

Marriage a ‘sacred bond between man and woman’ that needs promoting – Tory MP

Nick Fletcher made the remarks after highlighting data suggesting 60% of people living alone are men.

Scientists complete first map of an insect brain

Scientists complete first map of an insect brain

The achievement brings experts closer to true understanding of the mechanism of thought, researchers say.

Sunak to push Macron to ‘go further’ on joint efforts to stop small boats

Sunak to push Macron to ‘go further’ on joint efforts to stop small boats

The Prime Minister is due to meet the French president in Paris on Friday for the first UK-France summit held in five years.

In Pictures: Snow settles across UK as temperatures plunge

In Pictures: Snow settles across UK as temperatures plunge

The Met Office issued two amber warnings.

Starmer vows to put Scottish innovation at ‘heart’ of economy

Starmer vows to put Scottish innovation at ‘heart’ of economy

The Labour leader is to visit Glasgow on Friday with shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and Scottish party leader Anas Sarwar.

Standard of patient care ‘has fallen’, NHS staff say in workforce survey

Standard of patient care ‘has fallen’, NHS staff say in workforce survey

Some 62.9% were happy with the standard of care provided by their organisation, down from 67.8% the previous year, 74.2% in 2020 and 71.5% in 2019.

Snow and ice expected to cause further disruption across the island

Snow and ice expected to cause further disruption across the island

A Status Orange snow-ice warning is in place for all Leinster counties until 10am on Friday.

Problems on TikTok as users struggle to load videos

Problems on TikTok as users struggle to load videos

Problems appear to have started on the platform at around 10am on Thursday morning.

Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of Government’s immigration policy

Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of Government’s immigration policy

The presenter compared the language used to launch the policy with 1930s Germany.

Significant rise in mental health incidents over past five years, police say

Significant rise in mental health incidents over past five years, police say

Some 21 forces out of 48 in England, Scotland and Wales responded to a BBC freedom of information request – and each reported a rise since 2017.

JP Morgan sues ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley over ties to Jeffrey Epstein abuse

JP Morgan sues ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley over ties to Jeffrey Epstein abuse

The US banking giant alleged that Mr Staley concealed his personal relationship with Epstein and is seeking payment for the damages.

William and Kate to thank quake relief fundraisers

William and Kate to thank quake relief fundraisers

The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting a community centre in west London.

Government expected to confirm HS2 delays to cut costs – report

Government expected to confirm HS2 delays to cut costs – report

The BBC said it understands this will primarily affect the high-speed railway between Birmingham and Crewe, and between Crewe and Manchester.

Serving police officer denies rape and sexual assaults

Serving police officer denies rape and sexual assaults

Pc Ravi Canhye, who has been suspended by Dorset Police, is alleged to have carried out the offences while he was off duty.

Camilla pulls out of Newmarket visit as weather disrupts travel plans

Camilla pulls out of Newmarket visit as weather disrupts travel plans

The Queen Consort was said to be ‘very sorry’ not to be able to carry out the engagements on Thursday.

Chancellor urged to invest billions in heat pumps and insulation

Chancellor urged to invest billions in heat pumps and insulation

A letter signed by charities and campaigners is calling on Jeremy Hunt to fund the decarbonisation of home heating and improve people’s bills.

Six rescued from mountain as snow warning is put in place for Ireland

Six rescued from mountain as snow warning is put in place for Ireland

The national forecaster warned of possible travel disruption, hazardous driving conditions and poor visibility.

Five things you need to know about UK Eurovision entry Mae Muller

Five things you need to know about UK Eurovision entry Mae Muller

The young vocalist, best known for a minor hit in 2021 with Better Days, has been selected to compete for the country in Liverpool.

Two arrested over death of man in Greenock

Two arrested over death of man in Greenock

Neil Canney, 37, was found seriously injured in the early hours of February 28 and died later in hospital.

Royal website updated to show Prince Archie and Princess Lili’s new titles

Royal website updated to show Prince Archie and Princess Lili’s new titles

Harry and Meghan decided to use the royal titles for their children in order not to deny them their birthright.

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