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Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Training a pilot to fly one of the RAF’s jets takes years and the Government is focused on support it can provide now, Number 10 said.

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

The Queen Consort helped stamp books set for export to Rwanda as she visited Book Aid International.

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Northern Ireland Secretary orders independent inquiry into 1998 Omagh bombing

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the Real IRA bombing, took the legal challenge that resulted in a judge directing the state to act.

Does the spread of bird flu to mammals mean a greater risk to humans?

Does the spread of bird flu to mammals mean a greater risk to humans?

Avian flu is an infectious type of influenza that spreads among birds.

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Rapist Isla Bryson not truly transgender, suggests Sturgeon

Bryson raped two women before transitioning.

Three teenage boys arrested after 20-year-old man stabbed to death

Three teenage boys arrested after 20-year-old man stabbed to death

The teenagers, one aged 15 and two aged 16, were arrested at a hotel in North Wales.

Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike

Average monthly tracker mortgage payment jumps by nearly £50 following rate hike

The average tracker mortgage payment will increase by £48.99 per month, according to figures from UK Finance.

London lifeguard travels to US to meet woman he saved through stem cell donation

London lifeguard travels to US to meet woman he saved through stem cell donation

Diane Fargo called 22-year-old Callum Kennedy-Mann her ‘guardian angel’ after his stem cell donation helped saved her life.

YouTuber remanded over McNally murder had pre-recorded ‘livestream’ gaming alibi

YouTuber remanded over McNally murder had pre-recorded ‘livestream’ gaming alibi

Stephen McCullagh, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, is charged with the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan in December.

European Parliament president: EU ‘will not leave Ireland’s side’ on Brexit

European Parliament president: EU ‘will not leave Ireland’s side’ on Brexit

Roberta Metsola told the Irish parliament that the EU can learn lessons from how Ireland has dealt with the challenges of Brexit.

Gender neutral toilets to open at Waterloo station

Gender neutral toilets to open at Waterloo station

Network Rail said the new facilities will ‘improve inclusivity’ at the UK’s busiest railway station.

Dowden insists Government is ‘upholding high standards of transparency’

Dowden insists Government is ‘upholding high standards of transparency’

The ethics adviser revealed Nadhim Zahawi only submitted his declaration of interest in the last two weeks.

Jury retires in trial of man accused of assassination threat against Sturgeon

Jury retires in trial of man accused of assassination threat against Sturgeon

William Curtis is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow.

‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to public as site is gifted to the nation

‘Stonehenge of the North’ opens to public as site is gifted to the nation

Thornborough Henges have been described as ‘probably the most important single ancient site between Stonehenge and the Orkney Islands in Scotland’.

Six in 10 people with long Covid have had symptoms for a year, figures suggest

Six in 10 people with long Covid have had symptoms for a year, figures suggest

More than a third say they have suffered long Covid for at least two years.

Whisky by-products benefit skin rejuvenation, research finds

Whisky by-products benefit skin rejuvenation, research finds

The nutrients and polyphenols from Scotland’s national drink can combat environmental damage and reduce inflammation, puffiness and redness.

Four-fifths of UK butterfly species have declined since 1970s

Four-fifths of UK butterfly species have declined since 1970s

The analysis, by wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation, said restoration efforts can be successful if more resources are allocated.

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 4% but expects shallower recession

Bank of England hikes interest rates to 4% but expects shallower recession

Decision makers on the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted to hike the base rate from 3.5% to 4%.

Government urges British Steel to continue talks amid fears for hundreds of jobs

Government urges British Steel to continue talks amid fears for hundreds of jobs

Business minister Nusrat Ghani said a generous package of support is still available for the steel works.

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