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Royal Mail unveils special stamp set to mark 60th anniversary of X-Men franchise

Royal Mail unveils special stamp set to mark 60th anniversary of X-Men franchise

The 17-stamp collection will feature some of the most popular characters from the Marvel comic book series.

Father tells court he could have done more for obese daughter

Father tells court he could have done more for obese daughter

Alun Titford denies manslaughter over the death of his 22 stone 13lb daughter Kaylea, who was 16.

No 10: ‘Lots of work’ still needed to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol row

No 10: ‘Lots of work’ still needed to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol row

Downing Street played down speculation about a breakthrough in talks with the European Union.

Silverstone track invasion was as safe as possible, says Just Stop Oil protester

Silverstone track invasion was as safe as possible, says Just Stop Oil protester

Louis McKechnie denied allegations that the group’s sit-down protest during the Grand Prix created a serious risk of harm to drivers and marshals.

Johnson clashes with No 10 over Ukraine fighter jets

Johnson clashes with No 10 over Ukraine fighter jets

The former prime minister said President Volodymyr Zelensky should be given all the weaponry he asks for.

Labour MPs join pickets despite previous warnings from Starmer

Labour MPs join pickets despite previous warnings from Starmer

The official Conservative Party press office account shared tweets from 13 Labour MPs joining picket lines during Wednesday’s strikes.

Starmer condemns Labour MP’s description of Israeli government as ‘fascist’

Starmer condemns Labour MP’s description of Israeli government as ‘fascist’

Kim Johnson will be called into the Labour whips’ office after her controversial remarks during PMQs, it is understood.

Brexit impact has nothing to do with falling living standards, insists Sunak

Brexit impact has nothing to do with falling living standards, insists Sunak

The PM instead blamed rising costs on inflation and the war in Ukraine as the SNP’s Stephen Flynn described the UK as a sinking ‘Brexit ship’.

Sunak under pressure to explain what he knew about Raab bullying allegations

Sunak under pressure to explain what he knew about Raab bullying allegations

Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of being ‘too weak’ to suspend his deputy while under investigation.

Police sex allegations should be investigated by different force, MPs told

Police sex allegations should be investigated by different force, MPs told

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Octopus Energy waived profit to keep bills down, finance boss says

Octopus Energy waived profit to keep bills down, finance boss says

The business added more than one million customers in the year to the end of last April.

Church of England seeks new reliquary for earliest remains of an English saint

Church of England seeks new reliquary for earliest remains of an English saint

St Eanswythe’s remains were first discovered in the 1885 but were scientifically verified in 2020.

Government’s Northern Ireland legacy Bill is branded ‘another roadblock’

Government’s Northern Ireland legacy Bill is branded ‘another roadblock’

Ian Jeffers said he would ‘throw the Bill out tomorrow’ if he could because it is the ‘wrong approach’.

Sunak leading a party ‘addicted to sleaze and scandal’, claims Starmer

Sunak leading a party ‘addicted to sleaze and scandal’, claims Starmer

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of siding with ‘extremist protesters and union bosses’.

Schools and nurseries shut after unexploded bomb found by metal detectorist

Schools and nurseries shut after unexploded bomb found by metal detectorist

The historic ordnance was found in Invergordon in the Highlands.

Hepatitis B transmission from mothers to babies ‘eliminated in England’

Hepatitis B transmission from mothers to babies ‘eliminated in England’

The UK Health Security Agency said progress had been made on tackling the viral infection.

Thousands of students support university staff on picket lines, union boss says

Thousands of students support university staff on picket lines, union boss says

The University and College Union has begun its first day of strike action across 150 universities.

Network Rail makes new offer to the RMT union

Network Rail makes new offer to the RMT union

The revised offer is aimed at resolving a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Speedboat owner tells court of risk assessments and passenger requirements

Speedboat owner tells court of risk assessments and passenger requirements

The court is hearing the circumstances surrounding the death of 15-year-old Emily Lewis.

New deadline for smart motorway safety targets

New deadline for smart motorway safety targets

National Highways boss Nick Harris told MPs it is aiming to meet ‘very challenging’ performance specifications by July.

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