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Millionaire who died in speed record bid took hand off wheel to deploy parachute

Millionaire who died in speed record bid took hand off wheel to deploy parachute

During the run, the car went airborne – both barrel rolling and spinning end over end.

Chancellor highlights energy security in meeting with oil and gas leaders

Chancellor highlights energy security in meeting with oil and gas leaders

Jeremy Hunt held a roundtable meeting with oil and gas operators.

Sunak and Zelensky discuss latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

Sunak and Zelensky discuss latest Russian strikes on Ukraine

The two leaders spoke amid a series of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy facilities.

Charlton fan becomes first supporter in UK to face grounds ban over drug offence

Charlton fan becomes first supporter in UK to face grounds ban over drug offence

Staffordshire Police sought a football banning order after stewards heard a supporter taking cocaine.

Search for missing fishermen off Jersey coast to be called off at sunset

Search for missing fishermen off Jersey coast to be called off at sunset

The fishing boat was crewed by a captain and two other crew members, all of whom are still missing.

Beer We Go: Hopes for six million pint boost during England quarter-final

Beer We Go: Hopes for six million pint boost during England quarter-final

The British Beer and Pub Association hopes the 7pm kick-off time for the Three Lions’ clash with France will encourage punters.

Rail union boss Mick Lynch calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

Rail union boss Mick Lynch calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

The RMT general secretary has written to Rishi Sunak saying a meeting between the two men was now the best prospect of making any progress.

Thousands of striking Royal Mail workers stage rally near Parliament

Thousands of striking Royal Mail workers stage rally near Parliament

They said conditions proposed by the company are ‘unachievable’ and would ‘destroy’ the service.

Power of attorney reforms ‘ever more important’ with ageing population

Power of attorney reforms ‘ever more important’ with ageing population

The legal powers allow someone to give responsibility over their finances, property or private affairs to a relative, a friend or to a trusted lawyer.

MPs back new sanctions against parents failing to meet child support obligations

MPs back new sanctions against parents failing to meet child support obligations

The Child Support (Enforcement) Bill received an unopposed second reading.

More police officers to be deployed in London during England World Cup clash

More police officers to be deployed in London during England World Cup clash

The Metropolitan Police said it expects venues to be ‘extremely busy’ on Saturday as the Three Lions take on France.

Shivering migrants brought ashore in Kent

Shivering migrants brought ashore in Kent

An RNLI lifeboat brought one group ashore at Dungeness.

In Pictures: Parts of UK shiver in wintry weather

In Pictures: Parts of UK shiver in wintry weather

It is the first snowy day of winter for some.

‘He won’t let me hear the end of it’ – England versus France divides families

‘He won’t let me hear the end of it’ – England versus France divides families

England and France will clash on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup.

Network companies urge households to plan for ‘unlikely’ power cuts

Network companies urge households to plan for ‘unlikely’ power cuts

Vulnerable people should ensure they are signed up to the priority services register.

What are cold weather payments and how can I get one?

What are cold weather payments and how can I get one?

Cold weather payments are made to vulnerable people, including pensioners, in England and Wales to help them pay for heating.

Dizzee Rascal produced ‘diss track’ after assault guilty verdict, court told

Dizzee Rascal produced ‘diss track’ after assault guilty verdict, court told

Grime star is appealing conviction for assault.

Joan Eardley painting of Glasgow street kids goes for record amount

Joan Eardley painting of Glasgow street kids goes for record amount

The colourful painting called The Yellow Jumper sold for £200,200 including premium at auction in Edinburgh.

Elton John quits Twitter after misinformation allowed to ‘flourish unchecked’

Elton John quits Twitter after misinformation allowed to ‘flourish unchecked’

The musician vowed to leave the social media platform on Friday.

Latest Covid-19 infection numbers likely to be affected by postal strike

Latest Covid-19 infection numbers likely to be affected by postal strike

There is greater uncertainty than usual in the figures.

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