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The full list of 23 NatWest branches set to close

The full list of 23 NatWest branches set to close

The branches will shut down between the end of April and the beginning of May, with two closure dates yet to be decided.

Labour: Young people being trafficked ‘into cannabis farms or prostitution’

Labour: Young people being trafficked ‘into cannabis farms or prostitution’

Labour has accused the Government of failing some 200 young asylum-seekers who are missing from Home Office hotels.

NatWest to close another 23 branches

NatWest to close another 23 branches

High street banks have announced the closure of 87 branches already this year.

Royal Mail reveals mounting losses after £200m strike hit

Royal Mail reveals mounting losses after £200m strike hit

Operating losses have reached £295 million in the first nine months of its year so far.

Zelensky dismisses Putin as a ‘nobody’ but hails ‘special bond’ with Johnson

Zelensky dismisses Putin as a ‘nobody’ but hails ‘special bond’ with Johnson

The Ukrainian leader suggested it is too late for face-to-face talks with the Russian leader to make any difference.

Laughing gas ban ‘planned to tackle anti-social behaviour’

Laughing gas ban ‘planned to tackle anti-social behaviour’

Ministers are reportedly proposing to ban the sale and possession of nitrous oxide gas.

‘Ruthless’ Iranian and Russian hackers target UK journalists and politicians

‘Ruthless’ Iranian and Russian hackers target UK journalists and politicians

The Government has vowed to update the Britain’s cybersecurity laws amid increasing levels of cyber attacks.

What the papers say – January 26

What the papers say – January 26

The front pages focus on tanks for Ukraine and the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to ditch officers who have committed serious crimes.

Free television provider Digital UK to be rebranded as Everyone TV

Free television provider Digital UK to be rebranded as Everyone TV

The company said the new name aims to reflect its revised mandate, as well as ‘the vital importance of cherishing the universal nature of television’.

Pilot whale stranding shows impact of climate change, say scientists

Pilot whale stranding shows impact of climate change, say scientists

The animal, stranded on the Pembrokeshire coast, was identified as a short-finned pilot whale – a species usually only found in warm waters.

Webpages showing children sexually abusing themselves ‘up 1,000% since 2019’

Webpages showing children sexually abusing themselves ‘up 1,000% since 2019’

The foundation said it has seen a 1,058% increase in the number of webpages showing self-generated sexual abuse imagery of children aged 7-10.

Holocaust survivor urges people not to be silent over antisemitism

Holocaust survivor urges people not to be silent over antisemitism

John Dobai, 89, lived through the Second World War as a child in Hungary, but five of his family members were killed.

Newcastle United’s Joelinton in court over drink-drive charge

Newcastle United’s Joelinton in court over drink-drive charge

The Brazilian Premier League star was stopped by police in Newcastle earlier this month

Shopping data on medicines ‘could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Shopping data on medicines ‘could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’

Scientists found pain and indigestion medication purchases were higher among those later diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Bond actress Eva Green in legal fight over abandoned £4m film project

Bond actress Eva Green in legal fight over abandoned £4m film project

The 42-year-old is suing White Lantern Films over the demise of the sci-fi film A Patriot.

M&S chairman says UK Government’s ‘baffling’ post-Brexit plans will wreck trade

M&S chairman says UK Government’s ‘baffling’ post-Brexit plans will wreck trade

Archie Norman also urged the Foreign Secretary during talks with the EU not to consider separate labelling for goods sold in Northern Ireland.

Credit card-detecting technology used in ongoing search for actor Julian Sands

Credit card-detecting technology used in ongoing search for actor Julian Sands

Authorities said they were ‘hopeful’ the special device would be able to more accurately pinpoint an area on which to focus efforts.

Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe over in 10 days

Cabinet goes to Chequers as minister says Nadhim Zahawi probe over in 10 days

The trip to Chequers in Buckinghamshire comes after days of headlines about the former chancellor’s tax affairs.

At least ’24 civil servants involved in formal complaints against Dominic Raab’

At least ’24 civil servants involved in formal complaints against Dominic Raab’

Mr Raab has said he is ‘always mindful’ of his behaviour but makes ‘no apologies for having high standards’.

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

Pupils in the ‘most effective’ reception classes can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 more on average, a study has suggested.

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