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Duke of Sussex claims William physically attacked him in leaked extract of book

Duke of Sussex claims William physically attacked him in leaked extract of book

Harry alleged he was left with ‘scrapes and bruises’ on his back after his brother knocked him to the floor.

Rail passengers face more disruption as train drivers strike

Rail passengers face more disruption as train drivers strike

Members of Aslef at 15 rail companies will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay, with some areas having no trains all day.

Police seek man after £60 stolen from four-year-old in toy shop

Police seek man after £60 stolen from four-year-old in toy shop

A man was seen on CCTV leaving the shop without handing the money in.

Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Norfolk

Bird flu confirmed in commercial poultry in Norfolk

There have been 156 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the UK since October 1.

Travelling to see family and friends ‘good for health’

Travelling to see family and friends ‘good for health’

Experts found that people who left their local community were more likely to report good health compared to those who stayed closer to home.

Starmer to promise ‘decade of national renewal’ in first speech of 2023

Starmer to promise ‘decade of national renewal’ in first speech of 2023

Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to ‘give people a sense of possibility again, show light at the end of the tunnel’.

Man who fatally stabbed mother of three after brief relationship jailed for life

Man who fatally stabbed mother of three after brief relationship jailed for life

John Jessop, 26, cycled around 17 miles to the home of Clair Ablewhite before attacking the 47-year-old.

Murder investigation police name man who died at care centre

Murder investigation police name man who died at care centre

John Hallisey was resident at a facility for adults with mental health and drug abuse issues in Hayes, west London.

Carer was walking home from work when hit by police car, inquest hears

Carer was walking home from work when hit by police car, inquest hears

An inquest opening on Wednesday heard the police driver attempted CPR before she was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

Heaton-Harris invites NI parties to fresh talks as election deadline looms

Heaton-Harris invites NI parties to fresh talks as election deadline looms

Powersharing is in deadlock due to a DUP boycott in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Rishi Sunak’s five pledges: What are they and can they be achieved?

Rishi Sunak’s five pledges: What are they and can they be achieved?

Labour was quick to accuse Rishi Sunak of making promises he would ‘struggle not to keep’, after the Prime Minister delivered a major speech.

Top bosses ‘earn more by Thursday afternoon than average worker will make in year’

Top bosses ‘earn more by Thursday afternoon than average worker will make in year’

High Pay Centre data suggested that FTSE 100 company chiefs would have earned an average of £33,000 by 2pm.

Education experts say PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan is vague and out of touch

Education experts say PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan is vague and out of touch

Rishi Sunak spoke about the importance of improving numeracy during his first speech of the year.

Smart toilet and ring which can monitor periods among gadgets unveiled at CES

Smart toilet and ring which can monitor periods among gadgets unveiled at CES

The technology trade fair opens in Las Vegas this week.

PM vows ‘no ambiguity’ in speech but refuses to set out timescale for pledges

PM vows ‘no ambiguity’ in speech but refuses to set out timescale for pledges

The PM pledged to halve inflation this year, grow the economy, make sure national debt is falling, cut NHS waiting lists and stop small boats.

Sunak pledges to ‘work tirelessly to crack down on anti-social behaviour’

Sunak pledges to ‘work tirelessly to crack down on anti-social behaviour’

The Prime Minister said his government would focus on making communities better and safer places to live.

Inflation vow realistic ‘due to economic factors rather than political measures’

Inflation vow realistic ‘due to economic factors rather than political measures’

Economists believe inflation will steadily fall back over 2023 due to wider economic pressures and easing commodity prices.

Chancellor tells business chiefs energy bill scheme is ‘unsustainably expensive’

Chancellor tells business chiefs energy bill scheme is ‘unsustainably expensive’

Mr Hunt met with bosses at business groups including the Confederation for British Industry, Institute of Directors and UKHospitality.

Door always open for talks to avert NHS staff strikes, insists Sunak

Door always open for talks to avert NHS staff strikes, insists Sunak

But the Prime Minister warned union demands for a 19% pay rise are ‘not affordable’.

Sunak: NHS patients are not getting the care they deserve

Sunak: NHS patients are not getting the care they deserve

The Prime Minister said that ‘something has to change’ in the health service.

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