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Duchess of Sussex’s Archetypes podcast to return as royal mourning period ends

Duchess of Sussex’s Archetypes podcast to return as royal mourning period ends

Regularly scheduled episodes will return from October 4, Spotify said.

Bill Bryson coming out of retirement to write The Secret History of Christmas

Bill Bryson coming out of retirement to write The Secret History of Christmas

The book will explore the origins of many popular Christmas traditions including mince pies, A Christmas Carol and the true identity of Santa Claus.

Works by David Hockney and Rankin to be sold in anonymous auction for WaterAid

Works by David Hockney and Rankin to be sold in anonymous auction for WaterAid

The sale includes pieces by multiple British artists that will be sold without the names of the artists on them.

Kwarteng seeks to calm City nerves after IMF urges a change of course

Kwarteng seeks to calm City nerves after IMF urges a change of course

The International Monetary Fund said Kwasi Kwarteng’s plans could increase inequality and called for him to ‘reevaluate’ his tax-cutting strategy.

Labour in buoyant mood as conference draws to a close

Labour in buoyant mood as conference draws to a close

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner will deliver the closing speech at the gathering in Liverpool.

Yorkshire Water reveals hosepipe ban could last ‘well into’ next year

Yorkshire Water reveals hosepipe ban could last ‘well into’ next year

Yorkshire Water’s director of water Neil Dewis says the hosepipe ban imposed from August 26 could continue into 2023.

Labour would force GPs to offer everyone face-to-face appointments

Labour would force GPs to offer everyone face-to-face appointments

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said ‘patients must come first’.

Investigation launched after Stephen Lawrence killer ‘takes selfies from cell’

Investigation launched after Stephen Lawrence killer ‘takes selfies from cell’

It is understood the Prison Service is conducting cell searches, while working to have any social media accounts linked with David Norris shut down.

Kwarteng urged to change course by International Monetary Fund

Kwarteng urged to change course by International Monetary Fund

The IMF said Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng should ‘reevaluate’ his package of tax cuts.

Sussex Police apologises after row over transgender sex offender’s status

Sussex Police apologises after row over transgender sex offender’s status

The force said it recognised the ‘rights of the public to express themselves freely within the boundaries of the law’.

Time may have come for reform of House of Lords – Malcolm Rifkind

Time may have come for reform of House of Lords – Malcolm Rifkind

The former minister said the upper chamber should reflect ‘the age we live in’ more.

Royal Mail workers to stage 19 further strikes over next two months

Royal Mail workers to stage 19 further strikes over next two months

The Communication Workers Union announced that the action in October and November will be a mixture of single days and rolling action.

Home Secretary says police force ‘denying biology’ over jailed transgender woman

Home Secretary says police force ‘denying biology’ over jailed transgender woman

Suella Braverman said Sussex Police should ‘focus on catching criminals not policing pronouns’.

Prince of Wales reveals he is learning Welsh and knows word for cup of tea

Prince of Wales reveals he is learning Welsh and knows word for cup of tea

It has also emerged William has no plans for a formal investiture like the ceremony his father had in Caernarfon Castle in July 1969.

Accused the only man with motive to kill pair, court told

Accused the only man with motive to kill pair, court told

William MacDowell denies all charges against him.

Belarus opposition leader to speak at Labour conference

Belarus opposition leader to speak at Labour conference

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will be the guest speaker as the conference draws to a close on Wednesday

David Bowie’s handwritten Starman lyrics sell for five times auction estimate

David Bowie’s handwritten Starman lyrics sell for five times auction estimate

The A4 page was sold as part of a Bowie and glam rock sale on Tuesday.

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Friday with severe gales of up to 55mph

Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for Friday with severe gales of up to 55mph

The Met Office says winds of up to 55mph could hit parts of the UK on Friday but stressed such conditions are not unusual for this time of year.

MPs call for an overhaul of IPP jail sentences

MPs call for an overhaul of IPP jail sentences

The Commons Justice Committee said all prisoners serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence should have their term reviewed and replaced.

Starmer puts publicly-owned energy firm at heart of plan to restore hope to UK

Starmer puts publicly-owned energy firm at heart of plan to restore hope to UK

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was scathing about Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s handling of the economy.

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