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Thousands of newly-planted trees dedicated to Queen for Platinum Jubilee

Thousands of newly-planted trees dedicated to Queen for Platinum Jubilee

They have been planted at 30 sites across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex for the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

‘First’ British Muslim completes Everest climb despite Ramadan fasting

‘First’ British Muslim completes Everest climb despite Ramadan fasting

“I can’t believe it. I was there. I can’t believe I was there,” said Akke Rahman.

Wealthier people ‘more likely to see lifestyle improvements during pandemic’

Wealthier people ‘more likely to see lifestyle improvements during pandemic’

Nearly a third of ‘mass affluent’ people said their work-life balance improved during the coronavirus pandemic, according to LV=.

Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months

Cost to rapid charge an electric car rises by a fifth in eight months

RAC analysis found that the average price of using a public rapid charger has increased by nearly 8p per kilowatt hour since September.

Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus

Sturgeon to miss FMQs as she continues recovery from coronavirus

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will stand in for her on Thursday.

Company fined £80,000 after death of worker hit by forklift truck

Company fined £80,000 after death of worker hit by forklift truck

Karen Allan, 61, was hit by the reversing vehicle at QA Fish in Scalloway, Shetland, in January 2018 and later died.

Fridays owner Hostmore warns over profits as costs rocket

Fridays owner Hostmore warns over profits as costs rocket

Shares in the company, which only floated on the stock market in November, plummeted as a result.

First monkeypox cases confirmed in Wales and Northern Ireland

First monkeypox cases confirmed in Wales and Northern Ireland

The UK Health Security Agency will provide updated figures on monkeypox later on Thursday.

Sunak poised to U-turn on windfall tax to fund energy bills relief package

Sunak poised to U-turn on windfall tax to fund energy bills relief package

The Chancellor will update MPs on his plans to help mitigate the soaring cost of electricity and gas.

£20,000 reward on offer over shooting of rights campaigner Sasha Johnson

£20,000 reward on offer over shooting of rights campaigner Sasha Johnson

Ms Johnson was shot at a silent disco in the garden of a house in Peckham, south London, last year.

Protein drinks before meals help diabetics’ blood sugar levels, study finds

Protein drinks before meals help diabetics’ blood sugar levels, study finds

The test showed that glucose levels were much better controlled when taking the whey supplement before meals.

Dame Deborah James visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour to see her rose

Dame Deborah James visits Chelsea Flower Show in private tour to see her rose

The cancer campaigner saw the rose which is named after her on display.

Government to probe French billionaire’s BT stake over national security fears

Government to probe French billionaire’s BT stake over national security fears

Patrick Drahi’s Altice increased its holding from 12.1% to 18% in December last year.

Konik foals and Highland calves brought in to help manage nature reserve

Konik foals and Highland calves brought in to help manage nature reserve

The hardiness of the breeds means they are more than capable of withstanding the rigours of life on the Cambridgeshire fen.

What the papers say – May 26

What the papers say – May 26

The front pages are divided on the details of the partygate report.

‘Laughing at us all’ – How the papers reacted to Sue Gray’s partygate report

‘Laughing at us all’ – How the papers reacted to Sue Gray’s partygate report

While most of Britain’s newspapers focused on the more sordid details unveiled in the report, others called for the saga to be put to bed.

National Gallery to explore legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi in new exhibition

National Gallery to explore legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi in new exhibition

The exhibition will showcase artwork from the 13th Century to the present day.

Portrait of the Queen painted by robot artist Ai-Da is unveiled

Portrait of the Queen painted by robot artist Ai-Da is unveiled

The Ai-Da Robot uses a variety of unique AI algorithms to paint, draw and create abstract images.

Boris Johnson shifts to cost-of-living crisis response after partygate report

Boris Johnson shifts to cost-of-living crisis response after partygate report

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will announce a fresh package of measures a day after Sue Gray’s damning report.

Rishi Sunak set to announce windfall tax and possible energy bill grant

Rishi Sunak set to announce windfall tax and possible energy bill grant

The Chancellor is to set out new measures in a bid to tackle the cost-of-living crisis on Thursday.

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