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Economists voice surprise at lack of support for poorest families from Sunak

Economists voice surprise at lack of support for poorest families from Sunak

Experts were answering questions about the content of the Chancellor’s spring statement.

Child safety groups call on porn sites to voluntarily introduce age verification

Child safety groups call on porn sites to voluntarily introduce age verification

The call, led by Barnardo’s, urges sites to voluntarily put tighter controls on online porn to better protect children.

Questions raised over whether Andrew will appear during Jubilee weekend

Questions raised over whether Andrew will appear during Jubilee weekend

The duke, who had been banished from public royal life, accompanied his mother into Westminster Abbey at Philip’s memorial service.

GCHQ spy chief in warning to China over Ukraine invasion

GCHQ spy chief in warning to China over Ukraine invasion

Sir Jeremy Fleming will warn of risks for Beijing in becoming too closely aligned with a Russia that ignores international norms.

Johnson’s refusal to accept partygate law breaches puts him at odds with Raab

Johnson’s refusal to accept partygate law breaches puts him at odds with Raab

Boris Johnson said he would not give a running commentary on the situation but Dominic Raab said ‘clearly there were breaches of the regulations’.

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko distances herself from Putin

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko distances herself from Putin

The 50-year-old said she is not a member of any political party.

‘It’s a remarkable case’ – Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen

‘It’s a remarkable case’ – Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen

Ollie, a 12-year-old Chihuahua, was reunited with his owner thanks to a microchip.

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust boss says services are now safe

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust boss says services are now safe

The health trust chief said the Ockenden report would be used to guide future actions.

Paul McCartney: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock and roll hero

Paul McCartney: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was a rock and roll hero

The former Beatle paid tribute to the musician as he recalled the time he had played drums for the Foo Fighters in a recording session.

Alan Cumming to star as Robert Burns as part of Edinburgh Festival line-up

Alan Cumming to star as Robert Burns as part of Edinburgh Festival line-up

More than 2,300 artists will perform during the 75th festival in August.

Woman who travelled to territory of so-called IS not ‘prima facie a terrorist’

Woman who travelled to territory of so-called IS not ‘prima facie a terrorist’

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith has pleaded not guilty to charges of membership of IS and providing funds to benefit the group.

‘Justice coming for every baby’ – Ockenden families react to report

‘Justice coming for every baby’ – Ockenden families react to report

The Ockenden Report was published on Wednesday.

Rob Rinder and mother highlight plight of refugees as they collect MBEs

Rob Rinder and mother highlight plight of refugees as they collect MBEs

The TV judge found relatives of former Strictly partner Oksana Platero during a recent visit to Ukraine.

Cultural venues share £35m in final awards from pandemic recovery fund

Cultural venues share £35m in final awards from pandemic recovery fund

More than 300 organisations across the country will receive the final slice of the funding.

Star 13 billion light years from Earth is most distant ever discovered

Star 13 billion light years from Earth is most distant ever discovered

Scientists were ‘surprised’ to find a star that is much farther than the previous record-holder, which was nine billion light years away.

Father of three ‘scared’ of neighbour months before fatal attack, court told

Father of three ‘scared’ of neighbour months before fatal attack, court told

Matthew Boorman said he did not know what Can Arslan might do and or ‘what he’s capable of’.

Top investment director flew on Greensill’s private plane, officials say

Top investment director flew on Greensill’s private plane, officials say

The Swiss asset manager and its employee were fined a total of £9.3 million in December

Soldier ‘pale and shocked’ after ‘accidental discharge’ of bullets

Soldier ‘pale and shocked’ after ‘accidental discharge’ of bullets

Aidan McAnespie died in the incident in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone in February 1988.

Truss urges India to join West in countering Russian attack on Ukraine

Truss urges India to join West in countering Russian attack on Ukraine

The Foreign Secretary will tell ministers in New Dehli that democracies should work together to oppose Moscow’s aggression.

Original Ockenden campaigners speak of ‘bittersweet’ milestone

Original Ockenden campaigners speak of ‘bittersweet’ milestone

Rhiannon Davies and Kayleigh Griffiths say they hope the report will bring about urgent change in maternity care across England.

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