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Families ‘tired’ of waiting for special needs support, Zahawi says

Families ‘tired’ of waiting for special needs support, Zahawi says

Education Committee chair Robert Halfon says families have waded through ‘treacle of bureaucracy’ for too long.

Former king of Spain wants to appeal after losing High Court fight with ex-lover

Former king of Spain wants to appeal after losing High Court fight with ex-lover

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, a Danish businesswoman, claims Juan Carlos I spied on and harassed her – allegations he denies.

Choirboy’s hidden note found in church pew 125 years on

Choirboy’s hidden note found in church pew 125 years on

The message from 13-year-old William Elliott was discovered during restoration work in Sunderland.

UK Government should honour commitment over Irish language: Taoiseach

UK Government should honour commitment over Irish language: Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said respect for the Stormont institutions had been weakened through collapses of the Executive.

Lisa Smith ‘answered the call to migrate’ to Syria, court told

Lisa Smith ‘answered the call to migrate’ to Syria, court told

The former Irish soldier denies membership of so-called Islamic State.

Shropshire maternity care failings: Victims hope inquiry will give answers

Shropshire maternity care failings: Victims hope inquiry will give answers

The final report of the review into Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is due to be published.

Lord Lebedev insists security advice linked to his peerage should be released

Lord Lebedev insists security advice linked to his peerage should be released

The Russian-born businessman said: ‘I have nothing to hide.’

Andrew’s role at Philip’s service ‘didn’t happen by chance’ – royal commentator

Andrew’s role at Philip’s service ‘didn’t happen by chance’ – royal commentator

The remembrance service took place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday.

Number of patients in hospital with Covid hits record high for fourth day

Number of patients in hospital with Covid hits record high for fourth day

The latest figures show there were 2,383 people in hospital with recently confirmed Covid-19 on Monday.

Tributes to ‘bubbly girl’ who died after being injured in rugby match

Tributes to ‘bubbly girl’ who died after being injured in rugby match

Maddy Lawrence, 20, was playing for the University of the West of England against the University of Bristol when she suffered fatal injuries.

Boris Becker tells court he does not know where his Wimbledon trophies are

Boris Becker tells court he does not know where his Wimbledon trophies are

The former tennis great is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets.

No 10 insists Johnson did not mislead MPs – despite Met finding law was broken

No 10 insists Johnson did not mislead MPs – despite Met finding law was broken

Twenty fines are set to be issued over the partygate saga, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, with the possibility of more to come.

Johnson warns Putin could ‘twist the knife’ as Russian forces falter

Johnson warns Putin could ‘twist the knife’ as Russian forces falter

Britain is to step up military support to Ukraine amid fears the Russian president will try to inflict more damage on the country.

UK pledges extra £286m of emergency aid for Afghan people

UK pledges extra £286m of emergency aid for Afghan people

The announcement comes as Britain is set to co-host an international pledging summit on Thursday.

Shop price inflation hits highest rate since September 2011

Shop price inflation hits highest rate since September 2011

Shop price annual inflation accelerated to 2.1% in March, up from 1.8% in February – the highest rate in more than a decade, figures show.

Public urged to record sightings of critically endangered sturgeon

Public urged to record sightings of critically endangered sturgeon

Reintroductions of the ‘dinosaur fish’ in European rivers means it is starting to return to UK waters.

‘Significant’ fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped

‘Significant’ fall in people fully self-isolating since Covid-19 rules scrapped

Levels of compliance were slightly lower among young adults than older age groups.

Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest level for 25 years

Public satisfaction with NHS at lowest level for 25 years

Just 36% of people said they were satisfied with the service in 2021.

Murder accused sat on neighbour’s body and had ‘triumphant’ cigarette, jury told

Murder accused sat on neighbour’s body and had ‘triumphant’ cigarette, jury told

Can Arslan, 52, is accused of murdering father-of-three Matthew Boorman in Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire.

Charity announces funds for touring musicians hit by Brexit red tape

Charity announces funds for touring musicians hit by Brexit red tape

A total of £250,000 is available for those affected by Covid-19 and Brexit.

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