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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.

‘Industry titan’ Josh Berger is new chair of Brit School’s board of trustees

‘Industry titan’ Josh Berger is new chair of Brit School’s board of trustees

The Brit School was founded in 1991.

‘No easy answers’ to cost-of-living crisis, admits Johnson

‘No easy answers’ to cost-of-living crisis, admits Johnson

Downing Street said the Government ‘will not just leave people to have to deal with’ the rising cost of living.

Ukrainian grandmother ‘settling in well’ in the UK after 12-day rescue from war

Ukrainian grandmother ‘settling in well’ in the UK after 12-day rescue from war

‘How she’s kept herself together just shows the strength and the nature of these people,’ said her son-in-law Michael Felton.

Murdered schoolboy Rikki Neave was ‘seen alive on night he vanished’

Murdered schoolboy Rikki Neave was ‘seen alive on night he vanished’

The six-year-old was seen outside a shop on the evening he was reported missing, a court was told.

In Pictures: Queen leads family in paying tribute to Philip

In Pictures: Queen leads family in paying tribute to Philip

The monarch was joined by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the service in Westminster Abbey.

More than £3.4bn saved through cost-cutting across Whitehall

More than £3.4bn saved through cost-cutting across Whitehall

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury said the savings in 2020-21 show the Government ‘can get better results from the money we spend’.

Queen, Camilla and Anne wear Edinburgh Green in tribute to Philip

Queen, Camilla and Anne wear Edinburgh Green in tribute to Philip

The royals gathered in remembrance of the duke at a special service in central London.

P&O boss accused of ‘corporate terrorism’ during Holyrood appearance

P&O boss accused of ‘corporate terrorism’ during Holyrood appearance

The chief executive of the ferry company, which made 800 workers redundant via a pre-recorded video, was heavily criticised by MSPs.

Ukrainian woman and husband heading home to London after month-long visa wait

Ukrainian woman and husband heading home to London after month-long visa wait

Ronan and Iryna Ferguson have been staying in hotels in Dublin for the last month as they waited for the visa process to be completed.

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