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Queen + Adam Lambert to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

Queen + Adam Lambert to open Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace

The concert will also feature appearances from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir David Attenborough and Emma Raducanu.

UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

UK ‘open’ to international tribunal trying Putin over Ukraine war – Truss

The Foreign Secretary also said Britain is looking into how Russian assets could be used to rebuild Ukraine after the conflict.

Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

Meat in supermarkets, beer and wine in pubs – what is getting more expensive?

Energy prices were the most important in April’s inflation spike, but nearly everything else officials track is also becoming more expensive.

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

StepChange Debt Charity said the surging cost of living is among the most common reasons people with financial struggles give for their debts.

Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

Wildcats set to save species from extinction born at wildlife park

The Saving Wildcats conservation centre at the Highland Wildlife Park has welcomed eight kittens.

Drill bits and scalpels left inside NHS patients, data shows

Drill bits and scalpels left inside NHS patients, data shows

One woman had her ovaries removed by mistake when the plan was to conserve them.

Ten arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland

Ten arrested in investigation into alleged match-fixing in Ireland

The operation followings a 2019 investigation into reports of match-fixing in the League of Ireland.

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

It will build on the success of two experimental medicine projects.

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in

Red or orange rain could fall in some parts of the country amid downpours, lightning, strong winds and hail.

You can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final

You can be heroes, Rangers legend tells players ahead of Europa League final

Mark Hately said getting to the final in Seville is ‘up there with some of the greatest achievements of Scottish clubs’.

£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price

£24,000 annual increase in average UK house price

The annual rate of house price growth slowed to 9.8% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Twitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price

Twitter ‘committed’ to completing Elon Musk deal at agreed price

There have been suggestions the billionaire was looking to renegotiate a lower price for the tech firm.

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

The EU has threatened to retaliate if the UK proceeds with new legislation overwriting sections of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Truss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim

Truss calls for Westminster culture change as MP bailed over rape claim

A Tory MP has been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of sex offences, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office.

Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Statistics from data firm Experian Catalist show the average cost of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts on Tuesday was 167.6p.

NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

NHS likely to miss its target on cancer, health chief warns

The national target is for at least 85% of patients to start their first treatment for cancer within two months (62 days) of an urgent GP referral.

Poorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze

Poorest ‘face almost 11% inflation’ as energy bills fuel cost-of-living squeeze

Analysis by economic think tanks highlighted the greater impact of rising inflation on the poorest households.

Crafters pick up crochet hooks to decorate post boxes ahead of Queen’s Jubilee

Crafters pick up crochet hooks to decorate post boxes ahead of Queen’s Jubilee

The decorations can take the creators weeks to complete.

Police name 21-year-old woman stabbed to death in west London alleyway

Police name 21-year-old woman stabbed to death in west London alleyway

A second man was arrested on suspicion of murder over the incident.

Soaring 9% inflation increases pressure on Sunak to act on cost-of-living crunch

Soaring 9% inflation increases pressure on Sunak to act on cost-of-living crunch

The Chancellor said ministers ‘stand ready to take further action’ to help households feeling the pinch.

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