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Union fury as Rees-Mogg tells civil servants to get back to the office

Union fury as Rees-Mogg tells civil servants to get back to the office

The Government Efficiency Minister said officials should return to their desks to realise the benefits of collaborative working.

Newspaper veteran Sir Ray Tindle dies aged 95

Newspaper veteran Sir Ray Tindle dies aged 95

His company, Tindle Newspapers, marked his ‘life-long commitment to, and passion for, the newspaper industry’ in a tribute.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies following flats fall

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman dies following flats fall

The woman was found with fatal injuries at the foot of a building in Easton, Bristol, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Deadline arrives to apply for a postal vote for May elections

Deadline arrives to apply for a postal vote for May elections

Voters have until 5pm on Tuesday to submit an application.

PM Covid-breach fine comparable to speeding ticket, Cabinet minister suggests

PM Covid-breach fine comparable to speeding ticket, Cabinet minister suggests

The Northern Ireland Secretary also said Boris Johnson had not misled MPs when saying coronavirus rules were followed in No 10.

UK to supply Stormer armoured vehicles to Ukraine as West steps up support

UK to supply Stormer armoured vehicles to Ukraine as West steps up support

The supply of the vehicles is expected to be confirmed by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace this week.

Funky Pigeon suspends orders after cyber attack

Funky Pigeon suspends orders after cyber attack

The WH Smith-owned company said it has taken its systems offline ‘as a precaution’.

What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

Downing Street falling victim to hackers and Russian forces entering the next stage of their war on Ukaine lead the papers.

UK to send armoured missile launchers to Ukraine as Russian offensive begins

UK to send armoured missile launchers to Ukraine as Russian offensive begins

The devices were said to have been demonstrated for Ukrainian personnel on Salisbury Plain two weeks ago.

Backlog in diabetes care putting lives at risk, charity warns

Backlog in diabetes care putting lives at risk, charity warns

One in six diabetes-sufferers have had no contact with healthcare professionals since before the pandemic, according to Diabetes UK.

Boris Johnson to make ‘full-throated apology’ to MPs over partygate fine

Boris Johnson to make ‘full-throated apology’ to MPs over partygate fine

It is thought the Prime Minister will focus on the crisis in Ukraine and the Rwanda migrant deal in a speech in the Commons.

Emergency services respond to ‘very serious collision’ on M1 in West Yorkshire

Emergency services respond to ‘very serious collision’ on M1 in West Yorkshire

The M1 was shut in both directions following a crash at around 9:20pm on Monday.

Chinese pianist Lang Lang to donate hundreds of keyboards to London schools

Chinese pianist Lang Lang to donate hundreds of keyboards to London schools

The musician, 39, said he has been ‘shocked’ by how limited access to music lessons can be in the UK.

Watchdog warns Boris Johnson of suspected spyware attack on No 10

Watchdog warns Boris Johnson of suspected spyware attack on No 10

An operator of the powerful Pegasus spyware linked to the United Arab Emirates is suspected of being behind the infection.

Ministers told to order ‘rapid return’ to the office for civil servants

Ministers told to order ‘rapid return’ to the office for civil servants

Officials who refuse to resume face-to-face work are said to be accused by Whitehall sources of failing to ‘pull their weight’.

Queen gave Harry messages for Invictus athletes at meeting ahead of games

Queen gave Harry messages for Invictus athletes at meeting ahead of games

The Duke of Sussex has said the Queen gave him messages to pass on to Invictus Games athletes when he met with her and the Prince of Wales last week.

Queen spent time alone after Philip’s funeral, book reveals

Queen spent time alone after Philip’s funeral, book reveals

An updated book by the Queen’s personal adviser describes how the monarch shut herself in her sitting room after the service.

Inquiry could look at Russian ‘filtration camps’ for Ukrainians, MP says

Inquiry could look at Russian ‘filtration camps’ for Ukrainians, MP says

Tom Tugendhat says the Commons Foreign Committee should consider ‘expanding’ its investigation into hostage situations.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announce tragic death of baby boy

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez announce tragic death of baby boy

The couple had revealed on social media last October that Rodriguez was pregnant with twins.

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle has died aged 87

Composer Sir Harrison Birtwistle has died aged 87

His music attracted international conductors and has been featured in major festivals and concert series across the world.

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