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UK to face more travel disruption as travellers return from Easter getaways

UK to face more travel disruption as travellers return from Easter getaways

Disruption to road, rail, air, and ferry travel is expected, with some passengers already experiencing delays to their journeys.

Minister denies UK is ‘outsourcing’ migrant responsibilities to Rwanda

Minister denies UK is ‘outsourcing’ migrant responsibilities to Rwanda

Greg Hands echoed the Home Secretary’s challenge for critics of the plan to come up with a better idea to tackle small boat crossings.

Temperatures set to ‘creep down’ after warm Easter weekend

Temperatures set to ‘creep down’ after warm Easter weekend

Met Office forecasters are predicting a slow drop in temperatures with showers and cloud through the week, bringing an end to a warm weekend.

Piers Morgan hopes to ‘uncancel’ those who have been ‘cancelled’

Piers Morgan hopes to ‘uncancel’ those who have been ‘cancelled’

The ex-tabloid editor said on his new TalkTV show that ‘everyone will get a chance to have their say’.

Customers ‘hold back’ spending amid inflation woes, says Made.com chair

Customers ‘hold back’ spending amid inflation woes, says Made.com chair

Furniture prices have jump more than 16% over the past year, according to official figures.

Amputee mother at Invictus Games wants to show her children anything is possible

Amputee mother at Invictus Games wants to show her children anything is possible

The mother of three boys said she felt ‘useless’ with her children and more like a ‘spectator’ than a parent.

What the papers say – April 18

What the papers say – April 18

Boris Johnson is facing accusations that he was responsible for an office gathering at No 10.

Piers Morgan says Good Morning Britain exit over Meghan comments was a ‘farce’

Piers Morgan says Good Morning Britain exit over Meghan comments was a ‘farce’

The ex-tabloid editor sparked the most complaints in Ofcom’s history with his take on the royal’s Oprah Winfrey interview.

NHS urges people to take up lung cancer check as 600 diagnosed in mobile trucks

NHS urges people to take up lung cancer check as 600 diagnosed in mobile trucks

Hundreds of people have been diagnosed with lung cancer earlier through NHS mobile trucks.

Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for Falkland Islands’ fishing industry, MP warns

Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for Falkland Islands’ fishing industry, MP warns

Derek Twigg, of the Falkland Islands APPG, said there had ‘been a lot of concern’ over the impact of Brexit on Falkland Islands fishing exports.

Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures

Half-price sale on rail fares announced to help with cost-of-living pressures

The Department for Transport said the move would be a boost for UK tourism.

Face mask laws end in Scotland

Face mask laws end in Scotland

The Scottish Government is still strongly recommending that people wear face coverings in some settings.

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

The pharmacy chain sold more than 800 million wet wipes in the last year.

List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee

List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee

Some notable titles did not make the list including the Harry Potter series by creator JK Rowling and JRR Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate

Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate

The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the Commons on Tuesday when MPs return.

Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea

Writing in The Times, the Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’.

Volunteers to drive ambulance cars as service continues to face pressure

Volunteers to drive ambulance cars as service continues to face pressure

Under the new scheme, expected to launch in May, trained volunteers would be sent out to lower category calls.

Priti Patel hints at changes to Prevent scheme after murder of Sir David Amess

Priti Patel hints at changes to Prevent scheme after murder of Sir David Amess

‘Lone wolf’ attacker Ali Harbi Ali was known to authorities.

Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours

Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours

A crowd of more than 1,000 people descended on a site in East Lulworth, Dorset, just after midnight on Sunday.

Four teenagers charged with manslaughter as police name Kent victim

Four teenagers charged with manslaughter as police name Kent victim

Police have named the victim as 42-year-old Dale Simmons.

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