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William and Kate lead royals at Easter Sunday service

William and Kate lead royals at Easter Sunday service

The Cambridges were joined by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Parents expect 24/7 work from teachers after pandemic, union conference told

Parents expect 24/7 work from teachers after pandemic, union conference told

Teachers have discussed the toll on their mental health.

Easter Sunday brings warm sunshine before temperatures drop over next week

Easter Sunday brings warm sunshine before temperatures drop over next week

Forecasters say temperatures will range from the high teens across the country to around 20-21C in the south on Sunday.

Hundreds of daring mountain bikers in 900m descent of snow-capped mountain

Hundreds of daring mountain bikers in 900m descent of snow-capped mountain

Organisers say 300 people signed up for the Macavalanche.

Archbishop criticises Rwanda policy as senior civil servant’s concerns published

Archbishop criticises Rwanda policy as senior civil servant’s concerns published

Justin Welby used his Easter Sunday sermon to say there are ‘serious ethical questions’ about the scheme.

Prime Minister and Cabinet banned from Russia in response to sanctions

Prime Minister and Cabinet banned from Russia in response to sanctions

The list includes the PM, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Justice Secretary Dominic Raab and Theresa May.

What the papers say – April 17

What the papers say – April 17

The front pages on Easter Sunday focus on Ukraine and the Government’s plans to send migrants to Africa.

Nearly one in 10 parents ‘very likely’ to need food bank, survey finds

Nearly one in 10 parents ‘very likely’ to need food bank, survey finds

Some 88% said their monthly food shop has increased in price over the past three months, research for Deliveroo found.

Only a third of gardeners make their own compost for garden, poll suggests

Only a third of gardeners make their own compost for garden, poll suggests

Royal Horticultural Society says home composting is a free, easy and sustainable alternative to shop-bought products.

Members of royal family to attend Easter Sunday service without the Queen

Members of royal family to attend Easter Sunday service without the Queen

The service is a staple in the royal calendar but the monarch, who has been experiencing mobility issues, will not be at the Windsor event.

How has Christianity provided a sense of community for Afghan refugees?

How has Christianity provided a sense of community for Afghan refugees?

Easter Sunday – which falls on April 17 this year – marks the end of Lent.

Rwanda migrants plan ‘cannot stand up to judgment of God’, says archbishop

Rwanda migrants plan ‘cannot stand up to judgment of God’, says archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury is set to condemn the Government’s plans in his Easter Sunday sermon.

Harry and Meghan to spend Easter Sunday watching sport at Invictus Games

Harry and Meghan to spend Easter Sunday watching sport at Invictus Games

The couple will be able to watch track and field events, archery and sitting volleyball.

Teenager dies after report of assault at internet cafe

Teenager dies after report of assault at internet cafe

Police in Liverpool said London Road would have been busy with people at the time of the incident.

Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate

Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate

The Sunday Times said Boris Johnson is preparing to deliver a statement to MPs on Tuesday.

Rayner calls for Johnson to release all details of probe into Sunak’s finances

Rayner calls for Johnson to release all details of probe into Sunak’s finances

Rishi Sunak asked for the Prime Minister’s independent adviser on ministerial interests to look into his declarations.

Harry says Archie would like to be an astronaut or pilot when he grows up

Harry says Archie would like to be an astronaut or pilot when he grows up

The duke said he tells his son it is character that matters most.

Meghan says she could not love or respect ‘incredible’ Harry more as pair kiss

Meghan says she could not love or respect ‘incredible’ Harry more as pair kiss

The couple shared a kiss on stage at the opening of the Invictus Games in The Hague.

Harry and Meghan hail bravery of Ukraine team as Invictus Games opens

Harry and Meghan hail bravery of Ukraine team as Invictus Games opens

The couple both addressed the crowd at the event in The Hague on Saturday night.

Archbishop of Canterbury says families ‘waking up with fear’ over cost of living

Archbishop of Canterbury says families ‘waking up with fear’ over cost of living

Justin Welby said the UK is facing ‘the greatest cost of living crisis we have known in our lifetimes’.

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