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Two people climb Marble Arch amid protests against fossil fuels

Two people climb Marble Arch amid protests against fossil fuels

A green banner, which was about 10 metres wide and read ‘End fossil fuels now’, was hung on the London landmark.

Above-average temperatures expected on Easter Sunday

Above-average temperatures expected on Easter Sunday

According to the Met Office, the daytime average in the UK for April is highs of 13C.

Sending migrants to Rwanda ‘a cataclysmic waste’ of taxpayers’ money, says SNP

Sending migrants to Rwanda ‘a cataclysmic waste’ of taxpayers’ money, says SNP

Home affairs spokesman Stuart McDonald called on Westminster to drop the plan.

Teachers vote to press Government for compulsory lessons about sexism

Teachers vote to press Government for compulsory lessons about sexism

The motion was agreed at the NASUWT teaching union’s annual conference in Birmingham.

Nicola Sturgeon among senior British politicians banned from Russia

Nicola Sturgeon among senior British politicians banned from Russia

The First Minister said Scotland stands with Ukraine.

Sturgeon praises adviser reportedly sent white powder and says abuse must stop

Sturgeon praises adviser reportedly sent white powder and says abuse must stop

Professor Devi Sridhar sits on the Scottish Government’s coronavirus advisory board.

Fundraiser, 102, holds silence in support of Ukrainian refugees

Fundraiser, 102, holds silence in support of Ukrainian refugees

Dabirul Islam Choudhury is fasting during Ramadan.

Teachers oppose pay freeze with six in 10 supporting strike action

Teachers oppose pay freeze with six in 10 supporting strike action

In a survey, 98% of teachers in the Nasuwt union said they opposed a pay freeze while 62% support strike action.

Harry and Meghan go for a spin in mini cars driven by children at Invictus Games

Harry and Meghan go for a spin in mini cars driven by children at Invictus Games

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were driven around by a five-year-old and a four-year-old.

In Pictures: Sun shines on Harry and Meghan as they attend Invictus Games event

In Pictures: Sun shines on Harry and Meghan as they attend Invictus Games event

The couple, who are estranged from the royal family, held hands and took rides in vehicles driven by children at The Hague.

UK immigration policy ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

UK immigration policy ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

Priti Patel unveiled the Government’s new direction over immigration this week.

Busy Saturday for motorists in Easter getaway, but traffic is ‘flowing’

Busy Saturday for motorists in Easter getaway, but traffic is ‘flowing’

The RAC has suggested the best time to travel on major roads is after 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, and either before 10.30am or after 6.30pm on Monday.

Six arrests after Extinction Rebellion occupies Shell oil tanker

Six arrests after Extinction Rebellion occupies Shell oil tanker

The incident took place in Bayswater Road, London.

Schools’ impartiality guidance has ‘chilling effect’ on discussions of extremism

Schools’ impartiality guidance has ‘chilling effect’ on discussions of extremism

Teachers are already questioning themselves about which issues can be discussed in the classroom, a union head says.

Moscow bans Johnson and Cabinet ministers from Russia

Moscow bans Johnson and Cabinet ministers from Russia

The Kremlin said the move was in response to ‘unprecedented hostile actions’.

Charles uses Easter message to pay tribute to those helping refugees

Charles uses Easter message to pay tribute to those helping refugees

The prince also remembered the role his father the Duke of Edinburgh played during the many Maundy services he attended.

Socialite Elizabeth Harris, wife of former Tory Cabinet minister, dies

Socialite Elizabeth Harris, wife of former Tory Cabinet minister, dies

Ms Harris is survived by her husband and three sons.

Ex-officer vows to bring private prosecution over shooting of Pc Yvonne Fletcher

Ex-officer vows to bring private prosecution over shooting of Pc Yvonne Fletcher

Friends and colleagues of Yvonne Fletcher gathered at her memorial stone in central London to mark the 38th anniversary of her death.

Three arrested after woman in her 50s found dead in King’s Lynn

Three arrested after woman in her 50s found dead in King’s Lynn

Her death is being treated as suspicious, Norfolk Police have said.

UK predicted to be warmer than Greece and Turkey during Easter weekend

UK predicted to be warmer than Greece and Turkey during Easter weekend

Temperatures may reach 23C (73.4F) in the UK while the European nations could see highs of 19C (66F) and 21C (70F).

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