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Ed Sheeran: High Court battle was about ‘standing up for what was right’

Ed Sheeran: High Court battle was about ‘standing up for what was right’

The singer-songwriter said he films all of his songwriting sessions to protect against future claims.

Controversial Cambo oil field a ‘huge opportunity’, insists energy boss

Controversial Cambo oil field a ‘huge opportunity’, insists energy boss

Ithaca Energy is now the major stakeholder in the development after it acquired Siccar Point Energy.

Jet2 hails accelerating bookings as it faces up to £383m loss

Jet2 hails accelerating bookings as it faces up to £383m loss

The West Yorkshire-based travel firm said it was also positive about the summer, reporting “encouraging” booking patterns.

Best places to live in the UK revealed

Best places to live in the UK revealed

The Sunday Times’s expert judges assessed a wide range of factors from schools, transport and broadband to culture and green spaces.

Writer calls for Ukraine visa to be dropped after spending 11 hours on forms

Writer calls for Ukraine visa to be dropped after spending 11 hours on forms

Jane Finlay, 56, has welcomed four women into her home in Cornwall.

Airlines urged to set ‘deliverable’ schedules after flight cancellations

Airlines urged to set ‘deliverable’ schedules after flight cancellations

British Airways and easyJet have cancelled a total of more than 100 flights every day during the Easter school holidays.

Sunak defends wife over non-dom status as allies ‘blame No 10’ for leaks

Sunak defends wife over non-dom status as allies ‘blame No 10’ for leaks

Rishi Sunak said his spouse Akshata Murty – who is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of pounds – had done nothing wrong.

Near-mint condition of first Captain America Comic sells for over £2.3 million

Near-mint condition of first Captain America Comic sells for over £2.3 million

The edition features the well-known Marvel superhero punching Adolf Hitler in the face.

What the papers say – April 8

What the papers say – April 8

The front pages are lead by criticism of Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty.

UK journalist Benjamin Hall praises colleagues killed in Ukraine attack

UK journalist Benjamin Hall praises colleagues killed in Ukraine attack

The British reporter managed to survive a Russian shelling that killed his producer and cameraman.

Dizzee Rascal to be sentenced for assaulting ex-fiancee

Dizzee Rascal to be sentenced for assaulting ex-fiancee

Dizzee Rascal will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning to be sentenced for assault.

Judge’s ruling due on legal challenge against Holocaust memorial site

Judge’s ruling due on legal challenge against Holocaust memorial site

The London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is opposed to a new UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre being built in Victoria Tower Gardens.

PM and German Chancellor hold talks on reducing dependence on Russian gas

PM and German Chancellor hold talks on reducing dependence on Russian gas

The meeting comes amid criticism of Berlin’s response to the conflict in Ukraine.

Post mortem of ‘extraordinary’ Greenland shark reveals it had meningitis

Post mortem of ‘extraordinary’ Greenland shark reveals it had meningitis

The 100-year-old female was found washed up in Cornwall, far from its native habitat deep below the surface of the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans.

Chancellor defends wife over non-dom status as allies ‘blame No 10’ for smears

Chancellor defends wife over non-dom status as allies ‘blame No 10’ for smears

Rishi Sunak said his Indian wife ‘hasn’t done anything wrong’ with her tax arrangement.

Government announces £375m package to support new energy strategy

Government announces £375m package to support new energy strategy

Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said the investment will ‘unlock the enormous potential’ of hydrogen and nuclear power.

Returnal named best game at Bafta Games Awards

Returnal named best game at Bafta Games Awards

The PlayStation exclusive, set in a time loop on an alien planet, was the biggest winner on the night, picking up four awards.

Two Irish diplomats asked to leave embassy in Moscow

Two Irish diplomats asked to leave embassy in Moscow

Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Simon Coveney said there was ‘no justification’ for the move.

Excitement tinged with sadness at premiere for final series of Derry Girls

Excitement tinged with sadness at premiere for final series of Derry Girls

Some of the stars as well as creator Lisa McGee turned out for the event at the Omniplex in the city that inspired the show.

Midwife who led Shrewsbury maternity probe ‘would chair Nottingham review’

Midwife who led Shrewsbury maternity probe ‘would chair Nottingham review’

Families affected by alleged maternity failures Nottingham University Hospitals have called for Donna Ockenden to be put in charge.

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