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Minister delivers spoken word rendition of national anthem to support the Queen

Minister delivers spoken word rendition of national anthem to support the Queen

Jacob Rees-Mogg was speaking in the Commons in answer to a question.

EU ambassador to UK calls for end to point scoring post-Brexit

EU ambassador to UK calls for end to point scoring post-Brexit

Joao Vale de Almeida told a Westminster briefing that he wants there to be the ‘best possible relationship’ between Britain and the EU.

William defends royal family against accusations of racism

William defends royal family against accusations of racism

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge toured a school, to mark classes resuming this week and the rollout to secondary schools of a mental health project.

Speaker issues slap down amid claims of Boris Johnson lying to MPs

Speaker issues slap down amid claims of Boris Johnson lying to MPs

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle told the Commons: ‘All members should correct the record if they make an inaccurate statement to the House.’

Vaccines and testing key to return of international travel, Shapps tells MPs

Vaccines and testing key to return of international travel, Shapps tells MPs

The Transport Secretary outlined the options to help the ailing sector recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rise in NHS staff in England feeling unwell as a result of work-related stress

Rise in NHS staff in England feeling unwell as a result of work-related stress

The past year has seen NHS staff face huge pressures in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Koala joey named in tribute to homeland

Koala joey named in tribute to homeland

Dameeli – an indigenous Australian word for affection – was born at Edinburgh Zoo last June.

HSBC averts shareholder rebellion with vote on climate change plans

HSBC averts shareholder rebellion with vote on climate change plans

The bank has agreed to table a shareholder vote on plans to phase out the financing of coal after months of talks with a coalition of big investors.

State school in east London secures more Oxbridge offers than Eton

State school in east London secures more Oxbridge offers than Eton

A record-breaking 55 pupils at Brampton Manor Academy have received offers to study at the universities of Oxford or Cambridge.

Trainline reveals plunging ticket sales in the year of Covid

Trainline reveals plunging ticket sales in the year of Covid

The train and coach ticket travel platform said net sales for the 12 months to the end of February were 23% of levels before the pandemic.

Boris Johnson ‘shocked and deeply saddened’ by Sarah Everard ‘murder’

Boris Johnson ‘shocked and deeply saddened’ by Sarah Everard ‘murder’

The 33-year-old disappeared while walking home from a friend’s flat in south London.

Minister backs Tory mayoral candidate accused of politicising Sarah Everard case

Minister backs Tory mayoral candidate accused of politicising Sarah Everard case

Business minister Paul Scully said Shaun Bailey can ‘absolutely’ still run for office.

Pensioner left badly bruised by robbers thanks public for support

Pensioner left badly bruised by robbers thanks public for support

Local people were horrified when police issued images of Ida Brown’s injuries, leading to an outpouring of help.

NHS waiting list hits record high in face of pandemic

NHS waiting list hits record high in face of pandemic

The number of people waiting more than a year for treatment has risen significantly in the last year.

Today programme signs up Amol Rajan as new presenter

Today programme signs up Amol Rajan as new presenter

John Humphrys stood down in 2019 after more than 30 years on the BBC Radio 4 show.

Bowling alley attracts worldwide viewers with astounding drone video

Bowling alley attracts worldwide viewers with astounding drone video

The one-take video was produced for free to help the coronavirus-hit business.

Former MI6 spy calls for new laws to stop foreign interference

Former MI6 spy calls for new laws to stop foreign interference

Christopher Steele called for people working on behalf of foreign countries to be registered, like in the US and Australia.

Truss and Badenoch criticised as three LGBT advisers quit Government posts

Truss and Badenoch criticised as three LGBT advisers quit Government posts

Whitehall sources confirmed on Thursday that Ellen Murray had also quit the panel.

Exotic animals ‘may have to be put down’ after business devastated by pandemic

Exotic animals ‘may have to be put down’ after business devastated by pandemic

The Party Animals was forced to cancel bookings and now faces spiralling debts.

Rewilding schemes boost jobs and volunteering while helping nature, study says

Rewilding schemes boost jobs and volunteering while helping nature, study says

An analysis looked at 23 projects covering more than 75,000 acres of land that is being rewilded.

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