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Jason Kenny welcomes confirmation of funding for Paris Olympics

Jason Kenny welcomes confirmation of funding for Paris Olympics

The Government has confirmed a total of £232million of support for Team athletes hoping to compete in 2024.

British national stuck in Afghanistan: ‘How can I leave my wife alone to die?’

British national stuck in Afghanistan: ‘How can I leave my wife alone to die?’

The 42-year-old, who entered Britain as an asylum seeker in 2001, fears he will be a target for the Taliban in Kabul.

Anne-Marie says she has been inspired by the Team GB Olympic athletes

Anne-Marie says she has been inspired by the Team GB Olympic athletes

The singer is among a star-studded line-up who are performing at the Team GB Homecoming Concert.

30,000 Irish children aged 12-15 receive Covid-19 jabs in two days

30,000 Irish children aged 12-15 receive Covid-19 jabs in two days

The vaccine rollout to the younger age group began on Friday.

More companies to offer Covid-19 jab-linked incentives

More companies to offer Covid-19 jab-linked incentives

Vaccinated people are in line to receive discount vouchers.

Johnson calls Cobra meeting as Afghanistan stands on the brink

Johnson calls Cobra meeting as Afghanistan stands on the brink

The Taliban are poised to take Kabul following their lightning advance through the country.

Toddlers among latest to cross English Channel just days after tragedy

Toddlers among latest to cross English Channel just days after tragedy

The latest arrivals come days after a 27-year-old Eritrean man lost his life trying to reach the UK when his migrant boat started to sink.

How did the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan begin?

How did the UK’s involvement in Afghanistan begin?

The first UK troops were deployed to Afghanistan in 2001.

Family sends birthday messages to the Princess Royal

Family sends birthday messages to the Princess Royal

The Prince of Wales and the official royal family Twitter account posted photos of Anne to celebrate her 71st birthday.

Plymouth shooting a reminder of how evil things can be on internet, says priest

Plymouth shooting a reminder of how evil things can be on internet, says priest

Father David Way asked the congregation at St Thomas’ Church in Keyham to pray for those fighting ‘harmful extremism, especially on social media’.

New Banksy artwork defaced in ‘selfish and mindless way’

New Banksy artwork defaced in ‘selfish and mindless way’

But residents in Lowestoft awoke on Sunday to the news that the new attraction had been daubed with white paint.

Priest urges against ‘cycle of anger’ at prayers for Plymouth shooting victims

Priest urges against ‘cycle of anger’ at prayers for Plymouth shooting victims

St Thomas’ Church in Keyham used a Sunday service to remember those killed in the shooting spree on Thursday.

Scotland Office minister to meet developers of controversial Cambo oilfield

Scotland Office minister to meet developers of controversial Cambo oilfield

David Duguid said he will hold talks with Siccar Point Energy in Aberdeen.

Cinderella will have to be sold if it cannot open, says Andrew Lloyd Webber

Cinderella will have to be sold if it cannot open, says Andrew Lloyd Webber

The premiere of the show has previously been postponed.

Johnson poised to recall MPs with Afghanistan on the brink of collapse

Johnson poised to recall MPs with Afghanistan on the brink of collapse

Taliban fighters are reported to have entered the outskirts of Kabul amid fears the city is about to fall.

Johnson urged to make last-ditch intervention to save Afghanistan

Johnson urged to make last-ditch intervention to save Afghanistan

MPs said Britain is facing ‘the biggest single foreign policy disaster since Suez’ as Taliban fighters enter the outskirts of Kabul.

‘The world is a darker place without you’: tributes to Plymouth shooting victims

‘The world is a darker place without you’: tributes to Plymouth shooting victims

A cousin has spoken about her family’s grief after Lee Martyn, 43, and his three-year-old daughter Sophie were killed by gunman Jake Davison.

Brown urges global leaders to tackle ‘vaccine inequality that shames the world’

Brown urges global leaders to tackle ‘vaccine inequality that shames the world’

Africa has only fully vaccinated 1.9% of its population.

Patel accused of delay over calls to tighten system for gun licences

Patel accused of delay over calls to tighten system for gun licences

The Lib Dems said the Home Secretary has failed to act on a recommendation that police should consult an applicant’s GP.

Government to review ‘green’ energy tariff claims

Government to review ‘green’ energy tariff claims

Ministers want to ensure tariffs labelled as “100% renewable” are accurate and could change rules on labelling.

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