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Sir David Amess: Requiem mass to be held at Westminster Cathedral for killed MP

Sir David Amess: Requiem mass to be held at Westminster Cathedral for killed MP

A message from the Pope will be read as the requiem mass is held in London.

Royal households criticise BBC over ‘overblown and unfounded claims’

Royal households criticise BBC over ‘overblown and unfounded claims’

The palaces said it was ‘disappointing’ when allegations ‘from unnamed sources are presented as facts’.

Prince William issues call to action as he pays tribute to conservationists

Prince William issues call to action as he pays tribute to conservationists

The Duke of Cambridge spoke at the Tusk Conservation Awards on Monday night.

Boris Johnson sees off rebellion to get approval for change to social care plan

Boris Johnson sees off rebellion to get approval for change to social care plan

Critics argued the amendment will hit poorer pensioners and those in the North of England.

Authorities investigate after BBC staff member killed in Nairobi

Authorities investigate after BBC staff member killed in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell was killed in the Kenyan capital on November 19.

Private investigator apologises for ‘robbing Harry of teenage years’

Private investigator apologises for ‘robbing Harry of teenage years’

Gavin Burrows said the News of the World and The Sun had been ‘ruthless’ in their surveillance of Chelsy Davy’s phone in the early 2000s.

In Pictures: Grey seal pups spotted at nature reserve

In Pictures: Grey seal pups spotted at nature reserve

The pupping season has begun along the coast.

Post-Brexit fishing row: France warns Britain all options remain on the table

Post-Brexit fishing row: France warns Britain all options remain on the table

France wants a ‘constructive solution’ over the number of licences granted to trawlers, the country’s Europe minister Clement Beaune said.

Queen sends message to flood-stricken British Columbia

Queen sends message to flood-stricken British Columbia

The 95-year-old head of state is also Queen of Canada.

Betty, 90, celebrated for 55 years of fundraising efforts for lifeboat charity

Betty, 90, celebrated for 55 years of fundraising efforts for lifeboat charity

Betty Broocks has been hailed as a ‘champion fundraiser’ by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Family tribute to Eugenie’s father-in-law ‘who loved good things in life’

Family tribute to Eugenie’s father-in-law ‘who loved good things in life’

George Brooksbank died three days before his grandson, August Brooksbank, was christened at Windsor.

Education chief: Parents may keep girls at single-sex schools over abuse fears

Education chief: Parents may keep girls at single-sex schools over abuse fears

Donna Stevens of the Girls’ School Association said parents were reconsidering whether to send their daughters to joint sixth forms.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Around four in five local areas have recorded a week-on-week rise in rates.

Downing Street criticises targeting of JK Rowling by trans activists

Downing Street criticises targeting of JK Rowling by trans activists

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: ‘I don’t think any individual should be targeted in that way.’

DNA breakthrough sees robber convicted of killing pensioner in 2001

DNA breakthrough sees robber convicted of killing pensioner in 2001

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Sugar-loving microbes could help power future cars, study shows

Sugar-loving microbes could help power future cars, study shows

Scientists found that bacteria could turn glucose into a type of hydrocarbon found in gasoline in an environmentally friendly process.

What to expect if Bulb is your energy supplier

What to expect if Bulb is your energy supplier

Bulb will continue to trade as usual, at least for now, so customers can keep using their gas and electricity as normal.

Senator says US will push London and Brussels for deal on protocol

Senator says US will push London and Brussels for deal on protocol

Senator Chris Murphy said he would not support any bilateral trade agreement between the US and the UK while protocol issues remained.

Brook House inquiry will look at ‘systemic issues’ in UK immigration detention

Brook House inquiry will look at ‘systemic issues’ in UK immigration detention

No prosecutions were brought after a police investigation but two former detainees successfully argued a full independent investigation was needed.

Home Secretary announces chairwoman of Sarah Everard inquiry

Home Secretary announces chairwoman of Sarah Everard inquiry

Priti Patel announced Dame Elish Angiolini QC, a former Lord Advocate of Scotland, has agreed to take up the position.

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