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Paul Dacre to return to Daily Mail parent company as editor-in-chief

Paul Dacre to return to Daily Mail parent company as editor-in-chief

It comes after he withdrew from the race to become the next chairman of media watchdog Ofcom.

Starmer says it is his ‘mission’ to raise skills of young people

Starmer says it is his ‘mission’ to raise skills of young people

Addressing the CBI annual conference, the Labour leader offered a new ‘contract’ between his party and business.

Music therapy inspires children’s hospice’s Andrea Bocelli charity cover

Music therapy inspires children’s hospice’s Andrea Bocelli charity cover

The track’s producer previously worked on Captain Sir Tom Moore’s rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone.

England joins Scotland in giving extra vaccine dose to half of all over-50s

England joins Scotland in giving extra vaccine dose to half of all over-50s

Wales will be next to reach the milestone.

Nasa spacecraft will crash into asteroid to test defence technology

Nasa spacecraft will crash into asteroid to test defence technology

The mission aims to prove a spacecraft can autonomously navigate to a target asteroid and intentionally collide with it.

International Trade Secretary rejects Little Britain taunts from ‘doom-mongers’

International Trade Secretary rejects Little Britain taunts from ‘doom-mongers’

Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the UK can write a new chapter in its trading history as it is no longer ‘waiting on the EU’s computer says no bureaucracy’.

Sir David Amess was the embodiment of Parliament’s strengths, mourners told

Sir David Amess was the embodiment of Parliament’s strengths, mourners told

People lined the streets to pay their respects.

What are the Government’s care cap plans and how will I be affected?

What are the Government’s care cap plans and how will I be affected?

The Government has proposed an £86,000 lifetime cap, but critics say recent changes will disproportionately affect poorer care recipients.

Garth Brooks describes his joy ahead of return to Dublin

Garth Brooks describes his joy ahead of return to Dublin

The country music star returned to Dublin ahead of his concerts next September in Croke Park.

Government to review coronavirus travel rules in January

Government to review coronavirus travel rules in January

Aviation minister Robert Courts said he wants the aviation sector to ‘bounce back’ from the pandemic.

JK Rowling refuses to be intimidated after activists pose outside her home

JK Rowling refuses to be intimidated after activists pose outside her home

The Harry Potter author, who has strong views on transgender rights, said she has received so many death threats she could paper the house.

Boris Johnson defends ‘rambling’ Peppa Pig speech

Boris Johnson defends ‘rambling’ Peppa Pig speech

The Prime Minister lost his place in his notes as he delivered a keynote speech to business leaders.

People with mild depression ‘should be offered exercise or therapy’

People with mild depression ‘should be offered exercise or therapy’

Experts said the new draft guideline is the first in 12 years to identify, treat and manage depression in adults.

Two held on suspicion of murder over double killing in Somerset village

Two held on suspicion of murder over double killing in Somerset village

Two men are in custody on suspicion of the murder of a man and a woman in their 30s in Norton Fitzwarren on Sunday evening.

Police arrest 124 Insulate Britain protesters over bridge blockades

Police arrest 124 Insulate Britain protesters over bridge blockades

The action in London on Saturday was taken in breach of a legal injunction.

Astronomers discover fastest spinning white dwarf star

Astronomers discover fastest spinning white dwarf star

The white dwarf star completes a full rotation once every 25 seconds.

Electric vehicle charging points: What are they and how do they work?

Electric vehicle charging points: What are they and how do they work?

Boris Johnson has announced plans to increase the number of EV charging points around the UK.

Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru co-operation agreement ‘huge step forward’

Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru co-operation agreement ‘huge step forward’

The move falls short of a formal coalition.

Kevin Lunney: Physical scars and mental trauma of kidnapping will remain forever

Kevin Lunney: Physical scars and mental trauma of kidnapping will remain forever

The businessman said a ‘greater torment’ than his physical pain was knowing the ‘anguish’ his wife and children had experienced.

More military barracks could be used to house asylum-seekers

More military barracks could be used to house asylum-seekers

A Government taskforce has been set up to consider various options, as thousands of people continue to risk their lives crossing the English Channel.

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