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King and Queen’s portrait graces Tatler cover after much-criticised Kate picture

King and Queen’s portrait graces Tatler cover after much-criticised Kate picture

The painting by former royal tour artist Phillip Butah was created for the magazine’s celebration of Charles and Camilla’s 20th wedding anniversary.

‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

The institution is dealing with a £140 million budget deficit.

More than £800m of state pension underpayments identified in correction drive

More than £800m of state pension underpayments identified in correction drive

Married women on low state pensions and the over-80s are among those who have been underpaid.

Lulu to receive honorary doctorate after six decades in spotlight

Lulu to receive honorary doctorate after six decades in spotlight

The singer said she is ‘honoured’ to be recognised by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

UK restricts export of video game controllers to Russia amid use to pilot drones

UK restricts export of video game controllers to Russia amid use to pilot drones

Some 150 new trade sanctions against Russia have been introduced by the UK, aimed at choking off the Kremlin’s war effort.

Starmer warns of ‘new era’ of global insecurity during HMS Prince of Wales visit

Starmer warns of ‘new era’ of global insecurity during HMS Prince of Wales visit

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as the flagship aircraft carrier heads towards the Indo-Pacific.

Fresh talks over Birmingham bin strike to be held on May Day

Fresh talks over Birmingham bin strike to be held on May Day

Conciliation service Acas will be involved in the meeting for the first time since the row flared earlier this year.

Knife crime in England and Wales: Latest numbers and trends

Knife crime in England and Wales: Latest numbers and trends

A total of 54,587 offences were recorded by forces in England and Wales in 2024.

Irish postal service offers to send cards to the Vatican for free

Irish postal service offers to send cards to the Vatican for free

Post offices in Ireland had received queries from the public on what was the correct address and stamp to use.

Government would not support social media ban for under-16s, minister says

Government would not support social media ban for under-16s, minister says

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle had previously suggested such a ban, which is being introduced in Australia, was ‘on the table’ for the UK.

Regulators have failed to deliver trusted and resilient water sector – watchdog

Regulators have failed to deliver trusted and resilient water sector – watchdog

Consumer trust in the sector is at an all-time low, the National Audit Office found.

Consumer confidence slides amid household bill hikes and ‘Trump Tariffs’

Consumer confidence slides amid household bill hikes and ‘Trump Tariffs’

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell four points in April to minus 23, led by an eight-point fall in expectations for the wider economy.

Man who pretended to be paramedic jailed for sexual offences

Man who pretended to be paramedic jailed for sexual offences

Jamie Kadolski, 24, of Norwich, previously worked as a call handler for the East of England Ambulance Service.

M&S says contactless payments still down after cyber attack

M&S says contactless payments still down after cyber attack

Shares in the company dipped further on Thursday morning after revealing overnight that its operations were continuing to face disruption.

Girl, 10, died crossing stream on school trip after being swept away by mudslide

Girl, 10, died crossing stream on school trip after being swept away by mudslide

Leah Harrison, from Darlington, was crossing a stream while on an instructor-led walk when a mudslide came down a bank and knocked her off her feet.

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

Starmer: Kyiv attacks are sign that Russia’s Putin is aggressor in the war

Starmer: Kyiv attacks are sign that Russia’s Putin is aggressor in the war

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insisted progress was being made towards a ceasefire despite apparent splits between European and US positions.

Dry conditions forecast for London Marathon with warmer spell to come across UK

Dry conditions forecast for London Marathon with warmer spell to come across UK

Runners could see highs of 22C in the capital on Sunday.

Swinney urged to ‘end era of divisive gender politics’

Swinney urged to ‘end era of divisive gender politics’

Tory leader Russell Findlay’s plea came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last week on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act.

Nigel Farage calls for minister for deportations

Nigel Farage calls for minister for deportations

The Reform leader also said that his voters would be ‘in revolt’ if the party looked to do a deal with the Conservatives.

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