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Ten-year-old Shay Kang died from stab wounds to her chest, inquest told

Ten-year-old Shay Kang died from stab wounds to her chest, inquest told

The mother of Shay Kang is accused of murdering her at their home in Rowley Regis, West Midlands.

Adults must make ‘pledges’ to access children’s Chelsea Flower Show garden

Adults must make ‘pledges’ to access children’s Chelsea Flower Show garden

The No Adults Allowed Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society’s world-famous show is the first to be designed by children.

Pilot jailed for smuggling 52 migrants across Channel in ‘overcrowded’ dinghy

Pilot jailed for smuggling 52 migrants across Channel in ‘overcrowded’ dinghy

Choul Phan Maker was pictured ‘grinning’ at the tiller of the ‘perilously overcrowded’ boat.

Women who lost out in state pension age change owed compensation – ombudsman

Women who lost out in state pension age change owed compensation – ombudsman

Thousands of women may have been affected by DWP’s failure to adequately inform them that the state pension age had changed.

Starmer in regular talks with Blair as he prepares Labour for power

Starmer in regular talks with Blair as he prepares Labour for power

The Labour leader said he talks to Sir Tony Blair about the way to prepare to move from opposition to government.

Woman who won £1m on EuroMillions to buy new home with terminally ill husband

Woman who won £1m on EuroMillions to buy new home with terminally ill husband

Marlyn Anderson, 70, and husband Ian, 77, want to move to a bungalow that will be more suitable for his needs.

Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

Blood test could identify millions of people spreading tuberculosis unknowingly

TB kills more than one million people each year, according to the World Health Organisation.

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien reports ‘unprovoked incident’ to police

Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien reports ‘unprovoked incident’ to police

The incident occurred outside her home in the Stockport area last Friday evening.

Migrant reports assault on French beach before crossing Channel, police say

Migrant reports assault on French beach before crossing Channel, police say

The man was taken to hospital with suspected stab wounds following the arrival of a small boat into Dover.

A contest for Fine Gael leadership would benefit the party, McEntee insists

A contest for Fine Gael leadership would benefit the party, McEntee insists

The Minister for Justice has ruled herself out of the running to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach.

First brain chip patient of Elon Musk’s Neuralink shown playing online chess

First brain chip patient of Elon Musk’s Neuralink shown playing online chess

Noland Arbaugh, 29, is paralysed below the shoulders but he has now been able to control a PC using just his mind.

Owen Jones quits Labour to back new movement supporting Greens and independents

Owen Jones quits Labour to back new movement supporting Greens and independents

The author and columnist said he wants to offer an alternative to Sir Keir Starmer’s party in key seats.

Next to cut prices as profits beat forecasts

Next to cut prices as profits beat forecasts

The retail giant reported a 5% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £918 million for the year to January.

Tories not ‘massively divided’ over Sunak’s leadership, insists Leadsom

Tories not ‘massively divided’ over Sunak’s leadership, insists Leadsom

Health minister Dame Andrea Leadsom criticised the ‘briefing and counter-briefing’ about Rishi Sunak’s leadership,

Giant crocheted Easter Egg catches attention of local villagers

Giant crocheted Easter Egg catches attention of local villagers

The giant egg is made of 260 crocheted squares and was created over months in Hurst, Berkshire.

NHS whistleblowing: Health workers ask to join Lucy Letby inquiry

NHS whistleblowing: Health workers ask to join Lucy Letby inquiry

One of the country’s most senior judges, Lady Justice Thirlwall, is leading the inquiry into the killer nurse’s actions.

Nationwide set to take over Virgin Money in £2.9bn deal

Nationwide set to take over Virgin Money in £2.9bn deal

Confirmation of the deal comes after the pair reached a preliminary agreement earlier this month.

UK Government borrows higher-than-expected £8.4bn in February

UK Government borrows higher-than-expected £8.4bn in February

However, it was £3.4 billion lower than the same month a year earlier.

Report into women’s state pension due to be published

Report into women’s state pension due to be published

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) say millions have lost out due to the changes in retirement age.

Economists expect rates to hold on Thursday despite fall in inflation

Economists expect rates to hold on Thursday despite fall in inflation

The inflation rate dropped slightly faster than expected in February, hitting 3.4% during the month, the lowest for two and a half years.

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