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Leo Varadkar: Youngest ever taoiseach who played key role in Brexit negotiations

Leo Varadkar: Youngest ever taoiseach who played key role in Brexit negotiations

Mr Varadkar became the first person from an ethnic minority to become taoiseach and he is also the country’s first gay leader.

NHS ‘needs solid investment’ says Dr Dame Jennifer Dixon

NHS ‘needs solid investment’ says Dr Dame Jennifer Dixon

The chief executive of the Health Foundation was speaking as she received her damehood from the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.

Cameron to emphasise ‘enduring bonds’ on visit to Australia

Cameron to emphasise ‘enduring bonds’ on visit to Australia

The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps will meet their Australian counterparts for annual discussions between the two countries.

Simple skin biopsy ‘could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at earliest stages’

Simple skin biopsy ‘could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at earliest stages’

The test showed a 93% accuracy in detecting the biomarkers associated with the condition.

BBC boss says staff reductions are ‘painful’

BBC boss says staff reductions are ‘painful’

The corporation is axing BBC soap Doctors and selling BBC Elstree Centre, which includes the set of EastEnders.

Some Easter eggs at least 50% more expensive than last year, says Which?

Some Easter eggs at least 50% more expensive than last year, says Which?

The overall price of chocolate has increased by 12.6% in a year after dry weather in West Africa led to a spike in global cocoa prices.

Five million children involved in The Daily Mile

Five million children involved in The Daily Mile

The scheme was launched in 2012.

Rishi Sunak to urge Tory MPs plotting against him to ‘pull together’

Rishi Sunak to urge Tory MPs plotting against him to ‘pull together’

Speculation is rife that rebel Conservative MPs are lining up potential successors to replace the Prime Minister should he face a no confidence test.

Fentanyl murderer would have killed again had he not been caught – detective

Fentanyl murderer would have killed again had he not been caught – detective

Luke D’Wit, 34, befriended and worked for Stephen and Carol Baxter before he killed them.

Major UK banks shut down more accounts last year amid debanking row, bosses say

Major UK banks shut down more accounts last year amid debanking row, bosses say

Barclays, Santander, Lloyds and NatWest also called on social media platforms to do more to tackle fraud.

Banksy fans disappointed as new mural defaced

Banksy fans disappointed as new mural defaced

Two streaks of white paint appeared covering the green artwork in Finsbury Park, north London.

NGN ‘gave false evidence’ to police over missing hard drive, High Court told

NGN ‘gave false evidence’ to police over missing hard drive, High Court told

News Group Newspapers is being sued by the Duke of Sussex and several other individuals over claims of unlawful information-gathering.

Government ‘dismissed’ concerns over airborne Covid transmission, inquiry told

Government ‘dismissed’ concerns over airborne Covid transmission, inquiry told

Senior Royal College of Nursing in Scotland figures said personal protective equipment given to NHS staff was often not adequate.

Foreign Office pauses ‘indefinitely’ sanctions on Chinese officials, MPs hear

Foreign Office pauses ‘indefinitely’ sanctions on Chinese officials, MPs hear

Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticised the decision, which he said was contained in internal department documents.

I’ll keep presenting until I beat Cliff Richard, says Tony Blackburn

I’ll keep presenting until I beat Cliff Richard, says Tony Blackburn

The 81-year-old DJ was honoured for his services to broadcasting and charity by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election – Martin

Varadkar resignation will not prompt early general election – Martin

Tanaiste Micheal Martin said the three-party coalition should serve a full term.

Early spring has slowed, National Trust says as it launches blossom campaign

Early spring has slowed, National Trust says as it launches blossom campaign

An annual campaign urging people to celebrate blossom has been launched with help of poet laureate Simon Armitage.

Vaughan Gething sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething sworn in as First Minister of Wales

Vaughan Gething, the new leader of Welsh Labour, was elected as the First Minister in a vote in the Senedd on Wednesday.

‘Urgent action’ needed to avoid famine in Gaza, says Rishi Sunak

‘Urgent action’ needed to avoid famine in Gaza, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister insisted the UK was doing all it could to prevent famine in Gaza, but said Israel is ‘committed’ to international humanitarian law.

Football mascot’s father left unable to work following serious work accident

Football mascot’s father left unable to work following serious work accident

Carl Lowery was injured while working on an apartment block, leading to a Health and Safety prosecution.

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