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Migrant in hospital after suspected stabbing crossing Channel, reports say

Migrant in hospital after suspected stabbing crossing Channel, reports say

According to the Sun newspaper, Kent Police were called to a report of a man with injuries at Dover Western Docks.

UK banks urged to end finance to company behind Rosebank oil field development

UK banks urged to end finance to company behind Rosebank oil field development

More than 80 organisations, including Make My Money Matter, Greenpeace UK and Global Witness, have written to the chief executives of 12 major banks.

Law to exonerate wronged subpostmasters moves a step closer

Law to exonerate wronged subpostmasters moves a step closer

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said the legislation aims to ‘right the wrongs of the past’ connected to the Horizon scandal.

Sunak says 2024 will be ‘year economy bounces back’ as he battles to keep job

Sunak says 2024 will be ‘year economy bounces back’ as he battles to keep job

The Prime Minister will need to see off Tory plots and win over the electorate if he is to remain in No 10.

Maddie Hinch grateful to have played in ‘golden generation’ of women’s hockey

Maddie Hinch grateful to have played in ‘golden generation’ of women’s hockey

The 35-year-old received the royal honour from the Princess Royal for her services to the sport, after announcing her retirement last year.

UK pledges £6m to back ‘climate-smart’ farming in Zambia and curb deforestation

UK pledges £6m to back ‘climate-smart’ farming in Zambia and curb deforestation

The scheme will help train Zambian smallholder farmers in measures to improve food security and make them more resilient to climate change.

Rupert Murdoch ‘turned a blind eye’ to phone hacking at NGN, High Court told

Rupert Murdoch ‘turned a blind eye’ to phone hacking at NGN, High Court told

Barristers for several individuals suing News Group Newspapers have claimed that Rupert Murdoch made dishonest statements about his knowledge.

‘Lucky’ marathon runner urges others to talk about suicidal thoughts

‘Lucky’ marathon runner urges others to talk about suicidal thoughts

Dan Hodges said he was ‘very lucky’ to survive a suicide attempt and hopes his story will encourage others to talk to someone if they are struggling.

Ministers urged to extend Horizon exonerations to Scotland and Northern Ireland

Ministers urged to extend Horizon exonerations to Scotland and Northern Ireland

The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill would overturn the convictions in England and Wales related to the faulty Horizon accounting software.

What happened to Kate’s private medical records and what happens next?

What happened to Kate’s private medical records and what happens next?

At least one worker at the London Clinic is alleged to have looked at the princess’s confidential notes.

Rwanda Bill stymied as defiant peers dig heels in and inflict fresh defeat

Rwanda Bill stymied as defiant peers dig heels in and inflict fresh defeat

The House of Lords pressed its demand that the legislation has ‘due regard’ for domestic and international law.

Stormont Executive to discuss how to help residents of defective Belfast flats

Stormont Executive to discuss how to help residents of defective Belfast flats

The Victoria Square apartments were vacated in 2019 after fears about the safety of the building.

Snow leopards arrive at Chester Zoo for first time in 93-year history

Snow leopards arrive at Chester Zoo for first time in 93-year history

Yashin and Nubra have been exploring their new immersive habitat which has been designed to recreate the rocky terrain of the Himalayas.

Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as ‘impact of climate change and El Nino’ hit

Cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter as ‘impact of climate change and El Nino’ hit

The natural phenomenon is turbocharging climate change impacts on cocoa and other staple food commodities like rice, bananas and tea, a report says.

Family of security guard killed in music venue crush planning legal action

Family of security guard killed in music venue crush planning legal action

Lawyers for relatives of Gabrielle Hutchinson say they want to find out the truth behind the tragedy at Brixton O2 Academy.

New Start for Life campaign aims to help parents bond with their babies

New Start for Life campaign aims to help parents bond with their babies

Officials raised concerns about a lack of awareness of how mental health impacts child development.

Most people unaware how many others have suicidal thoughts – Samaritans survey

Most people unaware how many others have suicidal thoughts – Samaritans survey

Nearly three-quarters of the 2,000 people questioned (71%) in a survey for the charity did not realise how common suicidal thoughts were.

Jacobite train suspension may cost up to £50m in lost value, operator warns

Jacobite train suspension may cost up to £50m in lost value, operator warns

It comes as the Office of Rail and Road considers whether the train can continue operating with hinged-door carriages.

Uptick in parents left ‘worried’ about vaccines, survey finds

Uptick in parents left ‘worried’ about vaccines, survey finds

Health chiefs urged people to get information about jabs from healthcare professionals, rather than online or on social media.

UK aid to China drops by 90% since 2019 but transparency is falling – watchdog

UK aid to China drops by 90% since 2019 but transparency is falling – watchdog

The Independent Commission for Aid Impact found that engagement with Beijing across Government has dropped to an estimated £8.2 million.

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