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Hunt will be Chancellor at time of election, Sunak says

Hunt will be Chancellor at time of election, Sunak says

It comes after mounting speculation about how long Jeremy Hunt will last in the role ahead of the spring Budget.

Camilla meets families at domestic violence refuge

Camilla meets families at domestic violence refuge

The Queen’s visit comes as the King prepares to be admitted to hospital this week to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Man, 84, killed as car hits tree brought down by Storm Isha

Man, 84, killed as car hits tree brought down by Storm Isha

The man was a passenger in the vehicle which hit a tree in Grangemouth on Sunday night.

Tommy Robinson denies refusing to leave march against antisemitism

Tommy Robinson denies refusing to leave march against antisemitism

The 40-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley Lennon, is accused of failing to comply with a direction to leave an area in Westminster.

Starmer accuses Tories of ‘waging war on proud spirit of service in country’

Starmer accuses Tories of ‘waging war on proud spirit of service in country’

The Labour leader said Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives were ‘waging a war on the proud spirit of service in this country’.

Duke of Edinburgh to meet Jonathan the tortoise on remote South Atlantic island

Duke of Edinburgh to meet Jonathan the tortoise on remote South Atlantic island

The King’s youngest brother is travelling to St Helena from January 23-26.

Eagles announce Manchester residency as part of farewell tour

Eagles announce Manchester residency as part of farewell tour

The UK dates for the Los Angeles-formed band include May 31, June 1 and June 4.

Number of property millionaires across Britain ‘fell by 60,000 during 2023’

Number of property millionaires across Britain ‘fell by 60,000 during 2023’

Despite the recent fall in property millionaires, the total is still up by 146,490 compared with 2019, Savills said.

Chicken chain Popeyes to open 30 more UK restaurants in 2024

Chicken chain Popeyes to open 30 more UK restaurants in 2024

Popeyes, which has more than 4,000 restaurants globally, first expanded from the US into the UK in late 2021.

Probe into murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier must continue, says uncle

Probe into murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier must continue, says uncle

Ian Bailey, 66, the main suspect in the murder of the French producer, died on Sunday.

Trees made famous by Game Of Thrones felled by Storm Isha

Trees made famous by Game Of Thrones felled by Storm Isha

Work is being carried out to clear up at the Dark Hedges site in Co Antrim.

Medics should not report suspected illegal abortions to police – leading doctors

Medics should not report suspected illegal abortions to police – leading doctors

Doctors are to be reminded about patient confidentiality in new guidance.

Information commissioner ‘concerned’ after Covid inquiry WhatsApp revelations

Information commissioner ‘concerned’ after Covid inquiry WhatsApp revelations

David Hamilton said he needed to establish if he had a ‘locus’ on the matter.

NHS patients begin receiving weight loss balloon

NHS patients begin receiving weight loss balloon

The balloon, tucked inside a capsule, is swallowed by the patient and filled with water during a 15-minute visit to a doctor.

H&M pulls school uniform ad after complaints it ‘sexualised’ children

H&M pulls school uniform ad after complaints it ‘sexualised’ children

The fashion retailer has apologised.

Sarah, Duchess of York tells of shock at skin cancer diagnosis

Sarah, Duchess of York tells of shock at skin cancer diagnosis

The duchess she is ‘good spirits’ and ‘grateful for the many messages of love and support’ after finding out she has malignant melanoma.

Thousands left without power and travel is disrupted by Storm Isha

Thousands left without power and travel is disrupted by Storm Isha

Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution said full restoration of power is not expected on Monday.

The BBC has been biased ‘on occasion’, says Culture Secretary

The BBC has been biased ‘on occasion’, says Culture Secretary

Ofcom’s oversight of the BBC will be extended under new reforms.

UK should boost green public investment by 1% of GDP a year, say top economists

UK should boost green public investment by 1% of GDP a year, say top economists

LSE and Cambridge experts warned investments, such as development of new North Sea oil and gas fields, will likely damage the UK economy.

Firms in critical financial distress across the UK

Firms in critical financial distress across the UK

The number of businesses in critical financial distress rose by more than a quarter during the final three months of 2023.

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