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Tributes paid to King’s bravery over cancer diagnosis

Tributes paid to King’s bravery over cancer diagnosis

Members of all the Stormont parties rose to express their support for King Charles.

Legal action planned over deal which led to restoration of Stormont

Legal action planned over deal which led to restoration of Stormont

The Unionist Voice Policy Studies group has also asked for confirmation that checks on goods destined for Northern Ireland will end.

King’s transparency over cancer diagnosis contrasts with death of grandfather

King’s transparency over cancer diagnosis contrasts with death of grandfather

On February 6 1952, this day 72 years ago, King George VI died suddenly in the middle of the night.

Project aims to find and save Scotland’s ‘lost’ ancient pinewoods

Project aims to find and save Scotland’s ‘lost’ ancient pinewoods

Woodland Trust Scotland and Trees for Life have got together to save the Caledonian pinewoods which once covered most of the Highlands.

What is a regency, and how would it work if the King’s health worsens?

What is a regency, and how would it work if the King’s health worsens?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the King’s cancer has been ‘caught early’.

Two youths remanded in custody accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon

Two youths remanded in custody accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon

The youths, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faced Bristol Crown Court for an administration hearing and were remanded into custody.

Building costs jump as Red Sea disruption pushes up shipping prices

Building costs jump as Red Sea disruption pushes up shipping prices

The S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index revealed that input costs rose in January for the first time since September.

Energy firms must pay customers £30 if five-day switch deadline missed

Energy firms must pay customers £30 if five-day switch deadline missed

Ofgem said the move followed extensive consultation and has received widespread support from leading charities and consumer groups.

Prehistoric woodland habitat and insects discovered on Exmoor

Prehistoric woodland habitat and insects discovered on Exmoor

The findings were unearthed during a year-long peatland restoration project at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset

Women ‘need to work extra 19 years typically to close pensions gender gap’

Women ‘need to work extra 19 years typically to close pensions gender gap’

Labour market inequalities, including differing working patterns and the gender pay gap, contribute to the pension gap, researchers said.

HS2 offers very poor value for money, MPs warn

HS2 offers very poor value for money, MPs warn

There are many uncertainties in the Government’s assessment that it was better to complete Phase 1 than cancel the whole project, a report said.

Beano launches hunt for Britain’s funniest children and teacher

Beano launches hunt for Britain’s funniest children and teacher

The winning class will be immortalised by being featured in an edition of the comic.

Irish president leads tributes to ex-taoiseach John Bruton, who died aged 76

Irish president leads tributes to ex-taoiseach John Bruton, who died aged 76

Mr Bruton was taoiseach from 1994 until 1997.

Number of children referred for emergency mental health treatment rises by 53%

Number of children referred for emergency mental health treatment rises by 53%

The Royal College of Psychiatrists said many children have suffered worsening mental health while on waiting lists for treatment.

Well-wishers say royal family will ‘pull together’ after King’s cancer diagnosis

Well-wishers say royal family will ‘pull together’ after King’s cancer diagnosis

Tourists and locals outside Buckingham Palace spoke of their sadness after hearing the news.

‘Spell-binding’ starry shots win South Downs astrophotography contest

‘Spell-binding’ starry shots win South Downs astrophotography contest

The winning photo in the Starry Skyscapes category was a night-time image of Cuckmere Haven and the Seven Sisters in East Sussex.

Emotional scars from growing up in care ‘passed down generations’

Emotional scars from growing up in care ‘passed down generations’

But researchers said with the right support network children can ‘beat the odds to succeed in school, at work and in family life’.

Brianna Ghey’s mother says child online safety laws should be ‘more drastic’

Brianna Ghey’s mother says child online safety laws should be ‘more drastic’

Esther Ghey is campaigning for social media apps to be blocked on smartphones for under-16s.

Ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to leave Parliament at next election

Ex-chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to leave Parliament at next election

Mr Kwarteng was sacked by Liz Truss after just 38 days as chancellor amid the chaos of the mini-budget.

Painted rocks travel globe to give late father-of-two ‘one last adventure’

Painted rocks travel globe to give late father-of-two ‘one last adventure’

Griff Barnes died in July 2023 from an aortic aneurysm and his family are aiming to send rocks to all the places he did not get the chance to visit.

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