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Downing Street would not back Royal Mail ditching Saturday post

Downing Street would not back Royal Mail ditching Saturday post

Regulator Ofcom is due to report back this week on its review of the universal postal service provided by Royal Mail.

I have my life back: Man receives kidney donated by his friend

I have my life back: Man receives kidney donated by his friend

Calum Mitchell, from Dunfermline, received a kidney from Ian Cameron when it turned out his friend was a 100% match.

Strike by train drivers at LNER next month ‘called off’

Strike by train drivers at LNER next month ‘called off’

The walk-out was to have come on top of a rolling programme of national strikes.

Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’

Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’

Experts suggest the new findings have the potential to ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis for people with suspected Alzheimer’s.

Chief medical officer told colleagues to delete WhatsApps ‘at end of every day’

Chief medical officer told colleagues to delete WhatsApps ‘at end of every day’

Professor Sir Gregor Smith was speaking to the Scottish Covid inquiry in Edinburgh.

Camilla tells well-wisher King is ‘fine’ as she visits family-run jeweller

Camilla tells well-wisher King is ‘fine’ as she visits family-run jeweller

The Queen chatted to Jessie Jackson, 86, who asked about the King’s health.

Four men facing jail after violence outside asylum seeker hotel

Four men facing jail after violence outside asylum seeker hotel

Thomas Mills collapsed at Liverpool Crown Court after he was found guilty, along with Brian McPadden, Paul Lafferty and Jonjo O’Donoghue.

Downing Street denies Government is pursuing agenda against BBC

Downing Street denies Government is pursuing agenda against BBC

Media regulator Ofcom could gain enforcement action over BBC News website articles it does not believe meet relevant broadcast standards.

In Pictures: Storm Isha batters communities… and there is more to come

In Pictures: Storm Isha batters communities… and there is more to come

High winds and lashing rain disrupted travel and brought down power lines.

Warnings that vulnerable child migrants at risk after ‘flawed’ age assessments

Warnings that vulnerable child migrants at risk after ‘flawed’ age assessments

Campaigners call on the Government to take urgent action as data suggests children are not being protected from harm.

UK pushes back at Netanyahu and says two-state model can provide ‘lasting peace’

UK pushes back at Netanyahu and says two-state model can provide ‘lasting peace’

It came as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met relatives of Israeli hostages in London.

Social housing residents’ vulnerabilities too often missed, says ombudsman

Social housing residents’ vulnerabilities too often missed, says ombudsman

A report set out what it means to be vulnerable in social housing in 2024 and how landlords can respond effectively without stigma.

Christopher Kapessa drowned after being deliberately pushed into river – coroner

Christopher Kapessa drowned after being deliberately pushed into river – coroner

Assistant coroner David Regan gave his conclusion on Monday.

Ofsted resumes school inspections after pause at start of term

Ofsted resumes school inspections after pause at start of term

The watchdog’s new chief inspector delayed inspections at the start of term following the inquest into the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Sunak faces stormy skies as he visits film production school

Sunak faces stormy skies as he visits film production school

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the efforts of the UK’s creative industries.

School pupils offered support after deaths of four people in house

School pupils offered support after deaths of four people in house

Floral tributes have piled up near the address in Costessey, Norfolk.

Martin Lewis urges Chancellor to tackle consumer issues as March Budget nears

Martin Lewis urges Chancellor to tackle consumer issues as March Budget nears

Mr Lewis has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt highlighting several key areas of concern.

Jocelyn is UK’s tenth named storm in five months

Jocelyn is UK’s tenth named storm in five months

The furthest a storm season has reached in the alphabet is the letter K in 2016.

Plans to expand free childcare will proceed as planned despite ‘issues’ – Sunak

Plans to expand free childcare will proceed as planned despite ‘issues’ – Sunak

The Prime Minister said the Government will work through issues facing parents ‘to make sure everybody gets the support that they need’.

Four men guilty of violent disorder after protest outside asylum seeker hotel

Four men guilty of violent disorder after protest outside asylum seeker hotel

Three police officers were injured and a police van set on fire during the protest, said to have been organised by the English Defence League.

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