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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.

Thousands of outages across island of Ireland after damage by Storm Isha

Thousands of outages across island of Ireland after damage by Storm Isha

Further warnings have been issued ahead of Storm Jocelyn’s arrival on Tuesday.

No rush-hour trains as Storm Isha disruption continues

No rush-hour trains as Storm Isha disruption continues

A yellow warning of wind remains in place.

Storm Isha: Thousands of people without power and transport disrupted

Storm Isha: Thousands of people without power and transport disrupted

The storm battered the UK with gusts of up to 99mph and heavy rain.

Storm Isha leaves thousands of people without power

Storm Isha leaves thousands of people without power

Travel has been disrupted across the UK after wind gusts of up to 99mph were recorded.

Coroner to deliver conclusion on death of boy, 13, who drowned in river

Coroner to deliver conclusion on death of boy, 13, who drowned in river

The inquest has been taking place at South Wales Central Coroners’ Court in Pontypridd.

UK scientists helping roll out world’s first routine malaria vaccine programme

UK scientists helping roll out world’s first routine malaria vaccine programme

Researchers at LSHTM have been working alongside local communities in Africa for almost three decades to research, develop and deploy the jab.

‘Social failure at scale’ as millions living far below poverty line in UK

‘Social failure at scale’ as millions living far below poverty line in UK

Consumer champion Martin Lewis said the report must prompt policymakers and regulators to ‘sit up (and) take note’.

Survivors want to be voice for bereaved at Grenfell Testimony Week

Survivors want to be voice for bereaved at Grenfell Testimony Week

Representatives of some companies people hold responsible for the fire will attend the event in London.

What the papers say – January 22

What the papers say – January 22

A range of stories occupy the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

Sunak’s Rwanda plan faces first test in Lords with bid to delay treaty

Sunak’s Rwanda plan faces first test in Lords with bid to delay treaty

Ministers are gearing up for stiff resistance in the Upper House to the flagship asylum policy.

Commuters face travel disruption as Storm Isha tears through UK

Commuters face travel disruption as Storm Isha tears through UK

Trains, flights and ferries have been disrupted by the storm.

Irish deputy premier says ‘no excuse for delay’ in aid to Gaza

Irish deputy premier says ‘no excuse for delay’ in aid to Gaza

Micheal Martin and other EU foreign ministers are to have talks with their counterparts from the Middle East and Ukraine in Brussels.

Sunak accused of ‘disastrous failure’ in delivering free childcare offer

Sunak accused of ‘disastrous failure’ in delivering free childcare offer

Nurseries have reportedly warned they will be unable to start the scheme in time.

Tory MPs urge Sunak to boost funding for cash-strapped councils

Tory MPs urge Sunak to boost funding for cash-strapped councils

They warned local authorities will be forced to cut crucial services without an emergency funding injection.

Tickets on sale for first major exhibition on Scotland’s national animal

Tickets on sale for first major exhibition on Scotland’s national animal

Perth Museum announced tickets are on sale for its inaugural exhibition on unicorns, which launches on March 30.

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