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Parliamentary report names 18th British victim of 2023 Hamas attack
All 18 British nationals killed in Hamass attack on Israel in October 2023 have been named for the first time in a report commissioned by MPs and peers..
Short term local roads funding slammed as repairs backlog nears 17bn
The cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has been estimated at a record high of nearly £17 billion..
Charles and Camilla to meet Pope during state visit Buckingham Palace confirms
The King and Queens planned state visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Francis will go ahead despite the pontiffs continuing hospital treatment for double pneumonia..
Keir Starmer meets new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney at Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the new prime minister of Canada to Downing Street on his first foreign trip since being sworn in last week..
Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine family says
James Lee Williams, who won the first series of RuPauls Drag Race UK under their drag name, was found dead at the age of 32 at their home in Cheshire on January 5..
Ex scout leader found guilty of child sexual offences after 27 years on run
A former scout leader and school housemaster has been found guilty of numerous sexual offences against young boys after spending 27 years on the run using a stolen identity..
Asylum application system struggling to cope after 485 surge in appeals
A surge in the number of failed asylum seekers appealing against their rejections has left the system struggling to cope, figures have revealed..
PM faces backbench discontent as Labour prepares to overhaul benefits system
Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting backbench discontent as the Government prepares to announce sweeping changes to the welfare system this week..
Jack Draper feels Indian Wells title is big moment as he eyes more success
Jack Draper savoured the biggest win of his career after the British number one defeated Holger Rune in straight sets to be crowned Indian Wells champion and win his first ATP Masters 1000 title..
British women to sue the UK over the Chagos Islands
Theyre opposed to the decision to hand the islands over to Mauritius.
Smart glasses will be future of computing Meta executives say
The future of computing will revolve around smart glasses and headsets powered by AI and able to help users with everything they do throughout the day, Meta executives have suggested..
Interest rates set to stay at 45 as Bank of England faces fog of uncertainty
The Monetary Policy Committee are said to be taking a gradual approach.
Critics say Ofcom is too weak on illegal social media content as new rules start
Technology firms must tackle illegal content on their platforms under new rules.
Few households avoid third year of maximum council tax hikes as plans approved
Only nine upper-tier authorities are keeping increases to 4.5% or below.
Mondays football briefing Newcastle end long wait and attention turns to internationals
Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy as they beat Liverpool at Wembley to win the Carabao Cup..
Mum of two blinded by her ex really scared for her life
Tina Nashs attacker got a life sentence but is being moved to an open prison.
Newcastle ended their wait for a trophy with Wembley win over Liverpool
Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool..
Arsenal end three game winless run with London derby victory against Chelsea
Arsenal brought their three-game winless run in the Premier League to an end with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates to strengthen their grip on second place..
Parts of UK set to be hotter than Ibiza and Corfu next week for start of spring
The spring equinox will bring hot weather and temperatures of up to 19C in the south.
The car is flying Lando Norris knows he is the man to catch this year
Lando Norris has admitted for the first time that he believes he is the favourite to land his maiden world championship following a statement victory at Sundays rain-hit Australian Grand Prix..