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Archbishop of Canterbury sorry for abuse victims hurt after tone deaf speech
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologised after being accused of making light of serious safeguarding failures in the Church of England..
Rare red warning issued as UK braces for Storm Darragh
A rare red warning for wind, which warns of significant disruption and a danger to life, has been issued by forecasters as Storm Darragh hits the UK..
Households expected to give 28bn to charities during last two months of 2024
Generous households across Britain will give around £2.8 billion in total to charities during November and December this year, according to an estimate from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)..
Voters believe UK should prioritise EU trade over the US poll reveals
Voters believe the UK should prioritise its relationship with Europe over the US, a poll has revealed..
Lung cancer could be detected with a urine test after new discovery
Scientists have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer..
Air pollution hits 20 year low but public health risks remain
Air pollution in England has hit a 20-year low but current levels could still pose significant risks to public health, a group of economic experts has said..
Macron vows to stay in office until the end of his term
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027, and said he will name a new prime minister within days, after the resignation of Michel Barnier..
Suspects arrested in international operation targeting people smuggling gang
The UK, France and Germany have taken part in a major investigation targeting a people-smuggling network believed to be moving people across the Channel, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said..
Sadiq Khan launches new scheme to help lower schools energy bills
A pilot scheme to help schools save money on their energy bills and improve energy efficiency has been launched by London mayor Sadiq Khan..
CPS boss vows better support for crime victims amid justice delays
Delays in the criminal justice system are probably worse than Ive ever known them to be, the countrys top prosecutor said as he vowed better support for victims..
New mortgages could help first time buyers borrow 52000 more says lender
A building society is increasing the maximum amount that first-time buyers can potentially borrow as a multiple of their earnings, with the launch of a new mortgage range..
Barnier ousted as Frances prime minister after losing vote of no confidence
Frances far-right and left-wing legislators joined together on Wednesday to vote for a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign..
Labour MP Id vote against inheritance tax changes if real vote held today
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced Labour pressure to amend her inheritance tax changes for farmers as a backbencher made clear his opposition to the current proposals..
Multibillion dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies exposed
A multibillion-dollar money laundering network run by two Russian millionaires and used by UK drug dealers to hide criminal cash has been brought down in an international sting..
Starmer to hail 1bn climate investment as he hosts Emir of Qatar
The Prime Minister faces pressure to raise human rights issues as he meets the Emir of Qatar to agree a £1 billion investment in climate technology on Wednesday..
Hundreds of thousands of children in England may be missing education
Up to 300,000 children in England could be missing from education, a report has suggested..
Drivers to enjoy cheapest Christmas fuel prices since pandemic
Drivers are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, despite a slight rise in November, figures suggest..
Trump tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit says think tank
Donald Trumps threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has said..
Prison plans could cost extra 4bn and be short of 12400 cell spaces by 2027
Government plans to boost prison capacity could fall short by thousands of cell spaces within two years and cost the taxpayer billions of pounds more than anticipated, Whitehalls spending watchdog has warned..
King Charles and Camilla host the Emir of Qatar on his two day state visit
The Princess of Wales joined the King and her husband in welcoming the Emir of Qatar to the UK during a rare public appearance since completing her cancer treatment..