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Chancellor Reeves warned of tough trade offs ahead of spending review
Rachel Reeves has been warned that tough trade-offs await her at this summers spending review, as she has been urged to prioritise investment that boosts public services and standards for families..
Sex offenders to be denied refugee protection in UK under law change
Migrants convicted of sexual offences will be unable to claim asylum in the UK under a change in the law aimed at tightening border security..
Leeds turn on the style to return to the top of the Championship
Leeds edged back in front in the Sky Bet Championship title race after turning on the style to beat play-off chasing Bristol City 4-0 in a carnival atmosphere at Elland Road..
Runcorn Helsby by election Who are the candidates
A total of 15 candidates are standing in the by-election.
Keir Starmer hosts Palestinian leader as Government unveils 101m in support
Sir Keir Starmer has hosted the head of the Palestinian Authority as the UK Government announced a £101 million funding package for the occupied territories in a show of the UKs steadfast support..
Major power cut reported across Spain and Portugal
A major power cut hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines..
Conclave to elect new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals have set May 7 as the starting date for the conclave to elect Pope Franciss successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel..
Teenager admits stabbing 15 year old to death at Sheffield school
A 15-year-old boy has admitted killing another teenager who was stabbed with a hunting knife at a school..
NHS app has helped to save 15 million appointments from cancellation
Reform of the NHS app has resulted in 1.5 million fewer appointments being missed, ministers have revealed..
Teachers to get permanent contract after one year
Teachers will be given permanent contracts after one year, under new measures announced by the education minister..
Trial to start for two men accused of felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men accused of felling the landmark tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrians Wall are due to go on trial on Monday, charged with criminal damage..
Liverpool secure Premier League title with crushing win against Tottenham
Liverpool secured a record-equalling 20th league title in a party atmosphere with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham as fans at Anfield witnessed a championship triumph for the first time in 35 years..
Thousands cross finish line of London Marathon as temperatures hit 222C
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Tens of thousands have set off on the London Marathon
Runners have set off on the 45th TCS London Marathon, with celebrities, MPs and the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part..
Fuel for blast furnaces and iron ore supplies arrive at British Steel
Steelworkers at Scunthorpe have been given a more certain future with the arrival of new raw materials to operate British Steels blast furnaces, ministers have announced..
More than 56000 people including celebrities and MPs to run London Marathon
A record number of people are set to take on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, including celebrities, MPs and a duo dressed as a slinky dog..
Car kills number of people attending street festival in Vancouver
The driver of a car struck people at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people, police said..
Equalities watchdog issues interim guidance on single sex spaces
The equalities watchdog has issued interim guidance in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling that the term woman is defined by biological sex..
London preparing bid to host World Athletics Championships in 2029
London is preparing a bid to bring the World Athletics Championships back to the capital in 2029, organisers have announced..
Counter terror police leading probe after two women seriously injured in Leeds
Counter terror police have said a crossbow and a firearm were recovered after an incident that left two women seriously injured in Leeds..