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Queen Consort ‘saddened’ by death of former Strictly judge Len Goodman

Queen Consort ‘saddened’ by death of former Strictly judge Len Goodman

Queen Consort ‘saddened’ by death of former Strictly judge Len Goodman

24 April 2023

Downing Street also sent condolences to the loved ones of the ‘great entertainer’.


Watchdog extends investigation into claims over PM’s declaration of interests

Watchdog extends investigation into claims over PM’s declaration of interests

Watchdog extends investigation into claims over PM’s declaration of interests

24 April 2023

The investigation was opened over the shares Mr Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, holds in Koru Kids.


New body planned to represent businesses as CBI mothballs activities

New body planned to represent businesses as CBI mothballs activities

New body planned to represent businesses as CBI mothballs activities

24 April 2023

Dozens of companies paused or cancelled their membership of the CBI last week.


Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

Just Stop Oil activists disrupt traffic in central London

24 April 2023

Climate protesters ordered the Government to stop all new fossil fuel licences – while drivers shouted and swore at them.


‘Strictly has lost its leading man’ – Tributes flood in for Len Goodman

‘Strictly has lost its leading man’ – Tributes flood in for Len Goodman

‘Strictly has lost its leading man’ – Tributes flood in for Len Goodman

24 April 2023

Past Strictly Come Dancing contenders, TV presenters and bands praised the show’s former head judge.


Fifth of young people unable to keep warm at home this winter, survey suggests

Fifth of young people unable to keep warm at home this winter, survey suggests

Fifth of young people unable to keep warm at home this winter, survey suggests

24 April 2023

The ONS said energy insecurity is the inability of a household to meet its basic energy needs, such as heating the home.


List of 46 Prezzo restaurants set to close

List of 46 Prezzo restaurants set to close

List of 46 Prezzo restaurants set to close

24 April 2023

The move will shut almost a third of the group’s restaurants, leaving it with 97 sites.


Italian chain Prezzo to shut 46 restaurants with 810 jobs set to go

Italian chain Prezzo to shut 46 restaurants with 810 jobs set to go

Italian chain Prezzo to shut 46 restaurants with 810 jobs set to go

24 April 2023

Staff were informed about the closures on Monday morning, with a consultation process launched.


Labour officials will decide on Diane Abbott’s future, Pat McFadden says

Labour officials will decide on Diane Abbott’s future, Pat McFadden says

Labour officials will decide on Diane Abbott’s future, Pat McFadden says

24 April 2023

The MP apologised for any ‘anguish’ caused, suggesting ‘errors arose’ in her initial draft letter to The Observer newspaper.


Coronation furniture and final sculpture of last Queen consort up for auction

Coronation furniture and final sculpture of last Queen consort up for auction

Coronation furniture and final sculpture of last Queen consort up for auction

24 April 2023

The bronze bust of the Queen Mother shows the royal matriarch wearing her favourite Greville tiara – now often worn by Camilla.


Kate helps fold baby clothes on visit to Baby Bank donation centre

Kate helps fold baby clothes on visit to Baby Bank donation centre

Kate helps fold baby clothes on visit to Baby Bank donation centre

24 April 2023

The Princess of Wales heard about the work the charity is doing to support families facing financial hardship.


Stars of Strictly pay tribute to ‘brilliant’ Len Goodman after his death at 78

Stars of Strictly pay tribute to ‘brilliant’ Len Goodman after his death at 78

Stars of Strictly pay tribute to ‘brilliant’ Len Goodman after his death at 78

24 April 2023

The dancer and choreographer joined the hit BBC show in 2004.


Sunak challenged over ‘spectacular own goal’ of VAT rule post-Brexit

Sunak challenged over ‘spectacular own goal’ of VAT rule post-Brexit

Sunak challenged over ‘spectacular own goal’ of VAT rule post-Brexit

24 April 2023

Burberry boss told the PM that scrapping the VAT refund for tourists has made Britain the ‘least attractive’ shopping destination in Europe.


Illegal Migration Bill ‘risks breaching international obligations’ – EHRC

Illegal Migration Bill ‘risks breaching international obligations’ – EHRC

Illegal Migration Bill ‘risks breaching international obligations’ – EHRC

24 April 2023

The commission issued the warning ahead of the Commons report stage of the proposed legislation.


Millions of GP appointments last less than five minutes, figures suggest

Millions of GP appointments last less than five minutes, figures suggest

Millions of GP appointments last less than five minutes, figures suggest

24 April 2023

The proportion of appointments lasting one to five minutes in England ranges from 16% this February to almost 21% last October, the data showed.


‘Like butter on a crumpet’ – Len Goodman’s greatest one-liners on Strictly

‘Like butter on a crumpet’ – Len Goodman’s greatest one-liners on Strictly

‘Like butter on a crumpet’ – Len Goodman’s greatest one-liners on Strictly

24 April 2023

The ballroom dancer and judge has died aged 78.


SNP call for energy powers to be devolved to Holyrood

SNP call for energy powers to be devolved to Holyrood

SNP call for energy powers to be devolved to Holyrood

24 April 2023

The party’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will make the call in a speech to the Institute for Government.


Supermarkets run out of peppers after cold snap in Spain

Supermarkets run out of peppers after cold snap in Spain

Supermarkets run out of peppers after cold snap in Spain

24 April 2023

Morrisons and Waitrose have both suffered supply issues, with Morrisons limiting purchases to two per customer.


Lorry left hanging above A road after crashing into bridge barrier

Lorry left hanging above A road after crashing into bridge barrier

Lorry left hanging above A road after crashing into bridge barrier

24 April 2023

An image published by Northamptonshire Police shows the vehicle tilted towards the A14, with its rear end in mid-air.


Micheal Martin says triple lock on overseas peace missions is under review

Micheal Martin says triple lock on overseas peace missions is under review

Micheal Martin says triple lock on overseas peace missions is under review

24 April 2023

The Defence Forces can only be deployed on peacekeeping operations if they are approved by the Government, the Oireachtas and the UN.


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