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Deborah James’s family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

Deborah James’s family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

Deborah James’s family urge political parties to commit to long-term cancer plan

25 April 2024

Dame Deborah died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer.


Public spending ‘trade-offs’ needed to meet defence pledge, Cameron accepts

Public spending ‘trade-offs’ needed to meet defence pledge, Cameron accepts

Public spending ‘trade-offs’ needed to meet defence pledge, Cameron accepts

25 April 2024

During a visit to Central Asia, Lord Cameron said the commitment was ‘necessary’ to protect national security as ‘the first priority of government’.


Cameron: No precedent for me to face scrutiny from MPs at Commons Bar

Cameron: No precedent for me to face scrutiny from MPs at Commons Bar

Cameron: No precedent for me to face scrutiny from MPs at Commons Bar

25 April 2024

Critics from across the political divide have said that elected politicians should be able to question Lord Cameron in the lower chamber.


Cameron denies suggesting Brexit to blame for no asylum returns deal with France

Cameron denies suggesting Brexit to blame for no asylum returns deal with France

Cameron denies suggesting Brexit to blame for no asylum returns deal with France

25 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary defended the controversial plan to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda as ‘the right one’.


Labour vows to be the most ‘pro-business government’ UK has ever seen

Labour vows to be the most ‘pro-business government’ UK has ever seen

Labour vows to be the most ‘pro-business government’ UK has ever seen

25 April 2024

Rachel Reeves has given an insight into the Opposition’s plans to invigorate the business sector.


Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

Estimated declaration times for May 2 local, mayoral and police elections

25 April 2024

The final result is expected on the afternoon of Sunday May 5.


May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

May 2 elections: At-a-glance guide to key results and times

25 April 2024

Every voter in England and Wales will be able to cast a ballot in at least one type of election.


Astronaut Rosemary Coogan on overcoming the temptation to ‘swim’ in microgravity

Astronaut Rosemary Coogan on overcoming the temptation to ‘swim’ in microgravity

Astronaut Rosemary Coogan on overcoming the temptation to ‘swim’ in microgravity

25 April 2024

Another exercise while experiencing weightlessness involved performing CPR techniques on a dummy, while anchored upside down.


Shetland spaceport receives range licence as launch plans progress

Shetland spaceport receives range licence as launch plans progress

Shetland spaceport receives range licence as launch plans progress

25 April 2024

SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst has been given permission by the Civil Aviation Authority.


How many party candidates are standing in the May 2 elections?

How many party candidates are standing in the May 2 elections?

How many party candidates are standing in the May 2 elections?

25 April 2024

Some contests will have only three or even just two parties on the ballot paper.


May 2 elections: The local, mayoral and police contests to watch

May 2 elections: The local, mayoral and police contests to watch

May 2 elections: The local, mayoral and police contests to watch

25 April 2024

A guide to where the main parties are hoping to do well – and where they could be at risk.


Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

Angela van den Bogerd to give evidence at Post Office Horizon IT inquiry

25 April 2024

The probe into the Post Office’s IT failings will continue in London.


What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

What the papers say – April 25

24 April 2024

Politics dominates the front pages for Thursday.


James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

James Cleverly: Italian bid to stop migrant boats ‘mirrors’ UK effort

24 April 2024

Mr Cleverly had a tour of a police vessel and was given an operational briefing on how agencies respond to mass landings on Lampedusa.


Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

Rwanda scheme spending ‘absolutely worth it’, says Cleverly

24 April 2024

Home Secretary James Cleverly has been defending the Government’s plans during a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa.


Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school

24 April 2024

Two teachers and a teenage pupil were taken to hospital with stab wounds, police said.


Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

Cleverly backs Met chief after antisemitism campaigner protest row

24 April 2024

A police officer had appeared to threaten the man with arrest during a pro-Palestine demonstration.


Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

Saturday’s Lotto jackpot estimated at £7.1m after no player scoops top prize

24 April 2024

The winning Lotto numbers were 08, 14, 18, 53, 56 and 59, and the bonus number was 40.


Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

Hunt visits Kyiv and urges allies to ‘pile pressure on Putin’

24 April 2024

The Chancellor ‘s visit came after the UK announced £500 million more in military aid for Ukraine.


Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

Freezing nights to come before Arctic air moves away from UK over weekend

24 April 2024

Temperatures could plunge as low as -3C overnight in parts of northern England and Scotland, with snowfall on higher ground.


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