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Margaret Betts, of Ipswich, Suffolk, was 19 years old when she was headhunted by ‘men from the ministry’.

Paul Flowers was due in court but his lawyer said he had recently suffered a stroke.

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.

It comes ahead of their appearance in Germany for the Invictus Games.

The study found that only 36.5% of the effect of depression on type 2 diabetes could be explained by obesity.

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition said the figure was up from 3,186 the winter before.

Set of 12 stamps issued, showing the singer performing around the world.

The explosion, which outshines most supernovae in the universe, was spotted by researchers at the Queen’s University, Belfast.

The Financial Conduct Authority has been accused of focusing on politicians while thousands of other people have also lost their bank accounts.

Overall output among construction firms increased in August, driven by a good performance for the commercial building and civil engineering sectors.

Rishi Sunak said the group had engaged in ‘torture, theft and barbarism’.

Sightseers can take to the skies in Second World War biplanes and view some of England’s most spectacular scenery.

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed him as shadow minister for creative industries and digital.

Administrators from PwC are still in talks with parties interested in buying the remaining parts of the business.

Birmingham City Council is to halt all new spending due to declaring itself effectively bankrupt on Tuesday.

A major search was launched at Fountainstown Beach near Crosshaven on Tuesday afternoon.

The Strictly Come Dancing star joined the team on stage when the programme won the talent show prize.

Beinash Batool made the statement in footage of her and Sara’s father Urfan Sharif apparently in hiding in Pakistan.

Some 9% of people who have been on a UK-based holiday in the past three years have decided to move to their destination, according to Zoopla.

The council does not have the money to pay off an equal pay liability, estimated to be more than £1 billion.