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Teacher feels ‘very lucky’ to be charity’s 2,000th stem cell donor

Teacher feels ‘very lucky’ to be charity’s 2,000th stem cell donor

Teacher feels ‘very lucky’ to be charity’s 2,000th stem cell donor

16 March 2023

Amy Pringle, 28, from Glasgow, found out about becoming a stem cell donor when staff at her school were giving blood.


Labour pledges to reverse Hunt’s pensions tax break for the wealthy

Labour pledges to reverse Hunt’s pensions tax break for the wealthy

Labour pledges to reverse Hunt’s pensions tax break for the wealthy

16 March 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said scrapping the £1.07 million lifetime allowance is the ‘wrong priority’.


Hunt defends ‘transformational’ Budget amid £1bn tax giveaway for wealthy

Hunt defends ‘transformational’ Budget amid £1bn tax giveaway for wealthy

Hunt defends ‘transformational’ Budget amid £1bn tax giveaway for wealthy

16 March 2023

The Chancellor said he is ‘systematically’ removing barriers to work which have been holding back economic growth.


Breakthrough ‘close’ in NHS pay talks – report

Breakthrough ‘close’ in NHS pay talks – report

Breakthrough ‘close’ in NHS pay talks – report

15 March 2023

Negotiations between the Government and unions representing nurses and ambulance staff are said to have made positive progress.


Duchess of Sussex to contribute recipe to charity cookbook

Duchess of Sussex to contribute recipe to charity cookbook

Duchess of Sussex to contribute recipe to charity cookbook

15 March 2023

Former first lady Michelle Obama is also sharing a recipe for The World Central Kitchen Cookbook.


Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of woman in Cheltenham

Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of woman in Cheltenham

Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of woman in Cheltenham

15 March 2023

Joshua Bowles, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Press freedom ‘frustrating and even dangerous’ for powerful figures – Myrie

Press freedom ‘frustrating and even dangerous’ for powerful figures – Myrie

Press freedom ‘frustrating and even dangerous’ for powerful figures – Myrie

15 March 2023

The BBC presenter was presented with an outstanding contribution to journalism award during a Society of Editors Media Freedom Conference.


BBC directly apologises to mother of Claudia Lawrence over licence fee letters

BBC directly apologises to mother of Claudia Lawrence over licence fee letters

BBC directly apologises to mother of Claudia Lawrence over licence fee letters

15 March 2023

The 35-year-old disappeared almost 14 years ago on March 18 2009.


Varadkar says Ireland has to work harder to shape EU agenda post-Brexit

Varadkar says Ireland has to work harder to shape EU agenda post-Brexit

Varadkar says Ireland has to work harder to shape EU agenda post-Brexit

15 March 2023

The Taoiseach said that despite many challenges, the Irish economy has been ‘remarkably resilient’.


Sinn Fein US newspaper adverts calling for unity vote ‘unhelpful’, says Varadkar

Sinn Fein US newspaper adverts calling for unity vote ‘unhelpful’, says Varadkar

Sinn Fein US newspaper adverts calling for unity vote ‘unhelpful’, says Varadkar

15 March 2023

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he found it ‘incredible’ that his rivals were focusing on a ‘divisive border poll campaign’.


Sack Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor

Sack Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor

Sack Lineker and replace with a woman ‘at half the price’, says ex-BBC governor

15 March 2023

Lord Young of Norwood Green said he did not believe the corporation should be paying Mr Lineker’s £1.35 million salary.


Filming of The Crown continues in Scottish town where William met Kate

Filming of The Crown continues in Scottish town where William met Kate

Filming of The Crown continues in Scottish town where William met Kate

15 March 2023

Netflix show The Crown is being filmed partly in St Andrews, where the Prince of Wales met his now wife while at university in the town.


‘650,000 including surgery patients could lose support under welfare reforms’

‘650,000 including surgery patients could lose support under welfare reforms’

‘650,000 including surgery patients could lose support under welfare reforms’

15 March 2023

A think tank has said reforms must be implemented slowly as there will be ‘significant winners but also losers’.


Senior Tories call for rethink on corporation tax rise in order to boost growth

Senior Tories call for rethink on corporation tax rise in order to boost growth

Senior Tories call for rethink on corporation tax rise in order to boost growth

15 March 2023

Jacob Rees-Mogg called for ‘low tax rates with few exclusions’ for businesses.


What do the childcare reforms mean for families?

What do the childcare reforms mean for families?

What do the childcare reforms mean for families?

15 March 2023

Here is a guide to the Government’s plans which aim to improve the childcare system in England.


CCTV shows gunman forcing boxer Amir Khan to hand over £70,000 watch

CCTV shows gunman forcing boxer Amir Khan to hand over £70,000 watch

CCTV shows gunman forcing boxer Amir Khan to hand over £70,000 watch

15 March 2023

The 2004 Olympic silver medallist was targeted beside his wife.


Family says Garda Colm Horkan was ‘the best of us’

Family says Garda Colm Horkan was ‘the best of us’

Family says Garda Colm Horkan was ‘the best of us’

15 March 2023

Members of Mr Horkan’s family said they were ‘relieved’ after the Central Criminal Court found a man guilty of his murder.


William discusses Diana’s influence in Red Nose Day homelessness campaign video

William discusses Diana’s influence in Red Nose Day homelessness campaign video

William discusses Diana’s influence in Red Nose Day homelessness campaign video

15 March 2023

The Prince of Wales said he thought his mother would be ‘disappointed’ more progress had not been made tackling the issue.


Sheku Bayoh post-mortem: Telling police ‘may influence their version of events’

Sheku Bayoh post-mortem: Telling police ‘may influence their version of events’

Sheku Bayoh post-mortem: Telling police ‘may influence their version of events’

15 March 2023

Retired detective chief inspector Keith Hardie, 60, told the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry he would ‘absolutely’ have concerns about sharing test results.


Mother of Claudia Lawrence says BBC yet to apologise over licence fee letters

Mother of Claudia Lawrence says BBC yet to apologise over licence fee letters

Mother of Claudia Lawrence says BBC yet to apologise over licence fee letters

15 March 2023

The 35-year-old disappeared almost 14 years ago on March 18 2009.


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