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Cyber chief to warn of ‘epoch-defining’ China challenge

Cyber chief to warn of ‘epoch-defining’ China challenge

Cyber chief to warn of ‘epoch-defining’ China challenge

17 April 2023

Director Lindy Cameron, who heads up the GCHQ arm, will use a speech this week to warn that the UK and allies of the ‘dramatic rise of China’.


RAF intercepts three Russian jets flying near Nato airspace

RAF intercepts three Russian jets flying near Nato airspace

RAF intercepts three Russian jets flying near Nato airspace

17 April 2023

Two Russian fighter jets and a spy plane were intercepted by the RAF and German Air Force.


Starmer ‘friend’ comments ‘primary school stuff’, says Corbyn

Starmer ‘friend’ comments ‘primary school stuff’, says Corbyn

Starmer ‘friend’ comments ‘primary school stuff’, says Corbyn

17 April 2023

Jeremy Corbyn also criticised Labour’s social media campaign against the Prime Minister.


Game Of Thrones stars challenge banks’ relationships with fossil fuel companies

Game Of Thrones stars challenge banks’ relationships with fossil fuel companies

Game Of Thrones stars challenge banks’ relationships with fossil fuel companies

17 April 2023

The actors star in a video for the climate finance campaign Make My Money Matter, founded by screenwriter Richard Curtis.


Forced installation of prepayment meters in homes of over-85s ‘to be banned’

Forced installation of prepayment meters in homes of over-85s ‘to be banned’

Forced installation of prepayment meters in homes of over-85s ‘to be banned’

17 April 2023

The PA news agency understands that on Tuesday at 7am, energy regulator Ofgem will announce that all suppliers have signed up to a code of practice.


Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Championship

Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Championship

Two arrests after Just Stop Oil protest disrupts World Snooker Championship

17 April 2023

A 25-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and are in police custody.


Abba star says avatars are ‘the future’ as Voyage welcomes millionth customer

Abba star says avatars are ‘the future’ as Voyage welcomes millionth customer

Abba star says avatars are ‘the future’ as Voyage welcomes millionth customer

17 April 2023

‘I could never have dreamt it would be a million before the end of one year,’ said Bjorn Ulvaeus.


Father and husband of killed British-Israelis ‘100% glad’ they moved to country

Father and husband of killed British-Israelis ‘100% glad’ they moved to country

Father and husband of killed British-Israelis ‘100% glad’ they moved to country

17 April 2023

Lucy Dee, 48, died three days after her daughters, Rina, 15, and Maia, 20, were shot and killed in the West Bank on April 7.


Coal mine ban backed by peers in parliamentary defeat for Government

Coal mine ban backed by peers in parliamentary defeat for Government

Coal mine ban backed by peers in parliamentary defeat for Government

17 April 2023

The move comes after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove approved what is set to be the first new coal mine in the UK in 30 years


William and Kate to visit Birmingham

William and Kate to visit Birmingham

William and Kate to visit Birmingham

17 April 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales will meet designers, artists and playwrights in the city’s Jewellery Quarter.


Justice minister pledges support to Garda efforts to tackle gangland crime

Justice minister pledges support to Garda efforts to tackle gangland crime

Justice minister pledges support to Garda efforts to tackle gangland crime

17 April 2023

Simon Harris made the comments after the conviction of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch for the Regency hotel murder.


King will be anointed in full knowledge of ‘difficult’ task ahead – Archbishop

King will be anointed in full knowledge of ‘difficult’ task ahead – Archbishop

King will be anointed in full knowledge of ‘difficult’ task ahead – Archbishop

17 April 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury said Charles will swap his ‘robes of status and honour’ for a simple white shirt during the sacred part of the ceremony.


Mother and daughter ‘burned to death after driver on cocaine crashed into them’

Mother and daughter ‘burned to death after driver on cocaine crashed into them’

Mother and daughter ‘burned to death after driver on cocaine crashed into them’

17 April 2023

Luke Flanagan, 28, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Monday to five years and seven months in prison.


Unionists to be urged to ‘put Union first’ and restore devolved institutions

Unionists to be urged to ‘put Union first’ and restore devolved institutions

Unionists to be urged to ‘put Union first’ and restore devolved institutions

17 April 2023

In a speech at Queen’s University, the Northern Ireland Secretary will also warn against those intent on violence.


Famous faces honour Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold at London memorial

Famous faces honour Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold at London memorial

Famous faces honour Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold at London memorial

17 April 2023

The businesswoman died in March aged 62 after receiving seven years of treatment for breast cancer.


Victim of Lambeth murder named as manhunt under way

Victim of Lambeth murder named as manhunt under way

Victim of Lambeth murder named as manhunt under way

17 April 2023

Filipe Oliveira was stabbed to death above shops in Norwood Road, Tulse Hill on Saturday.


Humza Yousaf to tell Holyrood of his Government’s priorities

Humza Yousaf to tell Holyrood of his Government’s priorities

Humza Yousaf to tell Holyrood of his Government’s priorities

17 April 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out the priorities for his premiership during a speech at Holyrood on Tuesday


Signs more families are securing first choice of primary school – survey

Signs more families are securing first choice of primary school – survey

Signs more families are securing first choice of primary school – survey

17 April 2023

Many areas in England have seen a fall in applications for children starting Reception this autumn – including London.


Decision to grant Adams visa in 1994 was ‘to get everybody involved’ – Clinton

Decision to grant Adams visa in 1994 was ‘to get everybody involved’ – Clinton

Decision to grant Adams visa in 1994 was ‘to get everybody involved’ – Clinton

17 April 2023

Former US president Bill Clinton said he granted the visa to Gerry Adams but said there must be no fundraising on his trip.


Full list of rescheduled hospital appointments in England since strikes began

Full list of rescheduled hospital appointments in England since strikes began

Full list of rescheduled hospital appointments in England since strikes began

17 April 2023

The total includes more than 57,000 elective procedures.


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