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Rishi Sunak mentions wife’s childcare shares in delayed register of...

The Prime Minister is under investigation over a possible failure to declare his interests.

Sunak mentions wife’s childcare shares in delayed register of intere...

The Prime Minister is under investigation over a possible failure to declare his interests.

London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebel...

The climate group said it has no plans to disrupt the event, despite the final stretch of the race intersecting with its planned protest.

Applicants choosing only competitive universities ‘unlikely’ to get...

Ucas could reduce the number of choices that applicants can make as demand for places grows, Cambridge University admissions director says.

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief...

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden warned that the ‘cyber equivalent of the Wagner group’ posed a serious threat to the UK.

Labour would repeal ‘draconian’ anti-trade union laws, vows Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader also said his party’s politicians should support striking workers on the picket line.

Suspect in Japan PM attack ‘may have held election grudge’

Ryuji Kimura has refused to talk to police after his arrest following Saturday’s incident.

Critically endangered foal born at Whipsnade Zoo gives keepers ‘imme...

The rare Przewalski’s foal was born on April 13.

Woman arrested after man stabbed

Police have appealed for information about the incident which occurred on Tuesday.

India on track to become world’s most populous country, UN says

The South Asian country’s population will have an estimated 1.4286 billion people by the middle of the year, a UN report says.

At-risk pregnant women to get home diabetes test in world first

Doctors at University Hospital Southampton are trialling a finger-prick test to be carried out at home.

Veteran police chief says no UK force is institutionally racist

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the label is unhelpful and misunderstood by members of the public.

Archbishop of Wales blesses cross to be used in King’s coronation

The Cross of Wales will be seen by millions as it is carried into Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

But it made clear that the current leaders of the school inspire confidence that it is now committed to child protection.

Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour aft...

Harbour bosses said ‘good progress’ was being made following the leak of reservoir fluid on March 26.

Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

The Unite union is balloting its NHS members on the Government’s pay offer, with the result due on April 28, but is preparing more industrial action.

German police release description of gym attack suspect

Four men were left seriously injured after the incident in Duisburg.

Not clear what actions will be taken to reduce climate risk, says wa...

The report said an internal Scottish Government measure considers missing net zero targets to be ‘very likely’.

Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk...

A study found such a change is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save mon...

He told MPs the Government had to make ‘sensible decisions’ due to having annual budgets.