The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, warned the Church’s parliament not to give in to the “fear of a slippery slope” when debating plans to bless same-sex…
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Nicola Bulley: Search for missing mum moves towards sea
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansThe search for missing mum Nicola Bulley has shifted from the river near to where she vanished “further downstream” and out towards the sea. Ms Bulley, 45, was last seen…
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: King thanked for ‘generous’ donation to DEC disaster appeal
The King and Queen Consort have been thanked for a “generous donation” by the UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which is helping earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria. The Prince…
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UK health workers stage ‘biggest NHS strike’ in history
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesNurses and paramedics had been striking separately since last year, but thousands downed tools together in England on Monday, ahead of a week of disruption in Britain’s health service. Tens…
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David Carrick, a former policeman considered one of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders, was sentenced for a “monstrous” string of sexual offenses. A former London police officer responsible for a two-decade-long…
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Epsom College head called relative before she was shot by husband
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenThe head teacher of Epsom College made a distressed call to a relative before she and her daughter were shot dead by her husband, the BBC understands. George Pattison is…
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Civil servants set to strike on Budget day
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansAbout 100,000 civil servants are set to strike on the day the chancellor unveils the Spring Budget, the Public and Commercial Services union has said. Mark Serwotka, general secretary of…
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HS2 Ltd miscalculating impact on nature – Wildlife Trusts
The company building the controversial HS2 rail line has underestimated its impact on habitats and wildlife, according to a coalition of wildlife charities. A report by the Wildlife Trusts found…
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No crown for King Charles on new stamp
by Kit Westby Kit WestThe image of King Charles III that is to appear on new stamps from 4 April has been revealed by the Royal Mail. The minimalist, unadorned picture, with no crown…
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Starmer: UK car industry ‘needs to be saved’
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says a strategic plan is needed to save the UK car industry, after the collapse of Britishvolt, the country’s biggest project to build electric car…