The Duchess of Cornwall had a surprise encounter with her former prep school teacher during a visit to the county. She and the Duke of Cornwall were on their first…
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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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The changes, including the creation of four new ministries, focus on energy and net zero targets and come amid a cost-of-living crisis and a series of public sector strikes. British…
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Dominic Raab accused of bullying behaviour by ex-colleague
A former senior civil servant who worked closely with Dominic Raab has described his behaviour as “nasty and difficult”. In an anonymous interview with BBC Newsnight, he accuses the deputy…
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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…
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Birmingham hospital culture worrying – health secretary
England’s health secretary says he is worried and troubled by allegations of a “toxic culture” at one of the country’s biggest hospital trusts. In a letter, Steve Barclay said claims…
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Ireland leader Leo Varadkar says he has regrets over NI Protocol
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansIrish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said he regrets the protocol being imposed on Northern Ireland without the support of unionists and nationalists. He told the BBC the measure was working but…
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Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenAbout 2.5 million households in Britain have seen their annual energy bill go up by an average of £116 despite the government fixing prices until April. Those on Economy 7…
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King Charles III: York student denies egg throwing charge
A student has pleaded not guilty to a public order offence after eggs were allegedly thrown at the King in York. Patrick Thelwell, 23, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on…