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Further details on next M25 closures confirmed

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:51
The next closure of part of the M25 will not take place until after April, says National Highways.

Rees-Zammit faces biggest chance to impress NFL

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:47
Scouts from all 32 NFL teams will cast their eye over ex-Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit at Wednesday's Pro Day in Florida.

Palmer - 'A smart footballer who can play everywhere'

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:46
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Dion Dublin praise 'very smart footballer' Cole Palmer after his performance in Chelsea's 4-2 win over Leicester.

Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:44
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar became the Republic of Ireland's youngest prime minister in 2017.

Varadkar to step down as Irish prime minister

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:44
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar became the Republic of Ireland's youngest prime minister in 2017.

HMRC reverses decision to close telephone helpline

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:35
The move comes less than a day after it said the self-assessment helpline would shut for six months.

Smoking ban for those born after 2009 moves ahead

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:33
The UK government pushes ahead with plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws.

Dani Alves to be freed on bail after rape conviction

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:32
A court in Spain sentenced the former Brazil player to four and a half years in prison last month.

England winger Feyi-Waboso signs new Exeter deal

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:25
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso signs a new "long-term" contract with Premiership side Exeter.

Asylum sites to cost more than hotels spending watchdog says

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:21
Cost of four sites will run to £1.2bn and outstrip estimated bill for private rooms, watchdog finds.

Italy PM Meloni seeks damages over deepfake porn

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:09
Giorgia Meloni is suing two men after digitally altered videos featuring her face appeared online in 2020.

Sunak facing PMQs after better-than-expected inflation news

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 11:02
The PM is likely to highlight the latest inflation figure of 3.4% - lower than economists predicted - but faces a darkening mood among Tory MPs.

Aslef Tube drivers to strike in April and May

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:46
Train drivers' union Aslef says 98% of its Tube drivers voted in favour of two 24-hour walkouts.

UK too slow to act on lethal drug threat - doctors

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:19
Government bans 15 synthetic opioids, but experts say it must do more.

Eight dead as tanker capsizes off Japan coast

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:18
The ship was reportedly at anchor because of stormy weather.

Kate clinic privacy breach claim being 'assessed' by watchdog

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:13
Reports say staff allegedly attempted to access the Princess of Wales's private medical records.

Vaughan Gething appointed as Wales' first minister

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:05
Wales' former economy minister succeeds Mark Drakeford to become Wales' first black first minister.

Vaughan Gething to be sworn in as Wales' first minister

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:05
Wales' former economy minister succeeds Mark Drakeford to become Wales' first black first minister.

Asylum sites to cost more than hotels - watchdog

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 10:03
Cost of four sites will run to £1.2bn and outstrip estimated bill for private rooms, watchdog finds.

Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 09:59
How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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