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Sunak urged to block Truss’s reported resignation nominations

Labour’s Angela Rayner called it a ‘list of shame’ after the former prime minister’s mini-budget helped to send the pound’s value tumbling

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Queen’s pallbearers recognised in special honours list

The soldiers were named as recipients of honours under the Royal Victorian Order (RVO) in recognition of their service to the Queen.
UK

Second person arrested in relation to ‘Baby John’ death released without charge

The infant was found with multiple stab wounds in a bag on a beach in Co Kerry in April 1984.
UK

Employers have important role in supporting parents and caregivers – Kate

The future Queen has written an article for the FT Weekend newspaper.
UK

What the papers say – March 25

The cancellation of the King’s historic state visit to France due to protests dominates many of Saturday’s front pages.
UK

Two teenage boys charged with murder of 16-year-old boy in Northampton

The 14-year-old and 16-year-old will appear in court on Saturday.
UK

Man charged with murder after death of pedestrian in Plymouth

Luke Dann, 36, of Beechwood Rise, Plymouth was charged with murder on Friday.
UK

Late Queen’s adviser recognised in special honours list

Angela Kelly was the late Queen’s senior dresser and personal adviser.
UK

The King’s five-year plan to shake up the firm

Eviction of Harry and Meghan from Frogmore ‘just the start’ of moves to slim down and modernise monarchy

UK

What is listeria? Food safety experts warn about contaminated cheese

Certain people are more at risk of developing serious problems after being infected with listeriosis

UK

Family of man tortured into confessing that he killed soldier awarded £350,000

Torture techniques including waterboarding were used to extract a confession from Liam Holden who was sentenced to hang in 1972.
London

Family of woman who died in crush tell of anguish over body release

Ms Ikumelo’s funeral was held in east London on Friday

UK

When is Easter 2023 and when are the school holidays?

How to celebrate the Christian festival — and when you can eat your weight in chocolate bunnies

UK

UN official hails seven mothers on hunger strike outside Downing Street

The Food Foundation charity found one in four mothers in Britain are skipping meals to feed their children.
UK

Heathrow security guards to strike over Easter after talks fail

About 1,400 members of staff are expected to walk out for 10 days

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Macron suggests anti-pension reform protests forced him to cancel King’s visit

The French leader said Charles and Camilla’s four-day state visit was likely to be rescheduled for the beginning of summer.
World

When is Earth Hour 2023 and how can you get involved?

This Saturday, March 25, show your support for environmental issues by switching the lights off, in the ‘Biggest year for Earth’.

UK

‘Disappointment’ that King’s visit to France had to be postponed, experts say

It is believed the German part of Charles’s trip is still going ahead.
UK

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

The BBC has said it believes coverage of the story was ‘proportionate, fair and duly impartial’.
UK

NatWest, Lloyds, and Halifax among bank branches closing in 2023

High-street banks are becoming obsolete as more people move online. So which banks have closed or are due to close in your area?

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Who is ‘Freddie’ Flintoff? Top Gear presenter recovering after crash

The former England cricket captain is still recovering from his injuries after a serious accident on the hit motoring show

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King Charles’ state visit to France postponed amid violent protests

King’s first overseas visit as monarch postponed amid French disorder

UK

Richard Branson tells of Scottish roots as he opens Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh

The entrepreneur spoke of his Edinburgh links as he welcomed guests to his new hotel in Edinburgh.
UK

King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

The trip was called off following a request by France’s president, Emmanuel Macron.
UK

BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers

The choir will appear at the Proms this year, the broadcaster has confirmed.
UK

Graham Dwyer loses appeal against conviction for Elaine O’Hara murder

Dwyer had won a case in Europe about the mobile data retention practices used in the case against him.
UK

Who is Thomas Zilliacus? The new Manchester United bidder’s net worth

Thomas Zilliacus has entered the race to buy Manchester United

UK

Visitors invited to walk on King’s coronation floor – in socks

Tours will start after the ceremony has taken place on May 6

On The Breadline

‘I have to do my sums just to take my children on the bus’

When mother-of-three Christina found herself in a refuge she lived in fear of running out of cash. Now she is back on her feet thanks to one of the beneficiary charities of our appeal.

UK

What is Ofsted and what does it do?

The body has been urged to pause school inspections after headteacher Ruth Perry’s death. Here’s all you need to know about its remit and powers

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King Charles waxwork unveiled next to Queen in Paris

The King’s statue was unveiled at the Grevin wax museum

UK

UK strikes 2023: Which workforces are striking or threatening to?

RMT union members have accepted a revised wage offer, ending rail strikes planned for March and April. But which other industries are striking soon or planning to? Here’s all you need to know

UK

Murder inquiry launched over 1993 disappearance of US woman in Dublin

Annie McCarrick was 26 when she went missing on March 26 1993.
UK

King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

The French Presidency confirmed the postponement on Friday morning.
Politics

UK and Spain embroiled in row over Gibraltar passport checks

Spain is demanding that passengers wishing to cross the border must be checked by its police force

UK

Trial of man accused of murdering Natalie McNally is months away, court told

Stephen McCullagh, 33, from Woodlands Garden, Lisburn, remains in custody.
UK

Thousands expected at funeral of RAF’s last black WW2 veteran

“His story of valour and modesty has touched many”