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What the papers say – March 28

A wide variety of stories feature across Tuesday’s front pages.
The AA is calling for investment to improve the public charging network (PA)
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EV owners still reaping the benefits of cheaper per mile motoring, AA says

Being able to fuel up more cheaply will depend on the time of day and the charging provider, a report shows.
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New strike misery as schools face action and civil servants to walkout

Union tells teachers to reject ‘insulting’ pay offer and PCS announce major industrial action

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Hundreds join protest against migration Bill outside Parliament

The demonstration was organised by the campaign group Stand Up To Racism.
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When is the next Scottish election? Humza Yousaf named SNP leader

Mr Yousaf will serve as the First Minister of Scotland after the vote is confirmed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

Health

Covid cases rising in the UK: Most common symptoms to watch out for

As ever the most common symptoms are subject to change

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Full list of Barclays branches set for closure

The branches are closing at sites in England and Wales.
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What to do if your flight is delayed? Your options explained

Everything you need to know if you are affected by the Heathrow strikes.

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Wrexham Women footballers played their guts out to secure title – Reynolds

Since Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney bought Wales’s oldest club, they have promoted the team’s profile.
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Up to 60 British children living in Syrian camps - War Child report

The Government is being urged to repatriate children and their parents ‘without delay’

Showbiz

Alison Hammond breaks silence after ‘blackmail’ suspect bailed

The TV presenter was recently announced as one of the hosts on the Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off

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Warning over drinking culture after rugby player dies at awards event

Richard Hill is thought to have drunk a mixture of drinks poured into trophy cups before he collapsed and died

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Peta criticises Rings of Power producers after horse dies on set

Animal rights group says film productions should not use live animals any more after animal dies during production of Lord of the Rings spin-off

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Judge refuses Amazon dismissal bid over delivery driver lawsuit

More than 2,000 drivers for the retail tech giant have joined legal action which could lead to it having to pay out hefty compensation.
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What are the rules for removing a UK prime minister?

Israel’s new laws would limit the legal system’s ability to remove a prime minister.

Politics

Sunak and Braverman heckled and told to ‘go away’ during walkabout

One bystander shouted ‘allow migrants into our country’ and ‘refugees should be allowed in Britain’

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NatWest, Lloyds, and Barclays 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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Harry not likely to see Charles or William despite surprise UK return

The duke attended a High Court hearing in London in his claim against Associated Newspapers

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Steve McQueen to launch Grenfell Tower film as he pushes for justice

He says some viewers are likely to be ‘disturbed’ by the piece, which offers a close-up look at the burnt-out building

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Villagers in Egginton wake up to find their ‘eggs’ missing in Easter merriment

Egginton is especially passionate about Easter and celebrates each year by decorating houses, streets and historic buildings.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2023: what is it about?

As the awareness day takes place around the world this weekend, here is what it is all about

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Deal Or No Deal set for return but on ITV

The long-running show is coming back but on ITV and without Noel Edmonds

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Most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2022 revealed

Some of the more unusual names appeared to be influenced by celebrities, such as Kim Kardashian’s daughter North.
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When is the next cost of living payment in 2023?

The most vulnerable households could get up to £1,350 in additional support from the Government over the next year.

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What is nitrous oxide? Laughing gas to be banned from sale

Everything you need to know about the mind-altering gas, with ministers set to announce a total ban.

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Birmingham fire attack victim suffered ‘unimaginable pain’

‘I hope no-one has to go through what our family is going through, as it has torn our family apart,’ fire attack victim Mohammed Rayaz’s son said

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Royal Mint unveils ‘magical’ Hogwarts coin

The series, which started to be introduced in 2022, celebrates 25 years since the initial publication of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.
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Major incident declared after leak into Poole Harbour from oil field

Public told not to swim in Poole Harbour or surrounding area after leak from on-shore oil field

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What the papers say – March 27

Politics dominates the front pages at the start of the working week.
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Government committed to ‘meaningful and lasting improvements’ to music streaming

The commitment comes as a response to a report on music streaming released by the DCMS Committee in January.
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Police strip-searches of children are ‘racist and traumatising’, say charities

The Children’s Society and the Runnymede Trust have hit out in the wake of a damning report by Dame Rachel de Souza.
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England win cannot dampen Ukraine fans’ excitement over Wembley match

‘It’s my first time here at Wembley stadium so I’m very excited,’ Maksym said.
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Children as young as eight strip-searched by police, report finds

Black youths are disproportionately more likely to be strip-searched than their white peers, report finds

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Cambridge win men’s and women’s Oxford-Cambridge Boat Races 2023

Both Cambridge men’s and women’s teams were victorious in the annual Boat Race on the Thames

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Family of man shot dead in Manchester say he was mother’s ‘pride and joy’

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting.
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Ovo launches first energy deal cheaper than Government price cap

Ovo Energy, which has 4.5million customers, has launched a fixed 12-month tariff at £2,275

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World’s largest airliner returns to Glasgow for first time since 2019

The double-decker, four-engine A380 can carry 517 passengers.