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8m Rishi Sunak grilled by Commons liaison committee
20m Humza Yousaf elected by MSPs as Scotland’s new first minister
6m Gary Lineker wins £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC
1h Labour vote to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing for party
2h Paris trains tracks blocked amid nationwide anti-pension reform demos
2h Teachers urged not to strike during GCSE and A-Level exams
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Gary Lineker wins £4.9 million tax battle with HMRC

The tax authorities pursued him for £4.9 million it claimed should have been paid on income received between 2013 and 2018
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Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

Majority of female respondents surveyed for an independent review reported experiencing one or more forms of sexual harassment.
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Humza Yousaf elected by MSPs as Scotland’s new first minister

Humza Yousaf will become Scotland’s youngest First Minister and the first from an ethnic minority background

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What are bowel cancer symptoms and how can you get checked?

The disease is the second most deadly form of cancer in the UK after lung cancer

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Paddington Bear immersive experience to open in London

Organisers said the show will ‘capture the hearts of the entire family’.
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Coronation parade troops treated to Big Lunch as they prepare for pageant

Presenter Mel Giedroyc met soldiers, horses and musicians who will take part in the coronation weekend.
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Judge dismisses ‘flimsy’ arguments from Enoch Burke in High Court case

Lawyers for the Co Westmeath school at the centre of the case strongly refuted the claims made by the teacher that evidence had been tampered with.
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How much do teachers earn as NEU calls Government offer ‘insulting’?

National Education Union will propose members reject offer of a 4.3 per cent raise and £1,000 one-off payment

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MI5 increases Northern Ireland terror threat to ‘severe’

It comes after a series of incidents targeting security forces in Northern Ireland, including the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell in Omagh last month

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Suspect in death of student Martine Vik Magnussen in London speaks

Police believe the Regent’s Business School student was raped and strangled

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BBC Woman’s Hour reveals sport-focused Power List 2023

The list features sportswomen, leaders, change-makers, amplifiers and grassroots contributors.
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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.

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New Army role for King following in late Queen’s footsteps

Charles is now Colonel in Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers, known as the Sappers.
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Why is Jeremy Corbyn no longer a Labour MP?

Keir Starmer is set to confirm the Islington North MP will not stand for Labour at the next election

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Twitter to scrap features for non-paying users in Elon Musk shake-up

Users of the social media platform who want to remain verified can pay up to 11 US dollars (£8.93) a month as part of Mr Musk’s plans.
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New strike misery as schools face action and civil servants in walkout

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

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Foaling season for Konik ponies begins at National Trust nature reserve

The newest arrival at the Wicken Fen site in Cambridgeshire was born on Friday and the eldest pony in the herd turns 30 this year.
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What the papers say – March 28

A wide variety of stories feature across Tuesday’s front pages.
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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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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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London weather: Met Office reveals when it will get warmer

Temperatures in the capital are set to rise in a couple of days.

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Heathrow announces contingency plan for 10-day airport security strike

Members of Unite working in Terminal Five will walk out from Friday in a dispute over pay

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Timeline of HS2 issues and delays

Postponing the completion of the High Speed 2 rail project will make its cost much higher, watchdog warns

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National Pet Month: What is it and how can you celebrate?

National Pet Month originally began as National Pet Week.

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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Madame Tussauds launches Royal Palace experience ahead of coronation

The museum has launched a special exhibition in honour of the King’s upcoming coronation.

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Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet

He claimed that Tim Davie was aware he was going to be actively speaking about refugees and the environment.
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Six-year-old hiker receives ‘brilliant’ £10,000 donation to help poorly children

The donation was made by Mark Dunn from Houghton Dunn Charitable Trust.
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Who is Jonathan Majors? Creed III actor held on suspicion of assault

The actor was detained on suspicion of strangulation, assault and harassment after police received a 911 call from a flat in Manhattan’s Chelsea district

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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