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Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

20 March 2023

The wedding is set for late summer and the couple will split their time between California, the UK, Montana and New York.


No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

20 March 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.


People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

20 March 2023

Asthma and Lung UK looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma and pneumonia.


Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

20 March 2023

The Chinese leader arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Monday.


Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

20 March 2023

Extreme heat is already killing people around the world while increasing disease, displacement and loss of livelihood and culture, scientists say.


Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

20 March 2023

Darren Pritchard will appear at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

20 March 2023

An examination of the computer revealed information which was relied on by the prosecution.


Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

20 March 2023

Swiss bank UBS said it plans to run down the investment bank division of Credit Suisse as part of its merger plans.


Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

20 March 2023

The FTSE 100 dropped by almost 2% to its lowest since November on Monday but recovered back to positive territory during a choppy session.


Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

20 March 2023

Research published in The Lancet suggested 156 deaths a year in Scotland have been saved by the policy.


Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

20 March 2023

The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.


Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

Inflation remains public’s priority but concern about immigration rises – poll

20 March 2023

Worry about immigration has risen by 75% but almost twice as many people said inflation is a major concern, the Ipsos survey revealed.


National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

20 March 2023

The exhibition will showcase the range of sitters who Yevonde photographed, from the royal family to film stars.


Broadband firms asked to ‘urgently’ cancel price hikes for vulnerable customers

Broadband firms asked to ‘urgently’ cancel price hikes for vulnerable customers

Broadband firms asked to ‘urgently’ cancel price hikes for vulnerable customers

20 March 2023

Millions of broadband and mobile phone customers can expect to face monthly bill increases of at least 14% from April.


Casey report: Met Police may have more officers like Couzens and Carrick

Casey report: Met Police may have more officers like Couzens and Carrick

Casey report: Met Police may have more officers like Couzens and Carrick

20 March 2023

A review by Baroness Louise Casey found the Metropolitan Police failed to protect the public from police officers who abuse women.


Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts

Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts

Ofwat tightens rules over water company dividend payouts

20 March 2023

The Government said it backs the regulator’s new proposed powers.


DUP MP to vote against new Brexit deal and says party colleagues set to do same

DUP MP to vote against new Brexit deal and says party colleagues set to do same

DUP MP to vote against new Brexit deal and says party colleagues set to do same

20 March 2023

Ian Paisley spoke out ahead of the first Commons vote on an element of the Windsor Framework agreed by the EU and UK.


Food tsar blames Conservative ideology on obesity inaction as he quits

Food tsar blames Conservative ideology on obesity inaction as he quits

Food tsar blames Conservative ideology on obesity inaction as he quits

20 March 2023

Henry Dimbleby quit following frustration at Tory inaction on the issue of obesity


Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

Shortfall in pothole repair budgets hits new high, research shows

20 March 2023

Councils in England and Wales said they only received two-thirds of what they needed during the current financial year to tackle potholes.


BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

20 March 2023

The app, owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, has beens banned on Government phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed.


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