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Queen guitarist Brian May among those receiving honours at Buckingham Palace

Queen guitarist Brian May among those receiving honours at Buckingham Palace

Queen guitarist Brian May among those receiving honours at Buckingham Palace

14 March 2023

The musician is responsible for some of the biggest riffs in popular music.


What the papers say – March 14

What the papers say – March 14

What the papers say – March 14

14 March 2023

Gary Lineker and the BBC, Gary Glitter, and the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank feature on the front pages.


Hunt considering pension changes in the Budget in drive to bolster workforce

Hunt considering pension changes in the Budget in drive to bolster workforce

Hunt considering pension changes in the Budget in drive to bolster workforce

14 March 2023

The Chancellor is looking at increasing the lifetime and the annual pension allowance as part of his fiscal package on Wednesday.


Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by his father

Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by his father

Duke of Edinburgh becomes patron of award founded by his father

14 March 2023

Edward has been a passionate supporter of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for years.


Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

Junior doctors’ strike enters second day

14 March 2023

Medics are staging a 72-hour walkout in a bitter dispute over pay.


Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ – but message dubbed ‘hollow’

Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ – but message dubbed ‘hollow’

Gove says Ukraine hosts show ‘Britain at its best’ – but message dubbed ‘hollow’

14 March 2023

The Homes for Ukraine Scheme anniversary comes amid debate on the Illegal Migration Bill – which would stop asylum seekers who have crossed Channel.


British sculptor Dame Phyllida Barlow dies at the age of 78

British sculptor Dame Phyllida Barlow dies at the age of 78

British sculptor Dame Phyllida Barlow dies at the age of 78

13 March 2023

The renowned artist, known for her large-scale installations made from everyday materials, enjoyed a career lasting almost six decades.


Biden intends to visit N Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Biden intends to visit N Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Biden intends to visit N Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

13 March 2023

Mr Sunak revealed that Mr Biden had also invited him to visit Washington DC in June.


Protesters say refugees always welcome at rally against Migration Bill

Protesters say refugees always welcome at rally against Migration Bill

Protesters say refugees always welcome at rally against Migration Bill

13 March 2023

The rally heard from speakers including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.


Illegal Migration Bill passes first Commons test amid pleas from MPs for changes

Illegal Migration Bill passes first Commons test amid pleas from MPs for changes

Illegal Migration Bill passes first Commons test amid pleas from MPs for changes

13 March 2023

The House of Commons voted 312 to 250, majority 62, to give the Bill a second reading.


Britain braced for more cold as temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 12C

Britain braced for more cold as temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 12C

Britain braced for more cold as temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 12C

13 March 2023

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across most of the country lasting from Monday to Tuesday morning.


Biden set for trip to N Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Biden set for trip to N Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Biden set for trip to N Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

13 March 2023

RIshi Sunak formally invited US President Joe Biden as the pair met in San Diego.


PM became more aware of online risks ‘when daughter got her own phone’

PM became more aware of online risks ‘when daughter got her own phone’

PM became more aware of online risks ‘when daughter got her own phone’

13 March 2023

Mr Sunak, who has two daughters – Krishna and Anoushka, said the law would mean being able to ‘regulate what children are exposed to’.


Theresa May to release book on ‘abuse of power’ in series of political scandals

Theresa May to release book on ‘abuse of power’ in series of political scandals

Theresa May to release book on ‘abuse of power’ in series of political scandals

13 March 2023

The Conservative MP’s book is said to cover the Hillsborough and Grenfell Tower disasters.


Aukus sub deal will help maintain security and keep oceans free, Sunak says

Aukus sub deal will help maintain security and keep oceans free, Sunak says

Aukus sub deal will help maintain security and keep oceans free, Sunak says

13 March 2023

Rishi Sunak said the UK, US and Australia had agreed ‘the most significant multilateral defence partnership in generations’.


Referendum the price of SNP support for Labour government, candidates say

Referendum the price of SNP support for Labour government, candidates say

Referendum the price of SNP support for Labour government, candidates say

13 March 2023

A Sky News debate on Monday was a less tense affair than previous televised clashes.


Tory MPs urge Braverman to make changes to controversial immigration reforms

Tory MPs urge Braverman to make changes to controversial immigration reforms

Tory MPs urge Braverman to make changes to controversial immigration reforms

13 March 2023

The Home Secretary earlier said the Illegal Migration Bill is needed as the UK asylum system has been ‘overwhelmed’.


Former BBC director-general: Reinstatement is ‘like a 5-0 win’ for Gary Lineker

Former BBC director-general: Reinstatement is ‘like a 5-0 win’ for Gary Lineker

Former BBC director-general: Reinstatement is ‘like a 5-0 win’ for Gary Lineker

13 March 2023

On Monday, it was announced that the sports presenter would be returning to Match Of The Day on Saturday.


Baroness Floella Benjamin declares the Commonwealth ‘will never die’

Baroness Floella Benjamin declares the Commonwealth ‘will never die’

Baroness Floella Benjamin declares the Commonwealth ‘will never die’

13 March 2023

Charles and senior royals chatted with members of the Commonwealth civil service.


Xi Jinping could change course, Sunak suggests as he defends China policy

Xi Jinping could change course, Sunak suggests as he defends China policy

Xi Jinping could change course, Sunak suggests as he defends China policy

13 March 2023

The Prime Minister said China was not on a ‘predetermined course’ towards increased autocracy.


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