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UK annual government borrowing higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor

UK annual government borrowing higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor

UK annual government borrowing higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor

23 April 2024

The ONS estimated that full-year public sector net borrowing was £120.7 billion in 2023-24, £6.6 billion more than predicted.


PureGym to open more UK sites as expansion drives higher sales

PureGym to open more UK sites as expansion drives higher sales

PureGym to open more UK sites as expansion drives higher sales

23 April 2024

The leisure company revealed that revenues grew 15% to £549 million for the year, compared with 2022.


Sunak: Nothing will stand in our way of getting Rwanda flights off the ground

Sunak: Nothing will stand in our way of getting Rwanda flights off the ground

Sunak: Nothing will stand in our way of getting Rwanda flights off the ground

23 April 2024

Having completed its parliamentary passage, the Rwanda Bill now goes for royal assent.


School tragedy families call for quicker investigations of child crash deaths

School tragedy families call for quicker investigations of child crash deaths

School tragedy families call for quicker investigations of child crash deaths

23 April 2024

A decision over whether the driver of a 4×4 that ploughed into a school last summer will face a criminal charge is expected at the end of April.


Rwanda Bill passing through Parliament a ‘landmark moment’, says Cleverly

Rwanda Bill passing through Parliament a ‘landmark moment’, says Cleverly

Rwanda Bill passing through Parliament a ‘landmark moment’, says Cleverly

23 April 2024

The Home Secretary said the Bill ‘will become law within days’.


Switching to decaf in care homes could save NHS £85 million per year, trial says

Switching to decaf in care homes could save NHS £85 million per year, trial says

Switching to decaf in care homes could save NHS £85 million per year, trial says

23 April 2024

Decaffeinated drinks have been shown to reduce bladder and bowel urgency in those with an overactive bladder or incontinence.


Aboriginal spears to be returned to Australia in ceremony at Cambridge college

Aboriginal spears to be returned to Australia in ceremony at Cambridge college

Aboriginal spears to be returned to Australia in ceremony at Cambridge college

23 April 2024

Dame Sally Davies, Master of Trinity, said it was the ‘right decision’ to return the spears.


What the papers say – April 23

What the papers say – April 23

What the papers say – April 23

23 April 2024

A variety of stories feature on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers.


PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war

PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war

PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war

23 April 2024

It comes after renowned writers criticised the organisation for an alleged lack of support for Palestinian writers in a series of open letters.


Human rights groups condemn Rwanda Bill as ‘breach of international law’

Human rights groups condemn Rwanda Bill as ‘breach of international law’

Human rights groups condemn Rwanda Bill as ‘breach of international law’

22 April 2024

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill finally passed through Parliament on Tuesday morning.


When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?

When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?

When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?

22 April 2024

The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago.


Controversial Rwanda Bill poised to become law after peers end stand-off

Controversial Rwanda Bill poised to become law after peers end stand-off

Controversial Rwanda Bill poised to become law after peers end stand-off

22 April 2024

The House of Lords had been engaged in an extended tussle over the legislation in a bid to secure changes


Largest number of fire and rescue vehicles to deliver aid to Ukraine

Largest number of fire and rescue vehicles to deliver aid to Ukraine

Largest number of fire and rescue vehicles to deliver aid to Ukraine

22 April 2024

A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave on Tuesday and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment to the war-torn country.


Prince Louis celebrates sixth birthday

Prince Louis celebrates sixth birthday

Prince Louis celebrates sixth birthday

22 April 2024

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ youngest child was born on St George’s Day 2018 at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London.


Met Police chief defends ‘professional’ officers at pro-Palestinian protest

Met Police chief defends ‘professional’ officers at pro-Palestinian protest

Met Police chief defends ‘professional’ officers at pro-Palestinian protest

22 April 2024

Sir Mark Rowley admitted some of the words exchanged were ‘clumsy and offensive’, but confirmed the officers would not be sanctioned.


Minister issues ‘enough is enough’ plea to peers as Rwanda stand-off continues

Minister issues ‘enough is enough’ plea to peers as Rwanda stand-off continues

Minister issues ‘enough is enough’ plea to peers as Rwanda stand-off continues

22 April 2024

MPs voted 312 to 237, majority 75, against the remaining amendment to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.


Sunak to pledge record miliary aid package for Ukraine on Poland-Germany trip

Sunak to pledge record miliary aid package for Ukraine on Poland-Germany trip

Sunak to pledge record miliary aid package for Ukraine on Poland-Germany trip

22 April 2024

The Prime Minister will seek to deepen security, trade and diplomatic ties with key European partners.


Lights go out in House of Lords power cut

Lights go out in House of Lords power cut

Lights go out in House of Lords power cut

22 April 2024

A brief but loud humming sound could be heard as the lights faltered during a speech from Lord Bellamy.


Hospices reliant on people’s generosity due to lack of funding, MPs warn

Hospices reliant on people’s generosity due to lack of funding, MPs warn

Hospices reliant on people’s generosity due to lack of funding, MPs warn

22 April 2024

Members on both sides of the House discussed a lack of government funding for hospices that has created a ‘postcode lottery’ for palliative care.


Independent police force to review Met’s handling of Stephen Lawrence case

Independent police force to review Met’s handling of Stephen Lawrence case

Independent police force to review Met’s handling of Stephen Lawrence case

22 April 2024

Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racists in south-east London 30 years ago but only two of his killers have ever been brought to justice.


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