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Cameron and Argentinian leader Milei ‘agree to disagree’ over Falklands

Cameron and Argentinian leader Milei ‘agree to disagree’ over Falklands

Cameron and Argentinian leader Milei ‘agree to disagree’ over Falklands

17 January 2024

The Foreign Secretary met the Argentine president for talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.


Majority of Tory rebels to fold and back Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

Majority of Tory rebels to fold and back Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

Majority of Tory rebels to fold and back Sunak’s Rwanda Bill

17 January 2024

A rebel source said only a ‘small number’ of MPs were set to vote against the Safety of Rwanda Bill at its third reading.


Dancing an effective way for obese people to lose weight – study

Dancing an effective way for obese people to lose weight – study

Dancing an effective way for obese people to lose weight – study

17 January 2024

People taking part in the research also saw a ‘meaningful improvement’ in their waist circumference and body fat, the scientists said.


Civil servants told they must implement minister’s choice to ignore Strasbourg

Civil servants told they must implement minister’s choice to ignore Strasbourg

Civil servants told they must implement minister’s choice to ignore Strasbourg

17 January 2024

Civil service unions reacted with fury to the suggestion that officials could be asked to break international law.


From polo injuries to puffy digits: The King’s health over the years

From polo injuries to puffy digits: The King’s health over the years

From polo injuries to puffy digits: The King’s health over the years

17 January 2024

Buckingham Palace said in common with thousands of men each year, the King has sought treatment for an enlarged prostate and his condition is benign.


Palace: Counsellors of State not required while King is in hospital

Palace: Counsellors of State not required while King is in hospital

Palace: Counsellors of State not required while King is in hospital

17 January 2024

Charles added Anne and Edward to the list of royal family members who can act in his place last year.


Samsung unveils AI-powered S24 range as it hails ‘new era of mobile’

Samsung unveils AI-powered S24 range as it hails ‘new era of mobile’

Samsung unveils AI-powered S24 range as it hails ‘new era of mobile’

17 January 2024

The smartphone maker has built a range of AI tools into its new phones, including translation, transcription and photo-editing features.


Officers who cleared homeless people’s tents acted unlawfully, say Met Police

Officers who cleared homeless people’s tents acted unlawfully, say Met Police

Officers who cleared homeless people’s tents acted unlawfully, say Met Police

17 January 2024

Human Rights charity Liberty threatened legal action against the force on behalf of one person in the group whose tent and belongings were destroyed.


Kate’s royal duties on hold as she recuperates from surgery

Kate’s royal duties on hold as she recuperates from surgery

Kate’s royal duties on hold as she recuperates from surgery

17 January 2024

The princess, who was seen three weeks ago walking to church on Christmas Day, will not carry out public engagements for up to three months.


Man arrested over discovery of 14 people in a shipping container at Irish port

Man arrested over discovery of 14 people in a shipping container at Irish port

Man arrested over discovery of 14 people in a shipping container at Irish port

17 January 2024

The man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in Rosslare on Wednesday.


Chris Heaton-Harris accused of ‘failing Northern Ireland’ on eve of strike

Chris Heaton-Harris accused of ‘failing Northern Ireland’ on eve of strike

Chris Heaton-Harris accused of ‘failing Northern Ireland’ on eve of strike

17 January 2024

An estimated 150,000 workers from sectors including education, health, police staff and transport will take part in the walkouts over a pay award.


Tube driver disciplined over alleged ‘free Palestine’ chant on train

Tube driver disciplined over alleged ‘free Palestine’ chant on train

Tube driver disciplined over alleged ‘free Palestine’ chant on train

17 January 2024

The incident took place on a London Underground train in October.


Sex abuse inquiry chair ‘frustrated’ at lack of quick action on recommendations

Sex abuse inquiry chair ‘frustrated’ at lack of quick action on recommendations

Sex abuse inquiry chair ‘frustrated’ at lack of quick action on recommendations

17 January 2024

Professor Alexis Jay cited the lack of an ‘in-built follow-up’ requirement to check on progress by Government as a weakness of public inquiries.


Reversing school’s ‘prayer ban’ exposes it to risk of threats, High Court told

Reversing school’s ‘prayer ban’ exposes it to risk of threats, High Court told

Reversing school’s ‘prayer ban’ exposes it to risk of threats, High Court told

17 January 2024

A Muslim pupil brought a legal challenge against Michaela Community School over its allegedly discriminatory policy.


Sir Jeremy Quin elected chair of Commons Defence Committee

Sir Jeremy Quin elected chair of Commons Defence Committee

Sir Jeremy Quin elected chair of Commons Defence Committee

17 January 2024

The former paymaster general beat Conservative rival Rehman Chishti in a parliamentary ballot to take up the role.


Scottish Labour deputy leader ‘humbled’ to receive damehood at ceremony

Scottish Labour deputy leader ‘humbled’ to receive damehood at ceremony

Scottish Labour deputy leader ‘humbled’ to receive damehood at ceremony

17 January 2024

Dame Jackie Baillie was among scores of people receiving their honours in Edinburgh on Wednesday.


What is an enlarged prostate, which the King will attend hospital for?

What is an enlarged prostate, which the King will attend hospital for?

What is an enlarged prostate, which the King will attend hospital for?

17 January 2024

Benign prostate enlargement (BPE) is the medical term to describe an enlarged prostate, which the King will be treated for in hospital.


Jealous man stabbed ex-girlfriend’s new lover as he slept in bed, court hears

Jealous man stabbed ex-girlfriend’s new lover as he slept in bed, court hears

Jealous man stabbed ex-girlfriend’s new lover as he slept in bed, court hears

17 January 2024

Kaydon Prior and Jason Curtis are on trial for the murder of Harrison Tomkins after a ‘brutal and frenzied attack’.


Rwanda treaty does not make country safe for asylum seekers, peers warn

Rwanda treaty does not make country safe for asylum seekers, peers warn

Rwanda treaty does not make country safe for asylum seekers, peers warn

17 January 2024

Peers said the treaty should not be ratified until Parliament is satisfied that the protections it provides have been fully implemented.


European ban on silver fillings ‘could be straw that breaks NHS dentistry back’

European ban on silver fillings ‘could be straw that breaks NHS dentistry back’

European ban on silver fillings ‘could be straw that breaks NHS dentistry back’

17 January 2024

Dental amalgam is used in around a third of procedures in the UK.


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