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Charges say Daniel Bannister ‘attended an address’ where he ‘knew or believed Cheryl Tweedy was present’.

The Scottish First Minister said he is ’emormously grateful’ to everyone involved in safely trapping the two cats.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced the reforms as part of a ‘new deal for farmers’ on Thursday but anger over last year’s budget continues.

It comes despite a slowdown in nightclub closures over the past year, with a net reduction of 13 venues in 2024.

The Environment Secretary set out reforms to boost profitability in the farming sector as the Government stands firm on agriculture property relief.

Andrew Rosindell, Conservative MP for Romford, linked the holiday to the Government’s deal to relinquish sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

The annoncement was made following a vote by the Stormont Assembly to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements for the region for another four years.

Brentwood Council admitted failings in its approach and said it had reviewed its service.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy suggested Donald Trump’s unpredictability was ‘one of his signatures’.

The company said it achieved the zero emission vehicle mandate ‘through sales’ last year.

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

Downing Street questioned whether Ms Truss would also be writing to ‘millions of people up and down the country’ who shared the Prime Minister’s view.

Lucy Powell said postponement will only be considered if it will help to deliver devolution in ‘the most ambitious timeframe possible’.

The First Minister said there has been ‘colossal demand’ on the NHS amid a rise in flu cases in hospitals.

Commons leader Lucy Powell said many members see the ‘real, dangerous impact’ of ketamine as ministers consider upgrading the drug to class A.

The absence rate was 9.5% in the last week of the autumn term, the Department for Education figures suggest.

The pound has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year amid a sell-off in the gilt market.

Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued for large parts of the UK on Thursday and Friday.

They warned that without any increase in capacity, the waiting list will increase to nearly one million people by December 2026.

Mr Lynch said he was incredibly proud to have served the RMT both as a rank-and-file member and an elected officer.