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Synod members to debate and vote on new safeguarding model for Church of England
Synod members will debate and vote on a new safeguarding model for the Church of England on Tuesday..
Tuesdays football briefing Cup action continues to attract the attention
Crystal Palace avoided becoming another Premier League scalp as they eased to a 2-0 win at Doncaster in the fourth round of the FA Cup..
Sabrina Carpenter to receive global success award and perform at Brit Awards
US singer Sabrina Carpenter will receive the global success award at the 2025 Brit Awards and perform at its London ceremony..
January sales give retail stores their strongest growth in almost two years
The January sales gave retail stores their strongest growth in almost two years in some good news after a dire Christmas, figures show..
Labour officials told about WhatsApp group before it became public
Labour officials were repeatedly warned about a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages made by a former minister before they were made public, it has been claimed..
Replace High Court judge approval with expert panel says assisted dying Bill MP
The MP behind the assisted dying Bill has proposed replacing the need for High Court judge approval with an expert panel in a move she argues would strengthen a new law..
David Tennant Imelda Staunton and Starlight Express take top theatre awards
Doctor Who star David Tennant, The Crown actress Imelda Staunton and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Starlight Express are among the winners at a ceremony which celebrated the diversity and variety of theatre productions in the UK..
Second MP loses Labour whip over membership of WhatsApp group
A second MP has lost the Labour whip over his membership of a WhatsApp group containing offensive comments, after a minister was sacked for his involvement..
Prime Minister and deputy join King for tour of Cornwall housing scheme
The King has taken the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on a tour of the Cornish housing project he inspired in a rare joint engagement between the monarch and political leaders..
UK must wait and see if Trump provides clarity on steel tariff threat
The UK will have to wait and see if Donald Trump provides more clarity on his threat to impose tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to the US, a minister has said..
Irish government urged to enact trade ban with Israeli settlements within a year
The Irish government is being urged to enact a bill banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land within the next 12 months..
Father who fatally stabbed daughter during kitchen play fight jailed for life
Simon Vickers will serve a minimum term of 15 years.
Farmers to stage fresh tractor protest against inheritance tax changes
Farmers will stage another tractor protest outside Parliament on Monday as they continue their campaign against changes to inheritance tax rules..
Taylor Swift Donald Trump join fellow celebs to watch star studded Super Bowl
US pop star Taylor Swift, US President Donald Trump, Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi, actor Paul Rudd and Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway were among the A-list stars watching the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans..
Many pet owning couples may include their animal in a cohabitation agreement
Nearly half of unmarried people who live with their partner and share a pet with them would consider including their animal in a cohabitation agreement in the event they split up, a survey has found..
Philadelphia Eagles dominate Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl
The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs bid to win an unprecedented three straight Super Bowls as they ran out 40-22 winners in New Orleans..
Starmer becomes first PM to take HIV test as he urges public to get tested
The UK has a target of zero new infections by 2030.
VE Day 2025 might be last chance to thank veterans
Its 80 years since the liberation of Europe from the Nazis.
13m people urged to get RSV jab amid warning it is not just a winter illness
Health officials in England warn its not just a winter illness.
Whats been banned fromHoly Communion
No more booze-free wine or gluten-free bread.