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PM unveils plans to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors
The Government is pledging to create thousands of highly skilled jobs by reforming planning rules to make it easier to build new nuclear reactors..
Grenfell Tower to be demolished bereaved families told
Bereaved families of the Grenfell fire are understood to have been told the tower block will be demolished..
Yorkshire set to sell entire Hundred stake in reported 100m deal
Yorkshire are set to become the first county to sell an entire 100 per-cent stake in their Hundred team, after agreeing a reported £100million deal with the owners of Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad..
Prince of Wales speaks about bereavement on charity visit
The Prince of Wales has spoken to teenagers about dealing with bereavement during a visit to a charity..
Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with original Black Sabbath line up for his final show
Ozzy Osbourne is to reunite with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final performance..
Elections delayed in nine council areas as more town halls urged to come forward
May elections in nine council areas have been postponed for one year amid the reorganisation of local government in England, Angela Rayner has said..
Boy 15 stabbed in heart with hunting knife at school court told
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the heart with a hunting knife at a school in Sheffield, a court has heard..
UK announces 55 million to bolster Ukraines resilience
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has announced a £55 million package of support aimed at bolstering Ukraines resilience, during a visit to Kyiv amid uncertainty about the future of the war..
More than 1000 consultant vacancies in Scotland figures show
There are more than 1,000 vacancies in Scotlands NHS for consultants, figures have shown, as a health body called for action..
Removal of time limit for abuse payout claims a watershed moment for survivors
Abuse victims will be able to bring compensation claims when they are ready rather than being bound by a three-year time limit, under reforms the Government has acknowledged are long overdue..
Government will not boost economic growth until mental health crisis tackled
The Government will not boost economic growth and productivity until it tackles the the mental health crisis in young people, which is costing more than £1 trillion in lost earnings, experts have warned..
Valdo Calocane possibly spared prison due to incomplete evidence families say
A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane shows he may have been spared prison on the basis of incomplete evidence, his victims families have said..
Five people shot at an adult education centre in Sweden police say
Five people have been shot at an adult education centre in Sweden, police have said..
Anna Wintour says she will not stop working as she is honoured at palace
Fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour told the King she will not stop working as she removed her trademark sunglasses when she was honoured at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace..
Lucy Letby convictions branded one of major injustices of modern times
The convictions of child serial killer Lucy Letby have been branded one of the major injustices of modern times as her legal team continued its campaign protesting her innocence..
Family tributes to boy 15 killed in school stabbing
The mother and sister of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at school have paid tribute to him on social media..
AI and system reform could help boost Whitehall productivity watchdog to say
Embracing new technology such as artificial intelligence and reform of public sector systems are among the actions Whitehall needs to take to boost productivity, the head of the Government spending watchdog will say on Tuesday..
Deeply disturbing data shows children as young as 10 found with weapons
Police have found a 10-year-old child carrying a bladed weapon and a 14-year-old with a firearm, stop and search data has revealed..
Weight loss jabs Patients to face more stringent checks
People wanting to buy weight loss jabs online will face more stringent checks as part of a shake-up of pharmacy rules..
Starmer calls for deeper defence co operation with European Union
Sir Keir Starmer urged Europes leaders to do more to counter Vladimir Putins attempts to sabotage vital undersea cables..