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Pope Francis death: What happens next?

Pope Francis death: What happens next?

Pope Francis death: What happens next?

23 April 2025

The late pontiff’s body will lie in state for public viewing from Wednesday, followed by a funeral on Saturday.


UK hosting latest round of peace talks with Ukraine’s allies

UK hosting latest round of peace talks with Ukraine’s allies

UK hosting latest round of peace talks with Ukraine’s allies

23 April 2025

Wednesday’s gathering comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues to drive efforts to find peace between Russia and Ukraine.


Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks

Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks

Ukraine’s allies gather in London for latest round of peace talks

22 April 2025

Wednesday’s gathering comes as Donald Trump’s administration continues to drive efforts to find peace between Russia and Ukraine.


Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

Pope Francis’s body goes on public display as mourners gather ahead of funeral

22 April 2025

The late pontiff will be buried on Saturday after dying at the age of 88.


England faces a ‘never-ending fight for our flag and values’, Starmer warns

England faces a ‘never-ending fight for our flag and values’, Starmer warns

England faces a ‘never-ending fight for our flag and values’, Starmer warns

22 April 2025

The Prime Minister suggested those who took part in the Southport riots were among those attempting to claim St George’s Cross as their own.


Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

Government Bill to block new sentencing guidelines clears first Commons test

22 April 2025

The proposals were brought forward following claims of a ‘two-tier’ justice system.


Police worker charged with trying to arrange sexual activity with child under 13

Police worker charged with trying to arrange sexual activity with child under 13

Police worker charged with trying to arrange sexual activity with child under 13

22 April 2025

Christopher Thompson, 31, works in Regional Scientific Support Services for West Yorkshire Police.


Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

Devon residents without water to receive £200 compensation, says MP

22 April 2025

South West Water said around 9,500 properties in the Torquay area were still affected after a pipe burst on Monday.


Phillipson: Trans people to be offered dignity they were ‘denied’ under Tories

Phillipson: Trans people to be offered dignity they were ‘denied’ under Tories

Phillipson: Trans people to be offered dignity they were ‘denied’ under Tories

22 April 2025

The equalities minister told the Commons the Supreme Court’s judgment on the definition of a woman brings ‘clarity and confidence for women’.


Senedd politician to quit following gambling probe

Senedd politician to quit following gambling probe

Senedd politician to quit following gambling probe

22 April 2025

Russell George, the Conservative member for Montgomeryshire, said he was withdrawing his candidacy to stand in next year’s election.


Pope Francis death: What happens next?

Pope Francis death: What happens next?

Pope Francis death: What happens next?

22 April 2025

The late pontiff’s body will lie in state for public viewing, followed by a funeral and mourning period.


Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets

Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets

Minister: Significant progress made to clear rubbish from Birmingham’s streets

22 April 2025

The Conservatives pressed communities minister Jim McMahon to ‘rule out the humiliation of service personnel ever having to collect refuse’.


Pope Francis had ‘unfinished business’, says Michael D Higgins

Pope Francis had ‘unfinished business’, says Michael D Higgins

Pope Francis had ‘unfinished business’, says Michael D Higgins

22 April 2025

The President of Ireland said he hopes the next pope will build on the steps Francis was able to take.


Swinney announces extra £300,000 in aid for Middle East conflicts

Swinney announces extra £300,000 in aid for Middle East conflicts

Swinney announces extra £300,000 in aid for Middle East conflicts

22 April 2025

The money will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal and Scottish charities SCIAF and Mercy Corps.


Lord Advocate to meet with family of Covid-19 prisoner said to have died alone

Lord Advocate to meet with family of Covid-19 prisoner said to have died alone

Lord Advocate to meet with family of Covid-19 prisoner said to have died alone

22 April 2025

Alan Inglis’ family have called for a criminal prosecution of HMP Addiewell after his death on October 24 2021.


Use of Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack

Use of Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack

Use of Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Manchester bomb plotter attack

22 April 2025

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said actions were being taken to better protect prison staff and the public.


Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

22 April 2025

The Defence Secretary told the Commons that ministers and officials, including from the US and Europe, would discuss long-term peace on Wednesday.


Blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

Blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

Blood test trial offers ‘exciting new era in cancer detection’

22 April 2025

Scientists are assessing a blood test which can detect 12 different cancers.


Boy, 13, dies and two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

Boy, 13, dies and two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

Boy, 13, dies and two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

22 April 2025

The teenage boy, a front seat passenger in one of the vehicles, died at the scene.


Retired judge who jailed Boris Becker to chair Nottingham attacks inquiry

Retired judge who jailed Boris Becker to chair Nottingham attacks inquiry

Retired judge who jailed Boris Becker to chair Nottingham attacks inquiry

22 April 2025

Deborah Taylor was recorder of Westminster until her retirement in 2022.


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