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Plans to modernise creation of lasting powers of attorney clear Commons

Plans to modernise creation of lasting powers of attorney clear Commons

Plans to modernise creation of lasting powers of attorney clear Commons

17 March 2023

The Powers of Attorney Bill would modernise and simplify the creation and registration of lasting powers of attorney.


Mother with leukaemia in desperate search for stem cell donor

Mother with leukaemia in desperate search for stem cell donor

Mother with leukaemia in desperate search for stem cell donor

17 March 2023

Janice St Louis has Grenadian heritage and it is likely that her ideal donor would have similar genetics.


Covid test requirement for arrivals from China to end next month

Covid test requirement for arrivals from China to end next month

Covid test requirement for arrivals from China to end next month

17 March 2023

Measures were introduced in January in a bid to strengthen the UK’s ability to rapidly detect potential new coronavirus variants circulating in China.


Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

Farmers need right incentives to stop soil degradation, experts say

17 March 2023

An international team of scientists said farmers need support in switching to methods that preserve soils’ organic matter.


Banking sector turmoil puts pressure on Bank of England over interest rates

Banking sector turmoil puts pressure on Bank of England over interest rates

Banking sector turmoil puts pressure on Bank of England over interest rates

17 March 2023

Some economists think the Bank will opt to raise rates for the final time on Thursday amid concerns over global financial stability.


Kate hails Irish Guards’ ‘glorious sense of humour’ on St Patrick’s Day visit

Kate hails Irish Guards’ ‘glorious sense of humour’ on St Patrick’s Day visit

Kate hails Irish Guards’ ‘glorious sense of humour’ on St Patrick’s Day visit

17 March 2023

The Prince of Wales said he was sad to be marking the end of his time as colonel of the regiment, with his wife officially becoming Colonel.


Three killed in Cardiff crash ‘declared dead at scene’, inquests told

Three killed in Cardiff crash ‘declared dead at scene’, inquests told

Three killed in Cardiff crash ‘declared dead at scene’, inquests told

17 March 2023

Two police forces in South Wales have faced criticism over the length of time it took to find the group.


Activist on trial after repeatedly trying to talk to Sir David Attenborough

Activist on trial after repeatedly trying to talk to Sir David Attenborough

Activist on trial after repeatedly trying to talk to Sir David Attenborough

17 March 2023

Emma Smart has gone on trial accused of failing to comply with a Section 35 dispersal order in Weymouth, Dorset, which she denies.


No 10 defends ‘proportionate’ Government phones TikTok ban after China criticism

No 10 defends ‘proportionate’ Government phones TikTok ban after China criticism

No 10 defends ‘proportionate’ Government phones TikTok ban after China criticism

17 March 2023

The Chinese embassy in Britain accused UK ministers of outlawing the Chinese-owned app based on ‘political motive rather than facts’.


Whole life sentence prisoners face ban from marrying under Government plans

Whole life sentence prisoners face ban from marrying under Government plans

Whole life sentence prisoners face ban from marrying under Government plans

17 March 2023

It comes amid anger over a bid by Levi Bellfield to challenge a decision blocking the serial killer from marrying in prison.


Retired taxi driver will return to Scottish Highland roads after £1m lotto win

Retired taxi driver will return to Scottish Highland roads after £1m lotto win

Retired taxi driver will return to Scottish Highland roads after £1m lotto win

17 March 2023

Steve Glover, 73, said he fell in love with the Scottish Highlands while based there with the RAF.


Regan pledges to ‘hit the ground running’ as she meets Permanent Secretary

Regan pledges to ‘hit the ground running’ as she meets Permanent Secretary

Regan pledges to ‘hit the ground running’ as she meets Permanent Secretary

17 March 2023

All three candidates were invited to meet with the top civil servant ahead.


Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told

Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told

Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told

17 March 2023

An inquiry into the circumstances around Mr Bayoh’s death is continuing.


Skipper and company owner avoid jail over speedboat death of Emily Lewis,15

Skipper and company owner avoid jail over speedboat death of Emily Lewis,15

Skipper and company owner avoid jail over speedboat death of Emily Lewis,15

17 March 2023

The rigid inflatable boat (Rib) she was in collided with a 4.5m high buoy at 36.6 knots in Southampton Water on August 22 2020.


Olivia murder accused wore tracksuit bottoms matching the gunman’s, court hears

Olivia murder accused wore tracksuit bottoms matching the gunman’s, court hears

Olivia murder accused wore tracksuit bottoms matching the gunman’s, court hears

17 March 2023

Thomas Cashman, 34, denies killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool last year.


UK economy expected to be second-worst in G20 this year – OECD

UK economy expected to be second-worst in G20 this year – OECD

UK economy expected to be second-worst in G20 this year – OECD

17 March 2023

The OECD said that it expects a 0.2% fall in UK gross domestic product (GDP) this year, followed by a rise of 0.9% next year.


MPs back plans for tougher sanctions on parents who do not pay child maintenance

MPs back plans for tougher sanctions on parents who do not pay child maintenance

MPs back plans for tougher sanctions on parents who do not pay child maintenance

17 March 2023

The Child Support (Enforcement) Bill would strengthen the enforcement powers of the DWP to reclaim debts built up by non-paying parents.


Drakeford accuses UK Government of ‘dog whistle’ politics over Stop The Boats

Drakeford accuses UK Government of ‘dog whistle’ politics over Stop The Boats

Drakeford accuses UK Government of ‘dog whistle’ politics over Stop The Boats

17 March 2023

Wales’ First Minister was in Paris when he hit out at the Home Secretary’s controversial new asylum bill.


Pc facing sack after excessive force misconduct finding in Dalian Atkinson case

Pc facing sack after excessive force misconduct finding in Dalian Atkinson case

Pc facing sack after excessive force misconduct finding in Dalian Atkinson case

17 March 2023

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith had faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during a fatal incident involving the former footballer.


Dominic Raab’s warning over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s prison marriage bid

Dominic Raab’s warning over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s prison marriage bid

Dominic Raab’s warning over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s prison marriage bid

17 March 2023

The Justice Secretary said there was a risk to anyone wanting to marry such an offender.


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