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Uncertainty over fiscal stability and wider global pressures caused sterling to weaken on Thursday.

The measures would aim to prevent organised touts reselling a large number of tickets at vastly inflated prices, the Government said.

Admiral Lord West of Spithead said ministers have a ‘get out of jail free card’ to withdraw from the deal.

Some £2,280 was raised after a fundraising page was set up in October 2023.

In its new 10-year strategy, the charity also sets out plans ranging from more access to green space to more local dishes in its cafes.

Provisional Home Office figures show 547,000 applications were received between April and December 2024, down from 942,500 in the same period in 2023.

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.