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MP’s school visit cancelled over pro-Palestinian protests

A visit by a Jewish MP to a school in their constituency was cancelled, after concerns were raised by...

World central banks ‘stand in solidarity’ with Fed chair after US threatens criminal charges

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5

The next stage of a new law being designed to stop cover-ups has been temporarily delayed after MPs raised...

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

The government is set to announce its intention to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, the...

Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links

Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

Red Arrows get first woman leader

Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says it is the "opportunity of a lifetime" and hopes to inspire others.

Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit

The van was driven on to a golf course where mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was hit by it.

Prescod ‘not taking drugs’ for Enhanced Games

Former Great Britain sprinter Reece Prescod says he will not take performance-enhancing drugs despite signing up for May's controversial Enhanced Games.

England do not have drinking problem – Broad

Former England seamer Stuart Broad says the current team do not have a drinking problem despite a series of incidents involving alcohol this winter.

BBC seeks dismissal of Trump’s multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit

Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

UK Sport eyeing record Winter Olympics medal haul

UK Sport believes Team GB could win a record-breaking eight medals at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.