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PA Media By Suzanne Leigh BBC News The Archbishop of Canterbury has opened his Easter sermon with a message about King Charles and the Princess of Wales, who are both being treated for cancer. “In each of our lives there are moments that change us forever,” Justin Welby told Canterbury Cathedral. He spoke of listening

Liam McBurney/PA Media By Jayne McCormack BBC News NI political correspondent Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said she is “determined” to ensure political stability in the days ahead. The DUP representative was reacting to the resignation of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as DUP leader. Sir Jeffrey stepped down from the position after he

Getty Images A boy has died after being found in the River Thames, police have said. The Met Police launched an appeal on Friday to find Daniel Alaby, five, after he went missing from his home in Thamesmead, south-east London. Officers later said a child – believed to be Daniel – had been found in

Getty/Charles McQuillan Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical sexual offences and has resigned as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. They were both arrested on Thursday morning by PSNI detectives and were questioned before being charged on

West Mercia Police By Richard Price BBC News, West Midlands Four men who used an arsenal of weapons to beat a DPD delivery driver to death after ambushing him have been found guilty of murder. Aurman Singh, 23, who was tracked by the gang on his round, sustained serious head injuries when he was struck

Getty Images By Lauren Moss & Elaine Dunkley BBC News Nearly one in five teachers in England has been hit by a pupil this year, a survey commissioned by the BBC says. One teacher told BBC News behaviour was a “never-ending battle”. Another said spitting, swearing and chair-throwing were among the things happening often. A

By Marc Ashdown BBC Business correspondent Holidaymakers are being warned not to get caught out by the “passport 10-year rule” which can ruin EU travel plans. UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from an old passport over on to a new one. But post-Brexit, EU countries will not accept

Wales agonisingly missed out on qualification for Euro 2024 as they suffered a penalty shootout defeat in their play-off final against Poland on a night of crushing disappointment in Cardiff. In what was a first shootout for Wales’ men in a competitive match, Daniel James missed the only spot-kick – saved by Wojciech Szczesny –

Reuters By Ian Aikman BBC News The US must provide assurances that Julian Assange will not receive the death penalty if convicted, before a UK court rules on whether he can appeal against his extradition. The court has adjourned its decision by three weeks to give the US government time to comply. US authorities say

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock By Chris Mason & Henry Zeffman BBC News The energy secretary questioned the decision to approve a controversial power plant in the constituency of a cabinet colleague. Claire Coutinho’s department admitted she had sought “clarification” on the process that led to the waste-burning incinerator being signed off. But it denied a claim in leaked

Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Domestic energy prices could be capped based on the time of day that households use their appliances, the regulator Ofgem has said. The watchdog said it has launched early discussions about a “dynamic” price cap that changes as consumers became more flexible. It said it would

Reuters By Joshua Cheetham BBC News People should give the Prince and Princess of Wales “time to heal” after Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, a former royal spokesman has said. Paddy Harverson, who previously worked for the couple, defended Kensington Palace’s handling of the announcement. “This is not just an institution, it’s a family… you also have

England manager Gareth Southgate received a brutal and timely reminder of the concerns that still follow his side around as the countdown ticks towards Euro 2024 in Germany this summer. The loss to Brazil in a Wembley friendly is hardly an earthshaker in the grand scheme of things – and all analysis must be shaped

PA Media By Greg McKenzie and Jess Warren BBC News Campaigner Richard Taylor, the father of Damilola Taylor who was killed 24 years ago, has died, it has been announced. His son was 10 years old when he was stabbed in the leg and left to die in a south London stairwell in 2000. The

Last updated on 22 March 202422 March 2024.From the section England England boss Gareth Southgate says having the Three Lions on the team’s shirt is “the most important thing” amid the controversy over the St George’s Cross design on the new kit. Kit designer Nike has changed the appearance of the St George’s Cross on

Essex Police By Lewis Adams BBC News, Essex An IT worker who fatally poisoned a couple with the opioid painkiller fentanyl and rewrote their will has been jailed for a minimum of 37 years. Stephen Baxter, 61, and his wife Carol, 64, were found dead at their home in West Mersea, Essex, in April 2023.