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November 21, 2024

Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry

US Government proposes forcing Google to sell Chrome to break-up tech empire

Former PM Tony Blair emotional as he remembers Lord Prescott

I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes

Tony Blair recalls famous incident in which John Prescott hit a protester

Nine water firms halted from using customer cash to pay for £6.8m of bonuses

Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey

In Pictures: Party stalwart kept New Labour in touch with traditional supporters

John Prescott: The political bruiser who helped build New Labour

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

What the papers say – November 21

World’s tallest and shortest women meet for afternoon tea in London

Pothole compensation claims double in a year

November 20, 2024

Disappeared victim’s son criticises ‘cruel’ depiction of mother’s death in drama

Thousands of patients ‘could be dying every year due to high NHS staff turnover’

Nothing suspicious found as police conduct controlled explosion at bus station

Three men arrested as bus station evacuated over ‘potential suspicious item’

Weather warnings in place as cold snap grips Ireland

Car makers pledge to work with Government to identify ‘adjustments’ to EV rules

‘Exceptional’ Camilla receives honorary doctorate for work in literature

Sir Edward Leigh and Diane Abbott make joint plea to reject assisted dying

Daughter of Windrush man loses High Court challenge against immigration decision

Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at funeral

UK Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine in Russia – reports

Ministers meet auto industry over EV mandate

Doctors were ‘shut down’ over Letby concerns, ex-senior detective tells inquiry

Ministers considering extending period before tenants eligible for Right to Buy

Rivers and bogs tamed for centuries at risk of returning to North Sea, MP fears

Severn Trent profits nearly triple despite non-compliance risk on water quality

Dog walker finds remains of baby in field in Greater Manchester

Journalists to strike over planned sale of Observer newspaper

Fact check: Photo of police and protesters is from 2011 student demonstration

TV interview with Salisbury suspects was shocking and welcome, says officer

Man accused of Skye shooting said he would ‘sort out’ osteopath, trial told

Labour Budget adds to uncertainty over inflation, says Bank policymaker

Watchdog ‘largely satisfied’ with Labour Civil Service appointments after review

Fans gather to pay tribute to Liam Payne after One Direction star’s funeral

Remains of baby found in field in Greater Manchester

Justin Welby to finish official duties by January 6, Lambeth Palace says

Prince of Wales praises woman who overcame homelessness during visit to Newport

Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’

Northern Ireland ‘tied with London for cryptocurrency ownership’

Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate

Ian Paterson colleague ‘did not feel he could take things further’ – inquest

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Judge: McGregor case jury can consider if he ‘concocted pornographic fantasy’

Police pods roll out shows ‘we are here’ as hotspot patrols see crime fall

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

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