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Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

Greek prime minister accuses Sunak of scrapping Elgin Marbles talks at 11th hour

27 November 2023

A source on the Greek side said they were left ‘baffled, surprised and not a little bit annoyed’ by the alleged late cancellation.


Ronnie Wood tempts William with Rolling Stones tour tickets at Tusk awards

Ronnie Wood tempts William with Rolling Stones tour tickets at Tusk awards

Ronnie Wood tempts William with Rolling Stones tour tickets at Tusk awards

27 November 2023

The prince and the rock star met at the conservation awards in London.


King meets world business and finance figures at Buckingham Palace

King meets world business and finance figures at Buckingham Palace

King meets world business and finance figures at Buckingham Palace

27 November 2023

Charles was introduced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to attendees from the UK’s Global Investment Summit.


Migrant age assessment plans ‘certainly not scientific’ – Lord Winston

Migrant age assessment plans ‘certainly not scientific’ – Lord Winston

Migrant age assessment plans ‘certainly not scientific’ – Lord Winston

27 November 2023

Home Office ministers faced questions about the accuracy and safety of new migrant age assessment plans.


Two-day extension to humanitarian pause in Gaza is not enough, charities say

Two-day extension to humanitarian pause in Gaza is not enough, charities say

Two-day extension to humanitarian pause in Gaza is not enough, charities say

27 November 2023

The Qatari government announced on Monday that Israel and Hamas had agreed to extend the humanitarian pause.


Murder inquiry after man hit by vehicle and stabbed dies in hospital

Murder inquiry after man hit by vehicle and stabbed dies in hospital

Murder inquiry after man hit by vehicle and stabbed dies in hospital

27 November 2023

Police in Greenock believe it was a targeted attack.


Charlotte Church surprises young carers’ choir as new coach before gala event

Charlotte Church surprises young carers’ choir as new coach before gala event

Charlotte Church surprises young carers’ choir as new coach before gala event

27 November 2023

Every member of Action for Children’s 12-strong choir from Wales are young cares for a relative.


Thousands of business leaders call on PM to commit to clear climate action plan

Thousands of business leaders call on PM to commit to clear climate action plan

Thousands of business leaders call on PM to commit to clear climate action plan

27 November 2023

The open letter to Rishi Sunak urges Government to do more to enable the UK to regain its status as a global climate leader at the Cop28 summit.


Supermarkets ‘must close substantial gaps’ in green progress to meet 2030 goals

Supermarkets ‘must close substantial gaps’ in green progress to meet 2030 goals

Supermarkets ‘must close substantial gaps’ in green progress to meet 2030 goals

27 November 2023

The WWF found that time is running out to fix the food system and reduce the environmental impact of UK shopping baskets.


British woman still married to ‘prominent’ Indonesian businessman – judge rules

British woman still married to ‘prominent’ Indonesian businessman – judge rules

British woman still married to ‘prominent’ Indonesian businessman – judge rules

27 November 2023

Monisha Mahtani said an Indonesian divorce ‘obtained’ by Vivek Mahtani gave her ‘no rights’ to any of his £35m fortune and should not be recognised.


Israel-Hamas truce extension offers further hope for hostages, says minister

Israel-Hamas truce extension offers further hope for hostages, says minister

Israel-Hamas truce extension offers further hope for hostages, says minister

27 November 2023

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell received news of the deal while answering questions in the Commons.


Production company settles with David Walliams after BGT comment leak

Production company settles with David Walliams after BGT comment leak

Production company settles with David Walliams after BGT comment leak

27 November 2023

The comedian, who was a judge on the ITV talent show between 2012 and 2022, was suing Fremantle in the High Court.


Badenoch seeks to woo investors with bullish tone about UK economy

Badenoch seeks to woo investors with bullish tone about UK economy

Badenoch seeks to woo investors with bullish tone about UK economy

27 November 2023

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch set out the Government’s plans to back firms as she addressed the Global Investment Summit.


Threat of further Scottish school strikes over as Unison staff accept pay deal

Threat of further Scottish school strikes over as Unison staff accept pay deal

Threat of further Scottish school strikes over as Unison staff accept pay deal

27 November 2023

Unison was the last union to reach a deal for their members who work as support staff in Scottish schools.


Home Office to end hotel contract for lone asylum-seeking children, council says

Home Office to end hotel contract for lone asylum-seeking children, council says

Home Office to end hotel contract for lone asylum-seeking children, council says

27 November 2023

The Brighton and Hove City Council leader said ending the ‘inhumane policy’ of housing children in the hotel is a ‘major milestone’ for the city.


Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

27 November 2023

England Women’s most capped player was made a a CBE for services to rugby union.


Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

27 November 2023

Mr Cleverly suggested the plan to deport asylum seekers to Kigali was not the ‘be all and end all’ of the Government’s immigration approach.


Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

27 November 2023

Home Secretary James Cleverly’s apology sparked a further Commons row.


Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

27 November 2023

Trans teenager Brianna Ghey, 16, was stabbed 28 times, Manchester Crown Court heard.


Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

27 November 2023

Governor Andrew Bailey said the economy’s potential to grow was lower than it had been in much of his working life.


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