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Inflation eases to 2.8% in February - but big leap lurks

The rate of inflation eased back by more than expected in February, according to official figures released ahead of a predicted leap in the pace of…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce further welfare cuts in spring statement

Rachel Reeves will unveil further welfare cuts in her spring statement after being told the reforms announced last week will save less than planned,…

Nearly three-quarters of fertility patients offered unnecessary treatments, report finds

Nearly three-quarters of fertility patients are being offered unnecessary add-on treatments, according to a report.

EuroMillions: UK's biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m announced - with draw this week

The UK's biggest ever lottery jackpot could be won in Friday's EuroMillions draw, organisers have said.

University of Sussex fined record £585,000 by regulator in free speech case

The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech. 

Assisted dying in doubt as rollout could be delayed until at least 2029

Assisted dying may not available in England and Wales until at least 2029 after MPs approved an extension of the rollout period.

Everything you need to know about the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

European nationals will soon have to get an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if they want to visit the UK.

Sarah Everard's parents call for tougher sentences for violent criminals

Sarah Everard's parents have called for serious violent and sexual criminals to receive tougher sentencing. 

Prince Harry 'in shock' as he quits Sentebale charity set up in honour of Princess Diana

Prince Harry has said he is devastated and "in shock" to have to quit as patron of a charity he set up in honour of his mother.

Nervousness in Labour about how spring statement might land - and there could be worse to come

Rachel Reeves will keep her remarks short when she delivers the spring statement today.

Insufficient evidence to prosecute farmer after cows trampled rambler to death in Northumberland, inquest…

A farmer whose cows charged at a rambler, trampling him to death, had been investigated for manslaughter but no charges were brought, an inquest has…

Newborn baby's body found in bag outside Notting Hill church

The body of a newborn baby has been found in a bag outside a church in Notting Hill, west London.

Wrexham: Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in motorbike crash

Two teenagers who died after a motorbike crash in Wrexham have been named.

Pizza Hut franchisee in Scotland accused of 'wage theft' as workers stage protest

Staff have staged a protest against a Pizza Hut franchisee amid accusations of "wage theft" and "attacks" on annual leave and rest break entitlements.

RAF engineers who stole Paddington Bear statue 'antithesis' of everything he stands for, judge says

Two RAF engineers who broke a Paddington Bear statue in half and then stole it were "the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for", a judge has…