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Starmer to host Iraqi PM for talks on migrant returns

Sir Keir Starmer will host the Iraqi prime minister on Tuesday for talks on migrant returns and to unveil an export deal.

UK refuses to follow US lead declaring genocide in Sudan

The UK has refused to follow the US in declaring that a genocide is being committed in Sudan, but said those responsible for “atrocities” should be held to account.

Streeting says nurses are backbone of our NHS after worker stabbed in hospital

Wes Streeting has described nurses as “the backbone of our NHS” after a staff member was left in a critical condition by a stabbing in a hospital’s acute medical unit (AMU).

Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting

Poundland has said it is plugging more money than ever into new security measures to tackle retail crime after losing more than £40 million worth of stock last year.

Tyson Fury again says he has retired from boxing

Tyson Fury has claimed he has retired from boxing in a video post on social media.

UK will be AI superpower says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

The UK will be an AI “superpower”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he unveiled plans to expand use of the technology in a bid to boost growth.

Man cleared over suicide of partner who suffered years of abuse

He's been cleared manslaughter, but convicted of assault and prolonged domestic violence

Just Stop Oil supporters spray paint 15 is dead on Charles Darwins grave

Just Stop Oil (JSO) supporters have spray-painted “1.5 is dead” on Charles Darwin’s grave following confirmation that last year was the first to breach the key global warming threshold.

Nicola Sturgeon and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell have decided to end their marriage

The former First Minister of Scotland confirmed the news on Instagram

Inquest for Leicester City helicopter crash victims to begin

The inquest into the deaths of five people killed in the helicopter crash just outside Leicester City’s stadium will begin on Monday – more than six years after the tragedy.

Minister seeks to ease road safety concerns over brighter LED headlights

Motorists are “feeling the strain” of brighter headlights “more than ever before”, campaigners have said after a transport minister sought to ease road safety concerns.

Welsh EFL quartet set to enter new domestic cup competition with European access

Wales’ four English Football League clubs are set to enter a domestic cup tournament that would allow them access to European competition under the Welsh flag for the first time in three decades.

1984 author George Orwell celebrated on new Royal Mint 2 coin

George Orwell, author of 1984 and Animal Farm, will be celebrated on a new £2 coin design.

UKs first legal drugs consumption room to open in Glasgow

The UK’s first legal drugs consumption room is to open its doors in Glasgow.

UK to go all in on AI as Starmer throws weight of Whitehall behind technology

Sir Keir Starmer will throw the weight of Whitehall fully behind AI in a bid to boost growth.

Man Utd drawn against Ruud van Nistelrooys Leicester in FA Cup fourth round

Holders Manchester United have been drawn to play Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester at Old Trafford in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

More disruption threatened in fresh rail dispute

A fresh dispute is flaring on the railways, threatening disruption to more services in the coming weeks.

Heroic FA Cup display from Tamworth before Tottenham clinch extra time win

Part-timers Tamworth produced a heroic display to take Tottenham to extra-time before the Premier League club limped into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-0 win.

Three teenagers charged with murder after 17 year old fatally stabbed

Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old was fatally stabbed near a town centre bus station, police have said.

Starmer will listen to Tulip Siddiq inquiry findings minister says

The Prime Minister will act on the findings of an independent investigation into Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, a Cabinet minister has said.