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Sudan’s paramilitary unleashes drones on key targets in Port Sudan – officials
The barrage was the second such attack this week on a city that had been a hub for people fleeing Sudan’s two-year war.
Easiest countries to relocate to on a working visa: 10 spots
According to Remitly 's research, the 10 easiest countries to get a working visa for as of 2025 are: Latvia ranked as the easiest country to get a working visa for as part of the EU Blie Card visa.
The three red flags to look out for when viewing a flat
A property expert has shared a few red flags to look out for when viewing a flat, including if style is covering up practical issues ...
UK services sector shrinks for first time in 18 months amid tariff worries
The UK’s services sector shrank last month for the first time since October 2023 as concerns over trade tensions weighed on firms, according to new figures. Service sector companies reported their ...
‘The best is still to come’ – Wes Streeting promises sweeping NHS improvements
Change in the NHS “has begun” and “the best is still to come”, the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting said that fixing the service will be “a long road but this Government is putting in the work ...
Sugar Hill closed and air ambulance called to crash
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DWP Winter Fuel Payment cut update after review reports
Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment ...
Winter fuel squeeze anger was factor in Labour election losses – Streeting
Public anger over the decision to strip winter fuel payments from millions of pensioners contributed to Labour’s hammering at the ballot box, Cabinet minister Wes Streeting has acknowledged.
Girls and pupils at disadvantaged schools to benefit from maths funding
Ministers have announced around £8.2 million of funding as part of the advanced maths support programme, and the money will be targeted towards 400 disadvantaged secondary schools, and the Government ...
Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood says UK shows cancelled because of credible threats
Pro-Palestinian groups campaigned for venues to cancel the dates, claiming the performances ‘would have whitewashed’ the war in the Gaza Strip.
Flights at four Moscow airports suspended after Ukrainian drone attack – Russia
Nine other regional Russian airports also temporarily stopped operating as drones reportedly struck areas along the border with Ukraine.
Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor fails first ballot
Friedrich Merz’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor has failed in the first round of voting in parliament by six votes. Mr Merz, the conservative leader, was expected to win the vote on Tuesday.