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TV auctioneer Charles Hanson ‘promised not to lay finger on wife before arrest’

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson ‘promised not to lay finger on wife before arrest’

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson ‘promised not to lay finger on wife before arrest’

18 February 2025

The 46-year-old, known for appearing on Bargain Hunt and Flog It!, denies using violence against his wife.


Shona Robison ‘not going to give up’ in fight for more national insurance cash

Shona Robison ‘not going to give up’ in fight for more national insurance cash

Shona Robison ‘not going to give up’ in fight for more national insurance cash

18 February 2025

The Scottish Finance Secretary is continuing to press Westminster for further funding ahead of an increase in national insurance charges for bosses.


Thames Water creditors given go-ahead to appeal against restructuring approval

Thames Water creditors given go-ahead to appeal against restructuring approval

Thames Water creditors given go-ahead to appeal against restructuring approval

18 February 2025

A High Court judge approved plans to restructure the utility through a loan of up to £3 billion earlier on Tuesday.


Groups tackling drug deaths say Government lacks leadership on issue

Groups tackling drug deaths say Government lacks leadership on issue

Groups tackling drug deaths say Government lacks leadership on issue

18 February 2025

A survey of Alcohol and Drug Partnerships – set up to tackle drug deaths – found most had concerns about funding and leadership from the Government.


Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

Farming leaders’ fury as Treasury stands firm on inheritance tax change

18 February 2025

Agricultural group representatives met Treasury minister James Murray as anger over the proposed changes to farm inheritance tax continues.


Rob Beckett to leave Radio 2 show as Zoe Ball returns for weekly programme

Rob Beckett to leave Radio 2 show as Zoe Ball returns for weekly programme

Rob Beckett to leave Radio 2 show as Zoe Ball returns for weekly programme

18 February 2025

He will continue to appear on the station as a cover presenter.


Otters seen for first time in 70 years at nature restoration site

Otters seen for first time in 70 years at nature restoration site

Otters seen for first time in 70 years at nature restoration site

18 February 2025

The elusive animals were caught on wildlife cameras at Ewhurst Park, a 925-acre former shooting estate being restored for nature and food production.


Irish premier says peace talks will not work without Europe

Irish premier says peace talks will not work without Europe

Irish premier says peace talks will not work without Europe

18 February 2025

Ireland’s premier said it was “far too early” to discuss whether Irish peacekeeping troops could be deployed to Ukraine.


Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

18 February 2025

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85.


Fact check: Photograph of masked people with axes was AI-generated

Fact check: Photograph of masked people with axes was AI-generated

Fact check: Photograph of masked people with axes was AI-generated

18 February 2025

Police said there had been ‘no disorder’ at any Birmingham hospital.


Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

18 February 2025

On Tuesday, Southern Water, Anglian Water and South East Water asked the competition regulator to reconsider bill increase plans.


British couple detained in Iran charged with espionage

British couple detained in Iran charged with espionage

British couple detained in Iran charged with espionage

18 February 2025

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a motorcycle journey around the world when they were detained.


Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

Zoe Ball to return to BBC Radio 2 with weekend show

18 February 2025

The BBC said from May the 54-year-old DJ will host a new weekly show, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturdays.


Ukrainian refugee’s artwork aims to ensure world ‘never forgets what Russia did’

Ukrainian refugee’s artwork aims to ensure world ‘never forgets what Russia did’

Ukrainian refugee’s artwork aims to ensure world ‘never forgets what Russia did’

18 February 2025

Anastasiia Nekypila, an artist from Ukraine, hopes her paintings about Russia’s invasion will ensure people do not forget about the war.


Injured officer tells of efforts to help victims in Omagh bomb devastation

Injured officer tells of efforts to help victims in Omagh bomb devastation

Injured officer tells of efforts to help victims in Omagh bomb devastation

18 February 2025

Police officers who served in Omagh in 1998 have been giving evidence to a public inquiry into the Real IRA bombing.


‘Depressing’ that Scotland is behind Wales on council tax reform, MSPs told

‘Depressing’ that Scotland is behind Wales on council tax reform, MSPs told

‘Depressing’ that Scotland is behind Wales on council tax reform, MSPs told

18 February 2025

The Welsh bid to carry out a property revaluation in 2028 was praised at Holyrood.


Banksy work owned by Blink-182 star Mark Hoppus predicted to sell for up to £5m

Banksy work owned by Blink-182 star Mark Hoppus predicted to sell for up to £5m

Banksy work owned by Blink-182 star Mark Hoppus predicted to sell for up to £5m

18 February 2025

The work will go on sale at Sotheby’s in London on March 4.


Meghan renames lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’ and debuts new image of daughter

Meghan renames lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’ and debuts new image of daughter

Meghan renames lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’ and debuts new image of daughter

18 February 2025

The Duchess of Sussex said she secured the new name in 2022.


Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

Healey: Decisions made in weeks ahead will define world security for generation

18 February 2025

The Defence Secretary said details of a US security guarantee for Ukraine are ‘being developed’ as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia.


Emily Mortimer to play Cressida Dick in show about Jean Charles de Menezes death

Emily Mortimer to play Cressida Dick in show about Jean Charles de Menezes death

Emily Mortimer to play Cressida Dick in show about Jean Charles de Menezes death

18 February 2025

The Disney+ drama focuses on the police shooting of the Brazilian man wrongly suspected of being a terrorist after the 7/7 London bombings.


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