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Norman Conquest coin cache shows evidence of tax evasion
Thousands of silver coins dating back to 1066 were found in a Somerset field by metal detectorists.
Six arrested after cocaine ‘worth £60m’ seized on yacht
The operation is believed to be the second biggest of its kind by the National Crime Agency in recent years.
Pound slides on news of PM’s plan to prorogue Parliament
Sterling slid 0.74% against the dollar and 0.77% against the euro in early trading on Wednesday.
Epstein accusers says Prince Andrew ‘knows what he’s done.’
A woman who alleges she was a victim of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and claimed she was forced into a sexual encounter with the Duke of York has urged the royal to “come clean”.
Nearly 100 companies relocate to Netherlands – with a further 325 considering the move
Uncertainty around Britain's departure from the European Union is pushing hundreds of firms abroad.
Expert finds Jeffrey Epstein’s injuries more consistent with homicide than suicide
A witness hired by the well-connected late paedophile financier’s family has contested the inquest finding of prison suicide.
Lower paid royal staff set for backdated 4% pay rise
– if they get a positive performance review.
Notting Hill Carnival: police call for ‘full review’ after 30 Met officers assaulted-over 125 at past 4 carnivals
Notting Hill Carnival 2019 saw 353 people arrested including 37 for assaulting police. Over 125 officers have been assaulted at carnival over the past four years.
Priti Patel urged to consider people ‘fleeing for their lives’ across the channel with humanity
“The lack of safe and regular routes available for people seeking protection to enter the UK leaves people with no alternative other than placing themselves into the hands of people smugglers.”