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UK spends three times amount aid in Britain than in Africa
The figures mean nearly 29% of the £12.8 billion spent under Britain’s overseas aid budget was focused on projects in the UK.
King hosts Southgate and Starmer at first ‘dine and sleep’ of reign
Charles, who is almost a month away from his coronation, invited a host of well-known guests to his Berkshire residence.
Braverman and Drummond to battle for new constituency
Braverman is due to face fellow Conservative Flick Drummond in a party vote on Wednesday as the two contest selection.
Environment Agency workers to strike in long-running dispute over pay
The strike will involve those who work on coastal sea defences, protect communities from floods, tackle water pollution, waste fires and fly-tipping.
Deadly tick-borne virus ‘likely’ to be in UK after first case detected
The assessment based its findings on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks in a worrying new report.
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested in SNP finance investigation
Detectives are said to have questioned him and searches have been carried out at a number of properties. Mr Murrell married Sturgeon in 2010.
US First Lady to attend coronation of King on behalf of country
US First Lady Jill Biden will attend the coronation of the King on behalf of the country, President Joe Biden has told the monarch.
Aldi named cheapest supermarket – Lidl not far behind
A basket of 41 grocery items at Aldi cost £72.54 on average across the month, compared with £92.55 at Waitrose and £72.79 at Lidl.
Minister Robert Jenrick disqualified from driving for six months for speeding
Mr Jenrick did not attend the hearing, which was held in a closed court, meaning the press and public could not attend it either.