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Number of mature students applying for university courses in UK plummets

Number of mature students applying for university courses in UK plummets

Number of mature students applying for university courses in UK plummets

12 February 2025

The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Government to address the ‘workforce crisis’ and urgently launch a student recruitment campaign.


Former Northern Ireland minister calls for judicial review after Clonoe inquest

Former Northern Ireland minister calls for judicial review after Clonoe inquest

Former Northern Ireland minister calls for judicial review after Clonoe inquest

12 February 2025

Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee described the coroner’s findings as ‘perverse’.


Auction house pledges to no longer include Nazi items in future militaria sales

Auction house pledges to no longer include Nazi items in future militaria sales

Auction house pledges to no longer include Nazi items in future militaria sales

12 February 2025

Some Third Reich items featured in a sale in Glasgow on Wednesday.


William takes up role behind the camera on film academy visit

William takes up role behind the camera on film academy visit

William takes up role behind the camera on film academy visit

12 February 2025

William operated a camera while sitting on the dolly and track at the London Screen Academy in Highbury, north London on Wednesday.


Queen meets young creators on visit to children’s theatre

Queen meets young creators on visit to children’s theatre

Queen meets young creators on visit to children’s theatre

12 February 2025

Camilla met actor Rory Kinnear during her visit to the Unicorn Theatre.


Army officer declines to answer inquest questions over attempted kiss

Army officer declines to answer inquest questions over attempted kiss

Army officer declines to answer inquest questions over attempted kiss

12 February 2025

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.


Pigs that were illegally released in the Cairngorms are captured and culled

Pigs that were illegally released in the Cairngorms are captured and culled

Pigs that were illegally released in the Cairngorms are captured and culled

12 February 2025

A gamekeeping organisation has condemned what it described as ‘guerilla rewilding’.


Further sexual abuse claim filed against Kevin Spacey at the High Court

Further sexual abuse claim filed against Kevin Spacey at the High Court

Further sexual abuse claim filed against Kevin Spacey at the High Court

12 February 2025

A claim was filed on behalf of Rauri Cannon on Wednesday, court records show.


How lobbying Charles saw himself as a ‘meddler’ before he became King

How lobbying Charles saw himself as a ‘meddler’ before he became King

How lobbying Charles saw himself as a ‘meddler’ before he became King

12 February 2025

As the Prince of Wales, Charles faced criticism for his frequent letters to government ministers.


Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears

Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears

Baby was left with shrapnel inside brain by Omagh blast, inquiry hears

12 February 2025

Caroline McKinney gave evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry sitting beside her daughter Niamh.


What is the No Outsiders programme in schools?

What is the No Outsiders programme in schools?

What is the No Outsiders programme in schools?

12 February 2025

A Christian mother was dismissed from a school after sharing Facebook posts criticising teaching about LGBT+ relationships.


Just Stop Oil protesters deny damaging Charles Darwin’s grave

Just Stop Oil protesters deny damaging Charles Darwin’s grave

Just Stop Oil protesters deny damaging Charles Darwin’s grave

12 February 2025

Lee and Bligh will appear before Southwark Crown Court on March 12.


Labour’s growth slogans must be backed by action, warns CBI

Labour’s growth slogans must be backed by action, warns CBI

Labour’s growth slogans must be backed by action, warns CBI

12 February 2025

Official figures on Thursday are expected to show the economy contracted in the final quarter of 2024.


Celebrity deepfake scam ads were most reported to watchdog in 2024

Celebrity deepfake scam ads were most reported to watchdog in 2024

Celebrity deepfake scam ads were most reported to watchdog in 2024

12 February 2025

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it continues to see more of these types of scams than any other.


Bank of England rate setter calls for caution amid rising inflation

Bank of England rate setter calls for caution amid rising inflation

Bank of England rate setter calls for caution amid rising inflation

12 February 2025

Megan Greene said it is unlikely inflation persistence will ‘fade on its own accord’, and said policymakers should be cautious with rate cuts.


Starmer sets out plans for 10,000-home new towns

Starmer sets out plans for 10,000-home new towns

Starmer sets out plans for 10,000-home new towns

12 February 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said the Government was ‘sweeping aside the blockers’ to get homes built.


Transgender doctor raised concerns over nurse eight months after incident

Transgender doctor raised concerns over nurse eight months after incident

Transgender doctor raised concerns over nurse eight months after incident

12 February 2025

Dr Beth Upton gave evidence about an allegation of patient safety in 2023 regarding nurse Sandie Peggie, a tribunal heard.


Family ‘heartbroken’ after death of 23-year-old woman shot in Texas

Family ‘heartbroken’ after death of 23-year-old woman shot in Texas

Family ‘heartbroken’ after death of 23-year-old woman shot in Texas

12 February 2025

Lucy Harrison, from Warrington, died following an incident at her father’s home on January 10.


Everybody knew what was going on, Rochdale grooming gang trial hears

Everybody knew what was going on, Rochdale grooming gang trial hears

Everybody knew what was going on, Rochdale grooming gang trial hears

12 February 2025

Eight Asian men are on trial accused of grooming and sexually abusing two teenage girls in the town.


Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

12 February 2025

A study suggests that solar farms with a mix of habitats provide more value for nature than arable and extensively managed solar farm land.


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