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Mother loses infant twins and husband in Israeli air strike
Rania Abu Anza gave birth in October after 10 years of fertility issues.
Hunt says extra free childcare offer ‘on track’ but refuses to offer guarantee
The first stage of the rollout of 30 hours of free childcare a week is due next month, with working parents of two-year-olds able to access 15 hours.
Tories ‘have done a U-turn’ on vow to ring-fence vehicle tax for road projects
The Treasury told the PA news agency that revenue from vehicle excise duty goes into a general pot of tax receipts.
Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards
Jo Hamilton was joined on stage by actress Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in ITV’s hit series Mr Bates vs The Post Office.
SNP should re-examine withdrawing MPs from Westminster – depute leader
The party was unable to vote on its motion calling for a Gaza ceasefire after angry scenes in the House of Commons.
Seven-year-old girl drowns in English Channel crossing, officials say
The boat was carrying 16 migrants including the girl’s siblings and pregnant mother when it capsized on March 3, local authority Prefet du Nord said.
Sunak slams Galloway and warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’
In an address to the nation, the Prime Minister said there had been a ‘shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality’.
Andrew Bridgen ‘wants to clear name over malicious Hancock tweet’, court told
The independent MP for North West Leicestershire is bringing a libel claim against the former health secretary.
Condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza grows after dozens die waiting for aid
The Health Ministry in Gaza says more than 110 people were killed and at least 750 wounded.