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2023 was second warmest year on record for UK, says Met Office
Only 2022, which saw temperatures exceed 40C for the first time in recorded history, was hotter.
A General Election in May? A one-third probability, according to Tory chair
Richard Holden says PM could still call election earlier than expected despite dire Tory polling.
Japanese coast guard members missing after runway collision with passenger plane
Local TV video showed a large eruption of fire and smoke from the side of the Japan Airlines plane as it taxied on a runway.
Horizon hailed as first step towards rejoining EU
The science secretary's post announcing that the UK was back in the scheme was quickly ratioed by pro-EU campaigners.
Civil service needed ‘culture shock’ to tackle asylum backlog, says ex-minister Robert Jenrick
Robert Jenrick said stronger efforts were required to stop small boat arrivals in the first instance.
Government falls ‘well short’ of electric car charger target
The Government set an ambition for there to be at least six high-powered chargers at all motorway service areas in England by the end of 2023.
MSP thinks there is enough support for general principle of Assisted Dying Bill
Liberal Democrat Liam McArthur expects to formally introduce proposed legislation on assisted dying in Scotland in the ‘early part’ of 2024.
Carol Vorderman reveals eye-watering amount of money ‘wasted’ during Boris Johnson administration
'Now that is significant'
‘Tory tax calculator’ shows if your taxes will rise even after national insurance cut takes effect
The Labour party says voters will still be worse off even after the main rate of national insurance is reduced to 10 per cent on January 6.