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University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

University fined £585,000 following free speech investigation

26 March 2025

The Office for Students found the University of Sussex had failed to uphold freedom of speech.


Deputy premier calls for ‘restoration of decorum’ in Irish parliament

Deputy premier calls for ‘restoration of decorum’ in Irish parliament

Deputy premier calls for ‘restoration of decorum’ in Irish parliament

26 March 2025

Opposition leaders are to meet on Wednesday morning after the Dail was disrupted amid a row on speaking time changes.


UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

UK inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.8% in boost for Reeves

26 March 2025

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2.8% in February from 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics said.


Meghan dispels rumours of ‘beef’ in video with Gwyneth Paltrow

Meghan dispels rumours of ‘beef’ in video with Gwyneth Paltrow

Meghan dispels rumours of ‘beef’ in video with Gwyneth Paltrow

26 March 2025

The pair posted the video of themselves together in answer to a question from a fan of Paltrow.


Opposition leaders to meet after Dail disorder

Opposition leaders to meet after Dail disorder

26 March 2025

There were chaotic scenes of shouting, interruptions and allegations of misogyny on Tuesday as tension over the speaking rights row boiled over.


February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

February inflation set to ease in ‘calm before storm’ of April bill hikes

26 March 2025

The latest inflation data will be published on Wednesday, the same day the Chancellor delivers her spring statement.


Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

Care home workers to meet with ministers after feeling ‘abandoned’ during Covid

26 March 2025

It follows a recent poll where GMB members working in private care homes said things had either stayed the same or worsened since covid.


AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

AI threat at heart of fresh strategy to tackle fraud

26 March 2025

Fraud minister Lord Hanson will announce work on an expanded fraud strategy to be published later this year.


What the papers say – March 26

What the papers say – March 26

What the papers say – March 26

26 March 2025

Previews of the Chancellor’s spring statement feature heavily on the front pages of Wednesday’s newspapers.


Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

Assisted dying Bill safer, says MP but ‘chaotic’ scrutiny process criticised

26 March 2025

Changes to the Bill include a provision for assisted dying to be provided on the NHS and expert panels replacing High Court judge approval.


Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

Reeves to address grim economic outlook as she faces budget watchdog’s verdict

26 March 2025

Fiscal watchdog the OBR is reported to have warned that welfare cuts will not save ministers the £5 billion they had expected.


Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

Charities and health experts warn welfare cuts could cost lives

26 March 2025

The Government will release an impact assessment indicating how many people will be hit by its benefits reforms.


Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

Harry and Prince Seeiso’s resignation statement in full

25 March 2025

Harry established Sentebale in Lesotho in 2006 in honour of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.


Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

Duke of Sussex quits as patron of African charity he founded in 2006

25 March 2025

Harry founded charity Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help young people and children with HIV and Aids.


UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

UK’s biggest lottery jackpot of estimated £202m at stake in EuroMillions draw

25 March 2025

The jackpot is an estimated £202 million, the largest ever up for grabs, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.


Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

25 March 2025

Sophie and Ms Phillips will travel to Brussels on Wednesday, where European politicians are gathering to draw attention to the harms children face.


Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

Green finance standards launched to set bar for nature investments

25 March 2025

The British Standards Institution said market participants can immediately start using the Overarching Principles Standard.


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