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Jeremy Hunt Urges Legal Change to Let Mothers with Cancer Delay Maternity Leave

Every day, two women discover they have cancer during or shortly after pregnancy, forcing heartbreaking choices between vital treatment and precious time with their newborns. Sir Jeremy Hunt , Britain’s longest-serving health secretary, is now calling for urgent legal reform to allow these mothers to delay maternity leave, a move he describes as a “no-brainer” that would profoundly ease their burden.

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HMS Dragon docked in Portsmouth ahead of deployment. Pic: MoD

HMS Dragon Docks in Eastern Mediterranean Amid Rising Iran Tensions

HMS Dragon , a cutting-edge Type 45 destroyer, has docked in the eastern Mediterranean due to a minor technical issue, raising fresh questions about the UK’s military readiness as regional tensions with Iran escalate. The vessel, deployed to safeguard British air bases in Cyprus against Iranian drone and missile threats, arrived less than a month after departing Portsmouth for its strategic mission.

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Asylum Seeker Allegedly Filmed Rape on Brighton Beach to ‘Try to Stop It,’ Court Hears

A disturbing case has unfolded at Hove Crown Court , where a 20-year-old asylum seeker is accused of filming an alleged rape on Brighton beach —claiming he was attempting to intervene and halt the attack. The shocking events reportedly took place on the night of 4 October last year, involving three men and a lone woman separated from her friends during a night out.

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Fuel Crisis Deepens as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Disrupts Global Oil Supplies

The strategic Strait of Hormuz , a crucial maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies, has become the epicenter of a burgeoning fuel crisis. Recent escalations involving Iran and the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes have dramatically curtailed tanker traffic through this vital waterway, sending shockwaves through global fuel markets and triggering shortages in multiple countries.

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Scott Mills had his BBC contract terminated on 27 March. File pic: BBC

Scott Mills Steps Back from MS Society Role Following BBC Dismissal

Scott Mills , the former BBC Radio 2 presenter, has announced he is stepping back from his role as an ambassador for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society amid ongoing scrutiny after his recent dismissal from the BBC. This development comes in the wake of serious allegations that have cast a shadow over his public and charitable engagements.

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Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Government Blocks Kanye West’s Entry

The 2024 Wireless Festival in London has been abruptly cancelled following the UK government’s decision to deny rapper Kanye West , also known as Ye , entry into the country. This unprecedented move came amid widespread backlash against the festival’s choice to book West as the headliner for all three nights, sparking intense controversy over his recent antisemitic remarks and public conduct.

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Ex-Facebook Engineer Faces Police Probe Over Theft of 30,000 Private Images

A former engineer at Meta , the parent company of Facebook , is under police investigation after allegedly downloading approximately 30,000 private user images. This incident exposes a significant internal security breach at one of the world’s largest social media platforms, raising serious concerns about data protection and employee oversight.

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Lord Walker says the sacked worker is welcome to work for Iceland. File pic: PA

Iceland Offers Job to Waitrose Worker Fired for Tackling Shoplifter

Walker Smith spent 17 years working at Waitrose before losing his job two days after intervening to stop a shoplifter attempting to steal Easter eggs. Now, in a surprising turn, Iceland’s executive chairman Lord Richard Walker has publicly extended a job offer to Smith, highlighting a growing debate over how retailers handle shoplifting and staff safety.

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Green Party leader Zack Polanski spoke at the launch of the Wales Green Party election campaign in Cardiff

Wales Faces Historic Political Shift in May’s Senedd Elections

For over a century, Labour has dominated elections in Wales , but this May’s Senedd elections are poised to rewrite that narrative. A new voting system combined with a public eager for change has shifted the political landscape dramatically, with Labour potentially losing its long-held grip on power for the first time in modern Welsh history.

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Gatwick is the busiest single runway airport in Europe. Pic: PA

Fuel Crisis Hits Top Holiday Airport, Threatening More Flight Disruptions

Gatwick Airport , renowned as Europe’s busiest single-runway airport, has plunged into a critical fuel shortage, sparking widespread concern among travelers and airlines. This unexpected disruption arrives at a peak travel season, leaving passengers and industry insiders bracing for further complications across other major airports.

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UK Set for Warmest April Start in Six Years as Temperatures Soar

The UK is shifting dramatically from the fierce winds of Storm Dave to a spell of unseasonal warmth, with forecasts predicting the warmest start to April in six years. Temperatures are expected to surge to as high as 24°C (75°F), well above the typical early April averages across much of the country.

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Temperatures look set to take a sharp turn, with highs of just 10C expected on Saturday. Pic: Met Office

UK Set to Shatter Temperature Records Multiple Times This Week

The UK is bracing for a remarkable surge in temperatures this week, with the record for the hottest day of 2024 poised to be broken repeatedly. Forecasters predict parts of the country will experience warm spells reaching up to 24°C, pushing the mercury close to historical highs for early April.

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