National News

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• Plans aim to help people with terminal illness unlock private pension

  Moves to make it easier for people with a terminal illness to access their private pension savings have been outlined by the Government.

• TUC calls for action to tackle spiralling household bills

  Unions are calling for urgent action to tackle the ongoing cost-of-living crisis amid “spiralling” household bills.

• British Cycling launches action plan in response to negative survey feedback

  British Cycling said it has launched an action plan in response to a survey which found there had been a significant fall in morale among several elite riders, with some reportedly calling the environment “toxic”.

• Everyones together in this Marc Guehi praises Man Citys united front

  Marc Guehi hailed Manchester City’s unity in the face of adversity after a spirited fightback in the club’s first home match since being found guilty of multiple breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.

• Former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate casts doubt on return to management

  Sir Gareth Southgate has cast doubt on ever returning to management, revealing he has not even visited a football stadium in nearly 18 months.

• Meghan says its great to be back at first joint engagement since UK return

  The Duchess of Sussex declared “it’s great to be back” as Meghan and the Duke of Sussex were cheered at their first joint engagement on British soil since their return to the UK.

• Ex DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15 year jail term for sex offences

  Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been given a 15-year jail sentence for a series of historical sex offences against two women when they were children.

• Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits

  Andy Burnham would not back suggestions that the US has betrayed Ukraine, and insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with Donald Trump.

• Healey warned bank taxes will stifle growth as he faces competing Budget demands

  Chancellor John Healey is facing competing demands to raise billions in extra taxes – including on banks – and to cut business costs as he prepares to deliver the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s Government.

• Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates

  Almost half a million people are set to receive a pay rise thanks to increases in the voluntary Real Living Wage announced today.