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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the Duke of Kent have visited the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, which was subject to Nazi bombing during the Second World War.The president and the duke were presented with wreaths at the site, which were laid on their behalf.The Duke of Kent, 90, is the only remaining working royal to remember the war and serves as a royal patron of the Dresden Trust and the British German Association.His father was killed in a plane crash during the war in 1942.The president and the duke were presented with wreaths at the site. | PAThe visit to…

UK businesses slashed jobs in November at the fastest pace since 2021, sparking fresh concern inside the Bank of England. New survey data shows private-sector employment falling 1.8 per cent in a single month, with further cuts expected over the next year.Looking ahead, the picture remains gloomy as finance chiefs expect to cut staffing levels by around 0.7 per cent over the next year — the weakest outlook since October 2020.The surge in job losses follows months of contradictory government briefings that unsettled markets and left firms unsure how to plan. The Bank of England survey, released just before Rachel…

Kemi Badenoch has blasted the BBC for providing a platform for “illegal migrants to lecture British taxpayers” during Question Time.The public broadcaster has been bludgeoned with scathing criticism after it “invited multiple asylum seekers” to ask the panel of politicians questions.On the panel was Dover & Deal MP and Migration Minister Mike Tapp, Tory MP for Bexhill & Battle Dr Kieran Mullan, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper, Green Party leader Zack Polanski and Reform UK’s policy chief Zia Yusuf.But Mrs Badenoch hit out at the BBC’s decision, insisting that Question Time was a chance for Britons to put their…

Sir Keir Starmer has hit back at criticism from several backbench Labour Members of the Senedd (MSs) by saying he’s a “big believer in devolution”.On a visit to Ely in Cardiff on Friday, the prime minister denied claims made in a letter that he was rolling back devolution by bypassing ministers in the Senedd to make decisions for Wales.In Wales to launch the UK government’s child poverty strategy, the Labour leader said: “I’m focussing on those people that we need to deliver for.”For me that trumps everything,” he added. The letter was signed earlier this month by senior Labour Senedd…

Robertson, who was also crowned UK Champion in 2013 and 2015, eventually proved a too strong for China’s Pang, who was making his bow in a quarter-final of one of snooker’s Triple Crown events.While Pang took the opener, he made a number of unforced errors and rarely put Robertson under pressure early on.The 26-time ranking event winner made just one break over 50 as he reeled off the next four frames and then constructed a superb run of 111 to move within the cusp of victory. Yet the momentum shifted in a remarkable seventh frame, when 25-year-old Pang came to…

Drivers have been warned that hundreds of roads across North Ayrshire are set to see their speed limits reduced from 30mph to 20mph this month.The changes announced by North Ayrshire Council will be rolled out in phases over the coming months, with more than 2,000 new signs scheduled for installation by March 2026.The move follows a decision by North Ayrshire Council in June to implement the Scottish Government’s vision for slower, safer streets in urban areas. Transport Scotland, the national agency overseeing transport strategy, has been working with local authorities across the country to reduce speeds on suitable roads in…

Another busy week of by-elections has seen both the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK gain seats, while Labour and the Conservatives continued their torrid slump.The Liberal Democrats boast two holds, along with a gain from the Conservatives, while Reform also managed to bag another seat. It leaves Reform in the driving seat having an aggregate result of 61 (+52) since the 2025 Local Elections, while the Liberal Democrats continue to chase their tails with an aggregate result of 53 (+18).It remains bleak reading for the Conservatives, who sit on 18 (-21), and even more so for Labour on 14 (-41).With…

Zara and Mike Tindall have arrived at Westminster Abbey in a show of support for Princess Kate.The couple were seen entering the Abbey not long after the Princess of Wales’s arrival.Zara attended the Together At Christmas Carol Service last year while Mike was absent.The pair were seen chatting away to singer Hannah Waddingham, who was forced to pull out of her scheduled performance this evening.Zara and Mike Tindall have arrived at Westminster Abbey in a show of support for Princess Kate. | GETTYThe singer was forced to pull out from her performance this evening. | GETTYThe singer withdrew due to…

Homeowners preparing to renew a fixed rate mortgage could save hundreds of pounds by acting before the end of December.Richard Moring, director of RM Mortgage Solutions, said December is a strong month for arranging a new deal because activity in the mortgage market typically slows.He said: “It’s not a time of year that you tend to think about renewing your fixed rate mortgage deal, and that’s exactly why it’s a fantastic time to do it”.The pre-Christmas period is usually among the quietest for mortgage applications, which can benefit borrowers who take action earlier than most.Mr Moring said lenders often have…

Littlejohn, who joined Women’s Super League 2 side Crystal Palace in the summer, will now be out of action until after the winter break.She will miss second-tier Palace’s meeting with European champions Arsenal in the League Cup quarter-finals on December 19.Littlejohn will also miss the FA Cup second round tie with Lewes, and three WSL2 matches against Birmingham, Bristol City and Sheffield United.The veteran midfielder has said she “regretted” the incident with Wales international Cain.”Obviously I regret letting my emotions spill over on the pitch,” she said at a media conference with Republic of Ireland during the international break. “I’m…