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The rate of inflation has remained at 4%, despite forecasters predicting a rise, official figures show. The consumer price index measure of inflation stood at 4% in January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Money latest: Inflation rate holds – as surprise US data leads to market sell-off It’s the same as in December

The UK arm of The Body Shop has entered administration, threatening jobs and stores. As first reported by Sky News, FRP Advisory has been brought in to handle an insolvency process just weeks since the new owners took control of the cosmetics retailer. The Body Shop has roughly 200 outlets across the UK. Inflation to

The King has made his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer, using it to give his “heartfelt thanks” to the public for their “comfort and encouragement”. In a message, written from Sandringham in Norfolk, King Charles said: “I would like to express my most heartfelt thanks for the many messages of support and good

Police have started searching the River Thames for the body of chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi. The Metropolitan Police said boats were out searching by 9am and would shortly be approaching from the east of Chelsea Bridge. Detectives said on Friday they believed Azedi was dead after CCTV showed him leaning over the railings of

On London’s Park Lane there is a private jet showroom. You can relax in a section of the cabin taken from an executive airliner, complete with cocoa-cream leather sofas and the plushest of swivel armchairs. Steve Varsano, founder of The Jet Business, runs me through my brand options if I have an appetite for luxury

The prime minister will have his weekly audience with the King over the phone following the monarch’s cancer diagnosis, Downing Street has said. The private meeting is normally held in person in Buckingham Palace. “We don’t in genera -l and we are not going to – get into the habit of commenting on the PM’s

The Queen has said the King is “doing extremely well”, as the monarch continues his cancer treatment. At a musical evening at Salisbury Cathedral, Queen Camilla also said the King is “touched” by the messages from the public. The Queen had left the King at Sandringham to fulfil her royal engagement and among the first

The King has appeared in public for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was announced. He was spotted with the Queen leaving Clarence House as they were taken by car to Buckingham Palace. Image: King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Clarence House. Pic: Reuters Image: A car carrying King Charles and Queen Camilla returns

Love Island: All Stars contestant Georgia Steel has been subjected to “vile threats” and “hate” on social media in recent days, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram. In the current series, located in South Africa and featuring stars from the previous 10 seasons, the 25-year-old has appeared to be confused over her

The King has been diagnosed with cancer and has started treatment today, Buckingham Palace has announced. The diagnosis comes following treatment for an enlarged prostate, although the palace says he does not have prostate cancer. The palace has not confirmed what type of cancer the 75-year-old monarch has. Follow live: King chose to share diagnosis

Barry John, the former Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby union fly-half, has died aged 79, his family have said in a statement. He died peacefully in hospital, his family announced. A family statement read: “Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children.

The King has been seen smiling as he made his first public appearance since his stay in hospital. The monarch, joined by the Queen and a member of the clergy, attended a Sunday service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. He waved to onlookers during his first time out in public since being

Police have searched five properties as they hunt for Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi – with the Met releasing footage of officers entering a home in Newcastle where empty containers with corrosive warnings were found. The Met has said forensic tests are currently ongoing to see if the containers held the substance used in

A football coach accused of bullying a player who later took her own life has been sacked by his club. Sheffield United Women said “new information has come to light” about Jonathan Morgan’s conduct before he joined the club, adding that his position “is no longer tenable”. Morgan is at the centre of an FA

Progress in cancer survival in the UK is now slower than it has been for 50 years, a report suggests. The Cancer Research UK report warns the UK lags behind comparable countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark and Norway in tackling the disease. It comes amid a backdrop of rising cancer cases, with the charity

One of the members of the Bank of England’s rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee has voted for a cut in its base-level interest rate for the first time since the pandemic, as Britain’s central bank forecast that inflation could be down at its 2% target within a few months. The Bank opted to leave borrowing costs

Port Vale FC have denied reports claiming pop star Robbie Williams is preparing a bid to buy the football club. Williams, 49, was said to be planning a takeover of the League One team, following in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who bought Wrexham FC in 2020 – with the deal completed

Pharmacies will now be able to treat seven common conditions without patients needing to see a doctor. From today, thousands of pharmacists across England will be able to assess and treat patients without the need for a GP appointment or prescription for: • Sinusitis• Sore throat• Earache• Infected insect bites• Impetigo• Shingles• Uncomplicated urinary tract

Children aged 14 to 16-years-old in Wales are set to see the biggest change in their education “in a generation”. That’s the message as plans are unveiled for a new set of work-related qualifications for the country’s secondary school students. The Vocational Certificate in Secondary Education (VCSEs) are set to be rolled out by September

The King has left hospital after undergoing treatment for an enlarged prostate. Charles smiled and waved to the public as he left the private London Clinic with the Queen by his side. Buckingham Palace said in a statement that Charles has “rescheduled forthcoming public engagements to allow for a period of private recuperation”. He will