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King Charles has been pictured with his red despatch box for the first time. The image shows the King carrying out official government duties in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace. Red boxes contain papers from government ministers in the UK and the realms, as well as Commonwealth representatives. Documents are sent from the

Millions of workers are to pay less tax following the Chancellor’s mini budget. The basic rate of income tax is to be cut by one penny from 20% to 19% and will be introduced in April 2023 – one year earlier than planned. The Chancellor also announced that the 45% top rate of tax will

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced that April’s National Insurance hike is to be reversed from 6 November. The 1.25 percentage point increase was introduced under former chancellor Rishi Sunak, but during the Tory leadership race Liz Truss pledged to change it. Mr Kwarteng made the announcement ahead of a “mini-budget” on Friday. Politics hub: Health

King Charles is said to be planning a coronation ceremony that will be less expensive than his mother’s because of the cost of living crisis. He is also expected to reveal a “slimmed down” monarchy – meaning there could be fewer working members of the royal family. While a date has not yet been set

King Charles has flown to Scotland the day after the Queen’s funeral service. He left Aberdeen airport on Tuesday afternoon after flying in from RAF Northolt in west London. Pictures show the King in the back of an Audi leaving the Scottish airport. He and Queen Consort Camilla are believed to have flown to Scotland

World leaders including US President Joe Biden, President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil, have joined hundreds of others for the Queen’s funeral. Mr Biden arrived in his bomb-proof limousine, with his wife Jill, and they were received by the dean of Westminster Abbey. Mr Biden sat 14 rows back on

Among the tired, cold and wet royal fans who have camped on the Mall since hearing news of the Queen’s death, is one who was rewarded with a “wonderful” experience. Marie Scott travelled down from Newcastle shortly after the historic announcement on 8 September and while “very tired now,” she told how she had met

eBay has banned the sale of second hand wristbands given out to people queuing to see the Queen lying in state – after bids for some of them reached into the thousands on the online marketplace. Mourners had speedily posted their used wristbands on the auction site after paying their respects to the Queen. The

King Charles III and the Prince of Wales have been chatting to people queuing to see the Queen’s coffin as they wait to pay their final respects as she lies in state. The king and his eldest son took the impromptu walkabout near Lambeth Bridge, shaking hands and sharing words of condolence, as they took

King Charles and the Queen Consort have arrived in Wales for their first visit since the death of the Queen. The couple attended a remembrance service for the Queen at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff before the King meets the First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford. As they arrived in the country by helicopter, the King

King Charles and the Queen Consort will make their first visit to Wales on Friday, with thousands expected to join the crowds at Cardiff Castle. The royal couple will attend a remembrance service for Queen Elizabeth at Llandaff Cathedral, where they will be greeted by the Lord Lieutenant of South Glamorgan. They will also meet

King Charles and the Queen Consort shook hands and talked with members of the public as crowds gathered for their historic visit to Northern Ireland. His Majesty later said the Queen “never ceased to pray for the best of times” for Northern Ireland in a short speech at Hillsborough Castle. The monarch went on a

Well-wishers in Scotland have been saying goodbye to the Queen, with her coffin seen for the first time as it makes its slow journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh. Draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland and featuring a wreath of flowers on top, the oak coffin is travelling from the royal castle, through the Aberdeenshire

On the most solemn of occasions, it was a moment of surprise that for some will have brought a smile. Two brothers who may have had their differences, brought together again by their grief. A time to show unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family. I’m told Prince William made the call to

Charles III has been officially proclaimed King by the Accession Council. The principal proclamation took place on the balcony at St James’s Palace as trumpets blared, guns were fired from the Tower of London, and the centuries-old ceremony was televised for the first time. It was followed by a rendition of God Save the King

King Charles has vowed to serve the people of the United Kingdom with “loyalty, respect, and love” during his first televised address to the nation. Offering words of comfort following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the King paid tribute to her “love, affection, guidance, understanding and example” in a speech from Buckingham

A period of national mourning has officially begun across the country and will continue until the the day of the Queen’s state funeral, the government has said. The announcement comes as the UK grieves the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s longest-serving monarch. A period of royal mourning will be observed – by members

The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” Buckingham Palace said. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the world’s oldest head of

Liz Truss will set out her plan on Thursday to help households and businesses with soaring energy costs. Downing Street said the action would be “bold” and “decisive” and will support people across the UK facing rocketing bills, whilst also increasing domestic energy supply. Ms Truss is due to unveil her proposals to Parliament, opening

No firearm was found on a man shot dead by police, it has emerged, as his family called for a murder investigation into his killing. Chris Kaba died after a chase involving armed officers that ended in Streatham Hill, south London, on Monday night. The police watchdog, which is investigating the shooting, has now confirmed