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Protesting farmers warn tax change is ‘ticking time bomb’
Farmers from the South East have joined a protest outside Parliament about inheritance tax changes.
Brittany Ferries boss surprised after bid turned down by Jersey
The chairman of Brittany Ferries says criticism of the company has been “damaging”.
Man jailed for role in Max Dixon and Mason Rist murders
Antony Snook, 45, was convicted of murdering two boys attacked with machetes in a case of mistaken identity.
Sam Fender tackles grief in new single People Watching
The People Watching singer says the single’s about losing his friend and mentor, Annie Orwin.
Bitcoin: Newport man says binned hard drive now worth £569m
James Howells believes his lost hard drive, which contains 8,000 Bitcoins, is in a landfill site.
Zoe Ball to leave BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
The presenter is stepping back after six years at the helm but will remain at Radio 2.
Inheritance tax: ‘Betrayed’ farmers take Budget protest to London
Organisers of Tuesday’s protest warn some farmers now “have nothing to lose” in causing disruption.
Fenland town’s wonky Christmas tree wish comes true
March has got another leaning tree after last year’s resulted in global media attention.
Warning retail job cuts ‘inevitable’ after NI tax rise in Budget
Retail firms have written to the chancellor to say they cannot manage rising costs and tax bills.
Newspaper headlines: ‘We can’t allow Putin to win’ and ‘Clarkson’s farmy army’
Fears of escalation in the Ukraine war and the UK farmer’s protests feature on Tuesday’s front pages.
Skulls of Jigsaw Murders victims found in Edinburgh University archive
Edinburgh University wants the two women’s descendants to help decide what happens to their remains.
Inheritance tax: Farmers’ protest heads to London
There are concerns the changes could affect businesses and rural communities.
Wicked: London transformed into Emerald City for film premiere
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jeff Goldbum were among those to brave the rainy weather for the premiere.
British Airways flights delayed due to ‘technical issue’
Passengers are reporting delays, but the airline says flights are not being cancelled.
Huw Edwards tried grooming me as a school pupil, claims man
The former news presenter allegedly invited the 18-year-old to BBC offices and called him “big boy”.
Harshita Brella: Family wants ‘justice’ for her daughter
Her family in India says she moved to the UK in April after marrying the man suspected of killing her.
Glasgow Wonka experience creator put on sex offenders register
Coull made news across the world after photos of his bizarre and lacklustre Wonka event went viral on social media.
The bond between GB’s players is proving key in their winning run at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga.
Two men charged after cannabis worth £6.1m seized in Manchester
A man from Motherwell and another from Manchester are charged in connection with the ton of cannabis found.
Snow and ice expected as UK braces for ‘first taste of winter’
Monday saw the coldest temperatures since last winter, with minus 7.8C logged in Scotland.
Harshita Brella murder: Corby residents react to investigation
Harshita Brella’s husband is suspected of her murder, but is thought to have fled the country.
Sara Sharif’s stepmother and uncle not to give evidence in murder trial
Beinash Batool and Faisal Malik decline to give evidence in their trial for Sara’s murder.
No pressure on MPs over assisted dying vote, says PM
Cabinet ministers are increasingly divided in public over the issue, which will be voted on in the Commons next week.
Life Wirral: Sports coach who put pupils in headlocks jailed
Elliot Millar’s “cruel bullying” behaviour and assault were uncovered by a BBC Panorama investigation.
Will Ukraine now strike Russia with UK weapons?
Britain has been unwilling to let Ukraine send storm shadow missiles into Russia over fears of escalation.
SKY NEWS
Man, 92, arrested over murder and rape of woman in Bristol in 1967
A 92-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape following the death of a woman in Bristol in 1967, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
Getaway driver Antony Snook jailed over murders of two teenagers who died in machete attack
Getaway driver Antony Snook has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 38 years over the murders of two teenagers.
Jeremy Clarkson is at the farm tax protest in Westminster, where thousands of farmers have gathered
Man in court over alleged rape of girl, 16, in Dundee car park
Police Scotland said officers will remain in the area while “enquiries continue”.
Scottish Labour pledge to reverse Starmer’s winter fuel payment cut if they take over in Holyrood
The Labour government announced it would be axing the universal winter fuel payment for pensioners – a measure copied by the SNP in Scotland. Now, Scottish Labour are pledging to undo a change proposed by the UK-wide party.
UK’s ‘most expensive coffee’ goes on sale to fund farm’s future
Mossgiel Farm, in Mauchline in East Ayrshire, has launched a fundraiser to transform the business into a zero-waste dairy facility.
Farm taxes: Paul Kelso breaks down the inheritance tax figures
Chelsea condemn ‘hateful’ homophobic abuse aimed at Sam Kerr after baby announcement
Chelsea FC Women’s striker Sam Kerr and her fiancee West Ham United Women’s midfielder Kristie Mewis announced they were expecting a baby earlier this week.
Harrods chief Ward to step down as chair of luxury goods group Walpole
A search is underway for a successor to Michael Ward, who has run the department store since 2006 and chaired the not-for-profit organisation for nearly nine years, Sky News learns.
Zoe Ball to leave her BBC Radio 2 breakfast show – and will be replaced by Scott Mills
Zoe Ball says she is leaving her breakfast show to “start a new chapter” and “focus on family”.
Weather latest: Third weather warning issued in an hour as snow sparks travel chaos
Environment secretary Steve Reed admits he U-turned on farm inheritance tax
‘First taste of winter’: Severe snow alert issued across parts of the country
‘First taste of winter’: Severe snow alert issued across parts of the country
NFU President, Tom Bradshaw tells Kay Burley ‘the farming industry has been betrayed’
Thousands of farmers to descend on Downing Street to protest against inheritance tax changes
How Russia has created a climate of fear as it prosecutes hundreds for speaking out against the war
People in Russia don’t refer to the war directly, but instead use phrases like “since 2022” or “the current situation”. They use these euphemisms because no one’s sure who’s listening.
Farmers demand answer amid proposed inheritance tax increase
British Airways flights delayed after ‘technical issue’
One passenger posted a picture on X showing passengers waiting on the tarmac.
Stop chasing on-the-run emu in your 4x4s, say Lincolnshire police
The National Exotics Animal Rescue Service is trying to capture the animal but people are scuppering their efforts by chasing it in 4×4 vehicles.
Post Office Horizon Scandal: Four suspects identified by police
‘Miscalculation’ over government’s handling of assisted dying issue
‘Disease-causing’ salmonella could actually help combat bowel cancer, study suggests
Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning, could be engineered to allow a type of white blood cell that protects the body from infection and disease to kill cancer cells.
Potential ‘foul play’ in case of missing British father and son in Malaga