Day: March 31, 2026
King and Queen won’t meet Epstein victims despite plea
March 31, 2026There are no plans for the King and Queen to meet survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US, despite calls for them to do so. The couple are not able to do so while there are ongoing UK police investigations into matters related to Epstein, it is understood. […]
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What business cost increases are being introduced in April?
March 31, 2026For months businesses have been anticipating the impact of a range of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and in the weeks since. They will start to apply to companies, employees and ultimately consumers from April. Money blog: Follow latest Here we take a look at the various measures imposed […]
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Prince Harry’s final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye’s disputed statement
March 31, 2026The outcome of Prince Harry ‘s final lawsuit against the British tabloids could rest on the credibility of a private eye who previously admitted snooping on the royal. A lawyer for the publisher of the Daily Mail said Tuesday that the case brought by the Duke of Sussex and celebrities including Elton John and actors […]
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BBC making ‘respectful’ drama about murder of Sarah Everard
March 31, 2026The BBC is releasing a drama series about the murder of Sarah Everard by Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens. In 2021, Everard, 33, was abducted, raped and killed by Couzens while she walked home from a friend’s house in Clapham, south London. Following the arrest of Wayne Couzens, it emerged in court that he had […]
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What is Stiff Person Syndrome? As Céline Dion announces comeback concert
March 31, 2026The much‑anticipated announcement followed an ad campaign in the streets of Paris that had fuelled speculation that the French‑speaking Canadian star, best known for her powerful ballads, would stage her comeback there. “This year, I will receive the best gift of my life. I will have the chance to come and see you and to […]
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The ‘sweet spot’ London borough where you get the most space for your money
March 31, 2026Londoners are used to making compromises when it comes to space — whether that means squeezing into flatshares, sacrificing gardens, or paying a premium for an extra room. But not all boroughs demand the same trade-offs, with one particular standout offering far more breathing room for your money. Using ONS and Zoopla data on earnings, […]
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Grooming gangs inquiry to examine impact of ethnicity, culture and religion
March 31, 2026The grooming gangs inquiry will directly examine whether ethnicity, culture or religion influenced offending and whether they shaped the institutional response. The statutory independent inquiry has published its terms of reference which will be laid before Parliament when it returns from recess on April 13. The inquiry will then begin its full investigation into the […]
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Keir Starmer to chair Cobra as costs to households from Iran war become clear
March 31, 2026Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the Cobra crisis committee as the cost to households from the war in Iran was laid bare. Average energy bills are forecast to rise by almost £300 from July while motorists are already counting the cost of the war, with drivers paying £544 million extra for fuel […]
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Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie to miss Royals’ Easter church service over Epstein scandal
March 31, 2026The Princesses will make alternative plans on Easter Sunday this year while the rest of the Royal family gather at St George’s Chapel. Andrew has not been invited to the Easter service, the Times reports. The princesses’ titles have not been affected PA Media Beatrice and Eugenie have been named in the recently released Epstein […]
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Why has this padel court been plonked in the middle of a London skate park?
March 31, 2026The sunny Bethnal Green Gardens has been home to rollerskaters in east London ‘for as long as people can remember’. The open and safe space, with a smooth and level ground, offers the perfect opportunity to glide and practise an all manner of tricks and spins. So why has Tower Hamlets Council plonked a single […]
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