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Deceased donor womb transplants give hope to couples wanting children
February 24, 2026The birth of a baby boy in the UK’s first womb transplant involving a dead donor offers hope to other couples wanting children. Hugo Richard Norman Powell was born weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg) in December at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The transplant marks the first birth in […]
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Meet Hugo, the first baby born in the UK after womb transplant from dead donor
February 24, 2026A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who received a womb from a dead donor. Hugo Powell was delivered weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg) in December at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The transplant marks the first birth in […]
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Mandelson questioned by police after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in office
February 24, 2026Lord Peter Mandelson was facing police questioning last night after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary. The Liberal Democrats will, meanwhile, seek to force the public release of files relating […]
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Peter Mandelson led from London home by police after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
February 23, 202600:21 Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. Footage taken on Monday (23 February) shows the former US ambassador being led away from his home in Camden, north London, by plain clothes officers before getting into the backseat of an unmarked car. The […]
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Queen meets Gisele Pelicot and praises rape survivor’s ‘extraordinary dignity’
February 23, 2026The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left “speechless” by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir. Ms Pelicot was drugged and raped by her ex-husband, who also allowed strangers to rape her while she was unconscious for almost a decade. The Palace said in a […]
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How the former Prince Andrew could be removed from Britain’s line of succession
February 23, 2026It’s been 90 years since a British royal was removed from the line of succession. That might happen again now that Britain’s government says it will consider introducing legal changes to formally remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the list of royals in line to the throne. Despite being stripped of his status as prince in October […]
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Shake-up of support for children with special needs and disabilities unveiled
February 23, 2026The government has unveiled sweeping plans to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England’s schools. Under the proposals, the number of pupils receiving an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which sets out the level of help a young person is legally entitled to, will start falling each year […]
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Posts calling on a ‘violent street fight’ between children spread across more schools
February 23, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 23, 2026 3:24pm Updated February 23, 2026 3:53pm TikTokers are encouraging pupils to use weapons in a ‘war’ between South London schools, just days after a similar instance in Hackney. An account called ‘Croydon War’ is reportedly urging local students to use rulers, scissors, metal combs or compasses against their ‘opponents’. […]
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Police searches expected to continue at Royal Lodge after Andrew’s arrest
February 22, 2026Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, spending 11 hours in custody on his 66th birthday, after allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy. The Prince of Wales made his first public appearance since Andrew’s arrest (Jaimi Joy/PA) PA Wire It […]
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King Charles ‘gives police access to all files & records on Andrew at Buckingham Palace amid fears of staff cover up’
February 22, 2026King Charles will reportedly grant police access to all files and records relating to his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, held at Buckingham Palace. The move comes despite alleged concerns from royal staff members that the files could reveal a “cover up” of the former prince’s activities. “We have said we will cooperate fully and […]
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