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More than half of British people think taxpayers should not pay for Coronation, poll says

The cost of crowning the new monarch is set to run into millions with the full sum yet to be revealed

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

51% of Britons believe Government should not fund coronation, poll suggests

The King’s coronation is set to cost many millions – and it falls to taxpayers to foot the bill.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Emergency Alert system could be used for kidnaps and escaped prisoners

The first nationwide test takes place at 3pm on Sunday, with the system designed to be used to warn of floods, wildfires and storm surges - but it could also be used for other emergencies

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Exact day Government emergency 'siren' will sound on all UK mobile phones

Mobile phone users will be unable to use devices features until they have acknowledge the alert as the UK Government tests nationwide system.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

BBC staff told to delete TikTok app after ban from government devices

Broadcaster echoes government’s fear of data protection on Chinese-owned social media platform

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

NHS pay rise may have to come from existing budget, says minister

Oliver Dowden says it ‘won’t be easy’ to fund estimated £1.5bn offer for nurses and ambulance staff

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

Suella Braverman accused of resorting to 'photo ops' to push 'unworkable' Rwanda plan

The Home Secretary has travelled to capital Kigali, where she hopes the UK can start sending asylum seekers by the summer after more than a year of legal wrangling

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Johnson ally warns ex-PM could face parliamentary ‘witch hunt’ over partygate

Lord Greenhalgh voiced concern about the process the Privileges Committee would follow.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Gary Lineker cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live

Alex Scott will be hosting the coverage of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final between Brighton & Hove Albion and Grimsby Town

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

We want to ‘get cracking’ with sending migrants to Rwanda, says Cabinet minister

The UK Government’s controversial policy is currently facing challenges in the courts.

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023