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Places like councils, courts, schools and police forces will be offered one An £8 million government-funded scheme is offering public authorities the chance to claim a free portrait of the King. Councils, courts, schools, police forces and fire and rescue services will be among the UK institutions across that will be offered a new official portrait photograph. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, said the portrait, which has

Suella Braverman says it would not be fair to view the delays as “an adverse effect of Brexit” Home Secretary Suella Braverman has rejected suggestions that Brexit could be the cause of delays at the Port of Dover as passengers on the Easter getaway faced long queues. Extra sailings were run overnight to try and clear the backlog, which has left passengers stuck in traffic for hours, but by Sunday

It's the first ceremony that the 86 year old has presided at after being treated for bronchitis Pope Francis battled a hoarse voice and was bundled up in a thick coat as he presided over a Mass in St Peter’s Square before tens of thousands of faithful on Palm Sunday, a day after he left hospital following treatment for bronchitis. The sun broke through the clouds during the Mass, one

Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal lead the nominations Jodie Comer and Paul Mescal are among the nominees for the top gongs at the Olivier Awards 2023. Stars of the West End will celebrate the best of British theatre at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday hosted by Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham. A new stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 animated film My Neighbour Totoro leads the pack with nine

The port say they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime Delays are continuing at the Port of Dover on Sunday morning, despite extra ferry services running overnight to try and ease the disruption. A spokesperson for the port says they hope to finally clear the backlog by lunchtime. The port has said the delays were “due to lengthy French border processes and sheer volume”. P&O Ferries updated passengers

Fewer than 3 in 10 of people in this group are currently in work Charities have welcomed the launch of a review aimed at sparking a rethink into access to work for people with autism. Employment rates for this group are particularly low with fewer than three in 10 in work, the Government said. The Buckland Review of Autism Employment will consider issues including how employers identify and better support

It's Joshua's 25th professional win Anthony Joshua returned to winning ways but only after a laboured display in a unanimous points victory over Jermaine Franklin. The Briton had lost three of his last five fights, which included consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but he tasted success again for the first time since 2020 after the judges scored the London bout 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111 in favour of the home favourite.