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First-class stamp price to rise to £1.80 next month

The cost of a first-class stamp has now more than doubled in the past six years after eight rises.

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Alleged killer ‘Nasty’ left ‘traumatised’ by death of deaf woman, court told

Duane Owusu allegedly threw Zahwa Mukhtar out of a car and felled her with a single strike to the neck in London in August last year.

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British Museum offers ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience’ to see Bayeux Tapestry

Tickets to see the tapestry at London’s British Museum will first be available for entry on dates between September and December.

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'No veto' for Starmer over release of Mandelson files in Epstein scandal, says intelligence watchdog

The first documents on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as British ambassador to the US could be published as soon as next week

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Met apologises to Lord Speaker after he was misidentified over Mandelson info

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean was wrongly said in some media reports to have passed information to the police ahead of Lord Peter Mandelson’s arrest.

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‘Fast-tracked investigation’ launched into BBC Bafta broadcast ‘serious mistake’

Alan Cumming apologised during the broadcast for language viewers may have heard.

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Film studio raised immediate concerns about racial slur at Baftas

It is understood Warner Bros requested the incident be removed from the broadcast.

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Ministers still plan to release Mandelson files in March after peer’s arrest

Lord Mandelson was released on bail in the early hours of Tuesday morning after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Explosive Mandelson files to be published as soon as next week after peer's arrest in London

The Government is seeking to publish the documents as soon as possible as it seeks to contain the damage being caused by the Mandelson scandal

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Documents on Peter Mandelson appointment to be released early March – minister

Mr Jones’ statement came minutes before the force announced Lord Mandelson had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The Independent UK

From Scampi Fries to Shakespeare: Best moments at the Baftas

Here are some of the most funny and memorable moments from the 79th British Academy Film Awards.

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Jessie Buckley and Teyana Taylor bring drama to the Bafta red carpet

Jessie Buckley donned an electric blue Grecian-style gown to walk the red carpet.

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Kate rewears dreamy blush gown to the Baftas

The Princess of Wales opted for a regal Gucci gown on the red carpet.

The Independent UK

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Hudson among Hollywood stars at Baftas

Gillian Anderson, Emily Watson, Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley were also photographed on the red carpet in central London.

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Baftas 2026: Emma Stone leads stars in daring red carpet fashion

Celebrities descended on London’s Royal Albert Hall in risque designs for the Baftas.

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Bafta red carpet in pictures: Gorgeous gowns, stylish suits and a duffle coat

The Bafta film awards at the Royal Festival Hall invited all the big stars, including Paddington bear

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I Swear filmmaker did not ask Robert Aramayo to audition for lead role

The Bafta-nominated Kirk Jones film tells the story of Scottish campaigner John Davidson’s life living with Tourette syndrome.

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Bafta chairwoman: It’s been a really good year for watching films

Sara Putt, the head Bafta, said it had been a “glorious” year for audiences as stars arrived for the awards ceremony in central London.

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Deaf woman lay dying as killer ‘Nasty’ detained by police nearby, court told

Zahwa Mukhtar suffered fatal injuries after she was thrown out of a car and attacked on a quiet street in east London, the Old Bailey heard.

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Deaf woman kicked and left to die in east London street by raver nicknamed Nasty, court told

Zahwa Mukhtar, 27, was thrown out of a car and fatally attacked in ‘senseless killing’, the Old Bailey was told

The Independent UK

A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage’s voter appeal

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the prime minister rumoured to be ‘in a dark place’ and considering quitting over the Mandelson scandal, political editor David Maddox looks at the possible replacements, including a rapidly emerging surprise contender

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‘Hero’ bus driver says he did not tell his family in Ireland about tribunal

Mark Hehir, who is originally from Limerick but now lives in London, was fired by Metroline after he chased down a thief.

Evening Standard

London Assembly demands apology for sacked 'hero' bus driver as 137,000 people sign petition

David Lammy told the House of Commons: ‘I’m very grateful, Mark is of course a hero and deserves our support’

The Independent UK

Bus theft victim felt ‘so guilty’ after hero driver lost his job

More than 125,000 people have signed a petition in support

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Post Office ‘dishonestly’ withheld evidence when suing subpostmaster, court told

Lee Castleton is suing the Post Office and Fujitsu at the High Court in the wake of the Horizon scandal.

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