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Greens Urge Billions for Energy Support Amid Rising Costs from Iran Conflict

Green Party leader Zack Polanski urges the government to allocate £8.4bn for energy bill support amid rising costs linked to the Iran war, proposing funding through tax reforms and increased windfall taxes on energy firms.

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PA Media Green leader Zack Polanski speaking at the New Economics Foundation

UK's Higgs Boson Triumph Overshadowed by Threatened Cuts to Physics Funding

The UK celebrated a Nobel-winning Higgs boson discovery but now faces potential cuts threatening particle physics and astronomy research, sparking debate over funding priorities between fundamental and applied science.

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BBC A treated image of a Large Hadron Collider Atlas detector whilst under construction

Northern Ireland's Femicide Rates Exceed Many Global Regions, UK Minister Says

Northern Ireland's femicide rates exceed many global regions, with government minister Jess Phillips highlighting ongoing efforts and challenges, including the pervasive influence of the manosphere and the legacy of paramilitarism.

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Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Jess Phillip is outside. She has short brown hair. She's wearing gold hoop earrings. The background is out of focus.

PM Avoids Confirming Talk with Mandelson on Epstein Before US Ambassador Appointment

Sir Keir Starmer avoided confirming if he spoke with Peter Mandelson about his Epstein ties before appointing him UK ambassador to the US, amid scrutiny and document releases revealing warnings about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.

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Wales and Industry Agree to Accelerate Renewable Energy Projects

Wales and the renewable energy sector have agreed on a strategic partnership to accelerate wind, solar, and tidal projects, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2035 amid energy security concerns.

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Getty Images A windfarm in the Brecon Beacons.

Sectarian Graffiti on Apprentice Boys' Hall Condemned as Hate Crime

Sectarian graffiti on the Apprentice Boys of Derry Memorial Hall on St Patrick's Day has been condemned as a hate crime. Councillor Darren Guy highlighted an increase in attacks on the Protestant community and called for education to eradicate hatred.

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Getty Images The Apprentice Boys of Derry Memorial Hall, Society Street is a historic brown and grey Neo-gothic building located on Society Street.

Former MP Crispin Blunt Faces Four Drug Charges

Former MP Crispin Blunt has been charged with one count of possessing a class A drug and three counts of possessing a class B drug following police searches at his Surrey home.

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Two Teenagers Missing After Car Enters River in Wisbech St Mary

Police divers search for two teenagers missing after a car entered the River Nene in Wisbech St Mary. Three others escaped with non-life-threatening injuries. North Brink remains closed during the search.

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Tim Heaton/Geograph A row of Georgian townhouses line the street, which is next to a wide river.

Man Hospitalised After Brutal Masked Attack in Londonderry Burglary

A man in his 40s was hospitalised after a brutal attack by masked men during a burglary in Londonderry. Police urge witnesses with footage to come forward.

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Pacemaker A close-up image of a police officer's black protection vest as they stand near a cordoned off street.

Scottish Government Launches £5.4m Emergency Heating Oil Fund for Low-Income Households

The Scottish government has launched a £5.4m fund to aid low-income households using heating oil amid soaring prices caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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Getty Images A delivery driver places a metal nozzle into the open lid of a heating oil tank to refill it. The driver is wearing protective gloves and overalls.

Minister Disputes Rayner’s Claim Home Office Migrant Delay Plan Is ‘Un-British’

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds rejects Angela Rayner's claim that Home Office plans to delay migrants' settled status are 'un-British'. The article covers reactions to Rayner's speech, Tory defense of Nick Timothy's comments on Muslim prayers, and Labour leadership dynamics.

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Labour MP and former deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, speaking last month in Liverpool.

Woman Thanks Rescuers After Learning to Walk Post 130ft Fall at Henrhyd Falls

Leah Matthews survived a 130ft fall at Henrhyd Falls and reunited with rescuers who saved her life. Despite ongoing pain, she expresses deep gratitude and plans to fundraise for her rescuers.

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BBC A group photo showing a woman in the centre with long brown hair wearing a purple and white fleece with flowers on it. Four men surround her wearing different uniform - one is in a red and black jacket, another in a blue shirt, and two on the right are wearing dark green shirts.