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Banksy
UK

Banksy artworks rack up almost £150,000 in public costs

A HM Courts and Tribunals Service spokesperson said: "The Royal Courts of Justice is a listed building and HMCTS are obliged to maintain its original character."

andy-burnham
UK

Burnham to begin UK tour with cost of living measures

No 10 said the measures would aim to “give people some room to breathe”, while Burnham will also focus on “improving high streets”.

rail disruption
UK

Power outage causes second day of rail disruption in north-west England

National Rail said trains were running again but delays were expected until around noon as several trains and crew remained out of position after Thursday’s disruption.

John Healey
Business

Treasury explores £9bn-a-year borrowing plan to boost investment

The proposals could provide more than £9 billion a year for investment by 2031 by using changes to the fiscal rules introduced by former chancellor Rachel Reeves.

NHS staff
Editorial

NHS staff report rise in racist abuse from patients, survey finds

The SoR said staff had been called "dirty foreigners" and "monkeys", describing the rise in racism as "noticeable", "unacceptable" and "a poor reflection" on society. It said the behaviour was "unconscionable".

Channel crossing
UK

Boat catches fire during Channel crossing, 157 migrants rescued

A small boat caught fire on the boundary between French and British waters on Tuesday morning, forcing those on board to jump into the water.

Reform-Restore
UK

Farage leaves door open for Reform-Restore deal

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Farage said: “If you want to do a political deal with somebody, you know, you would contact them privately and not do a 12-minute video.

Zia-Yusuf
UK

Reform UK unveils plan to use Royal Navy against small boat crossings

Under its proposed "Operation Fortress", migrant boats would be intercepted in the Channel, with those on board detained, given food and water, before being returned under naval escort to France or Belgium.