National news

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• Starmer will face pressure to go if Labour does badly in May polls Welsh FM

  The Labour First Minister of Wales has not ruled out the possibility that Sir Keir Starmer could be ejected from Downing Street before the end of the year.

• Charles pleased and proud of Kings Trust work on 50th anniversary

  The King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK.

• British FBI to take over counter terror and fraud probes under police reforms

  Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms.

• Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were among the greatest of all warriors

  Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict.

• Burnham says he plans to stand in by election

  Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor.

• Trump remarks about British troops insulting and appalling Starmer says

  Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Donald Trump’s remarks about British troops in Afghanistan were “insulting and frankly appalling” and signalled the US President should apologise.

• Husband pleads guilty to drugging and raping ex wife over 13 years

  A husband has admitted drugging and raping his now ex-wife over a 13-year period.

• Health Secretary promises improved cancer care in deprived areas

  Wes Streeting vows to end the postcode lottery of cancer care with more training and technology

• Increase in workers on a four day week research shows

  More than 50 organisations employing over 1,400 workers moved to a four-day working week in 2025, according to new figures.

• Late Queens strong and complex personality to feature in national memorial

  An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch.