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King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in speaking about her treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace has said. The King, who has been diagnosed with cancer himself, is in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”, a short statement read. Support has poured in for the princess, who described her diagnosis as a “huge shock” in ...

The highest outstanding student debt in the UK is more than £230,000, data obtained by BBC News reveals. The largest repayment a graduate has made tops £110,000, the figures show, with another loan holder accumulating interest alone of nearly £55,000. The data was released by the Student Loans Company (SLC) following a BBC Freedom of Information (FOI) request. SLC says ...

The Princess of Wales says she is in the early stages of treatment after a cancer diagnosis. In a video statement, Catherine says it was a “huge shock” after an “incredibly tough couple of months”. But she sent a positive message, saying: “I am well and getting stronger every day.” Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington ...

A senior cabinet minister has denied the Conservative Party has a problem with race after accepting at least £10m from a donor who is accused of racism. Transport Secretary Mark Harper told the BBC he was in “the most ethnically diverse cabinet there has ever been”. Mr Harper said his party welcomes members “whatever their race”. Donor Frank Hester apologised ...

Failed asylum seekers are to be offered up to £3,000 to move to Rwanda under a new voluntary scheme. The plan, first reported by The Times, is understood to be a variation of an existing voluntary returns scheme, where failed asylum seekers receive cash to return to their home country. It will be open to anyone whose asylum claim has been ...

More than £117m will be spent to protect mosques, Muslim schools and community centres in the UK from hate attacks over the next four years, the government says. Home Secretary James Cleverly said the investment would give “reassurance and confidence” to British Muslims. It will be spent on measures including CCTV cameras, alarms and fencing. The announcement comes in response ...

The UK must face down extremists trying to “deliberately” undermine the country’s “multi-faith democracy”, Rishi Sunak has warned. The PM said Islamists and the far-right were “two sides of the same extremist coin” who loathed Britain. He also expressed concern about the regular protests taking place in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Mr Sunak spoke at a lectern outside No ...

Political leaders in the UK have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Britain was prepared to do “whatever it takes” and pledged almost £250m towards producing artillery shells. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said President Vladimir Putin’s “cowardice and barbarity” would not prevail. It comes a day after ...

King Charles has been cheered up by some of the 7,000 cards of support sent to him during his cancer treatment, including those taking a humorous view. They included a card with a picture of a dog wearing a protective cone saying: “At least you don’t have to wear a cone!” Other messages shared people’s own experiences of cancer and ...

The House of Commons speaker is under increasing pressure after a debate on a ceasefire in Gaza descended into chaos. Sir Lindsay Hoyle sparked fury from SNP and Conservative MPs when he broke with convention to allow a vote on a Labour motion for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”. Sir Lindsay later apologised, but still faces calls to resign. Some 33 ...