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Captain Sir Tom Moore said at the time that writing his memoir was an opportunity to raise more money for charity in his name. The family of renowned pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore damaged public trust in charities by refusing to donate any of the £1.4m received from his book deal, a long-awaited report…

Jo The rate at which primary school pupils are being suspended from state schools in England has more than doubled in a decade, BBC analysis suggests. Permanent exclusion rates of primary-age pupils have also gone up – by almost 70% in the same period. Campaigners say children excluded from school at a young age experience…

Getty Images Russia has resumed large-scale missile strikes on Ukraine as it seeks to maximise its military advantage In a matter of days US President Joe Biden’s administration and Russia have made separate – but significant – moves aimed at influencing the outcome of the war in Ukraine, two months ahead of Donald Trump’s return…

CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP Caroline Darian accused her father of lying to the court, saying she was convinced he abused her Tensions at the French mass rape trial burst into the open on Wednesday when Dominique Pelicot’s daughter Caroline shouted at her father from across the courtroom that he would “die alone like a dog”. Caroline Darian,…

PA Media Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s CV came under the spotlight at Prime Minister’s Questions, following claims she had embellished some of her past achievements. Reeves has previously said she worked as an economist at Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) before entering politics. However, her profile on the networking site LinkedIn has been changed to say…

Alexander Nemenov/AFP/ Getty Images The Vatican’s Secretary of State Pietro Parolin has been the Pope’s representative at the UN COP29 climate conference The Vatican has blocked discussions over women’s rights at the UN climate summit following a row over gay and transgender issues, sources have told BBC News. Pope Francis’ representatives have aligned with Saudi…

AFP Israel’s military says its offensive in Beit Lahia and other areas of northern Gaza targets regrouping Hamas fighters Palestinians are “facing diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of northern Gaza under siege by Israeli forces because virtually no aid has been delivered in 40 days, the UN has warned. The UN said all its…

Getty Images Natasha Harding, now known as Natasha Allen-Wyatt, won 103 caps for Wales One of Wales’ top footballers has been accused by teammates, parents and sponsors of taking thousands of pounds that she has not returned. Natasha Harding, who now uses her married name Allen-Wyatt, is facing claims she took money for one-to-one coaching…

PA Media With Scotland’s prison population approaching “crisis” point, the Scottish government has tabled plans to let more prisoners out early. The Scottish Conservatives say victims are being “betrayed”. Their leader, Russell Findlay, has also suggested that SNP ministers could free up space by doing more to remove foreign nationals from jails. The Scottish government…