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Prison plans could cost extra 4bn and be short of 12400 cell spaces by 2027

Government plans to boost prison capacity could fall short by thousands of cell spaces within two years and cost the taxpayer billions of pounds more than anticipated, Whitehall’s spending watchdog has warned.

King Charles and Camilla host the Emir of Qatar on his two day state visit

The Princess of Wales joined the King and her husband in welcoming the Emir of Qatar to the UK during a rare public appearance since completing her cancer treatment.

Reeves insists public services will have to live within their means

Rachel Reeves has again declined to repeat her promise not to raise taxes or borrowing in future budgets, but insisted she would not have to top up her spending plans either.

MasterChef Christmas shows pulled from BBC schedule amid Gregg Wallace furore

Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBC’s schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said.

Queens chest infection was form of pneumonia

The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia.

NHS will get much worse over winter ministers warned as major reform urged

Scotland’s NHS will become “much worse” over the winter, the head of the doctors’ union has warned after a report said fundamental reform in the health service is needed.

Emir of Qatar to begin two day state visit to UK

The Emir of Qatar will begin a two-day state visit to the UK hosted by the King.

More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking

Victims of the “horrendous” crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said.

Christmas unlikely to be bumper one for all as consumers focus on budgeting

Spending on cough and cold remedies was a bright spot in November as weak consumer confidence and rising energy bills caused anxiety for retailers in the all-important run-up to Christmas.

Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit

The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection.