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Gaelic origins of Icelandic words and landmarks challenge orthodox view of Viking heritage, says authorAccording to folklore, a Gaelic-speaking warrior queen called Aud was among Iceland’s earliest settlers. Her story is central to an emerging theory t…
Exclusive: military veterans’ group RE:ACT gets £200,000 yearly contract to ensure welfare of lorry drivers gridlocked in KentThe government has signed a £200,000-a-year contract with a disaster response charity established by the former head of Britai…
Commission opens ‘regulatory compliance case’ after complaints that the charity is politically partisanThe Charity Commission has said it is “assessing concerns” about the Campaign Against Antisemitism, which was at the forefront of antisemitism allega…
Passengers advised to travel only if necessary on Wednesday, although No 10 and Network Rail optimistic about reaching deal• UK strike calendar: service stoppages in JanuaryMore disruption awaits commuters returning to work after the Christmas break on…
British Retail Consortium figures come amid concern over economy and rising cost of energy billsUK food price rises soared to a record rate in December, figures show, as retail industry bosses warned that high inflation would continue in 2023 amid the …
A clean sweep led by Harry Styles was an ‘astonishing’ high note for the music industry – but the domination of older songs reflected the impact of streamingFor the first time since year-end charts were introduced more than 50 years ago, British artist…
People with disabilities more likely to cut back on energy use and food, Resolution Foundation saysDisabled people in the UK are much more likely to struggle to heat their homes and cut back on food this winter, according to a report highlighting “mass…
Former health secretary launched the Matt Hancock MP app in 2018 to ‘promote healthy, open, impartial debate’Matt Hancock has closed his personal app, five years after its launch made it a 24-hour social media hit.The Matt Hancock MP app was launched i…
Paul Nowak says frontline workers need a ‘fair deal’ and urges PM to open pay negotiations with unionsUK strike calendar: service stoppages in JanuaryThe new leader of the TUC has called for an urgent meeting with the prime minister in an attempt to en…
Nicholas Bunclark, 30, escaped from Liverpool crown court after being given jail sentence for assault Police are searching for a man after he leapt out of a crown court dock and fled after being sentenced for actual bodily harm.Nicholas Bunclark bolted…