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Firms may need to be forced to accept cash to prevent two tier society

Businesses may need to be forced to accept coins and banknotes, to make sure the UK does not drift into a loss of cash acceptance for those who rely on it, the Treasury Committee has warned.

Government vow to recruit 6500 teachers may not address shortage watchdog

It is unclear whether the Government’s pledge to recruit 6,500 more teachers will fully address staff shortages, the public spending watchdog said.

Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes

Arsenal’s hopes of winning the Champions League were dealt a blow after Ousmane Dembele fired Paris St Germain to a 1-0 win in the opening leg of their semi-final at the Emirates.

William and Kate on Isle of Mull

Visit aimed at supporting rural projects

Frontman of Welsh band The Alarm dies

Mike Peters was 66

Sycamore Gap tree accused in court

Two men deny the charges

Man suspected of carrying out Leeds crossbowattack has died

Two women were injured

No criminal charges following ice hockey death

Adam Johnson was playing for Nottingham Panthers when he was hit

Flats evacuated as 100 firefighters tackle substation blaze in west London

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London.

Bone marrow tests double survival time for blood cancer patients trial finds

A highly sensitive test that detects traces of disease in the bone marrow of patients with a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer could help double their chances of survival, a first-of-its-kind trial has found.

William and Kates wedding anniversary trip begins with community halls funding

The Prince and Princess of Wales’s foundation is to provide funds to refurbish two community halls on a Scottish island where they will spend their 14th wedding anniversary.

Chancellor Reeves warned of tough trade offs ahead of spending review

Rachel Reeves has been warned that “tough trade-offs” await her at this summer’s spending review, as she has been urged to prioritise investment that “boosts” public services and standards for families.