National News

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• 29 of UK adults hit by Royal Mail delays over Christmas warns Citizens Advice

  An estimated 16 million people – or 29% of UK adults – experienced post delays with Royal Mail over Christmas, Citizens Advice has said.

• Number of 18 year olds from deprived areas applying for university up across UK

  The number of 18-year-olds from the poorest areas applying for university has increased in every part of the UK, the latest figures from Ucas show.

• Mental ill health in children biggest challenge of our time report

  The decline in the mental health of children and young people is “one of the biggest challenges of our time”, leading charities have warned.

• EasyJet used misleading baggage price claim says regulator

  EasyJet’s claim that the cost of adding large cabin bags to flight bookings was “from £5.99” was “misleading”, a regulator has found.

• Kate praises grassroots rugby league and community spirit during club visit

  The Princess of Wales praised a “gold dust” rugby league club for the support given to its community of fans when she braved Storm Chandra at a stadium in West Yorkshire.

• Anthony Gordon attempting to replicate blistering form at Newcastle

  Newcastle striker Anthony Gordon admits he is a victim of his own success as he attempts to replicate the blistering form which won him England recognition.

• Former MP charged with sexually assaulting woman in 2022

  Former Labour MP Conor McGinn has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2022.

• Pubs and music venues to see business rates cut by 15 says Treasury

  Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury has announced.

• King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors on memorial day

  The King and Queen met Holocaust survivors and lit candles of remembrance to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945.

• Jessie Buckley nominated for Bafta as Hamnet makes history

  Irish actress Jessie Buckley has continued her awards season streak with a Bafta nomination for her role in Hamnet.