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1. Charles pays tribute to ‘darling Mama’ in heartfelt video message

   Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at her Balmoral home aged 96 on September 8 2022, after serving as sovereign for 70 years.

2. Keir Starmer to face second bruising day in Parliament over Mandelson scandal

   MPs are to hold an emergency debate on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.

3. ‘Critical diplomatic moment’ as Iran ceasefire deadline looms, says Cooper

   Uncertainty hangs over talks between Washington and Tehran amid ongoing threats and tensions.

4. Visa and TikTok launch ‘creator card’ to support entrepreneurs

   The card will help to ’empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in the digital economy’, Visa said.

5. Mid-lifers ‘put off exercise by school PE’ – charity

   More than a quarter of people polled in a survey said school PE lessons put them off exercise and sports ‘for life’.

6. BBC Proms to celebrate American classical music

   The line-up includes music from leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from the UK and around the world.

7. Marathon runner says Marie Curie helped mum’s confidence after dad’s death

   Peter Howarth died six months after he suffered a stroke during a dog walk and tests revealed he also had stage four cancer.

8. I am not afraid to take on vested interests, Swinney to say

   The SNP has proposed to cap the prices on essential items.

9. Steve Nicol’s FA Cup medal could fetch up to £20,000 at memorabilia auction

   The medal is leading the collection of memorabilia from the former footballer’s highly successful career going under the hammer at Propstore.

10. Family of UK’s youngest blood transfusion recipient express gratitude to donors

    Intrauterine transfusion are needed for extremely unwell babies while they are still in the womb.