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Firework letterbox prank killed elderly woman, court told

Firework letterbox prank killed elderly woman, court told

Firework letterbox prank killed elderly woman, court told

09 February 2023

Kai Cooper is on trial over the death of 88-year-old Josephine Smith, who is believed to have been in bed when her east London home was set on fire.


Calorie restriction may slow pace of ageing in healthy adults, study suggests

Calorie restriction may slow pace of ageing in healthy adults, study suggests

Calorie restriction may slow pace of ageing in healthy adults, study suggests

09 February 2023

According to the study, cutting calories by a quarter resulted in the pace of ageing slowing by around 2% to 3%.


Press regulator wants ‘spectrum of opinion’ on draft sex and gender guidelines

Press regulator wants ‘spectrum of opinion’ on draft sex and gender guidelines

Press regulator wants ‘spectrum of opinion’ on draft sex and gender guidelines

09 February 2023

The guidance is intended to support editors and journalists to improve the quality of editorial decision-making, but are not mandatory.


Sentencing of Scottish rugby player for domestic abuse delayed

Sentencing of Scottish rugby player for domestic abuse delayed

Sentencing of Scottish rugby player for domestic abuse delayed

09 February 2023

Rufus McLean, 22, admitted pushing, hurling abuse at and tracking his girlfriend.


Alcohol advertising ban in Scotland could cost jobs in whisky industry, MP warns

Alcohol advertising ban in Scotland could cost jobs in whisky industry, MP warns

Alcohol advertising ban in Scotland could cost jobs in whisky industry, MP warns

09 February 2023

David Mundell said new laws under consideration by the Scottish Government could also harm Scottish drinks exports.


Queen Consort asked to set up royal playdate with Princess Charlotte

Queen Consort asked to set up royal playdate with Princess Charlotte

Queen Consort asked to set up royal playdate with Princess Charlotte

09 February 2023

Camilla, visiting a charity, promised one girl she would pass on a request for a meeting.


Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson fetches £20,000 at auction

Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson fetches £20,000 at auction

Marriage certificate signed by Lord Nelson fetches £20,000 at auction

09 February 2023

He and his mistress Lady Emma Hamilton signed the document in 1799, at a wedding held on board his ship HMS Foudroyant.


PM flew from London to Cornwall despite being in south west night before

PM flew from London to Cornwall despite being in south west night before

PM flew from London to Cornwall despite being in south west night before

09 February 2023

The Prime Minister has come in for criticism for his frequent use of air travel for domestic trips.


Used car market slumped by 8.5% in 2022

Used car market slumped by 8.5% in 2022

Used car market slumped by 8.5% in 2022

09 February 2023

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said just 6.9 million vehicles changed hands in 2022.


What the latest NHS performance figures show

What the latest NHS performance figures show

What the latest NHS performance figures show

09 February 2023

Some 72% of patients were seen within four hours of arrival at A&Es in January, up from 65% in December.


Isla Bryson case review findings to be published this week – Sturgeon

Isla Bryson case review findings to be published this week – Sturgeon

Isla Bryson case review findings to be published this week – Sturgeon

09 February 2023

The transgender double rapist was housed in a women’s prison before being moved to the male estate.


Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

Number of mortgage-holders getting into arrears rose in final months of 2022

09 February 2023

There were fewer mortgage-holders in the most serious arrears bracket than in the previous quarter and fewer repossessions, according to UK Finance.


Britons in Turkey plead with friends and family in UK for earthquake donations

Britons in Turkey plead with friends and family in UK for earthquake donations

Britons in Turkey plead with friends and family in UK for earthquake donations

09 February 2023

Debs Handy, who moved to Turkey in 2020, said ‘if you know someone in Turkey, get the money over here, tell them to go shopping for you’.


Teaching union postpones strike action after pay offer from Welsh Government

Teaching union postpones strike action after pay offer from Welsh Government

Teaching union postpones strike action after pay offer from Welsh Government

09 February 2023

Members of the National Education Union (NEU) were due to take industrial action on February 14.


Sunak distances himself from Tory deputy chairman Anderson’s death penalty views

Sunak distances himself from Tory deputy chairman Anderson’s death penalty views

Sunak distances himself from Tory deputy chairman Anderson’s death penalty views

09 February 2023

The Ashfield MP said ‘nobody has ever committed a crime after being executed’.


Former MP Jared O’Mara jailed over fraudulent expenses claims

Former MP Jared O’Mara jailed over fraudulent expenses claims

Former MP Jared O’Mara jailed over fraudulent expenses claims

09 February 2023

O’Mara was convicted of six counts of fraud after trying to claim about £52,000 of taxpayers’ money for work that was never done.


UK aims to train Ukrainian pilots ‘as quickly as humanly possible’

UK aims to train Ukrainian pilots ‘as quickly as humanly possible’

UK aims to train Ukrainian pilots ‘as quickly as humanly possible’

09 February 2023

The training is the ‘first step’ towards the potential supply of jets, Rishi Sunak said.


British volunteers begin earthquake rescue as other crews speak of delays

British volunteers begin earthquake rescue as other crews speak of delays

British volunteers begin earthquake rescue as other crews speak of delays

09 February 2023

Teams from the UK have started to travel to Turkey to help with the search operation.


‘Significant increase’ in number of grown-up children living with parents

‘Significant increase’ in number of grown-up children living with parents

‘Significant increase’ in number of grown-up children living with parents

09 February 2023

The Office for National Statistics said the coronavirus pandemic may have contributed by affecting people’s place of usual residence on Census Day.


Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

09 February 2023

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church.


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