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Judge issues directions in trial of man accused of murdering pensioner in street

Judge issues directions in trial of man accused of murdering pensioner in street

Judge issues directions in trial of man accused of murdering pensioner in street

24 April 2024

Ahmed Alid denies murdering Terence Carney in Hartlepool and attempting to murder a fellow asylum seeker at their shared accommodation


Council workers back vote on strike action if pay offer not ‘credible’

Council workers back vote on strike action if pay offer not ‘credible’

Council workers back vote on strike action if pay offer not ‘credible’

24 April 2024

GMB Scotland balloted members at local authorities across the country.


Paula Vennells ‘interjected’ in talks to stop subpostmaster prosecutions

Paula Vennells ‘interjected’ in talks to stop subpostmaster prosecutions

Paula Vennells ‘interjected’ in talks to stop subpostmaster prosecutions

24 April 2024

The Post Office executive committee was in favour of ceasing prosecutions entirely, a former top lawyer told an inquiry.


Halt to plans for helpline shake-up has impacted services, says HMRC boss

Halt to plans for helpline shake-up has impacted services, says HMRC boss

Halt to plans for helpline shake-up has impacted services, says HMRC boss

24 April 2024

A lower proportion of calls is being answered than if HMRC had been able to implement helpline changes, Jim Harra told MPs.


Widower determined to clear wife’s name in Horizon conviction appeal

Widower determined to clear wife’s name in Horizon conviction appeal

Widower determined to clear wife’s name in Horizon conviction appeal

24 April 2024

An appeal date has been set for June in the case of Caren Lorimer, who pleaded guilty to one charge of embezzlement from a Post Office.


One person arrested after three injured in ‘horrifying’ incident at Welsh school

One person arrested after three injured in ‘horrifying’ incident at Welsh school

One person arrested after three injured in ‘horrifying’ incident at Welsh school

24 April 2024

At least one teacher was reportedly hurt in a stabbing at the school in Ammanford on Wednesday.


UK’s first ever memorial to LGBT armed forces personnel to be created

UK’s first ever memorial to LGBT armed forces personnel to be created

UK’s first ever memorial to LGBT armed forces personnel to be created

24 April 2024

Veterans charity Fighting with Pride will lead work on the memorial, after spearheading a campaign on historical mistreatment of LGBT service people.


Labour to pledge to renationalise railways if elected

Labour to pledge to renationalise railways if elected

Labour to pledge to renationalise railways if elected

24 April 2024

A Labour government would expect to transfer rail networks to public ownership within its first term, the party will say.


Extinct giant salmon ‘used tusk-like tooth for fighting and not catching prey’

Extinct giant salmon ‘used tusk-like tooth for fighting and not catching prey’

Extinct giant salmon ‘used tusk-like tooth for fighting and not catching prey’

24 April 2024

These fish were not gentle giants, researchers say.


Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

24 April 2024

The 16-year-old was wearing just his boxer shorts when he attacked the two boys and the housemaster at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon.


Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

24 April 2024

He praised the German Chancellor’s ‘historic decision’ to increase defence spending.


Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

24 April 2024

The Government is facing accusations that its recently introduced ban on the large bulldog-type American breed is unlawful.


Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

24 April 2024

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn asked if confidence in the new truth commission will be affected by legal challenges.


Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

24 April 2024

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner accused the Government of delaying justice for renters.


ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

24 April 2024

The ITV show prompted public outrage and help put the Horizon scandal under the spotlight.


Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

24 April 2024

The MP championed the cause of welfare reform over the course of 40 years at Westminster.


Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

24 April 2024

Economists, scientists and Government officials provided direction for an assessment of how the decline of ecosystems will affect the UK economy.


Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

24 April 2024

Saif Alrubie was arrested coming off a plane at Heathrow Airport on September 19 2022.


A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

24 April 2024

A court hearing involving the former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson lasted just a few minutes.


Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

24 April 2024

The Oscar-winning actor posted about the campaign on social media.


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