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Hubris and overconfidence hampered early Covid response, says nudge unit chief

Hubris and overconfidence hampered early Covid response, says nudge unit chief

Hubris and overconfidence hampered early Covid response, says nudge unit chief

01 November 2023

There was ‘arrogance’ in believing the UK would fare better than other countries in the early days of the pandemic, the Covid-19 Inquiry heard.


BBC News Arabic launches emergency radio service for Gaza

BBC News Arabic launches emergency radio service for Gaza

BBC News Arabic launches emergency radio service for Gaza

01 November 2023

Gaza Daily will broadcast information and developments, as well as providing safety advice.


Prevent anti-terror programme incompatible with human rights, says Amnesty

Prevent anti-terror programme incompatible with human rights, says Amnesty

Prevent anti-terror programme incompatible with human rights, says Amnesty

01 November 2023

The human rights campaign group called for it to be scrapped.


Darts trailblazer Fallon Sherrock plans quick return to oche after MBE checkout

Darts trailblazer Fallon Sherrock plans quick return to oche after MBE checkout

Darts trailblazer Fallon Sherrock plans quick return to oche after MBE checkout

01 November 2023

Sherrock, known as the Queen of the Palace on the darts circuit, picked up her award at Windsor Castle before heading home for training.


Prince George a budding triathlete, William tells Stanford while presenting MBE

Prince George a budding triathlete, William tells Stanford while presenting MBE

Prince George a budding triathlete, William tells Stanford while presenting MBE

01 November 2023

Non Stanford was presented with an MBE by the Prince of Wales for her services to triathlon.


Sexual harassment and bullying widespread and normalised in Red Arrows – report

Sexual harassment and bullying widespread and normalised in Red Arrows – report

Sexual harassment and bullying widespread and normalised in Red Arrows – report

01 November 2023

The report found there was an ‘intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment’.


Rappers stabbed and shot in ‘scene of bloody carnage’, court hears

Rappers stabbed and shot in ‘scene of bloody carnage’, court hears

Rappers stabbed and shot in ‘scene of bloody carnage’, court hears

01 November 2023

Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, 31, died after the attack in Ilford, east London.


No 10 adviser penned graphic note on UK’s readiness for Covid, inquiry hears

No 10 adviser penned graphic note on UK’s readiness for Covid, inquiry hears

No 10 adviser penned graphic note on UK’s readiness for Covid, inquiry hears

01 November 2023

The assessment of Britain’s readiness for the impending turmoil was made by Downing Street data expert Ben Warner, the inquiry heard.


Murder suspect confessed to undercover officer, jury hears

Murder suspect confessed to undercover officer, jury hears

Murder suspect confessed to undercover officer, jury hears

01 November 2023

Darren Osment is accused of killing Claire Holland, hours after she was last seen leaving a pub in the centre of Bristol in 2012.


Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

Thousands of lives saved by ‘transformative’ drugs rollout, says NHS

01 November 2023

Direct oral anticoagulants are used to treat the heart condition atrial fibrillation, which can lead to strokes.


More than 2,000 high-emitting firms urged to set science-based emissions targets

More than 2,000 high-emitting firms urged to set science-based emissions targets

More than 2,000 high-emitting firms urged to set science-based emissions targets

01 November 2023

The Carbon Disclosure Project began its annual Science-Based Targets Campaign on Wednesday.


Storm Ciaran to hit UK after one of country’s wettest Octobers

Storm Ciaran to hit UK after one of country’s wettest Octobers

Storm Ciaran to hit UK after one of country’s wettest Octobers

01 November 2023

Amber warnings are in place for parts of the south coast of England on Thursday as Storm Ciaran is due to hit.


Woman who intervened in knife attack decorated with Queen’s Gallantry Medal

Woman who intervened in knife attack decorated with Queen’s Gallantry Medal

Woman who intervened in knife attack decorated with Queen’s Gallantry Medal

01 November 2023

Ayette Bounouri tried to drag a man to safety and take the knife from the attacker.


Football fan convicted of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

Football fan convicted of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

Football fan convicted of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

01 November 2023

Jamie Arnold was seen making racist remarks and hand gestures at the former Manchester United defender.


Camilla bottle-feeds orphaned baby elephants at Kenya sanctuary

Camilla bottle-feeds orphaned baby elephants at Kenya sanctuary

Camilla bottle-feeds orphaned baby elephants at Kenya sanctuary

01 November 2023

Camilla, who was later joined by the King, was in her element at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi National Park.


Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

01 November 2023

Protest group Together Against Sizewell C objects to the building of a new nuclear power station near Sizewell in Suffolk.


Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

01 November 2023

The former Lioness showed her support for the team after England’s 3-2 loss to Belgium.


Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

01 November 2023

Wright received the honour at Guildhall on Wednesday in recognition of his services to sport and London.


Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

01 November 2023

Michael Sellers is believed to have killed Gracie Spinks, 23, before taking his own life in June 2021.


Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

01 November 2023

A status yellow rain warning is in place for six counties from 7pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.


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