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Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

Supermajority comments ‘not a shift in UK Government policy over unity poll’

25 October 2023

Chris Heaton-Harris also stressed that there is currently no basis to suggest that a majority of people in the region wish to separate from the UK.


‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

‘Cruel and sadistic’ paedophile police officer jailed for life

25 October 2023

Lewis Edwards groomed 210 girls aged between 10 and 16 and forced them to send him indecent images of themselves that he secretly recorded.


Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

25 October 2023

Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs during a select committee hearing that the Bill could receive royal assent this week.


Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

Rishi Sunak backs pauses in fighting in Gaza but rejects ceasefire calls

25 October 2023

The Prime Minister said breaks had been discussed at the UN as he announced an RAF plane is flying to Egypt with 21 tonnes of humanitarian aid.


Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

Heavy rainfall causes disruption along south coast of England

25 October 2023

Wet and windy weather is expected to continue into the weekend along the south-east coast of England, the Met Office said.


Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

Grammar school boy Yousef Makki was unlawfully killed, coroner concludes

25 October 2023

Coroner Geraint Williams concluded that Joshua Molnar did not act in self-defence.


Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

Just Stop Oil protesters spray Grade I listed Wellington Arch with orange paint

25 October 2023

Three protesters were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the protest action on Wednesday.


Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand chorizo ring over listeria fears

Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand chorizo ring over listeria fears

Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand chorizo ring over listeria fears

25 October 2023

The supermarket warned people not to eat its Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring.


RAF plane departs UK with 21 tonnes of aid for Gaza

RAF plane departs UK with 21 tonnes of aid for Gaza

RAF plane departs UK with 21 tonnes of aid for Gaza

25 October 2023

The C-17 aircraft will deliver aid such as medical equipment and water filters to Egypt.


UK teacher who uses Lego in lessons makes final shortlist of 10 for global prize

UK teacher who uses Lego in lessons makes final shortlist of 10 for global prize

UK teacher who uses Lego in lessons makes final shortlist of 10 for global prize

25 October 2023

Shafina Vohra is a psychology teacher at the London Design and Engineering University Technical College in Newham, east London.


Consider fostering, urge Sissay and Whitbread as ‘misconceptions put people off’

Consider fostering, urge Sissay and Whitbread as ‘misconceptions put people off’

Consider fostering, urge Sissay and Whitbread as ‘misconceptions put people off’

25 October 2023

A new recruitment campaign has been launched as research suggested some felt being single or disabled were automatic barriers to fostering.


Flautist appeals for help after £15,000 instrument stolen on train

Flautist appeals for help after £15,000 instrument stolen on train

Flautist appeals for help after £15,000 instrument stolen on train

25 October 2023

Katherine Bryan said her flute was taken from her bag between Farringdon and East Croydon stations in London on Monday morning.


Heineken sells less beer after customers hit by price hikes

Heineken sells less beer after customers hit by price hikes

Heineken sells less beer after customers hit by price hikes

25 October 2023

Company bosses said inflation-driven price rises were tapering off after its own cost pressures eased.


Paedophile police officer jailed for abusing 200 children

Paedophile police officer jailed for abusing 200 children

Paedophile police officer jailed for abusing 200 children

25 October 2023

Lewis Edwards groomed 210 girls aged between 10 and 16.


Homeless migrants could end up in hotels again, LGA warns

Homeless migrants could end up in hotels again, LGA warns

Homeless migrants could end up in hotels again, LGA warns

25 October 2023

The warning comes after it was announced that the number of hotels used to house migrants will be cut by 50 over the next three months.


Site earmarked to house asylum seekers ‘cost £9m more than deal a year earlier’

Site earmarked to house asylum seekers ‘cost £9m more than deal a year earlier’

Site earmarked to house asylum seekers ‘cost £9m more than deal a year earlier’

25 October 2023

Questions have been raised as to why Northeye was sold for a £9 million profit in 13 months.


‘Watch this space’ Sunak tells voters, as he marks one year as Prime Minister

‘Watch this space’ Sunak tells voters, as he marks one year as Prime Minister

‘Watch this space’ Sunak tells voters, as he marks one year as Prime Minister

25 October 2023

Rishi Sunak has said that there is ‘still work to be done’ as he marked his first anniversary in Number 10.


New therapy offers hope for cancer patients with limited treatment options

New therapy offers hope for cancer patients with limited treatment options

New therapy offers hope for cancer patients with limited treatment options

25 October 2023

People with cancer of the unknown primary usually have a poor prognosis.


Coffee shop and theme park workers among jobs with highest LGB+ representation

Coffee shop and theme park workers among jobs with highest LGB+ representation

Coffee shop and theme park workers among jobs with highest LGB+ representation

25 October 2023

Barriers to entry, lack of inclusive organisational cultures and experiencing discrimination can lead to differences in representation, the CIPD said.


Tim Peake: Possibility of all-UK space mission a ‘very exciting development’

Tim Peake: Possibility of all-UK space mission a ‘very exciting development’

Tim Peake: Possibility of all-UK space mission a ‘very exciting development’

25 October 2023

The UK Space Agency has signed an agreement with US-based company Axiom Space which could see an all-UK mission become a reality.


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