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Appeal case begins over Briton convicted of wife’s manslaughter in Cyprus

Appeal case begins over Briton convicted of wife’s manslaughter in Cyprus

Appeal case begins over Briton convicted of wife’s manslaughter in Cyprus

25 October 2023

Retired miner David Hunter was released from prison in July after he was acquitted of the murder of his seriously ill wife.


Shell to cut 200 jobs in overhaul of low carbon unit

Shell to cut 200 jobs in overhaul of low carbon unit

Shell to cut 200 jobs in overhaul of low carbon unit

25 October 2023

A further 130 roles have been placed under review as it focuses on ‘transforming’ the low carbon solutions (LCS) division.


Law compelling convicts to be in court for sentencing expected in King’s Speech

Law compelling convicts to be in court for sentencing expected in King’s Speech

Law compelling convicts to be in court for sentencing expected in King’s Speech

25 October 2023

The Justice Secretary said the change to the law would be brought forward in the ‘coming session’.


Increase in UK car production reaches almost 40%

Increase in UK car production reaches almost 40%

Increase in UK car production reaches almost 40%

25 October 2023

Exports increased by a third last month, with almost six in 10 new vehicles going to the EU.


Metropolitan Police officers sacked for gross misconduct over athlete search

Metropolitan Police officers sacked for gross misconduct over athlete search

Metropolitan Police officers sacked for gross misconduct over athlete search

25 October 2023

Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked.


Justice served, say Yousef Makki’s family after unlawful killing ruling

Justice served, say Yousef Makki’s family after unlawful killing ruling

Justice served, say Yousef Makki’s family after unlawful killing ruling

25 October 2023

Joshua Molnar was cleared of the murder and manslaughter of Yousef Makki after a trial.


No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

25 October 2023

Unison announced another wave of action on Wednesday.


UK must get ambition back on environmental pledges, says WWF chief executive

UK must get ambition back on environmental pledges, says WWF chief executive

UK must get ambition back on environmental pledges, says WWF chief executive

25 October 2023

Tanya Steele was made a CBE by the King at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.


Sunak to address benefits and possible existential threat in speech on AI

Sunak to address benefits and possible existential threat in speech on AI

Sunak to address benefits and possible existential threat in speech on AI

25 October 2023

The Prime Minister will acknowledge ‘new dangers’ as he seeks to ‘address those fears head-on’.


Women and children among worst affected by pandemic, inquiry told

Women and children among worst affected by pandemic, inquiry told

Women and children among worst affected by pandemic, inquiry told

25 October 2023

A variety of groups gave their opening statements to the Scottish Covid Inquiry on Wednesday.


Prince Albert’s eldest son reveals ‘close’ bond with Monaco royal family

Prince Albert’s eldest son reveals ‘close’ bond with Monaco royal family

Prince Albert’s eldest son reveals ‘close’ bond with Monaco royal family

25 October 2023

Alexandre Grimaldi said his half-sister Jazmin wants to follow in their late grandmother Grace Kelly’s footsteps in Hollywood.


£15,000 flute being stolen was like ‘losing a limb’, says RSNO musician

£15,000 flute being stolen was like ‘losing a limb’, says RSNO musician

£15,000 flute being stolen was like ‘losing a limb’, says RSNO musician

25 October 2023

Flautist Katherine Bryan realised her instrument had been stolen when changing trains to go to Brighton on Monday.


Union announces more school strike dates amid pay dispute

Union announces more school strike dates amid pay dispute

Union announces more school strike dates amid pay dispute

25 October 2023

Unison members are taking action.


Man charged after stabbing in Brighton city centre

Man charged after stabbing in Brighton city centre

Man charged after stabbing in Brighton city centre

25 October 2023

Joel Elliott was charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery and possession of a bladed article following an attack on October 9.


How many more children have to die in Gaza before ceasefire call, asks Yousaf

How many more children have to die in Gaza before ceasefire call, asks Yousaf

How many more children have to die in Gaza before ceasefire call, asks Yousaf

25 October 2023

The First Minister’s in-laws are currently trapped in to the Middle East.


Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

Man who murdered girlfriend jailed for minimum of 23 years

25 October 2023

The judge said Christopher McGowan had inflicted ‘utter brutality’ upon young mother Claire Inglis in Stirling in November 2021.


No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

No 10 distances itself from UN chief’s remarks about Hamas’s attack

25 October 2023

UN chief Antonio Guterres said the killing of 1,400 Israelis came after Palestinians had been ‘subjected to 56 years of suffocating occupation’.


Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

Mother of murder accused cries as she gives evidence

25 October 2023

Lesley McMahon told the court that her son Joseph Peers had brought her a cup of tea at home at 11pm, shortly before Ashley Dale was killed.


New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

New report brands student maintenance system ‘broken’ amid soaring rents

25 October 2023

The report said the highest rents and increases are in cities with an undersupply of accommodation.


Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

Negotiations with DUP over trade border impasse in final phase, MPs told

25 October 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris also said he was not minded to change the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement.


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