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Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

15 November 2023

Women will be able to get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP.


Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

15 November 2023

As Ms Cooper made the claim, Home Secretary James Cleverly could be seen sitting on the Government benches with his head lowered.


‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

15 November 2023

The Government is facing pressure from the right of the Conservative Party over the European agreement.


PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

15 November 2023

Rishi Sunak also indicated that further ‘hard decisions’ on the economy and public finances will still be needed.


Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

15 November 2023

The winners of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards will be announced in January.


First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

15 November 2023

Irish premier Leo Varadkar said the Government is ‘working tirelessly’ for citizens still in Gaza


Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

15 November 2023

Accounting firm PwC anticipates shoppers will spend £5.6 billion on deals this year, down from £7.1 billion last year.


Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

15 November 2023

The film also created hundreds of jobs.


Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

15 November 2023

The Conservatives are using debating time at Holyrood to call for the First Minister and his deputy to refer themselves to the independent adviser.


Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

15 November 2023

The home security firm is to preview some features with Refuge to help improve safety.


Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

15 November 2023

None of the major parcel firms – Royal Mail, DPD, Yodel, Amazon Logistics or Evri – managed to secure even a three star rating out of five.


No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

15 November 2023

No 10 said that ‘something may have come in’ when asked if Mrs Braverman had handed a document to Mr Sunak before her appointment.


Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

15 November 2023

Experts called for chronic pain management in young people to be ‘optimised’.


Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

15 November 2023

Teenager Gordon Gault died in hospital after he was stabbed in Newcastle’s West End last November.


Astronomers observe ‘fluffy’ planet where it rains sand droplets

Astronomers observe ‘fluffy’ planet where it rains sand droplets

Astronomers observe ‘fluffy’ planet where it rains sand droplets

15 November 2023

Scientists say the exoplanet WASP-107b has a cloud cycle similar to Earth.


Expelling ambassador would push Ireland to ‘margins of international opinion’

Expelling ambassador would push Ireland to ‘margins of international opinion’

Expelling ambassador would push Ireland to ‘margins of international opinion’

15 November 2023

Minister of state James Browne made the claim in a debate on a Social Democrats motion calling for economic and diplomatic sanctions on Israel.


Jury retires to consider conclusion in Gracie Spinks inquest

Jury retires to consider conclusion in Gracie Spinks inquest

Jury retires to consider conclusion in Gracie Spinks inquest

15 November 2023

The jury has already been told by the coroner to conclude that Ms Spinks was unlawfully killed by Michael Sellers.


‘Shock and panic’ among Bristol residents evacuated from tower block

‘Shock and panic’ among Bristol residents evacuated from tower block

‘Shock and panic’ among Bristol residents evacuated from tower block

15 November 2023

Around 400 people who live in Barton House were told to leave on Tuesday night.


Government moves to end exclusion of tenants on benefits or with children

Government moves to end exclusion of tenants on benefits or with children

Government moves to end exclusion of tenants on benefits or with children

15 November 2023

Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill aim to prevent discrimination by landlords and boost enforcement action over poor quality homes.


Man who ran over off-duty ambulance worker jailed for at least 28 years

Man who ran over off-duty ambulance worker jailed for at least 28 years

Man who ran over off-duty ambulance worker jailed for at least 28 years

15 November 2023

Sheldon Flanighan, 55, died and his friend Wayne Common was badly hurt when Toby Kelly deliberately drove into them in a pub car park.


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