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Winter fuel allowance could be scaled back to cover triple lock costs – report

Winter fuel allowance could be scaled back to cover triple lock costs – report

Winter fuel allowance could be scaled back to cover triple lock costs – report

29 September 2023

It follows reports that the Prime Minister will fight the next general election on a promise to keep the triple lock.


Sadiq Khan speaks of ‘epidemic of violence against women and girls’

Sadiq Khan speaks of ‘epidemic of violence against women and girls’

Sadiq Khan speaks of ‘epidemic of violence against women and girls’

29 September 2023

The Mayor of London was meeting with community leaders in Croydon following the death of Elianne Andam on Wednesday.


Police watchdog investigating Chief Constable over Falklands medal claims

Police watchdog investigating Chief Constable over Falklands medal claims

Police watchdog investigating Chief Constable over Falklands medal claims

29 September 2023

Northants Chief Constable Nick Adderley has issued a statement saying he has always worn two medals given to him by his brothers alongside his own.


Swimmer aims to be first British woman to solo cross ‘most dangerous’ channels

Swimmer aims to be first British woman to solo cross ‘most dangerous’ channels

Swimmer aims to be first British woman to solo cross ‘most dangerous’ channels

29 September 2023

Sarah Philpott will embark on her third swim in the ‘pitch black’ of the Pacific Ocean next month.


Leo Varadkar: I am prepared to take legal action against UK over legacy laws

Leo Varadkar: I am prepared to take legal action against UK over legacy laws

Leo Varadkar: I am prepared to take legal action against UK over legacy laws

29 September 2023

The Taoiseach acknowledged taking a case to the European Court of Human Rights would have political implications.


King meets next generation of engineers during visit to industry hub

King meets next generation of engineers during visit to industry hub

King meets next generation of engineers during visit to industry hub

29 September 2023

He chatted to Mintlaw Academy pupils who built their own remotely-operated underwater vehicle as he toured a facility in Aberdeenshire.


No room for racism in sport, says Varadkar amid Gymnastics Ireland row

No room for racism in sport, says Varadkar amid Gymnastics Ireland row

No room for racism in sport, says Varadkar amid Gymnastics Ireland row

29 September 2023

A clip of an incident at an Irish gymnastics event in Dublin has gone viral in the last week.


Girl, 14, and school bus driver die following motorway crash

Girl, 14, and school bus driver die following motorway crash

Girl, 14, and school bus driver die following motorway crash

29 September 2023

The coach overturned on the northbound M53 in Cheshire.


SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf

SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf

SNP win in Rutherglen by-election would ‘force’ Westminster to listen – Yousaf

29 September 2023

The by-election will take place on Thursday October 5.


Sprinter denies routinely provoking police officers – misconduct panel

Sprinter denies routinely provoking police officers – misconduct panel

Sprinter denies routinely provoking police officers – misconduct panel

29 September 2023

Ricardo Dos Santos was questioned on two incidents in which his vehicles were stopped by police officers.


SNP priorities ‘completely wrong’, says Starmer

SNP priorities ‘completely wrong’, says Starmer

SNP priorities ‘completely wrong’, says Starmer

29 September 2023

The Labour leader said the nationalists are seeking to hide their ‘failure in record’ by trying to make the next election about independence.


Ten teenagers who murdered 18-year-old lose conviction appeal bids

Ten teenagers who murdered 18-year-old lose conviction appeal bids

Ten teenagers who murdered 18-year-old lose conviction appeal bids

29 September 2023

Jack Woodley was fatally stabbed by a gang of youths who chased him down an alleyway in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, in October 2021.


Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

Starmer seeking ‘milestone’ win in Scotland on Labour’s journey back to power

29 September 2023

The party leader was speaking as he campaigned ahead of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election next week.


Met firearms officer who shot Jermaine Baker to face misconduct hearing

Met firearms officer who shot Jermaine Baker to face misconduct hearing

Met firearms officer who shot Jermaine Baker to face misconduct hearing

29 September 2023

Mr Baker was killed during a Metropolitan Police operation to stop prisoners being freed near Wood Green Crown Court in December 2015.


Sunak ‘removing the alternatives’ to driving, say walkers and cyclists

Sunak ‘removing the alternatives’ to driving, say walkers and cyclists

Sunak ‘removing the alternatives’ to driving, say walkers and cyclists

29 September 2023

Newspapers reported that a Plan for Motorists will be unveiled at the upcoming Tory conference in Manchester.


Union warns of further strike action by school support staff in Scotland

Union warns of further strike action by school support staff in Scotland

Union warns of further strike action by school support staff in Scotland

29 September 2023

Unison members in 24 council areas walked out for three days this week in the dispute over pay.


Police officer says friend accused him of rape after he said sex was ‘mistake’

Police officer says friend accused him of rape after he said sex was ‘mistake’

Police officer says friend accused him of rape after he said sex was ‘mistake’

29 September 2023

PC Ravi Canhye is on trial at Winchester Crown Court.


Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

Judge rules NHS trust involved in legal battle over teenager’s care can be named

29 September 2023

Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, died on September 12 during a court fight between her family and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.


Knife crime offences: What the official figures show

Knife crime offences: What the official figures show

Knife crime offences: What the official figures show

29 September 2023

More than half of forces in England and Wales recorded fewer knife crime offences in 2022/23 than in 2019/20.


Teenager’s death after police pursuit ruled as misadventure

Teenager’s death after police pursuit ruled as misadventure

Teenager’s death after police pursuit ruled as misadventure

29 September 2023

Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, was hit by a police vehicle as he exited his moving car while trying to get away from officers


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