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Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

Taskforce ‘needed in nightmare disputes’ over care of critically ill children

17 September 2023

A review containing 16 recommendations comes after high-profile court cases involving the families of Charlie Gard and Archie Battersbee.


What the papers say – September 17

What the papers say – September 17

What the papers say – September 17

16 September 2023

Accusations against Russell Brand, people ditching the NHS and a reset of foreign policy feature in Sunday’s papers.


Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame

Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame

Russell Brand faces allegations of rape and sexual assault at height of fame

16 September 2023

The comedian and actor, who denies all allegations, performed a gig in north-west London hours after the claims were published.


‘Pragmatic’ approach needed on net zero, says new Energy Secretary

‘Pragmatic’ approach needed on net zero, says new Energy Secretary

‘Pragmatic’ approach needed on net zero, says new Energy Secretary

16 September 2023

Claire Coutinho said that climate policies have to ‘take people with you’.


My economic plan would have saved £35bn in spending – Truss

My economic plan would have saved £35bn in spending – Truss

My economic plan would have saved £35bn in spending – Truss

16 September 2023

Liz Truss will claim that Rishi Sunak’s Government has spent £35 billion more than she would have as Prime Minister, in a speech on Monday.


Russell Brand tells show audience members ‘there are things he cannot discuss’

Russell Brand tells show audience members ‘there are things he cannot discuss’

Russell Brand tells show audience members ‘there are things he cannot discuss’

16 September 2023

The comedian made a swift exit from the venue just before 9.40pm.


Single ticket-holder wins £7m Lotto jackpot

Single ticket-holder wins £7m Lotto jackpot

Single ticket-holder wins £7m Lotto jackpot

16 September 2023

Wednesday’s estimated jackpot is £2 million.


Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

16 September 2023

Brand, who vehemently denies the allegations, appeared as scheduled at a theatre in north-west London to perform a comedy gig on Saturday evening.


Man dies after ‘wall collapses at house’ during ‘workplace accident’

Man dies after ‘wall collapses at house’ during ‘workplace accident’

Man dies after ‘wall collapses at house’ during ‘workplace accident’

16 September 2023

The man, in his 40s, was involved in a ‘workplace accident’ and was pronounced dead at the scene.


Starmer: Tory claims that Labour will join EU migrant quota scheme are ‘garbage’

Starmer: Tory claims that Labour will join EU migrant quota scheme are ‘garbage’

Starmer: Tory claims that Labour will join EU migrant quota scheme are ‘garbage’

16 September 2023

His party’s plan to tackle small boats was attacked this week by the Conservatives.


Starmer meets Justin Trudeau during Montreal trip

Starmer meets Justin Trudeau during Montreal trip

Starmer meets Justin Trudeau during Montreal trip

16 September 2023

The Labour leader is in Canada for a summit of political leaders, as he seeks to burnish his image on the world stage.


Timeline of allegations made against Russell Brand

Timeline of allegations made against Russell Brand

Timeline of allegations made against Russell Brand

16 September 2023

The actor and comedian has strenuously denied the allegations made against him.


King and Queen’s horse fails to end decades-long wait for win at St Leger

King and Queen’s horse fails to end decades-long wait for win at St Leger

King and Queen’s horse fails to end decades-long wait for win at St Leger

16 September 2023

Desert Hero came third in the St Leger at Doncaster.


Ex-RAF flight sergeant still has ‘drive’ to scale peaks with granddaughter at 87

Ex-RAF flight sergeant still has ‘drive’ to scale peaks with granddaughter at 87

Ex-RAF flight sergeant still has ‘drive’ to scale peaks with granddaughter at 87

16 September 2023

Fred Ward, a grandfather-of-11, said he finds the act of climbing ‘exhilarating’.


Protesters mark anniversary of death of Iranian student Mahsa Amini

Protesters mark anniversary of death of Iranian student Mahsa Amini

Protesters mark anniversary of death of Iranian student Mahsa Amini

16 September 2023

Iranian officials claimed she suffered a heart attack in her cell.


Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

16 September 2023

Brand denies all allegations made against him.


Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests

Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests

Labour and Tories neck and neck in Mid Bedfordshire, poll suggests

16 September 2023

The polling, commissioned by a Labour-backing group, suggests a major drop off in Conservative support in the traditionally safe constituency.


Teenager stabbed to death in Manchester remembered as ‘the kindest soul’

Teenager stabbed to death in Manchester remembered as ‘the kindest soul’

Teenager stabbed to death in Manchester remembered as ‘the kindest soul’

16 September 2023

Nathaniel Shani was found after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Harpurhey on Friday.


Ukraine, AI and sustainable development to top UK agenda at UN gathering

Ukraine, AI and sustainable development to top UK agenda at UN gathering

Ukraine, AI and sustainable development to top UK agenda at UN gathering

16 September 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is not attending the UN General Assembly next week.


UK ticket-holder claims share of £47m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder claims share of £47m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder claims share of £47m EuroMillions jackpot

16 September 2023

The other winning ticket was purchased in Austria.


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