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Jenrick adds to pressure on Dorries to quit as MP

Jenrick adds to pressure on Dorries to quit as MP

Jenrick adds to pressure on Dorries to quit as MP

09 August 2023

Former cabinet minister Nadine Dorries said she was quitting with immediate effect in June but has yet to formally resign.


Lee Anderson expressing public’s ‘deep frustration’ with barge remarks – Jenrick

Lee Anderson expressing public’s ‘deep frustration’ with barge remarks – Jenrick

Lee Anderson expressing public’s ‘deep frustration’ with barge remarks – Jenrick

09 August 2023

Home Office minister Robert Jenrick said he agreed with the deputy Tory chairman over his comments on refugees complaining about accommodation.


Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

Varadkar to underline ‘pressing’ need for return of powersharing

09 August 2023

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long said there was no clarity as to whether the Stormont institutions would be revived this autumn.


118-year-old teddy bear bought at car boot sale expected to sell for thousands

118-year-old teddy bear bought at car boot sale expected to sell for thousands

118-year-old teddy bear bought at car boot sale expected to sell for thousands

09 August 2023

The bear, made in Germany in 1905, is said to be in ‘good condition for its age’.


Radiographers in Northern Ireland balloted for strike action in pay dispute

Radiographers in Northern Ireland balloted for strike action in pay dispute

Radiographers in Northern Ireland balloted for strike action in pay dispute

09 August 2023

The Society of Radiographers said almost 1,000 members will vote in the coming weeks in a campaign to secure improvements to pay and conditions.


Jenrick hints at withdrawal from human rights treaty over small boat crossings

Jenrick hints at withdrawal from human rights treaty over small boat crossings

Jenrick hints at withdrawal from human rights treaty over small boat crossings

09 August 2023

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said the Government will do ‘whatever is required’ to tackle migrant numbers.


Northern Ireland police officers ‘shocked, dismayed and angry’ after data breach

Northern Ireland police officers ‘shocked, dismayed and angry’ after data breach

Northern Ireland police officers ‘shocked, dismayed and angry’ after data breach

09 August 2023

The PSNI apologised on Tuesday following a ‘significant’ data breach involving details of thousands of officers and staff.


Tui expects £21m hit from Rhodes wildfires but holiday demand remains high

Tui expects £21m hit from Rhodes wildfires but holiday demand remains high

Tui expects £21m hit from Rhodes wildfires but holiday demand remains high

09 August 2023

The airline and package holiday company said it evacuated 8,000 guests from the Greek island after wildfires broke out last month.


Key questions after PSNI’s ‘major data breach’

Key questions after PSNI’s ‘major data breach’

Key questions after PSNI’s ‘major data breach’

09 August 2023

The force’s Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd apologised to his staff for the breach.


Chance to find ‘a piece of history’ in your change as new 50p coins rolled out

Chance to find ‘a piece of history’ in your change as new 50p coins rolled out

Chance to find ‘a piece of history’ in your change as new 50p coins rolled out

09 August 2023

Five million 50 pence pieces celebrating the King’s coronation will enter circulation across post offices and UK bank branches, the Royal Mint said.


One in five school leavers plans to live at home during university studies

One in five school leavers plans to live at home during university studies

One in five school leavers plans to live at home during university studies

09 August 2023

Young people who plan to stay home are more likely to be from families facing financial challenges amid the rising cost of living, report suggests.


Royal Ballet School study looks to reduce risk of injuries to dancers

Royal Ballet School study looks to reduce risk of injuries to dancers

Royal Ballet School study looks to reduce risk of injuries to dancers

09 August 2023

Researchers are hoping that the study will help to optimise performance and training schedules.


Virgin Galactic to launch its first space tourism flight

Virgin Galactic to launch its first space tourism flight

Virgin Galactic to launch its first space tourism flight

09 August 2023

The mission will take three passengers into sub-orbital space, where they will briefly experience weightlessness.


What the papers say – August 9

What the papers say – August 9

What the papers say – August 9

09 August 2023

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages across Britain.


Mayor urges people not to go to Oxford Street amid social media ‘nonsense’

Mayor urges people not to go to Oxford Street amid social media ‘nonsense’

Mayor urges people not to go to Oxford Street amid social media ‘nonsense’

08 August 2023

The Met police has said there will be a heightened police presence in the central London area following speculation about an event advertised.


People gather at rubble of Crooked House to lament pub’s destruction

People gather at rubble of Crooked House to lament pub’s destruction

People gather at rubble of Crooked House to lament pub’s destruction

08 August 2023

The well-known 18th century pub was extensively damaged by a fire on Saturday evening, before the remains were then demolished by a digger.


PSNI apologises to officers and civilian staff after ‘monumental’ data breach

PSNI apologises to officers and civilian staff after ‘monumental’ data breach

PSNI apologises to officers and civilian staff after ‘monumental’ data breach

08 August 2023

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said the data breach appeared to be the result of ‘simple human error’.


PSNI staff and civilians affected in ‘major data breach’

PSNI staff and civilians affected in ‘major data breach’

PSNI staff and civilians affected in ‘major data breach’

08 August 2023

The breach is reported to involve personal data, but does not include private addresses.


Murder probe launched after woman’s remains found in London canal

Murder probe launched after woman’s remains found in London canal

Murder probe launched after woman’s remains found in London canal

08 August 2023

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.


UK and Turkey strike new deal to ‘disrupt and dismantle’ smuggling gangs

UK and Turkey strike new deal to ‘disrupt and dismantle’ smuggling gangs

UK and Turkey strike new deal to ‘disrupt and dismantle’ smuggling gangs

08 August 2023

Central to the partnership is the establishment of a new operational ‘centre of excellence’ by the Turkish National Police.


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