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Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

23 August 2023

Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.


Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

23 August 2023

The regulator said the charity had historically not been managed well, but that its governance has now ‘improved significantly’.


At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

23 August 2023

The test costs the NHS between £4 and £5 per sample.


Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

23 August 2023

Around 1,000 technicians, cleaners, security officers, janitors and other workers have backed a walkout.


Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

23 August 2023

The film is likely to overtake Casino Royale and Grease in the next few days.


Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

23 August 2023

Sarah Moulds was seen on video hitting and kicking the horse, named Bruce Almighty.


Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

23 August 2023

People in the area described hearing a ‘bang’ as the man was hit by the vehicle.


Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

23 August 2023

South Yorkshire Police are ‘deeply sorry’ after camera footage gathered over nearly three years was lost in the latest police data incident.


Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

23 August 2023

London’s ultra low emission zone accounts for the majority of this income.


Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

23 August 2023

Some reservoirs came close to running out of water during what was the hottest year on record for the UK.


‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

23 August 2023

During the opening debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival, a panel reflected on how a number of issues with high-profile presenters have arisen lately.


Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

23 August 2023

The Duke of Sussex is not expected to be joined by the Duchess of Sussex at the WellChild event in London next month.


Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

23 August 2023

The Environment Agency has no record of sewage discharges during July and August.


Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

23 August 2023

Ms Rose resigned after she admitted to being the source of an inaccurate story about Nigel Farage’s finances.


Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

23 August 2023

The supermarket is urging the Government to overturn current regulations which prohibit retailers from telling customers about savings on formula.


Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

23 August 2023

Ian Harvey has been accused of a ‘shameful’ failure to address parental concerns.


Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

23 August 2023

Researchers hope their work could lead to the development of new treatments that prevent the spread of the disease.


India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

India trade deal not imminent but officials say progress is being made

23 August 2023

Talks on the free-trade deal have entered the 12th round of negotiations with Kemi Badenoch visiting the country this week.


Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

Special stamps mark 65th birthday of Paddington bear

23 August 2023

The images are taken from Ivor Wood’s newspaper comic strip of Michael Bond’s famous creation, as well as the BBC series shown in the 70s and 80s.


Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

Water crisis should be considered as critical as climate change, researchers say

23 August 2023

A report to mark World Water Week said the transition to circular water systems is as important as the transition to net zero.


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