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Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

Former Tottenham defender Anton Walkes died after jet-ski collision – inquest

06 September 2023

Walkes was a passenger on the jet-ski when it collided with a 46ft scarab boat near Miami Marine Stadium, Florida.


TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

TUC leader accuses Tories of rewarding wealth not work

06 September 2023

Paul Nowak has called for a national conversation about taxing wealth and windfalls to ‘fix broken Britain’.


Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

Ex-Liverpool star John Barnes owes £238,000 tax, judge told

06 September 2023

Tax officials have lodged a bankruptcy petition against the former England footballer and a judge considered the case at a hearing on Wednesday.


Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

Taking painkillers while on the pill may lead to risk of blood clots – study

06 September 2023

Research found the risk was greater in women using ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen while on combined pills.


‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

‘Harder now than any point in last 50 years for poor to move up wealth ladder’

06 September 2023

People who grew up on free school meals tend to earn thousands less than their peers by the time they reach their late 20s, the IFS said.


Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

Gary Glitter’s next parole hearing not due until next year

06 September 2023

The disgraced pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was taken back to prison in March for breaching his licence conditions.


Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

06 September 2023

There are 147 schools where Raac has been confirmed and where action has been taken.


Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

Government publishes long-awaited list of schools affected by crumbling concrete

06 September 2023

The list shows 19 schools have had to delay the start of term.


Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

Footballer Leigh Griffiths fined for kicking flare into crowd

06 September 2023

The incident occurred when a smoke bomb landed on the pitch when the striker was on loan to Dundee in September 2021.


Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

Holly Willoughby says Jay Blades hugging This Morning team was ‘gorgeous’

06 September 2023

The ITV programme lost out on the daytime prize at the star-studded awards ceremony as it continues to face scrutiny after Phillip Schofield’s exit.


Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

06 September 2023

The central purpose of DB pension schemes to pay the benefits promised to members should not be undermined, the Association of British Insurers said.


Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

06 September 2023

The Sikh Federation said more than 70 MPs have written to Mr Sunak over the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal in India.


Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

06 September 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Claire Knights.


List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

06 September 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government will ‘spend what we need to spend’ to ensure affected buildings are safe.


Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

06 September 2023

Ken Murphy said Government and industry must do more to work together on green solutions.


UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

06 September 2023

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.


Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

06 September 2023

Max Caller said cutbacks could have been avoided if steps were taken earlier to address issues at Birmingham City Council.


One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

06 September 2023

Margaret Betts, of Ipswich, Suffolk, was 19 years old when she was headhunted by ‘men from the ministry’.


Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

06 September 2023

Paul Flowers was due in court but his lawyer said he had recently suffered a stroke.


Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

06 September 2023

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.


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