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Lib Dems push for changes to Commons rules to boost their influence

Lib Dems push for changes to Commons rules to boost their influence

Lib Dems push for changes to Commons rules to boost their influence

14 September 2024

Lib Dem chief whip Wendy Chamberlain suggested that with 72 MPs her party should have more questions and debate time than previous third parties.


Man in serious condition as police launch attempted murder probe

Man in serious condition as police launch attempted murder probe

Man in serious condition as police launch attempted murder probe

14 September 2024

A 31-year-old man has been arrested.


Man charged with murder after serious assault in Essex

Man charged with murder after serious assault in Essex

Man charged with murder after serious assault in Essex

14 September 2024

Officers were called to an address on Ingrave Road shortly after 3.30pm on Thursday following reports of an assault.


Man jailed for raping girl, 14, in Rotherham alley 21 years ago, NCA says

Man jailed for raping girl, 14, in Rotherham alley 21 years ago, NCA says

Man jailed for raping girl, 14, in Rotherham alley 21 years ago, NCA says

14 September 2024

Waleed Ali, 42, was investigated by the force’s probe into historic allegations of abuse in the Yorkshire town between 1997 and 2013.


Those responsible for Casement Park rebuild failure ‘should hang heads in shame’

Those responsible for Casement Park rebuild failure ‘should hang heads in shame’

Those responsible for Casement Park rebuild failure ‘should hang heads in shame’

14 September 2024

The UK Government confirmed on Friday night that it will not fund the redevelopment of the derelict GAA stadium in time for Euro 2028.


Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

14 September 2024

Two standing tickets were on sale for between £482 and £4,820.


UK set for a warmer weekend as highs of 21C forecast in the south of England

UK set for a warmer weekend as highs of 21C forecast in the south of England

UK set for a warmer weekend as highs of 21C forecast in the south of England

14 September 2024

The start of autumn has brought chillier conditions and widespread frost overnight with a low of minus 2.7C recorded in north Yorkshire on Thursday.


Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils

Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils

Academy trust removing access to smartphones from pupils

14 September 2024

The Ormiston Academies Trust is bringing in the rules at its 32 secondary schools in England.


What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

What the papers say – September 14

14 September 2024

Foreign and domestic affairs feature on Saturday’s newspaper front pages.


UK and US come to ‘strong position’ on Ukraine following Biden talks, says PM

UK and US come to ‘strong position’ on Ukraine following Biden talks, says PM

UK and US come to ‘strong position’ on Ukraine following Biden talks, says PM

13 September 2024

The Prime Minister met with US President Joe Biden in Washington.


Both sides of debate should get together to chart course to indyref2 – Flynn

Both sides of debate should get together to chart course to indyref2 – Flynn

Both sides of debate should get together to chart course to indyref2 – Flynn

13 September 2024

The SNP MP wants nationalists, unionists and civic Scotland to come together to consider how to resolve the ‘impasse’ over independence.


Private healthcare insurance costs rising as record numbers pay for treatment

Private healthcare insurance costs rising as record numbers pay for treatment

Private healthcare insurance costs rising as record numbers pay for treatment

13 September 2024

Record levels of people are using the private sector for their healthcare, according to figures from the Private Healthcare Information Network.


780,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payment will lose out – figures

780,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payment will lose out – figures

780,000 pensioners entitled to winter fuel payment will lose out – figures

13 September 2024

Some 83% of those aged 80 or over will also miss out on the benefit this winter, according to Government estimates.


Police dog is retired after being injured in Southport disorder

Police dog is retired after being injured in Southport disorder

Police dog is retired after being injured in Southport disorder

13 September 2024

The police dog, named Zoe, required stitches after she suffered a laceration to her leg during disorder in the town in July.


Biden says ‘I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin’ as PM arrives for talks

Biden says ‘I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin’ as PM arrives for talks

Biden says ‘I don’t think much about Vladimir Putin’ as PM arrives for talks

13 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer joined the president at the White House on Friday.


Starmer: We are serious and ambitious about reset with EU

Starmer: We are serious and ambitious about reset with EU

Starmer: We are serious and ambitious about reset with EU

13 September 2024

But the Prime Minister said his Government has no plans for a youth mobility scheme.


Starmer: Transforming country ‘will take time’ but I will deliver on commitments

Starmer: Transforming country ‘will take time’ but I will deliver on commitments

Starmer: Transforming country ‘will take time’ but I will deliver on commitments

13 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said he sympathised with people struggling with bills but he had to take a ‘difficult’ decision on winter fuel payments.


Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’

Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’

Nasa astronauts stranded in space until next year admit to ‘tough times’

13 September 2024

Boeing’s first astronaut mission ended this month with its Starliner capsule returning to Earth empty while two Nasa test pilots remained in orbit.


UK joins US in accusing Russian state media of ‘covert’ interference

UK joins US in accusing Russian state media of ‘covert’ interference

UK joins US in accusing Russian state media of ‘covert’ interference

13 September 2024

The outlet was a ‘mouthpiece for Russian disinformation’ which has ‘mutated into an altogether more harmful organisation’, the Foreign Office said.


Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir

Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir

Senior Tory Brady lifts lid on downfall of prime ministers in new memoir

13 September 2024

Sir Graham Brady said that only 10 letters of no confidence had been filed against Rishi Sunak before he called a general election in the summer.


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