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Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

Every member of crew crucial to success of RAF mission in Estonia – commander

26 July 2023

Typhoons from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing have been based in Estonia as part of training and security exercises.


Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

Man who spent years in jail for rape he did not commit cleared by appeal court

26 July 2023

Andrew Malkinson, who has always maintained his innocence, was cleared after DNA evidence pointed to another potential suspect.


Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

Banning alcohol ads would have little impact on consumption, think tank says

26 July 2023

The Institute of Economic Affairs said restrictions ‘would certainly not be an evidence-based policy’.


Response to Farage saga ‘risks undermining efforts to tackle financial crime’

Response to Farage saga ‘risks undermining efforts to tackle financial crime’

Response to Farage saga ‘risks undermining efforts to tackle financial crime’

26 July 2023

Proposed changes would force banks to give 90 days’ notice to customers and explain why they are closing an account.


Actor Kevin Spacey ‘humbled’ as jury clears him in sex assault trial

Actor Kevin Spacey ‘humbled’ as jury clears him in sex assault trial

Actor Kevin Spacey ‘humbled’ as jury clears him in sex assault trial

26 July 2023

The Oscar winner was found not guilty of nine sex offences at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday.


Farage calls diversity and inclusion culture ‘divisive’ as governance row erupts

Farage calls diversity and inclusion culture ‘divisive’ as governance row erupts

Farage calls diversity and inclusion culture ‘divisive’ as governance row erupts

26 July 2023

Nigel Farage said the NatWest culture that talks of inclusion is ‘divisive’ amid concerns that banks may be using ESG to cover for bad behaviour.


Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

Scotland to mirror Irish citizenship model after independence, says Yousaf

26 July 2023

Citizenship will be available to anyone with a parent born in Scotland, under the new proposals.


Dozens of cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

Dozens of cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

Dozens of cyclists set off on ride to remember murdered MP Jo Cox

26 July 2023

About 80 riders are taking part in the eighth annual ride from West Yorkshire to London in memory of the MP murdered in 2016


Twins whose brother died at 21 among protesters at Infected Blood Inquiry

Twins whose brother died at 21 among protesters at Infected Blood Inquiry

Twins whose brother died at 21 among protesters at Infected Blood Inquiry

26 July 2023

Meg Parsons and Liz Gardner carried pictures of their brother Robert Gibbs as they joined the protest outside the Infected Blood Inquiry.


Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

Ireland unlikely to offer condolences to Russia if Putin dies, Varadkar says

26 July 2023

The Taoiseach was responding to a hypothetical question which harkened back to an infamous Second World War-era diplomatic gaffe.


Met officers who used handcuffs and spit hood on 90-year-old under investigation

Met officers who used handcuffs and spit hood on 90-year-old under investigation

Met officers who used handcuffs and spit hood on 90-year-old under investigation

26 July 2023

The pensioner, who was not arrested, also had a Taser pointed at her.


What is the Nigel Farage row about and what does it mean for me?

What is the Nigel Farage row about and what does it mean for me?

What is the Nigel Farage row about and what does it mean for me?

26 July 2023

Ministers are pressing ahead with accelerated reforms to give customers more rights on so-called de-banking.


Kevin Spacey: What have we learned from his sex offences trial?

Kevin Spacey: What have we learned from his sex offences trial?

Kevin Spacey: What have we learned from his sex offences trial?

26 July 2023

The Hollywood star denied all charges against him.


Famous names who featured in Kevin Spacey’s sex offences trial

Famous names who featured in Kevin Spacey’s sex offences trial

Famous names who featured in Kevin Spacey’s sex offences trial

26 July 2023

Sir Elton John was among the stars who gave evidence during proceedings.


Kevin Spacey: The two-time Oscar winner cleared over sex offences

Kevin Spacey: The two-time Oscar winner cleared over sex offences

Kevin Spacey: The two-time Oscar winner cleared over sex offences

26 July 2023

On Wednesday, the Oscar-winning actor was found not guilty of nine sex offences on four men.


Tories drop plans for party conference media charge after criticism

Tories drop plans for party conference media charge after criticism

Tories drop plans for party conference media charge after criticism

26 July 2023

Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives have backed down from plans to charge journalists £137 to report on the governing party’s annual conference.


CAA workers to be balloted on industrial action in pay dispute

CAA workers to be balloted on industrial action in pay dispute

CAA workers to be balloted on industrial action in pay dispute

26 July 2023

Union Prospect said it is the first time a ballot on industrial action has taken place at the Civil Aviation Authority.


Hollywood star Kevin Spacey tearful as he is cleared of sex offences

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey tearful as he is cleared of sex offences

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey tearful as he is cleared of sex offences

26 July 2023

Spacey was found not guilty of nine charges, including sexual assault.


Rise in proportion of people too ill to work who have multiple health conditions

Rise in proportion of people too ill to work who have multiple health conditions

Rise in proportion of people too ill to work who have multiple health conditions

26 July 2023

Figures suggest there could be ‘more than one health barrier’ preventing people returning to employment.


Father and son who died in house in Leicester named by police

Father and son who died in house in Leicester named by police

Father and son who died in house in Leicester named by police

26 July 2023

Police are continuing their investigation into the deaths of Lee Borrett, 41, and his son Timotej, five, but do not believe anyone else was involved.


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