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New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

27 November 2023

The deal and a law intended to set aside the Supreme Court’s ruling that the policy was unlawful were initially expected soon after the judgment.


Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

27 November 2023

It is believed a vehicle drove across a park to hit the tree and memorial plaque honouring Jewish refugees from the Second World War.


Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

27 November 2023

About £88 billion of pension savers’ money is going towards oil and gas, campaigners said.


Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

27 November 2023

Pc Jonathan Broadhead is accused of gross misconduct after he twice tasered a 10-year-old girl.


First human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected – what does this mean?

First human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected – what does this mean?

First human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected – what does this mean?

27 November 2023

The virus has been circulating in pigs


Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

Tories push Holyrood for timetable of investigation into Matheson data bill

27 November 2023

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body announced last week it would launch a probe into the near-£11,000 bill run up by Michael Matheson.


Rishi Sunak to reject Greek leader’s appeal for return of Elgin Marbles

Rishi Sunak to reject Greek leader’s appeal for return of Elgin Marbles

Rishi Sunak to reject Greek leader’s appeal for return of Elgin Marbles

27 November 2023

Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he would raise the issue in meetings with Mr Sunak during his visit to London this week.


The 11 men jailed over money-making scheme which ended in 39 migrant deaths

The 11 men jailed over money-making scheme which ended in 39 migrant deaths

The 11 men jailed over money-making scheme which ended in 39 migrant deaths

27 November 2023

Eleven men have been jailed for their roles in a people-smuggling ring which ended when 39 migrants were fund dead in a container in Essex.


Laurence Fox’s life ‘destroyed’ by racism allegations, actor tells High Court

Laurence Fox’s life ‘destroyed’ by racism allegations, actor tells High Court

Laurence Fox’s life ‘destroyed’ by racism allegations, actor tells High Court

27 November 2023

The actor gave evidence at the High Court in London on Monday.


Potential jurors given questionnaire ahead of Brianna Ghey murder trial

Potential jurors given questionnaire ahead of Brianna Ghey murder trial

Potential jurors given questionnaire ahead of Brianna Ghey murder trial

27 November 2023

Transgender teenager Brianna, 16, was found with fatal wounds on a path in Culcheth Linear Park, near Warrington, on February 11 this year.


‘Terrible legacy’ left by death of Bloody Sunday Parachute Regiment commander

‘Terrible legacy’ left by death of Bloody Sunday Parachute Regiment commander

‘Terrible legacy’ left by death of Bloody Sunday Parachute Regiment commander

27 November 2023

Thirteen marchers were shot dead in the Bogside on 30 January 1972 when the army opened fire on civil rights marchers.


UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected

UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected

UK’s first human case of swine flu strain H1N2 detected

27 November 2023

Routine surveillance in GP surgeries picked up the case after the person suffered a mild illness.


CBI calls for green investment plan and an end to short-termism

CBI calls for green investment plan and an end to short-termism

CBI calls for green investment plan and an end to short-termism

27 November 2023

The business group said that future governments should introduce ambitious policies and competitive incentives.


Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to 39 migrant deaths convicted

Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to 39 migrant deaths convicted

Final member of people-smuggling gang linked to 39 migrant deaths convicted

27 November 2023

Haulage boss Caolan Gormley, from Co Tyrone, plotted to bring migrants into the UK from mainland Europe.


Consultants reach deal with the Government which ‘could end strikes’

Consultants reach deal with the Government which ‘could end strikes’

Consultants reach deal with the Government which ‘could end strikes’

27 November 2023

The deal will now be put to members of the BMA and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association.


Three people go on trial accused of 1996 murder of schoolgirl Caroline Glachan

Three people go on trial accused of 1996 murder of schoolgirl Caroline Glachan

Three people go on trial accused of 1996 murder of schoolgirl Caroline Glachan

27 November 2023

The 14-year-old was found dead in the river Leven in Renton, West Dunbartonshire.


Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

Khan says ‘lives could have been saved’ if Government kept him informed on Covid

27 November 2023

Sadiq Khan claimed Boris Johnson had been unaware that other countries had imposed lockdowns in March 2020.


‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

‘Frustration’ that hospital discharge funds cannot be spent averting admissions

27 November 2023

An average of 12,493 hospital beds per day last month were occupied by people ready to be discharged.


20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 ‘if Government adopts cancer plan’

27 November 2023

Cancer survival has doubled over the last 50 years but the UK still lags behind many other comparable countries when it comes to survival.


Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

Novel ‘simulates events already occurring’, says Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch

27 November 2023

The author said he found himself ‘living through’ scenes he had already written for his book Prophet Song during the pandemic lockdowns.


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