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Akshata Murty makes surprise address at Conservative Party conference

Akshata Murty makes surprise address at Conservative Party conference

Akshata Murty makes surprise address at Conservative Party conference

04 October 2023

The Prime Minister’s wife told the conference they were each other’s best friends, and added she ‘could not imagine being anywhere else’.


Homes for Ukraine hosts struggling with cost of living, survey suggests

Homes for Ukraine hosts struggling with cost of living, survey suggests

Homes for Ukraine hosts struggling with cost of living, survey suggests

04 October 2023

Just under 5,500 hosts under the scheme were surveyed and many reported struggles with bills and food costs.


Teenage soldier died after sexual harassment by her boss – Army report

Teenage soldier died after sexual harassment by her boss – Army report

Teenage soldier died after sexual harassment by her boss – Army report

04 October 2023

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.


HS2 railway line: Key numbers

HS2 railway line: Key numbers

HS2 railway line: Key numbers

04 October 2023

A third of HS2 tunnelling between London and the West Midlands is now complete.


Key questions around by-election Starmer deems of ‘monumental significance’

Key questions around by-election Starmer deems of ‘monumental significance’

Key questions around by-election Starmer deems of ‘monumental significance’

04 October 2023

Labour and the SNP have been keenly contesting the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat.


Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town win with players after pulling pints for fans

Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town win with players after pulling pints for fans

Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town win with players after pulling pints for fans

04 October 2023

The award-winning musician was filmed singing along with Ipswich Town players following their 3-0 win against Hull City on Tuesday night.


Motorway services ranked the worst in Britain for second year in a row

Motorway services ranked the worst in Britain for second year in a row

Motorway services ranked the worst in Britain for second year in a row

04 October 2023

Hartshead Moor East is the least popular out of 120 motorway services analysed.


Merger could push up scampi prices in UK pubs and restaurants, CMA finds

Merger could push up scampi prices in UK pubs and restaurants, CMA finds

Merger could push up scampi prices in UK pubs and restaurants, CMA finds

04 October 2023

The merger of the UK’s two largest suppliers could mean higher prices in fish and chip shops, pubs and restaurants, a watchdog has said.


Kate visits community hub supporting Ukrainian families

Kate visits community hub supporting Ukrainian families

Kate visits community hub supporting Ukrainian families

04 October 2023

Kate began her tour of the Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell by packing donations of essential items to be sent to Ukraine.


Rail strike brings more travel misery for passengers

Rail strike brings more travel misery for passengers

Rail strike brings more travel misery for passengers

04 October 2023

Train drivers mounted picket lines outside stations across England.


Police officers and staff ‘vindicated’ by Supreme Court ruling over holiday pay

Police officers and staff ‘vindicated’ by Supreme Court ruling over holiday pay

Police officers and staff ‘vindicated’ by Supreme Court ruling over holiday pay

04 October 2023

A lawyer representing almost 4,000 police officers and staff said the cost to the PSNI of claims would be substantial.


Rents reach new record high with average home receiving 25 inquiries – Rightmove

Rents reach new record high with average home receiving 25 inquiries – Rightmove

Rents reach new record high with average home receiving 25 inquiries – Rightmove

04 October 2023

The average advertised rent for a home across Britain, excluding London, has reached a record high of £1,278 per month, Rightmove said.


CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

CPS updates guidance on mercy killings and failed suicide pacts

04 October 2023

The new guidelines aim to give prosecutors clearer direction on how to assess the public interest in these morally and legally complex cases.


SSE sees production lower than hoped due to poor weather

SSE sees production lower than hoped due to poor weather

SSE sees production lower than hoped due to poor weather

04 October 2023

The electricity giant said it expects production to start soon at its Dogger Bank offshore wind farm – the largest in the world.


Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework

Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework

Northern Ireland businesses briefed on day-to-day workings of Windsor Framework

04 October 2023

Key measures of the Windsor Framework came into effect for Northern Ireland on Sunday, including the green/red lane system for the movement of goods.


8,000-plus complaints over Laurence Fox comments on Dan Wootton show – Ofcom

8,000-plus complaints over Laurence Fox comments on Dan Wootton show – Ofcom

8,000-plus complaints over Laurence Fox comments on Dan Wootton show – Ofcom

04 October 2023

The media watchdog said it has received 8,846 complaints about the broadcast.


Former Co-op Bank boss in court accused of fraud

Former Co-op Bank boss in court accused of fraud

Former Co-op Bank boss in court accused of fraud

04 October 2023

Paul Flowers, 73, appeared in court with the aid of a Zimmer frame.


UK services sector suffers worst performance since start of the year

UK services sector suffers worst performance since start of the year

UK services sector suffers worst performance since start of the year

04 October 2023

Nevertheless, the closely watched PMI survey showed a reading of 49.3 in September, higher than the earlier flash estimate.


Harry Potter honoured in new set of stamps

Harry Potter honoured in new set of stamps

Harry Potter honoured in new set of stamps

04 October 2023

The 1ST font used for the value of the stamps replicates that of the typeface used for the films.


Supreme Court dismisses PSNI appeal over revised holiday pay rates

Supreme Court dismisses PSNI appeal over revised holiday pay rates

Supreme Court dismisses PSNI appeal over revised holiday pay rates

04 October 2023

Lawyers have previously estimated the judgment could cost the police £40 million.


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