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Voters want to see MPs working together, Lib Dem chief whip to say

Voters want to see MPs working together, Lib Dem chief whip to say

Voters want to see MPs working together, Lib Dem chief whip to say

13 September 2024

The party is staging its first conference since returning to be the third largest in the Commons.


‘Shared responsibility’ keeping babies safe, hospital managers tell Letby probe

‘Shared responsibility’ keeping babies safe, hospital managers tell Letby probe

‘Shared responsibility’ keeping babies safe, hospital managers tell Letby probe

13 September 2024

Nurse Lucy Letby, 34, is serving 15 whole-life orders for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven more.


Zelensky expresses frustration at continued restrictions on Western weaponry

Zelensky expresses frustration at continued restrictions on Western weaponry

Zelensky expresses frustration at continued restrictions on Western weaponry

13 September 2024

The Ukrainian president said ‘there should be no unanswered questions about why Ukraine needs sufficient long-range capabilities’.


Irish Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide legacy answers

Irish Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide legacy answers

Irish Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ in helping to provide legacy answers

13 September 2024

The UK Government announced this week that a public inquiry would be held into the 1989 murder of solicitor Pat Finucane.


Gallery manager ‘horrified’ by theft of Banksy artwork

Gallery manager ‘horrified’ by theft of Banksy artwork

Gallery manager ‘horrified’ by theft of Banksy artwork

13 September 2024

Girl With Balloon has been recovered after it was taken from the Grove Gallery in central London on Sunday.


First defendant to admit riot remanded in custody

First defendant to admit riot remanded in custody

First defendant to admit riot remanded in custody

13 September 2024

Kieran Usher appeared at Newcastle Crown Court to admit the charge of riot and was remanded in custody ahead of his sentencing later this month.


Man denies researching firearms while planning attack on soldiers and police

Man denies researching firearms while planning attack on soldiers and police

Man denies researching firearms while planning attack on soldiers and police

13 September 2024

Jason Savage appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday by videolink from HMP Belmarsh and denied one count of preparing an act of terrorism.


Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour

Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour

Presenter Jay Blades charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour

13 September 2024

The Repair Shop presenter appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning.


Long-awaited inquest into death of Kevin McGuigan to be heard early next year

Long-awaited inquest into death of Kevin McGuigan to be heard early next year

Long-awaited inquest into death of Kevin McGuigan to be heard early next year

13 September 2024

The father-of-nine was shot in the Short Strand in Belfast in 2015, and sparked a political crisis at Stormont.


Fantastic to see junk food ad bans at last, says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Fantastic to see junk food ad bans at last, says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Fantastic to see junk food ad bans at last, says Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

13 September 2024

The Government is to ban companies advertising products deemed high in fat, salt and sugar on TV before 9pm.


Low of minus 2.7C recorded overnight but warmer weather forecast for weekend

Low of minus 2.7C recorded overnight but warmer weather forecast for weekend

Low of minus 2.7C recorded overnight but warmer weather forecast for weekend

13 September 2024

The Met Office said the chilly weather is set to give way to higher temperatures.


Grangemouth owners urged to reconsider ‘premature’ refinery closure

Grangemouth owners urged to reconsider ‘premature’ refinery closure

Grangemouth owners urged to reconsider ‘premature’ refinery closure

13 September 2024

Petroineos announced on Thursday that the site will cease operations in the second quarter of next year.


Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man as duo charged with murder

Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man as duo charged with murder

Tributes paid to ‘adored’ man as duo charged with murder

13 September 2024

Andrew Main, 33, from Falkirk, died in hospital four weeks after being injured in Swansea.


Coal mine plans should be ‘permanently shelved’ after court ruling – campaigners

Coal mine plans should be ‘permanently shelved’ after court ruling – campaigners

Coal mine plans should be ‘permanently shelved’ after court ruling – campaigners

13 September 2024

A High Court judge quashed the Government’s decision to grant planning permission for the site at Whitehaven, Cumbria, on Friday.


Community order for woman who wore T-shirt ‘in support of Hamas’ at protest

Community order for woman who wore T-shirt ‘in support of Hamas’ at protest

Community order for woman who wore T-shirt ‘in support of Hamas’ at protest

13 September 2024

Shenissa Govanni wore a black and white T-shirt displaying an image of one of the proscribed organisation’s spokespeople, Abu Obaida.


Met Police officer’s conviction over assault of woman on bus quashed

Met Police officer’s conviction over assault of woman on bus quashed

Met Police officer’s conviction over assault of woman on bus quashed

13 September 2024

Pc Perry Lathwood had appealed against his conviction.


Welby: Preparing UK to wage peace will save lives, cash and control migration

Welby: Preparing UK to wage peace will save lives, cash and control migration

Welby: Preparing UK to wage peace will save lives, cash and control migration

13 September 2024

The Archbishop of Canterbury outlined his ideas during a House of Lords debate on the situation in Sudan.


Bank of England set to pause interest rate cuts as ‘cautious tone’ sticks

Bank of England set to pause interest rate cuts as ‘cautious tone’ sticks

Bank of England set to pause interest rate cuts as ‘cautious tone’ sticks

13 September 2024

Experts think that the Bank’s rate-setting committee will likely keep UK interest rates at 5% on Thursday.


Media regulator announces new five-year funding settlement

Media regulator announces new five-year funding settlement

Media regulator announces new five-year funding settlement

13 September 2024

The Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) is financed by the Regulatory Funding Company, which is funded by member publications.


Former Met officer jailed for 16 months after stealing from dead man

Former Met officer jailed for 16 months after stealing from dead man

Former Met officer jailed for 16 months after stealing from dead man

13 September 2024

Craig Carter, of Harlow, Essex, stole around £115 from Italian filmmaker and actor Claudio Gaetani between September 7 and 14 2022.


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