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Angry passer-by shoves Just Stop Oil activist on to ground in central London

Angry passer-by shoves Just Stop Oil activist on to ground in central London

Angry passer-by shoves Just Stop Oil activist on to ground in central London

19 May 2023

The incident occurred as a group of activists slow-marched in front of traffic on Mansell Street, near the Tower of London, on Friday.


More than 23,000 patients died in A&E last year, Labour claims

More than 23,000 patients died in A&E last year, Labour claims

More than 23,000 patients died in A&E last year, Labour claims

19 May 2023

There were 4,000 more deaths in A&E last year than the year before and 5,500 more than in 2019, Labour said.


Boy describes impact of being abused by Timothy Schofield

Boy describes impact of being abused by Timothy Schofield

Boy describes impact of being abused by Timothy Schofield

19 May 2023

A victim personal statement from the boy was read by prosecution barrister Robin Shellard.


Two thirds of workers think AI will take over more jobs than it creates – survey

Two thirds of workers think AI will take over more jobs than it creates – survey

Two thirds of workers think AI will take over more jobs than it creates – survey

19 May 2023

Experts have suggested that AI will certainly change the way many people work, but will perhaps not cause mass lay-offs.


Flexible working reforms move closer to becoming law

Flexible working reforms move closer to becoming law

Flexible working reforms move closer to becoming law

19 May 2023

The measures are supported by the Government and received an unopposed second reading in the House of Lords.


Man admits murdering grandmother by repeatedly punching and stamping on her

Man admits murdering grandmother by repeatedly punching and stamping on her

Man admits murdering grandmother by repeatedly punching and stamping on her

19 May 2023

Scott McCulloch, 26, killed 84-year-old Patricia Bitters at the home they shared in Moray last year.


Witness appeal after pensioner was injured by police motorbike escorting duchess

Witness appeal after pensioner was injured by police motorbike escorting duchess

Witness appeal after pensioner was injured by police motorbike escorting duchess

19 May 2023

Helen Holland, 81, from Essex, remains in a critical condition in hospital.


Price of food to replace energy as biggest cost-of-living problem – think tank

Price of food to replace energy as biggest cost-of-living problem – think tank

Price of food to replace energy as biggest cost-of-living problem – think tank

19 May 2023

The head of the Resolution Foundation warned poorer households would end up eating less as food prices continue to rise.


Parents’ jail terms for manslaughter of disabled teenage daughter increased

Parents’ jail terms for manslaughter of disabled teenage daughter increased

Parents’ jail terms for manslaughter of disabled teenage daughter increased

19 May 2023

Kaylea Titford, 16, was found in conditions described as ‘unfit for any animal’ following her death at the family home in Newtown, Powys, in 2020.


Google succeeds in bid to throw out medical records claim

Google succeeds in bid to throw out medical records claim

Google succeeds in bid to throw out medical records claim

19 May 2023

The software giant and its artificial intelligence arm DeepMind was facing legal action over the transfer of patient data by an NHS trust.


Mastermind behind iSpoof fraud website jailed for more than 13 years

Mastermind behind iSpoof fraud website jailed for more than 13 years

Mastermind behind iSpoof fraud website jailed for more than 13 years

19 May 2023

Tejay Fletcher, 35, founded the site which supplied criminals with tools to con victims out of £100 million.


Grandfather who beat cancer urges public to join health research

Grandfather who beat cancer urges public to join health research

Grandfather who beat cancer urges public to join health research

19 May 2023

Stephen Cossins tried a drug combination instead of standard chemotherapy.


‘Sensitive Government organisation’ worker accused of copying top secret data

‘Sensitive Government organisation’ worker accused of copying top secret data

‘Sensitive Government organisation’ worker accused of copying top secret data

19 May 2023

Hasaan Arshad, 23, is charged with an offence under the Computer Misuse Act after a probe led by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.


Right to unpaid care leave set to become law to help millions of people

Right to unpaid care leave set to become law to help millions of people

Right to unpaid care leave set to become law to help millions of people

19 May 2023

The Carer’s Leave Bill, which received cross-party and Government backing, is hailed as a step forward for those looking after someone.


Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road loses bid to appeal against sentence

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road loses bid to appeal against sentence

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road loses bid to appeal against sentence

19 May 2023

CCTV footage showed Auriol Grey, 49, shout at retired midwife Celia Ward in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.


Latest hearing in Sir Frederick Barclay’s cash fight with ex-wife adjourned

Latest hearing in Sir Frederick Barclay’s cash fight with ex-wife adjourned

Latest hearing in Sir Frederick Barclay’s cash fight with ex-wife adjourned

19 May 2023

A judge had been due to oversee the latest stage of the dispute between Sir Frederick, 88, and Lady Hiroko Barclay at a High Court hearing.


Tube station closures sparking abuse against staff, says RMT

Tube station closures sparking abuse against staff, says RMT

Tube station closures sparking abuse against staff, says RMT

19 May 2023

Passengers are taking out their frustration on staff, leaving some having to take stress-related sick leave, the union claimed.


Two men arrested over attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell released

Two men arrested over attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell released

Two men arrested over attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell released

19 May 2023

The men, aged 28 and 70, were taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning and released later on Friday.


BBC commissions review into how it covers small boats and other migration topics

BBC commissions review into how it covers small boats and other migration topics

BBC commissions review into how it covers small boats and other migration topics

19 May 2023

It will also assess topics such as the Government’s Rwanda policy, the impact of migration on communities in the UK, and refugees from Ukraine.


BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted

BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted

BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted

19 May 2023

Several flagship radio shows including Good Morning Ulster and the Nolan Show were off air amid the journalists’ strike.


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