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Tory MP claims civil servant used work email to ‘troll’ him

Tory MP claims civil servant used work email to ‘troll’ him

Tory MP claims civil servant used work email to ‘troll’ him

11 May 2023

Elliot Colburn made the claim in the House of Commons


One in three young people say families relied on food support – study

One in three young people say families relied on food support – study

One in three young people say families relied on food support – study

11 May 2023

A report from the Co-op and Barnardo’s outlined the ‘stark impact’ of the cost-of-living crisis on people aged 10 to 25.


Convicted murderer given third life sentence for sex attacks on young boy

Convicted murderer given third life sentence for sex attacks on young boy

Convicted murderer given third life sentence for sex attacks on young boy

11 May 2023

Alun Kyte, 58, who is serving two life terms for murder, was found guilty of offences against the boy in the late 1980s.


Jane Goodall calls for end to factory farming amid ‘extreme’ animal cruelty

Jane Goodall calls for end to factory farming amid ‘extreme’ animal cruelty

Jane Goodall calls for end to factory farming amid ‘extreme’ animal cruelty

11 May 2023

The 89-year-old conservationist warned of agro-industry and factory farming’s impact on human health, climate and biodiversity.


Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

Illegal Migration Bill not against Christian values – Home Office minister

11 May 2023

Sarah Dines MP urged Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to ‘look again’ at the reforms following his rare intervention in the House of Lords.


‘No concerns’ about Richard Sharp’s integrity while he was BBC chairman – review

‘No concerns’ about Richard Sharp’s integrity while he was BBC chairman – review

‘No concerns’ about Richard Sharp’s integrity while he was BBC chairman – review

11 May 2023

He resigned from the role last month over a cronyism row.


Nearly a quarter of train journeys to be on nationalised services

Nearly a quarter of train journeys to be on nationalised services

Nearly a quarter of train journeys to be on nationalised services

11 May 2023

The analysis by the PA news agency comes as Labour reiterated its pledge to nationalise all services.


Penny Mordaunt admits taking painkillers before sword role in King’s coronation

Penny Mordaunt admits taking painkillers before sword role in King’s coronation

Penny Mordaunt admits taking painkillers before sword role in King’s coronation

11 May 2023

The Lord President of the Council said her tips for the role include a ‘good breakfast’ and ‘comfortable shoes’.


Stephen Tompkinson cleared of punching drunk man outside his house

Stephen Tompkinson cleared of punching drunk man outside his house

Stephen Tompkinson cleared of punching drunk man outside his house

11 May 2023

The DCI Banks star was accused of punching Karl Poole in the head after finding him and a friend drinking at the bottom of his driveway.


Coronation a triumph of pomp and pride in Britain, says Dowden

Coronation a triumph of pomp and pride in Britain, says Dowden

Coronation a triumph of pomp and pride in Britain, says Dowden

11 May 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister praised the organisation of the event.


Rayner: Dowden proves being ginger no barrier to becoming Deputy Prime Minister

Rayner: Dowden proves being ginger no barrier to becoming Deputy Prime Minister

Rayner: Dowden proves being ginger no barrier to becoming Deputy Prime Minister

11 May 2023

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner joked she hopes to follow Mr Dowden’s example and hold the position in the future.


Johnson wanted to send Sunak message calling him a c***, ex-comms chief claims

Johnson wanted to send Sunak message calling him a c***, ex-comms chief claims

Johnson wanted to send Sunak message calling him a c***, ex-comms chief claims

11 May 2023

Mr Sunak’s departure is seen by allies of Mr Johnson as having helped precipitate the ministerial exodus that eventually forced him from office.


Youth in court over fatal machete attack on Walthamstow schoolboy

Youth in court over fatal machete attack on Walthamstow schoolboy

Youth in court over fatal machete attack on Walthamstow schoolboy

11 May 2023

Renell Charles, 16, was killed last Friday in east London.


Two-thirds of young women have experienced abuse at work – TUC survey

Two-thirds of young women have experienced abuse at work – TUC survey

Two-thirds of young women have experienced abuse at work – TUC survey

11 May 2023

Incidents of sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse most often occurred in work premises, but also happened over digital media.


Plaid Cymru announces new interim leader after Adam Price resignation

Plaid Cymru announces new interim leader after Adam Price resignation

Plaid Cymru announces new interim leader after Adam Price resignation

11 May 2023

Llyr Gruffydd represents the North Wales region in the Senedd.


No Labour employee should keep job after groping colleague, says shadow minister

No Labour employee should keep job after groping colleague, says shadow minister

No Labour employee should keep job after groping colleague, says shadow minister

11 May 2023

Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he found allegations that a senior aide sexually harassed a former intern ‘abhorrent’.


Liverpool ‘almost like home’, say Ukrainian former Eurovision act Go_A

Liverpool ‘almost like home’, say Ukrainian former Eurovision act Go_A

Liverpool ‘almost like home’, say Ukrainian former Eurovision act Go_A

11 May 2023

The band will be performing during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after finishing fifth in 2021.


Sunak ‘behaving like a Borgia’ over EU laws bonfire U-turn, Rees-Mogg suggests

Sunak ‘behaving like a Borgia’ over EU laws bonfire U-turn, Rees-Mogg suggests

Sunak ‘behaving like a Borgia’ over EU laws bonfire U-turn, Rees-Mogg suggests

11 May 2023

The former business secretary has accused Rishi Sunak of broken promises and missed opportunities over the move.


Government misses target of ending 18-month waits for planned NHS care

Government misses target of ending 18-month waits for planned NHS care

Government misses target of ending 18-month waits for planned NHS care

11 May 2023

In January, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged that NHS waiting lists will fall and people would get the care they need more quickly.


Pandemic saw marriage rates in England and Wales fall to lowest on record

Pandemic saw marriage rates in England and Wales fall to lowest on record

Pandemic saw marriage rates in England and Wales fall to lowest on record

11 May 2023

The 2020 figure was down 61.0% from 219,850 in 2019, which is the largest annual decrease ever recorded.


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