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Jury finds former Met special constable not guilty of rape and misconduct

Jury finds former Met special constable not guilty of rape and misconduct

Jury finds former Met special constable not guilty of rape and misconduct

09 December 2022

A jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court acquitted 40-year-old Paul Hoile.


EasyJet plans to run full schedule despite strikes

EasyJet plans to run full schedule despite strikes

EasyJet plans to run full schedule despite strikes

09 December 2022

The airline said ‘we are in talks with the individual airports on their contingency plans’.


Man denies fatal stabbing of elderly victim on mobility scooter

Man denies fatal stabbing of elderly victim on mobility scooter

Man denies fatal stabbing of elderly victim on mobility scooter

09 December 2022

Lee Byer pleaded not guilty to the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran in west London on August 16.


Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

Badenoch expresses concerns over Scotland’s proposed gender reform laws

09 December 2022

The UK equalities minister has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon outlining her fears.


Breakdowns spike as drivers and vehicles struggle with freezing conditions

Breakdowns spike as drivers and vehicles struggle with freezing conditions

Breakdowns spike as drivers and vehicles struggle with freezing conditions

09 December 2022

The number of stranded vehicles is expected to remain higher than normal on Friday, the RAC said.


Large towns have more patients per GP than cities, analysis shows

Large towns have more patients per GP than cities, analysis shows

Large towns have more patients per GP than cities, analysis shows

09 December 2022

South-west England has the lowest number of patients per fully qualified doctor.


Sunak does not rule out extending anti-strike laws to emergency service staff

Sunak does not rule out extending anti-strike laws to emergency service staff

Sunak does not rule out extending anti-strike laws to emergency service staff

09 December 2022

The Prime Minister said ‘we’re looking at all options’ when asked about the scope of ‘tough’ new measures to limit the impact of strikes.


Sunak says regulations are ‘robust’ after relaxing post-financial crisis rules

Sunak says regulations are ‘robust’ after relaxing post-financial crisis rules

Sunak says regulations are ‘robust’ after relaxing post-financial crisis rules

09 December 2022

Critics have warned that the Prime Minister’s ‘race to the bottom’ will introduce more risk.


Snow could hit southern England as ice cold temperatures drop to minus 10C

Snow could hit southern England as ice cold temperatures drop to minus 10C

Snow could hit southern England as ice cold temperatures drop to minus 10C

09 December 2022

The UK will see seven days of arctic weather accompanied by wintry downpours and freezing fog.


Next-gen fighter jets will keep our country safe, says Prime Minister

Next-gen fighter jets will keep our country safe, says Prime Minister

Next-gen fighter jets will keep our country safe, says Prime Minister

09 December 2022

Downing Street aims for the jets, called Tempest in the UK, to take to the skies by 2035 and serve as a successor to the RAF Typhoon.


Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

Mhairi Black asks PM for clarity on democratic route to IndyRef2

09 December 2022

Ms Black was elected as the SNP’s deputy Westminster leader this week.


Irish woman joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

Irish woman joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

Irish woman joining Japanese billionaire on first civilian flight to moon

09 December 2022

Hackney-based Rhiannon Adam, 37, who was born in Cork, is among eight crew picked by Yusaku Maezawa for the trip.


‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

‘Control has become cruelty’ in UK asylum policy, says Archbishop

09 December 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has offered a stinging rebuke of the Government’s policy on migrants and asylum seekers.


Public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

Public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

Public sexual harassment sentences set to rise to maximum of two years

09 December 2022

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has declared her support for new legislation to make the behaviour a specific offence.


Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with two counts with rape

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with two counts with rape

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with two counts with rape

09 December 2022

Pc Rupert Edwards is alleged to have carried out the offences in Lambeth, south London, on August 26 and in Surrey on September 5.


Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

Primark to open 10 shops before Christmas amid ‘encouraging’ sales

09 December 2022

It came as owner ABF held firm on its trading guidance for the year ahead of its annual general meeting on Friday


UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

UK sanctions target global human rights abuses, corruption and sexual violence

09 December 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the asset freeze and travel bans ‘expose those behind the heinous violations’.


Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

Russia appears to deploy fresh stocks of Iranian kamikaze drones

09 December 2022

Ukraine has reported attacks by Iranian-sourced one-way unmanned aerial vehicles for the first time in three weeks, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said.


Best value ski resorts revealed

Best value ski resorts revealed

Best value ski resorts revealed

09 December 2022

Post Office Travel Money said prices for ski school, equipment, lift passes, meals and drinks have increased.


10-year-old wins Big Issue Christmas cover design contest

10-year-old wins Big Issue Christmas cover design contest

10-year-old wins Big Issue Christmas cover design contest

09 December 2022

Fergus Rutherford-Moyler from Glasgow created a collage of a snowman for the Christmas front cover.


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