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Mother knew son’s life was at risk once he fled mental health unit, inquest told

Mother knew son’s life was at risk once he fled mental health unit, inquest told

Mother knew son’s life was at risk once he fled mental health unit, inquest told

14 November 2022

Jayden Booroff died on the evening of October 23 2020.


Man told police he accidentally killed woman, court hears

Man told police he accidentally killed woman, court hears

Man told police he accidentally killed woman, court hears

14 November 2022

Andrew Burfield, 51, is accused of murdering 33-year-old Katie Kenyon and burying her body in a grave.


Stormzy troubled by way Jeremy Corbyn was ‘vilified’ during 2019 election

Stormzy troubled by way Jeremy Corbyn was ‘vilified’ during 2019 election

Stormzy troubled by way Jeremy Corbyn was ‘vilified’ during 2019 election

14 November 2022

The 29-year-old grime star said he still thinks highly of the politician.


Mother ‘completely trusted’ nurse when she left ‘screaming’ son in her care

Mother ‘completely trusted’ nurse when she left ‘screaming’ son in her care

Mother ‘completely trusted’ nurse when she left ‘screaming’ son in her care

14 November 2022

Nurse Lucy Letby, 32, is said to have murdered the infant with an injection of air into the bloodstream.


Channel crossings deal ‘does not match scale or urgency of migrant crisis’

Channel crossings deal ‘does not match scale or urgency of migrant crisis’

Channel crossings deal ‘does not match scale or urgency of migrant crisis’

14 November 2022

Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council, said the deal fails to address the factors behind people choosing to put themselves at risk.


Potential tax rises on the poorest ‘of profound concern’, says Sturgeon

Potential tax rises on the poorest ‘of profound concern’, says Sturgeon

Potential tax rises on the poorest ‘of profound concern’, says Sturgeon

14 November 2022

The Chancellor’s autumn budget is due on Thursday.


Gove backs ‘BIDEN’ in bid to win support for new housing developments

Gove backs ‘BIDEN’ in bid to win support for new housing developments

Gove backs ‘BIDEN’ in bid to win support for new housing developments

14 November 2022

Michael Gove said beauty, infrastructure, democracy, environment and neighbourhood would secure backing for new homes.


Prime Minister insists ‘fairness’ at heart of budget despite tax hikes ‘for all’

Prime Minister insists ‘fairness’ at heart of budget despite tax hikes ‘for all’

Prime Minister insists ‘fairness’ at heart of budget despite tax hikes ‘for all’

14 November 2022

The PM sought to blame global challenges rather than Liz Truss for exacerbating the financial turmoil.


No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say

No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say

No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say

14 November 2022

The procession will not take place because of financial constraints, event organisers said.


Sunak to ‘unequivocally condemn’ Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 summit

Sunak to ‘unequivocally condemn’ Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 summit

Sunak to ‘unequivocally condemn’ Russia’s war in Ukraine at G20 summit

14 November 2022

However, Rishi Sunak appeared to acknowledge that world leaders meeting in Bali are split on the issue of explicitly criticising the invasion.


Scientists find targeting tumour ‘scaffolding’ slows breast cancer

Scientists find targeting tumour ‘scaffolding’ slows breast cancer

Scientists find targeting tumour ‘scaffolding’ slows breast cancer

14 November 2022

The study found that blocking the amino acid proline could slow down the growth of tumours.


Train company restores Post Office services to rural village

Train company restores Post Office services to rural village

Train company restores Post Office services to rural village

14 November 2022

Avanti West Coast launched a pop-up counter inside the ticket office at Oxenholme station, Cumbria.


NHS and social care system in ‘most perilous position in memory’

NHS and social care system in ‘most perilous position in memory’

NHS and social care system in ‘most perilous position in memory’

14 November 2022

A group of leading charities has raised concerns about millions of people living with long-term health conditions.


Sir Iain Duncan Smith feared for his wife over traffic cone incident, court told

Sir Iain Duncan Smith feared for his wife over traffic cone incident, court told

Sir Iain Duncan Smith feared for his wife over traffic cone incident, court told

14 November 2022

The MP was giving evidence at the trial of Elliot Bovill, who denies common assault.


Sturgeon welcomes demand for Scottish Child Payment as website struggles to cope

Sturgeon welcomes demand for Scottish Child Payment as website struggles to cope

Sturgeon welcomes demand for Scottish Child Payment as website struggles to cope

14 November 2022

The benefit was expanded to include more than 400,000 eligible children, and increased to £25, on Monday.


Fellow campaigners and friends pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Vicky Phelan

Fellow campaigners and friends pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Vicky Phelan

Fellow campaigners and friends pay tribute to ‘remarkable’ Vicky Phelan

14 November 2022

Former Labour leader Alan Kelly remembered Ms Phelan as ‘the most resilient person I’ve ever met’.


Barclays to hand homeowners up to £2,000 for going green in their homes

Barclays to hand homeowners up to £2,000 for going green in their homes

Barclays to hand homeowners up to £2,000 for going green in their homes

14 November 2022

The bank will pay out for its mortgage holders to make efficiency improvements to their homes


Rishi Sunak leaves open possibility of Xi Jinping meeting at G20 summit

Rishi Sunak leaves open possibility of Xi Jinping meeting at G20 summit

Rishi Sunak leaves open possibility of Xi Jinping meeting at G20 summit

14 November 2022

Mr Sunak took a hard line on China during the summer Tory leadership contest.


UK braced for thunder and strong winds as temperatures set to drop

UK braced for thunder and strong winds as temperatures set to drop

UK braced for thunder and strong winds as temperatures set to drop

14 November 2022

The UK’s unseasonably warm weather is set to end, with gales and thunder expected during the week.


Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’, RSPB report warns

Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’, RSPB report warns

Bird of prey persecution remains at ‘high level’, RSPB report warns

14 November 2022

Dozens of birds were illegally shot, poisoned or trapped last year, the charity warned as it called for more action to protect raptors.


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