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Silence not an option, say police as record reward offered to find girl’s killer

Silence not an option, say police as record reward offered to find girl’s killer

Silence not an option, say police as record reward offered to find girl’s killer

21 September 2022

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was fatally shot in the chest in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on August 22.


Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

Rising support for increased taxes and public spending amid inequality concerns

21 September 2022

The public is supportive of Government cost-of-living intervention at a similar scale to its actions during the pandemic, research suggests.


Truss tells bosses of American multinationals tax cuts are ‘just the start’

Truss tells bosses of American multinationals tax cuts are ‘just the start’

Truss tells bosses of American multinationals tax cuts are ‘just the start’

21 September 2022

The Prime Minister told leaders of firms including Google and JPMorgan Chase she wants ‘lower, simpler taxes’ to attract businesses to Britain.


‘Hundreds’ of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity

‘Hundreds’ of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity

‘Hundreds’ of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity

21 September 2022

The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date – became illegal in June.


PM accuses Putin of ‘sabre rattling’ over nuclear threats and reservists call-up

PM accuses Putin of ‘sabre rattling’ over nuclear threats and reservists call-up

PM accuses Putin of ‘sabre rattling’ over nuclear threats and reservists call-up

21 September 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted he was not bluffing as he appeared to threaten the use of nuclear weapons if his country was threatened.


Passengers face three more days of train disruption due to damaged wires

Passengers face three more days of train disruption due to damaged wires

Passengers face three more days of train disruption due to damaged wires

21 September 2022

Work to fix the wires at Stevenage, Hertfordshire will take place on Saturday night, National Rail Enquiries said.


HMV launches record label as it ‘harks back to its roots’

HMV launches record label as it ‘harks back to its roots’

HMV launches record label as it ‘harks back to its roots’

21 September 2022

The entertainment retailer, which runs 115 stores across the UK, has signed Newcastle-based singer-songwriter India Arkin to the new label.


Jeremy Vine ‘disgusted’ by social media companies’ response to stalker’s videos

Jeremy Vine ‘disgusted’ by social media companies’ response to stalker’s videos

Jeremy Vine ‘disgusted’ by social media companies’ response to stalker’s videos

21 September 2022

The presenter has spoken to BBC Two’s Newsnight about his experience.


Father who twice ran over his daughter’s body is jailed for life for her murder

Father who twice ran over his daughter’s body is jailed for life for her murder

Father who twice ran over his daughter’s body is jailed for life for her murder

21 September 2022

Nigel Malt was estranged from both his wife and his children and he was living separately at a different address.


Truss’s plans for tax cuts ‘a gamble at best’, says IFS

Truss’s plans for tax cuts ‘a gamble at best’, says IFS

Truss’s plans for tax cuts ‘a gamble at best’, says IFS

21 September 2022

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the new Prime Minister risks putting the public finances on an ‘unsustainable path’.


Energy bill plans do not provide enough support in Northern Ireland – Murphy

Energy bill plans do not provide enough support in Northern Ireland – Murphy

Energy bill plans do not provide enough support in Northern Ireland – Murphy

21 September 2022

The Government has announced a price cap for households and businesses from November.


Molly Russell accessed material from ‘ghetto of the online world’, inquest told

Molly Russell accessed material from ‘ghetto of the online world’, inquest told

Molly Russell accessed material from ‘ghetto of the online world’, inquest told

21 September 2022

The schoolgirl’s father gave evidence from the witness box at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.


Serving and ex-Met officers guilty of sending grossly offensive messages

Serving and ex-Met officers guilty of sending grossly offensive messages

Serving and ex-Met officers guilty of sending grossly offensive messages

21 September 2022

Jonathon Cobban and Joel Borders were members of a WhatsApp group along with Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens.


Arriva bus drivers to take part in two pay strikes

Arriva bus drivers to take part in two pay strikes

Arriva bus drivers to take part in two pay strikes

21 September 2022

Union Unite is seeking pay rises in line with RPI inflation.


Union ‘has become decidedly less popular’ in Scotland, report finds

Union ‘has become decidedly less popular’ in Scotland, report finds

Union ‘has become decidedly less popular’ in Scotland, report finds

21 September 2022

The survey, fieldwork for which was conducted last year, found 52% of people said Scotland should be governed as an independent country.


William speaks of ‘saddest of circumstances’ in message to Earthshot Prize event

William speaks of ‘saddest of circumstances’ in message to Earthshot Prize event

William speaks of ‘saddest of circumstances’ in message to Earthshot Prize event

21 September 2022

In a video message, the Prince of Wales said he believed his grandmother would have been ‘delighted’ to hear about the Earthshot Prize summit.


Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

21 September 2022

The force has been criticised over its handling of incidents during events to commemorate the Queen in Edinburgh.


Oil terminal protesters walk free from court after injunction breach

Oil terminal protesters walk free from court after injunction breach

Oil terminal protesters walk free from court after injunction breach

21 September 2022

Police were pulled away from the Queen’s funeral preparations to help arrest demonstrators, a court heard.


Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

21 September 2022

The Government has been accused of ‘failing’ Afghan nationals at risk from the Taliban


Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

21 September 2022

James Cleverly will address Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and other counterparts at a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday.


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