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Starmer refuses to rule out axing single-person council tax discount

Starmer refuses to rule out axing single-person council tax discount

Starmer refuses to rule out axing single-person council tax discount

13 September 2024

The Prime Minister said he would not be drawn on the issue ahead of the Budget.


‘Bring on the next decade’ says Harry, as he reveals excitement about turning 40

‘Bring on the next decade’ says Harry, as he reveals excitement about turning 40

‘Bring on the next decade’ says Harry, as he reveals excitement about turning 40

13 September 2024

The Duke of Sussex was born on September 15 1984.


OpenAI unveils new models designed to think more before answering

OpenAI unveils new models designed to think more before answering

OpenAI unveils new models designed to think more before answering

13 September 2024

The OpenAI o1 series of AI models are designed to help with complex tasks and harder problems, the company said.


Zoo staff celebrate birth of critically-endangered mountain bongo calf

Zoo staff celebrate birth of critically-endangered mountain bongo calf

Zoo staff celebrate birth of critically-endangered mountain bongo calf

13 September 2024

The birth is the latest in a number of new arrivals in recent weeks at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire.


Russia’s accusations that diplomats were spying ‘completely baseless’, UK says

Russia’s accusations that diplomats were spying ‘completely baseless’, UK says

Russia’s accusations that diplomats were spying ‘completely baseless’, UK says

13 September 2024

The Foreign Office rejected allegations from Russia about six embassy workers after Moscow revoked their accreditation over ‘signs of spying’.


Silverstone track invasion protesters lose convictions appeals

Silverstone track invasion protesters lose convictions appeals

Silverstone track invasion protesters lose convictions appeals

13 September 2024

The five Just Stop Oil activists were found guilty of causing a public nuisance amid a protest at the British F1 Grand Prix.


Prison population down 2% in a week as hundreds of inmates freed early

Prison population down 2% in a week as hundreds of inmates freed early

Prison population down 2% in a week as hundreds of inmates freed early

13 September 2024

The Government said around 1,750 prisoners were freed early on Tuesday from jails across England and Wales.


Dame Esther makes plea to PM to follow through on assisted dying debate vow

Dame Esther makes plea to PM to follow through on assisted dying debate vow

Dame Esther makes plea to PM to follow through on assisted dying debate vow

13 September 2024

The broadcaster has previously been praised for her role in bringing the difficult and sensitive conversation on assisted dying to the fore.


Rape crisis centre chief quits after review found lack of women-only spaces

Rape crisis centre chief quits after review found lack of women-only spaces

Rape crisis centre chief quits after review found lack of women-only spaces

13 September 2024

Mridul Wadhwa left her role at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre after a report said she had failed to set professional standards of behaviour.


Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court

Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court

Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court

13 September 2024

Mr Justice Holgate said arguments in favour of supporting the decision to grant planning permission for the site at Whitehaven were ‘unsustainable’.


Avanti West Coast train overhaul reaches milestone

Avanti West Coast train overhaul reaches milestone

Avanti West Coast train overhaul reaches milestone

13 September 2024

It is part of a wider programme of work known as a heavy overhaul, which involves all vital parts on the Pendolinos being revamped.


Driver who died trying to stop van being stolen ‘paid high price’, says coroner

Driver who died trying to stop van being stolen ‘paid high price’, says coroner

Driver who died trying to stop van being stolen ‘paid high price’, says coroner

13 September 2024

Parcel delivery driver Claudiu-Carol Kondor, 42, died as he was working in the Wortley area of Leeds in August.


Artwork of Amy Winehouse unveiled on front of Camden venue Koko

Artwork of Amy Winehouse unveiled on front of Camden venue Koko

Artwork of Amy Winehouse unveiled on front of Camden venue Koko

13 September 2024

The artwork appeared the day before what would have been Winehouse’s 41st birthday.


Green and pink skies light up the North thanks to aurora borealis

Green and pink skies light up the North thanks to aurora borealis

Green and pink skies light up the North thanks to aurora borealis

13 September 2024

The Northern Lights were captured over Cullercoats Bay in north Tyneside.


UK Government to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal

UK Government to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal

UK Government to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal

13 September 2024

The ESO – the operation which oversees balancing supply and demand in the UK’s electricity grid – to be taken into public hands as a result.


Russia revokes accreditation of six diplomats at Britain’s Moscow embassy

Russia revokes accreditation of six diplomats at Britain’s Moscow embassy

Russia revokes accreditation of six diplomats at Britain’s Moscow embassy

13 September 2024

The move was in response to ‘numerous unfriendly steps’ taken by the UK as well as ‘signs of spying and sabotage’, the Russian security service said.


Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays with Spitfire flights

Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays with Spitfire flights

Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays with Spitfire flights

13 September 2024

Dorothea Barron and Robbie Hall were treated to the flights by a charity for veterans.


Friends to run 10k through all 55 English cities in 16 days in memory of father

Friends to run 10k through all 55 English cities in 16 days in memory of father

Friends to run 10k through all 55 English cities in 16 days in memory of father

13 September 2024

Tom Vosper and his five friends will run 10km in every English city across 16 days for Prostate Cancer UK.


Hot air balloons light up Longleat in 75th anniversary festival

Hot air balloons light up Longleat in 75th anniversary festival

Hot air balloons light up Longleat in 75th anniversary festival

13 September 2024

A fleet of colourful hot air balloons lit up the Wilshire stately home on Thursday.


Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions, watchdog says

Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions, watchdog says

Vodafone and Three merger could increase phone bills for millions, watchdog says

13 September 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority also found the deal could improve the quality of mobile networks.


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