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What the papers say – September 30

What the papers say – September 30

What the papers say – September 30

30 September 2021

The month comes to a close with a court case over the murder of Sarah Everard leading the papers.


Parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse welcome new allergens law in her name

Parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse welcome new allergens law in her name

Parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse welcome new allergens law in her name

30 September 2021

Natasha died in 2016 aged 15 from an allergic reaction after eating a Pret a Manger baguette containing hidden sesame seeds.


Future of world’s first research ship RRS Discovery secured

Future of world’s first research ship RRS Discovery secured

Future of world’s first research ship RRS Discovery secured

30 September 2021

The Discovery, captained by Scott of the Antarctic, was the first ship to carry out research in the region.


Whole-life orders: The sentence that sees criminals likely to die behind bars

Whole-life orders: The sentence that sees criminals likely to die behind bars

Whole-life orders: The sentence that sees criminals likely to die behind bars

29 September 2021

There are 60 criminals now serving the most severe punishment available in the UK.


Convictions for more than half of police officers who faced criminal probes

Convictions for more than half of police officers who faced criminal probes

Convictions for more than half of police officers who faced criminal probes

29 September 2021

The provisional statistics also show misconduct proceedings against police officers or staff were brought in 1,385 cases during the period.


Murder of Sarah Everard triggered outpouring of concern over women’s safety

Murder of Sarah Everard triggered outpouring of concern over women’s safety

Murder of Sarah Everard triggered outpouring of concern over women’s safety

29 September 2021

Thousands of women and girls across the UK shared their experiences and fears in the wake of the killing.


Officer who murdered Sarah Everard after fake arrest faces whole life sentence

Officer who murdered Sarah Everard after fake arrest faces whole life sentence

Officer who murdered Sarah Everard after fake arrest faces whole life sentence

29 September 2021

Wayne Couzens used his Met Police-issue warrant card and handcuffs to snatch Ms Everard as she walked home from a friend’s house in Clapham in March.


Jobs uncertainty as £70bn furlough scheme draws to end

Jobs uncertainty as £70bn furlough scheme draws to end

Jobs uncertainty as £70bn furlough scheme draws to end

29 September 2021

Economists have warned that there likely to be a rise in unemployment due to new redundancies when the support ends.


Government launches legal action against Insulate Britain protesters

Government launches legal action against Insulate Britain protesters

Government launches legal action against Insulate Britain protesters

29 September 2021

Protesters from Insulate Britain could face unlimited fines or prison in High Court proceedings, the Government said.


Sentence of man who killed lover during sex referred to Court of Appeal

Sentence of man who killed lover during sex referred to Court of Appeal

Sentence of man who killed lover during sex referred to Court of Appeal

29 September 2021

Sam Pybus was jailed for four years and eight months for the manslaughter of his lover Sophie Moss.


Operation Kenova interim report to be published

Operation Kenova interim report to be published

Operation Kenova interim report to be published

29 September 2021

It is reviewing a number of historic offences which occurred during the Troubles including more than 200 murders.


Policeman tried to blame Eastern European gang for Sarah Everard’s disappearance

Policeman tried to blame Eastern European gang for Sarah Everard’s disappearance

Policeman tried to blame Eastern European gang for Sarah Everard’s disappearance

29 September 2021

The false claims were made by Wayne Couzens during an interview at his home in Deal following his arrest.


Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

29 September 2021

Kettering, Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf continue to record the highest rates.


Paris condemns ‘unacceptable’ refusal by Jersey to license French fishermen

Paris condemns ‘unacceptable’ refusal by Jersey to license French fishermen

Paris condemns ‘unacceptable’ refusal by Jersey to license French fishermen

29 September 2021

The island’s government said it had rejected 75 applications by French boats to fish its territorial waters.


Bus services delayed by fuel crisis

Bus services delayed by fuel crisis

Bus services delayed by fuel crisis

29 September 2021

Several operators said a number of routes are being disrupted by buses stuck in traffic near filling stations.


‘Monster’ policeman used Covid rules to kidnap Sarah Everard in false arrest

‘Monster’ policeman used Covid rules to kidnap Sarah Everard in false arrest

‘Monster’ policeman used Covid rules to kidnap Sarah Everard in false arrest

29 September 2021

Wayne Couzens used his Met Police-issue warrant card and handcuffs to snatch Ms Everard as she walked home from a friend’s house in Clapham in March.


Lib Dems open to working with Brown on union review

Lib Dems open to working with Brown on union review

Lib Dems open to working with Brown on union review

29 September 2021

Wendy Chamberlain was speaking after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour Party conference.


Young cancer patient put in isolation after mother raised concerns, inquiry told

Young cancer patient put in isolation after mother raised concerns, inquiry told

Young cancer patient put in isolation after mother raised concerns, inquiry told

29 September 2021

Sharon Ferguson gave evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry about her son’s treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.


William hails ‘inspirational’ cross community initiative in Londonderry

William hails ‘inspirational’ cross community initiative in Londonderry

William hails ‘inspirational’ cross community initiative in Londonderry

29 September 2021

The Duke and Duchess paid their first visit to Derry on Wednesday, where they also met the first medical students at Ulster University.


Blood test may transform detection of brain damage after head injury – study

Blood test may transform detection of brain damage after head injury – study

Blood test may transform detection of brain damage after head injury – study

29 September 2021

The test may even help to identify those at higher risk of developing dementia after traumatic brain injury.


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