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UK counter-terror police help FBI after British hostage-taker shot at synagogue

UK counter-terror police help FBI after British hostage-taker shot at synagogue

UK counter-terror police help FBI after British hostage-taker shot at synagogue

16 January 2022

Malik Faisal Akram, from Blackburn, died in a shooting incident after an FBI Swat team entered the synagogue in Texas following a 10-hour stand-off.


Former city minister Lord Myners dies aged 73

Former city minister Lord Myners dies aged 73

Former city minister Lord Myners dies aged 73

16 January 2022

Gordon Brown said the veteran businessman had been a ‘tower of strength’ during the 2008 financial crisis.


What a no confidence motion is and why it is likely to fail

What a no confidence motion is and why it is likely to fail

What a no confidence motion is and why it is likely to fail

16 January 2022

The Liberal Democrats have called for Conservatives to back a vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson.


Tory MPs divided over Johnson’s future as ‘partygate’ scandal deepens

Tory MPs divided over Johnson’s future as ‘partygate’ scandal deepens

Tory MPs divided over Johnson’s future as ‘partygate’ scandal deepens

16 January 2022

Anger and division over a series of leaks about alleged lockdown parties in Number 10 are engulfing Boris Johnson’s premiership.


Tory chairman says ‘signs are encouraging’ for ending Covid rules this month

Tory chairman says ‘signs are encouraging’ for ending Covid rules this month

Tory chairman says ‘signs are encouraging’ for ending Covid rules this month

16 January 2022

Boris Johnson is set to review the Plan B measures on January 26.


UK needs to be more brutal with China’s ‘disgusting’ regime, says Duncan Smith

UK needs to be more brutal with China’s ‘disgusting’ regime, says Duncan Smith

UK needs to be more brutal with China’s ‘disgusting’ regime, says Duncan Smith

16 January 2022

Sir Iain Duncan Smith said too many governments seem ‘too cautious’ about calling China’s communist government out.


UK’s biggest artists star in NHS mental health campaign

UK’s biggest artists star in NHS mental health campaign

UK’s biggest artists star in NHS mental health campaign

16 January 2022

The video sees UK music stars encouraging those struggling with mental health to reach out for support.


No 10 parties understandable but not excusable, says Sir Tony Blair

No 10 parties understandable but not excusable, says Sir Tony Blair

No 10 parties understandable but not excusable, says Sir Tony Blair

16 January 2022

The former prime minister refused to be drawn on whether Boris Johnson should quit following the partygate allegations.


Culture Secretary indicates BBC licence fee will be axed

Culture Secretary indicates BBC licence fee will be axed

Culture Secretary indicates BBC licence fee will be axed

16 January 2022

The current licence fee funding deal expires in 2027.


Hostage-taker killed in US synagogue stand-off was British

Hostage-taker killed in US synagogue stand-off was British

Hostage-taker killed in US synagogue stand-off was British

16 January 2022

The man could be heard ranting, in what appeared to be a British accent, on a livestream.


Starmer says photo of him drinking in constituency office ‘no breach of rules’

Starmer says photo of him drinking in constituency office ‘no breach of rules’

Starmer says photo of him drinking in constituency office ‘no breach of rules’

16 January 2022

Sir Keir Starmer said ‘we were working in the office’ when asked about a picture showing him drinking beer with staff last year.


Government called to u-turn on ‘double-jobbing’ plans for NI politicians

Government called to u-turn on ‘double-jobbing’ plans for NI politicians

Government called to u-turn on ‘double-jobbing’ plans for NI politicians

16 January 2022

The UK Government is facing criticism over plans to allow MPs to retain their seats while being elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly.


What is Harry’s concern with his UK security and why is he taking legal action?

What is Harry’s concern with his UK security and why is he taking legal action?

What is Harry’s concern with his UK security and why is he taking legal action?

16 January 2022

The Sussexes lost their taxpayer-funded police protection in the UK in the aftermath of quitting as senior working royals.


PM ‘contrite’ over partygate as Dowden hints at No 10 overhaul

PM ‘contrite’ over partygate as Dowden hints at No 10 overhaul

PM ‘contrite’ over partygate as Dowden hints at No 10 overhaul

16 January 2022

Senior figures in Downing Street could be ousted as Boris Johnson looks to survive Sue Gray’s inquiry into alleged lockdown breaches.


Trevor Phillips breaks down recalling daughter’s death in partygate interview

Trevor Phillips breaks down recalling daughter’s death in partygate interview

Trevor Phillips breaks down recalling daughter’s death in partygate interview

16 January 2022

The broadcaster spoke of getting a phone call in April 2020 to tell him his daughter had collapsed, and went on to say she had died the next morning.


Trump Organisation’s bid to change planning rules around golf resort fails

Trump Organisation’s bid to change planning rules around golf resort fails

Trump Organisation’s bid to change planning rules around golf resort fails

16 January 2022

Donald Trump’s company hopes to build a ‘coastal retreat’ next to its Turnberry golf resort.


Millions of Britons causing ‘silent harm’ through hazardous drinking

Millions of Britons causing ‘silent harm’ through hazardous drinking

Millions of Britons causing ‘silent harm’ through hazardous drinking

16 January 2022

About a quarter of adult men – some 5.5 million people – are drinking at increasing or higher risk levels.


Second homeowners set for £191m windfall from Omicron grants

Second homeowners set for £191m windfall from Omicron grants

Second homeowners set for £191m windfall from Omicron grants

16 January 2022

It comes days after Michael Gove announced plans to crack down on tax breaks for second homeowners from April next year.


Hundreds more trains axed over staff shortages

Hundreds more trains axed over staff shortages

Hundreds more trains axed over staff shortages

16 January 2022

Four operators are introducing emergency timetables from Monday.


‘Wealth of tech talent’ offers refugees path to resettlement, says charity chief

‘Wealth of tech talent’ offers refugees path to resettlement, says charity chief

‘Wealth of tech talent’ offers refugees path to resettlement, says charity chief

16 January 2022

Raj Burman, CEO of non-profit organisation Techfugees, said refugees have the ‘tenacity and perseverance’ to succeed in the digital sector.


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