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Labour government would make priority of getting people ready for work – Starmer

Labour government would make priority of getting people ready for work – Starmer

Labour government would make priority of getting people ready for work – Starmer

29 September 2021

The Labour leader has pledged to reinstate two weeks of compulsory work experience.


Project to give rare chicks ‘head start’ in life helps stave off extinction

Project to give rare chicks ‘head start’ in life helps stave off extinction

Project to give rare chicks ‘head start’ in life helps stave off extinction

29 September 2021

The scheme to hand rear spoon-billed sandpipers to fledging has helped the critically endangered species, conservationists say.


Catholic diocese establishes redress scheme for clerical abuse victims

Catholic diocese establishes redress scheme for clerical abuse victims

Catholic diocese establishes redress scheme for clerical abuse victims

29 September 2021

Notorious paedophile priest Malachy Finnegan is alleged to have abused children in the Dromore diocese for decades.


Keir Starmer tells hecklers they can ‘chant all day’

Keir Starmer tells hecklers they can ‘chant all day’

Keir Starmer tells hecklers they can ‘chant all day’

29 September 2021

The Labour leader faced chants of ‘shame’ from those opposed to his leadership.


Black female deacon considers appeal over ‘racist’ decision to dissolve parish

Black female deacon considers appeal over ‘racist’ decision to dissolve parish

Black female deacon considers appeal over ‘racist’ decision to dissolve parish

29 September 2021

Reverend Yvonne Clarke, 62, has been told her parish will be divided between neighbouring parishes for financial reasons.


Speed up vaccine donations or risk harming Britain’s reputation, MPs warn

Speed up vaccine donations or risk harming Britain’s reputation, MPs warn

Speed up vaccine donations or risk harming Britain’s reputation, MPs warn

29 September 2021

MPs said Russia and China were attempting to ‘undermine the West’ by donating vaccines.


Student loan repayment threshold must be cut to tackle ‘depressing’ rising debt

Student loan repayment threshold must be cut to tackle ‘depressing’ rising debt

Student loan repayment threshold must be cut to tackle ‘depressing’ rising debt

29 September 2021

The architect of the student tuition fees hike has called for the salary level at which graduates start repaying loans to be reduced to £21,000.


Diana ‘picked up many people’s lives’, says ex-flatmate as blue plaque unveiled

Diana ‘picked up many people’s lives’, says ex-flatmate as blue plaque unveiled

Diana ‘picked up many people’s lives’, says ex-flatmate as blue plaque unveiled

29 September 2021

The princess, who would have been 60 this year, lived at the property from 1979 to 1981.


Starmer takes aim at ‘trickster’ Johnson but faces heckling from own activists

Starmer takes aim at ‘trickster’ Johnson but faces heckling from own activists

Starmer takes aim at ‘trickster’ Johnson but faces heckling from own activists

29 September 2021

The Labour leader said the party had to address the issue of how it had failed to defeat the ‘inadequate’ Prime Minister in 2019.


Jersey refuses licences to 75 French boats to fish in island’s waters

Jersey refuses licences to 75 French boats to fish in island’s waters

Jersey refuses licences to 75 French boats to fish in island’s waters

29 September 2021

The government in Paris has warned of ‘retaliatory action’ after the UK turned down more than 30 licence applications by French small boats.


Trial of man accused of wife’s murder adjourned until next year

Trial of man accused of wife’s murder adjourned until next year

Trial of man accused of wife’s murder adjourned until next year

29 September 2021

The case had been due to begin this autumn but it was adjourned for a further six months at the latest hearing.


William and Kate begin Northern Ireland visit by meeting university students

William and Kate begin Northern Ireland visit by meeting university students

William and Kate begin Northern Ireland visit by meeting university students

29 September 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will try local produce and be taught local expressions by students.


TV and radio industries facing diverse talent drain, Ofcom warns

TV and radio industries facing diverse talent drain, Ofcom warns

TV and radio industries facing diverse talent drain, Ofcom warns

29 September 2021

The watchdog called on the sector to ‘slow the revolving door and focus on retaining and progressing talented people from all walks of life’.


Grand chandelier and candelabra prepped for opening of Windsor semi-state rooms

Grand chandelier and candelabra prepped for opening of Windsor semi-state rooms

Grand chandelier and candelabra prepped for opening of Windsor semi-state rooms

29 September 2021

The Crimson Drawing Room at the Queen’s Berkshire residence is one of the most richly decorated interiors in the castle.


Police officer killed Sarah Everard after making ‘false arrest’, court told

Police officer killed Sarah Everard after making ‘false arrest’, court told

Police officer killed Sarah Everard after making ‘false arrest’, court told

29 September 2021

Wayne Couzens accused her of breaking the Covid-19 lockdown, a prosecutor said.


Starmer leaves the Labour conference secure at the helm of a divided party

Starmer leaves the Labour conference secure at the helm of a divided party

Starmer leaves the Labour conference secure at the helm of a divided party

29 September 2021

Sir Keir Starmer will depart Brighton with his position as leader safe, but having angered the Labour left.


Drivers warned fuel prices could reach record levels

Drivers warned fuel prices could reach record levels

Drivers warned fuel prices could reach record levels

29 September 2021

The RAC said average prices may hit 143p per litre for petrol and 145p per litre for diesel in the next few weeks.


Government delay setting up child abuse inquiry ‘woeful and avoidable’ – judge

Government delay setting up child abuse inquiry ‘woeful and avoidable’ – judge

Government delay setting up child abuse inquiry ‘woeful and avoidable’ – judge

29 September 2021

Lady Smith published her findings into why calls for a public inquiry were resisted by ministers between 2002 and 2014.


Race rant woman admits assaulting nightclub doorman after being caught on camera

Race rant woman admits assaulting nightclub doorman after being caught on camera

Race rant woman admits assaulting nightclub doorman after being caught on camera

29 September 2021

Sharna Walker, 25, heard she could face jail after admitting racially aggravated common assault and criminal damage.


Fashion giant Next warns PM of more shortages in the run-up to Christmas

Fashion giant Next warns PM of more shortages in the run-up to Christmas

Fashion giant Next warns PM of more shortages in the run-up to Christmas

29 September 2021

The retailer said businesses will be hit by the ‘looming skills crisis’ unless ministers relax the immigration rules.


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