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Decision on release of James Bulger killer delayed

Decision on release of James Bulger killer delayed

Decision on release of James Bulger killer delayed

28 November 2023

A spokeswoman for James’s mother said the decision of a Parole Board panel has been put back by two weeks.


‘Christmas miracle’ for family as their cat returns after 11 years

‘Christmas miracle’ for family as their cat returns after 11 years

‘Christmas miracle’ for family as their cat returns after 11 years

28 November 2023

Toby was just a kitten when he went missing in 2012.


Campaigners petition Government to scrap VAT on sunscreen

Campaigners petition Government to scrap VAT on sunscreen

Campaigners petition Government to scrap VAT on sunscreen

28 November 2023

Campaigners are calling for the scrapping of VAT on factor 30+ sunscreen to make it more affordable and reduce cases of skin cancer.


Jury shown messages between defendants in Brianna Ghey death trial

Jury shown messages between defendants in Brianna Ghey death trial

Jury shown messages between defendants in Brianna Ghey death trial

28 November 2023

Both defendants, aged 15 at the time, now both 16, deny murder.


Windrush Compensation Scheme was ‘designed to fail’ – presenter Floella Benjamin

Windrush Compensation Scheme was ‘designed to fail’ – presenter Floella Benjamin

Windrush Compensation Scheme was ‘designed to fail’ – presenter Floella Benjamin

28 November 2023

Lady Benjamin raised her concerns as peers discussed the Home Office’s decision to disband the dedicated team responsible for the Windrush policy.


Man accused of kidnapping wealthy businessman at golf club appears in court

Man accused of kidnapping wealthy businessman at golf club appears in court

Man accused of kidnapping wealthy businessman at golf club appears in court

28 November 2023

Tianfu Guo, of no fixed abode, is charged with kidnap, blackmail and inflicting grievous bodily harm.


Government departments ‘do not know how many underperforming staff they have’

Government departments ‘do not know how many underperforming staff they have’

Government departments ‘do not know how many underperforming staff they have’

28 November 2023

Some 11 out of 16 also failed to identify how long it takes for new recruits to pass security vetting, according to the report.


Cleverly outlines amendment plan to prevent sex offenders changing their names

Cleverly outlines amendment plan to prevent sex offenders changing their names

Cleverly outlines amendment plan to prevent sex offenders changing their names

28 November 2023

The Government had faced questions about the whereabouts of the changes in the Criminal Justice Bill.


Headteacher Ruth Perry was tearful during Ofsted inspection, inquest told

Headteacher Ruth Perry was tearful during Ofsted inspection, inquest told

Headteacher Ruth Perry was tearful during Ofsted inspection, inquest told

28 November 2023

Ofsted inspector Alan Derry told the inquest at Berkshire Coroner’s Office in Reading on Tuesday that he led the inspection at the school.


Public warnings about AI misinformation needed before election, peers told

Public warnings about AI misinformation needed before election, peers told

Public warnings about AI misinformation needed before election, peers told

28 November 2023

Government chief scientific adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean, said a public information campaign was needed to warn people about AI risks.


Machete attacker, 17, and accomplice found guilty of murder caught on CCTV

Machete attacker, 17, and accomplice found guilty of murder caught on CCTV

Machete attacker, 17, and accomplice found guilty of murder caught on CCTV

28 November 2023

Two other teenagers were found guilty of conspiracy to murder after Kelvin Ward, 50, was left to die in the street.


Uber to offer black cab journeys in London

Uber to offer black cab journeys in London

Uber to offer black cab journeys in London

28 November 2023

Senior figures in the black cab industry have frequently expressed concerns over the growth of Uber, which has traditionally offered minicab journeys.


Judge notes falling number of lone child migrants going into hotels

Judge notes falling number of lone child migrants going into hotels

Judge notes falling number of lone child migrants going into hotels

28 November 2023

But Mr Justice Chamberlain suggests that the Home Office should do more to eliminate the use of hotels to house unaccompanied child asylum-seekers.


Government’s mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero – MPs

Government’s mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero – MPs

Government’s mixed messages risk stalling financial sector on net zero – MPs

28 November 2023

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warned progress made at Cop26 in Glasgow could be undone.


Two dead Post Office workers’ convictions sent for possible crown court appeals

Two dead Post Office workers’ convictions sent for possible crown court appeals

Two dead Post Office workers’ convictions sent for possible crown court appeals

28 November 2023

Criminal Cases Review Commission chairman Helen Pitcher said ‘it is important’ for the issue to be considered by the crown court.


William lobbied Queen Elizabeth to take action against Duke of York – new book

William lobbied Queen Elizabeth to take action against Duke of York – new book

William lobbied Queen Elizabeth to take action against Duke of York – new book

28 November 2023

The Prince of Wales and his grandmother held a meeting about Andrew at Windsor Castle, according to Endgame author Omid Scobie.


Michael Gove suggests to Covid-19 inquiry that virus was ‘man-made’

Michael Gove suggests to Covid-19 inquiry that virus was ‘man-made’

Michael Gove suggests to Covid-19 inquiry that virus was ‘man-made’

28 November 2023

Hugo Keith KC shut the Levelling Up Secretary down, saying the ‘divisive’ issue is not part of the inquiry’s terms of reference.


Fake nurse entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

Fake nurse entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

Fake nurse entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

28 November 2023

The CCTV had been accidentally turned off so the person involved has not been identified or caught.


Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government

Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government

Response to Dublin riots ‘robust’ Varadkar says as Sinn Fein accuses government

28 November 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he has full confidence in Justice Minister Helen McEntee as calls for her to resign continue.


Greece pushes back against claims its leader broke assurances over Elgin Marbles

Greece pushes back against claims its leader broke assurances over Elgin Marbles

Greece pushes back against claims its leader broke assurances over Elgin Marbles

28 November 2023

No 10 said Rishi Sunak felt it would ‘not be productive’ to hold a meeting that could be ‘dominated’ by discussion about the sculptures.


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