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One in eight UK pupils say they feel unsafe in school, global study shows

One in eight UK pupils say they feel unsafe in school, global study shows

One in eight UK pupils say they feel unsafe in school, global study shows

05 December 2023

More than a quarter of teenagers in the UK reported being bullied at least a few times a month, a survey has found.


Ex-Lib Dem minister Chris Huhne settles News Group hacking claim

Ex-Lib Dem minister Chris Huhne settles News Group hacking claim

Ex-Lib Dem minister Chris Huhne settles News Group hacking claim

05 December 2023

Comedian Catherine Tate, radio presenter Chris Moyles and Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm have also reached agreements after suing, a judge was told


‘Obsessed man killed housemate after spying on her with secret devices’

‘Obsessed man killed housemate after spying on her with secret devices’

‘Obsessed man killed housemate after spying on her with secret devices’

05 December 2023

Sheldon Rodrigues, 30, was allegedly angry that 39-year-old Stephanie Hansen was seeing a married work colleague.


Teenager injured in gun club shooting incident

Teenager injured in gun club shooting incident

Teenager injured in gun club shooting incident

05 December 2023

Police Scotland said they do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances.


Will the new Rwanda treaty see flights get off the ground?

Will the new Rwanda treaty see flights get off the ground?

Will the new Rwanda treaty see flights get off the ground?

05 December 2023

Officials say the treaty centres on preventing ‘refoulement’, where asylum seekers are removed and returned to a country where they face persecution.


Causes of ADHD medication shortage should be resolved ‘very shortly’ – minister

Causes of ADHD medication shortage should be resolved ‘very shortly’ – minister

Causes of ADHD medication shortage should be resolved ‘very shortly’ – minister

05 December 2023

Maria Caulfield rejected a suggestion made in the Commons that the problem is linked to Brexit, saying it is a ‘global issue’.


Junior doctors announce strikes after talks break down

Junior doctors announce strikes after talks break down

Junior doctors announce strikes after talks break down

05 December 2023

Strikes will take place in December and January


James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

James Cleverly signs new asylum treaty in Rwanda

05 December 2023

The Home Secretary travelled to Kigali and signed the agreement on Tuesday.


Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year

Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year

Afghan, Iranian and Turkish nationals most common small boat arrivals this year

05 December 2023

The number of small boat arrivals so far this year is down 34% on the total at the same point last year.


Armed police search for man after 29-year-old woman stabbed in village

Armed police search for man after 29-year-old woman stabbed in village

Armed police search for man after 29-year-old woman stabbed in village

05 December 2023

South Wales Police said officers responded to an incident in Moy Road, Aberfan, at around 9.10am on Tuesday.


Two police forces graded inadequate in areas of working with the public

Two police forces graded inadequate in areas of working with the public

Two police forces graded inadequate in areas of working with the public

05 December 2023

Surrey was criticised for its speed in answering calls while Thames Valley came under fire for how it deals with vulnerable people.


Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

Fans mourn death of railway station cat and internet sensation Felix

05 December 2023

Felix, who was given the title of senior pest controller at Huddersfield station, had tens of thousands of social media followers.


Time for ‘warm words’ on education over, says Labour as Scottish rankings slip

Time for ‘warm words’ on education over, says Labour as Scottish rankings slip

Time for ‘warm words’ on education over, says Labour as Scottish rankings slip

05 December 2023

Scotland’s Education Secretary said the pandemic had a ‘profound impact’.


Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

05 December 2023

The next instalment, Grand Theft Auto VI, has been confirmed for release in 2025.


Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

05 December 2023

It comes after MPs voted to speed up compensation for victims.


Former NI footballer Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault conviction

Former NI footballer Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault conviction

Former NI footballer Paddy McCourt cleared of sexual assault conviction

05 December 2023

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service offered no evidence during the brief hearing.


Disabled people feel ‘disempowered’ by lack of engagement on strategy – report

Disabled people feel ‘disempowered’ by lack of engagement on strategy – report

Disabled people feel ‘disempowered’ by lack of engagement on strategy – report

05 December 2023

The Women and Equalities Committee urged the Government to work with disabled people to develop the national disability strategy into a 10-year plan.


Ads for three airlines banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

Ads for three airlines banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

Ads for three airlines banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

05 December 2023

Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad were all found to have given consumers a misleading impression of their environmental credentials.


Busy commuter services to be hit as train drivers’ strike continues

Busy commuter services to be hit as train drivers’ strike continues

Busy commuter services to be hit as train drivers’ strike continues

05 December 2023

Members of the Aslef union are taking industrial action all week in a long-running dispute over pay.


‘Impact of Harry attack should have been factored into security review’

‘Impact of Harry attack should have been factored into security review’

‘Impact of Harry attack should have been factored into security review’

05 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex has brought a legal challenge against the Home Office over a decision to change his security arrangements when in the UK.


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