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Starmer hits out at Tories over Badenoch’s call for new grooming gang inquiry

Starmer hits out at Tories over Badenoch’s call for new grooming gang inquiry

Starmer hits out at Tories over Badenoch’s call for new grooming gang inquiry

08 January 2025

Elon Musk claimed Sir Keir Starmer was ‘hiding terrible things’ by refusing to back a national probe.


Sir Ben Wallace says SAS must live within rule of law after murder pass claims

Sir Ben Wallace says SAS must live within rule of law after murder pass claims

Sir Ben Wallace says SAS must live within rule of law after murder pass claims

08 January 2025

The former defence secretary said it was ‘absolutely’ essential the Afghanistan Inquiry got definitive answers over whether murders took place.


OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister’s allegations of sexual abuse

OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister’s allegations of sexual abuse

OpenAI boss Sam Altman denies sister’s allegations of sexual abuse

08 January 2025

Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit claiming her brother sexually abused her over a number of years, starting when they were children.


Shell warns of £1bn cash hit from emissions certificates payments

Shell warns of £1bn cash hit from emissions certificates payments

Shell warns of £1bn cash hit from emissions certificates payments

08 January 2025

The energy major also expects final quarter profits in its gas business to be ‘significantly lower’ than the previous three months.


John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

08 January 2025

The US president-elect is expected to visit the country this year.


Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer

Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer

Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer

08 January 2025

The agreement ends a long-running dispute.


Robot-guided ‘smart biopsy’ technique tested on patients in UK first

Robot-guided ‘smart biopsy’ technique tested on patients in UK first

Robot-guided ‘smart biopsy’ technique tested on patients in UK first

08 January 2025

Medics used advanced MRI scans to identify different areas of tumours.


New prostate cancer imaging shows ‘extremely encouraging’ results in trials

New prostate cancer imaging shows ‘extremely encouraging’ results in trials

New prostate cancer imaging shows ‘extremely encouraging’ results in trials

08 January 2025

It is hoped the new technology will cut waiting times and costs.


Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

08 January 2025

Several NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.


AI will help workers with their jobs, not replace them, tech executives say

AI will help workers with their jobs, not replace them, tech executives say

AI will help workers with their jobs, not replace them, tech executives say

08 January 2025

The CES tech show is full of new AI-powered tools as debate continues around the technology’s potential impact on the jobs market.


Senior Tory to lead Commons debate on convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby

Senior Tory to lead Commons debate on convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby

Senior Tory to lead Commons debate on convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby

08 January 2025

Sir David Davis has raised questions about the case of the former nurse, who is serving 15 whole-life orders.


Police hunt killer after 14-year-old stabbed to death on London bus

Police hunt killer after 14-year-old stabbed to death on London bus

Police hunt killer after 14-year-old stabbed to death on London bus

08 January 2025

The teenager was treated at the scene in Woolwich but died soon after medics arrived, police said.


X boss Linda Yaccarino praises Meta’s decision to scrap fact checkers

X boss Linda Yaccarino praises Meta’s decision to scrap fact checkers

X boss Linda Yaccarino praises Meta’s decision to scrap fact checkers

08 January 2025

The social media executive said it was ‘validating’ to see Mark Zuckerberg and Meta follow X in introducing user-based checks on content.


What the papers say – January 8

What the papers say – January 8

What the papers say – January 8

08 January 2025

Here are the biggest stories leading Wednesday’s front pages.


Blood tests could reduce lung cancer deaths, study finds

Blood tests could reduce lung cancer deaths, study finds

Blood tests could reduce lung cancer deaths, study finds

08 January 2025

Biomarkers found in the blood can reveal changes in the body that may signal lung cancer before symptoms appear.


Starmer vows to address north-south education divide ahead of debate on Bill

Starmer vows to address north-south education divide ahead of debate on Bill

Starmer vows to address north-south education divide ahead of debate on Bill

08 January 2025

In his first interview of the year, the Prime Minister said he was very concerned about the ‘disparity’ between schools in the north and south.


Tory push for grooming inquiry vote ‘a shocking tactic’, Starmer warns

Tory push for grooming inquiry vote ‘a shocking tactic’, Starmer warns

Tory push for grooming inquiry vote ‘a shocking tactic’, Starmer warns

08 January 2025

The PM warned supporting the Tory’s calls for symbolic vote on an inquiry will ‘kill’ his Government’s plans to bolster safeguards for children.


Southern England braced for snow as wintry spell continues

Southern England braced for snow as wintry spell continues

Southern England braced for snow as wintry spell continues

08 January 2025

It has been revealed that 300 properties have flooded across England since New Year’s Eve.


Firefighters expect to battle ongoing Borders farm blaze throughout the night

Firefighters expect to battle ongoing Borders farm blaze throughout the night

Firefighters expect to battle ongoing Borders farm blaze throughout the night

07 January 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says it received the call at 5.11pm on Tuesday.


John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

John Swinney says Budget will ‘maximise’ Scotland’s potential as energy leader

07 January 2025

His comments come ahead of a visit to a battery energy storage system site in South Lanarkshire.


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