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Ulez cameras vandalised and stolen with 987 crimes recorded in seven months

Ulez cameras vandalised and stolen with 987 crimes recorded in seven months

Ulez cameras vandalised and stolen with 987 crimes recorded in seven months

01 November 2023

The Metropolitan Police said it is taking crimes linked to the devices seriously.


Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings

Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings

Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings

01 November 2023

Amber warnings are in place for parts of the south coast of England on Thursday as Storm Ciaran is due to hit.


Covid-19 football view displayed lack of ‘real life’ experience in government

Covid-19 football view displayed lack of ‘real life’ experience in government

Covid-19 football view displayed lack of ‘real life’ experience in government

01 November 2023

Helen MacNamara said the belief that football matches were low risk did not reflect the real experience of most fans.


NHS trust steps down from critical incident at hospital emergency department

NHS trust steps down from critical incident at hospital emergency department

NHS trust steps down from critical incident at hospital emergency department

01 November 2023

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust urged patients to continue to make use of pharmacies, urgent treatment centres and 111 to receive care.


Man jailed for 15 years for role in robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish

Man jailed for 15 years for role in robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish

Man jailed for 15 years for role in robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish

01 November 2023

Jo Jobson, 27, was the third man to be jailed over the raid on the Cavendish home in Ongar, Essex, in November 2021.


‘World-first’ Bletchley declaration on AI safety agreed ahead of summit

‘World-first’ Bletchley declaration on AI safety agreed ahead of summit

‘World-first’ Bletchley declaration on AI safety agreed ahead of summit

01 November 2023

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said it was the start of a global conversation around the risks of artificial intelligence.


Two more arrests made over felling of world-famous Sycamore Gap tree

Two more arrests made over felling of world-famous Sycamore Gap tree

Two more arrests made over felling of world-famous Sycamore Gap tree

01 November 2023

Northumbria Police said two men in their 30s were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and later bailed.


London mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled as effigy for Kent town’s bonfire night

London mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled as effigy for Kent town’s bonfire night

London mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled as effigy for Kent town’s bonfire night

01 November 2023

The public in Edenbridge voted for Mr Khan because of the unpopularity of extending the Ulez scheme.


Thousands of job losses expected to be confirmed at Port Talbot steelworks

Thousands of job losses expected to be confirmed at Port Talbot steelworks

Thousands of job losses expected to be confirmed at Port Talbot steelworks

01 November 2023

An announcement is due after a board meeting of steel giant Tata in India.


Noel Clarke ‘satisfied’ after ruling in libel battle with the Guardian publisher

Noel Clarke ‘satisfied’ after ruling in libel battle with the Guardian publisher

Noel Clarke ‘satisfied’ after ruling in libel battle with the Guardian publisher

01 November 2023

The 47-year-old is suing Guardian News and Media over eight articles which reported denied allegations of misconduct.


Aston Martin downgrades production outlook after delays with new car

Aston Martin downgrades production outlook after delays with new car

Aston Martin downgrades production outlook after delays with new car

01 November 2023

Shares in the carmaker had dropped around 12% on Wednesday morning.


Covid inquiry: Johnson’s No 10 was ‘unbelievably bullish’ UK would sail through

Covid inquiry: Johnson’s No 10 was ‘unbelievably bullish’ UK would sail through

Covid inquiry: Johnson’s No 10 was ‘unbelievably bullish’ UK would sail through

01 November 2023

Former senior civil servant Helen MacNamara said there was ‘laughing at the Italians’ early in the pandemic.


UK factory production sees longest downturn since 2008 financial crisis

UK factory production sees longest downturn since 2008 financial crisis

UK factory production sees longest downturn since 2008 financial crisis

01 November 2023

The speed at which the manufacturing industry is shrinking slowed slightly in October, according to a closely watched PMI survey.


M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

M&S kicks off Christmas ad season with star-studded campaign

01 November 2023

The ad features a line-up of British celebrities including Hannah Waddingham, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Zawe Ashton and Tan France.


Christmas stamp images revealed

Christmas stamp images revealed

Christmas stamp images revealed

01 November 2023

A set of five festive stamps are on sale featuring lyrics from popular carols.


Little change in gender pay gap in past year, study suggests

Little change in gender pay gap in past year, study suggests

Little change in gender pay gap in past year, study suggests

01 November 2023

The ONS said the gender pay gap has fallen by about a quarter over the last decade and remains smaller than it was before the pandemic.


Dozens more JSO activists arrested after refusing to leave major road

Dozens more JSO activists arrested after refusing to leave major road

Dozens more JSO activists arrested after refusing to leave major road

01 November 2023

Protesters are also using the tactic of ‘going floppy’ to make it harder for police officers to take them away when arrested.


County councils ‘running out of road’ to stop insolvency due to £4bn funding gap

County councils ‘running out of road’ to stop insolvency due to £4bn funding gap

County councils ‘running out of road’ to stop insolvency due to £4bn funding gap

01 November 2023

Children’s social care accounted for around half of the expected overspend by England’s largest local authorities.


12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

01 November 2023

Newry city is among the worst affected with an estimated 80 businesses counting the cost of flood damage.


Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

01 November 2023

Murdo Fraser said his mother died ‘without family contact’ in a care home in 2021.


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