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Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

Student accused of hammer attacks stored weapons for ‘apocalypse’, court hears

24 April 2024

The 16-year-old was wearing just his boxer shorts when he attacked the two boys and the housemaster at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon.


Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

Sunak says Ukraine has UK and Germany’s support ‘for as long as it takes’

24 April 2024

He praised the German Chancellor’s ‘historic decision’ to increase defence spending.


Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

Campaigners get green light to bring High Court challenge against XL bully ban

24 April 2024

The Government is facing accusations that its recently introduced ban on the large bulldog-type American breed is unlawful.


Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

Ministers pressed on whether legal action over Legacy Act ‘helps or hinders’

24 April 2024

Shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn asked if confidence in the new truth commission will be affected by legal challenges.


Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden ‘confident’ on rental reform

24 April 2024

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner accused the Government of delaying justice for renters.


ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

ITV boss reveals Mr Bates vs The Post Office drama made loss of around £1m

24 April 2024

The ITV show prompted public outrage and help put the Horizon scandal under the spotlight.


Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

Frank Field: the political maverick appointed to ‘think the unthinkable’

24 April 2024

The MP championed the cause of welfare reform over the course of 40 years at Westminster.


Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

Nature degradation could cause 12% loss to UK GDP in coming years – analysis

24 April 2024

Economists, scientists and Government officials provided direction for an assessment of how the decline of ecosystems will affect the UK economy.


Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

Football agent ‘looking forward to watching late Queen’s funeral’ before arrest

24 April 2024

Saif Alrubie was arrested coming off a plane at Heathrow Airport on September 19 2022.


A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

A brief hearing and chaotic scenes as Donaldson makes first court appearance

24 April 2024

A court hearing involving the former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson lasted just a few minutes.


Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

Rewilding campaign backed by DiCaprio raises £200,000

24 April 2024

The Oscar-winning actor posted about the campaign on social media.


D-Day veteran who flew into Normandy on a military glider dies aged 100

D-Day veteran who flew into Normandy on a military glider dies aged 100

D-Day veteran who flew into Normandy on a military glider dies aged 100

24 April 2024

Bill Gladden survived being shot by a tank during the Second World War.


Second teenage suspect remanded in custody charged with city centre murder

Second teenage suspect remanded in custody charged with city centre murder

Second teenage suspect remanded in custody charged with city centre murder

24 April 2024

The youth, aged 15, was charged on Tuesday with the murder of 17-year-old stabbing victim Muhammad Hassam Ali.


Army horses run amok in London after being spooked by falling rubble

Army horses run amok in London after being spooked by falling rubble

Army horses run amok in London after being spooked by falling rubble

24 April 2024

Four Household Cavalry soldiers were thrown from their mounts before the animals bolted on Wednesday.


‘Urgent action’ needed from Stormont on budget and delivery plan – SDLP MP

‘Urgent action’ needed from Stormont on budget and delivery plan – SDLP MP

‘Urgent action’ needed from Stormont on budget and delivery plan – SDLP MP

24 April 2024

During Northern Ireland questions, SDLP MP Claire Hanna said people were frustrated ‘at the lack of pace of delivery by the Executive’.


Sunak defends plan to ‘prioritise defence’ as he declines to rule out other cuts

Sunak defends plan to ‘prioritise defence’ as he declines to rule out other cuts

Sunak defends plan to ‘prioritise defence’ as he declines to rule out other cuts

24 April 2024

The Prime Minister said it’s ‘right’ to spend more on defence in ‘dangerous’ world.


One arrest and three injured in ‘serious incident’ at Welsh school

One arrest and three injured in ‘serious incident’ at Welsh school

One arrest and three injured in ‘serious incident’ at Welsh school

24 April 2024

Police said one person had been arrested in connection with the incident at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire.


Royal Mail workers have endured ‘roller coaster’ few years, says union

Royal Mail workers have endured ‘roller coaster’ few years, says union

Royal Mail workers have endured ‘roller coaster’ few years, says union

24 April 2024

The postal group needs a ‘change of direction’, said Communication Workers Union leader Dave Ward.


Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships

Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships

Competition watchdog seeks views on big tech AI partnerships

24 April 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority has previously raised concerns about close partnerships between major tech and AI firms harming competition.


Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

Three arrested after five die in Channel boat crossing tragedy

24 April 2024

The men were held on suspicion of immigration offences and are being questioned in Kent, the National Crime Agency said.


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