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MPs write to minister over concerns about ‘handcuffing of vulnerable children’

MPs write to minister over concerns about ‘handcuffing of vulnerable children’

MPs write to minister over concerns about ‘handcuffing of vulnerable children’

16 August 2023

Organisers from the Hope Instead Of Handcuffs campaign, founded in 2020, said the number of such instances is not known due to a lack of data.


Rayner ‘working constructively’ with Starmer amid Labour reshuffle rumours

Rayner ‘working constructively’ with Starmer amid Labour reshuffle rumours

Rayner ‘working constructively’ with Starmer amid Labour reshuffle rumours

16 August 2023

The deputy Labour leader described their relationship as an ‘arranged marriage’ which has evolved over time.


Brian Blessed in Three Lions rallying cry to spur England to World Cup victory

Brian Blessed in Three Lions rallying cry to spur England to World Cup victory

Brian Blessed in Three Lions rallying cry to spur England to World Cup victory

16 August 2023

The 86-year-old actor recited the lyrics of Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home) on Newsnight.


How the inflation rate has slowed for everyday food and drink items

How the inflation rate has slowed for everyday food and drink items

How the inflation rate has slowed for everyday food and drink items

16 August 2023

Fish, yoghurt and sugar were among the very few items where the rate of inflation accelerated.


£210m investment to help tackle ‘silent killer’

£210m investment to help tackle ‘silent killer’

£210m investment to help tackle ‘silent killer’

16 August 2023

The funding was announced by Health Secretary Steve Barclay during a visit to India.


Study calls into question ‘safe’ levels of radiation exposure

Study calls into question ‘safe’ levels of radiation exposure

Study calls into question ‘safe’ levels of radiation exposure

16 August 2023

Scientists found that people exposed to radiation through work may have a higher cancer risk than previously thought.


Stubborn core inflation and wage rises cast doubt on Sunak’s policy pledge

Stubborn core inflation and wage rises cast doubt on Sunak’s policy pledge

Stubborn core inflation and wage rises cast doubt on Sunak’s policy pledge

16 August 2023

Rishi Sunak insisted his plan to halve inflation is working but commentators said it was not a foregone conclusion.


Fresh appeal to find loved ones of man found collapsed in central London

Fresh appeal to find loved ones of man found collapsed in central London

Fresh appeal to find loved ones of man found collapsed in central London

16 August 2023

The unknown man was found with a head injury in Coral Street in Waterloo by a passer-by on May 23 2022 and died later in hospital.


Bank of Ireland apologises over technical fault as services restored

Bank of Ireland apologises over technical fault as services restored

Bank of Ireland apologises over technical fault as services restored

16 August 2023

The glitch allowed customers to withdraw and transfer more than what was in their accounts on Tuesday.


Next year’s English rail fares rise will be below 9%

Next year’s English rail fares rise will be below 9%

Next year’s English rail fares rise will be below 9%

16 August 2023

The Government announced on Tuesday that any increase will be below July’s RPI figure.


UK inflation slows to 17-month low after energy bills fall

UK inflation slows to 17-month low after energy bills fall

UK inflation slows to 17-month low after energy bills fall

16 August 2023

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index inflation was 6.8% in July, down from 7.9% in June.


Andrew Malkinson: Police and prosecutors had vital DNA evidence in 2007 – report

Andrew Malkinson: Police and prosecutors had vital DNA evidence in 2007 – report

Andrew Malkinson: Police and prosecutors had vital DNA evidence in 2007 – report

16 August 2023

Miscarriage of justice victim Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, had his conviction quashed last month.


Scotland’s finance figures to be published as oil revenue increase expected

Scotland’s finance figures to be published as oil revenue increase expected

Scotland’s finance figures to be published as oil revenue increase expected

16 August 2023

Scotland’s implicit deficit is likely to have reduced as a percentage of GDP.


Stephen Fry voices mindfulness walk for charity helping bereaved siblings

Stephen Fry voices mindfulness walk for charity helping bereaved siblings

Stephen Fry voices mindfulness walk for charity helping bereaved siblings

16 August 2023

The actor has made audio recordings which play from a button-operated speaker on a 1.5-mile route on the Norfolk Broads.


Succession actor Brian Cox among speakers at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023

Succession actor Brian Cox among speakers at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023

Succession actor Brian Cox among speakers at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2023

16 August 2023

Actor Richard E Grant, comedian Matt Lucas and Shaun Of The Dead star Nick Frost are among those who will present their books at the festival.


Smartphone apps could help tackle binge drinking, study suggests

Smartphone apps could help tackle binge drinking, study suggests

Smartphone apps could help tackle binge drinking, study suggests

16 August 2023

The World Health Organisation has set a target to reduce harmful alcohol consumption by 20% by 2030.


What the papers say – August 16

What the papers say – August 16

What the papers say – August 16

15 August 2023

The arrest of suspected spies leads the news agenda on Wednesday.


England fans face another Australia showdown as Lionesses battle to reach final

England fans face another Australia showdown as Lionesses battle to reach final

England fans face another Australia showdown as Lionesses battle to reach final

15 August 2023

England take on host nation Australia in Sydney in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup.


Wilko bidders face last chance to enter battle for collapsed retailer

Wilko bidders face last chance to enter battle for collapsed retailer

Wilko bidders face last chance to enter battle for collapsed retailer

15 August 2023

The historic high street chain fell into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 stores and 12,500 workers in jeopardy.


Inflation expected to slow down again after energy price fall

Inflation expected to slow down again after energy price fall

Inflation expected to slow down again after energy price fall

15 August 2023

Consumer Prices Index inflation is predicted to be 6.7% for July, down from 7.9% in the previous month.


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