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What the papers say – November 2

What the papers say – November 2

What the papers say – November 2

02 November 2024

A wide range of stories feature across Saturday’s front pages.


Met Police prepare for busy weekend of protests, sport and fireworks in London

Met Police prepare for busy weekend of protests, sport and fireworks in London

Met Police prepare for busy weekend of protests, sport and fireworks in London

02 November 2024

Protests in support of Palestine, international sporting events and fireworks displays are due to take place across London this weekend.


King axes Andrew’s £1 million annual ‘living allowance’

King axes Andrew’s £1 million annual ‘living allowance’

King axes Andrew’s £1 million annual ‘living allowance’

01 November 2024

The move will be seen as another step by Charles to publicly distance himself from his younger brother.


Covent Garden Christmas tree harvested in Solihull ahead of festive season

Covent Garden Christmas tree harvested in Solihull ahead of festive season

Covent Garden Christmas tree harvested in Solihull ahead of festive season

01 November 2024

Covent Garden has worked with Woods Farm for 15 years.


Cleverly rules out shadow cabinet job under new Tory leader

Cleverly rules out shadow cabinet job under new Tory leader

Cleverly rules out shadow cabinet job under new Tory leader

01 November 2024

The former home secretary said he would return to the backbenches regardless of who won the Conservative leadership election.


‘Growing alliance of aggression’ as North Korea sends troops to help Russia

‘Growing alliance of aggression’ as North Korea sends troops to help Russia

‘Growing alliance of aggression’ as North Korea sends troops to help Russia

01 November 2024

John Healey said intelligence reports suggested that North Korean troops were already deployed near Russia’s border with Ukraine.


Six teenagers arrested after girl, 13, found in critical condition by roadside

Six teenagers arrested after girl, 13, found in critical condition by roadside

Six teenagers arrested after girl, 13, found in critical condition by roadside

01 November 2024

The girl was reportedly stabbed at around 6.50am on Friday and was found at the side of the A63 in Hessle, Yorkshire.


New tartan created for Interpol ahead of general assembly in Scotland

New tartan created for Interpol ahead of general assembly in Scotland

New tartan created for Interpol ahead of general assembly in Scotland

01 November 2024

The tartan was created by the textile manufacturer Ingles Buchan.


Historic items stolen from National Trust house in Somerset

Historic items stolen from National Trust house in Somerset

Historic items stolen from National Trust house in Somerset

01 November 2024

The burglary of Montacute House in Somerset took place at around 11pm on Tuesday October 22, Avon and Somerset Police said.


Viking enactment fan jailed over Wagner Group boast

Viking enactment fan jailed over Wagner Group boast

Viking enactment fan jailed over Wagner Group boast

01 November 2024

Piotr Kucharski, 49, wore clothing with badges with the terror group’s insignia on it to a Viking re-enactment event in October last year.


CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident

CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident

CPS consider charging MP Mike Amesbury over alleged punch incident

01 November 2024

Footage appeared to show the Runcorn and Helsby MP punching a man to the ground last weekend.


Daniel Khalife marked date for prison escape in diary, court told

Daniel Khalife marked date for prison escape in diary, court told

Daniel Khalife marked date for prison escape in diary, court told

01 November 2024

Jurors were shown a page of his diary with an asterisk marking September 6 2023 – the day he was to escape.


Weekend weather before Bonfire Night to be dry and mild, forecasters say

Weekend weather before Bonfire Night to be dry and mild, forecasters say

Weekend weather before Bonfire Night to be dry and mild, forecasters say

01 November 2024

The Met Office says temperatures are predicted to remain above average for the time of year.


Barrister jailed over country road crash which left pensioner dead

Barrister jailed over country road crash which left pensioner dead

Barrister jailed over country road crash which left pensioner dead

01 November 2024

Hamish Hickey admitted causing the death of Michael Lupton, 85, following a crash near the North Yorkshire village where they both lived.


Shadow NI secretary unable to visit region due to lack of funds for trip

Shadow NI secretary unable to visit region due to lack of funds for trip

Shadow NI secretary unable to visit region due to lack of funds for trip

01 November 2024

Alex Burghart said he had wanted to come to Belfast in the four months since his appointment but has not been able to secure the money from his party.


Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget

Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget

Bank of England rate cut expected despite ‘fiscal loosening’ of Budget

01 November 2024

A quarter-point cut is forecast on Thursday, but Labour’s Budget has trimmed hopes of a rapid string of rate cuts afterwards.


Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of industrial action

Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of industrial action

Police Scotland staff reject pay offer and warn of industrial action

01 November 2024

They said the Scottish Police Authority’s latest offer is to little in the wake of the the cost-of-living crisis.


Overcrowding concerns at Bonfire Night event after 200 injuries in five years

Overcrowding concerns at Bonfire Night event after 200 injuries in five years

Overcrowding concerns at Bonfire Night event after 200 injuries in five years

01 November 2024

Sussex Police urged people not to attend Lewes Bonfire Night as ‘serious concerns’ remain over too many people in the narrow streets of the town.


Budget tax hikes will be ‘devastating’ for charities, body warns

Budget tax hikes will be ‘devastating’ for charities, body warns

Budget tax hikes will be ‘devastating’ for charities, body warns

01 November 2024

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations said charities across the UK will be forced to make ‘difficult choices’.


Crown court backlog could hit 100,000 without ‘radical’ action – watchdog

Crown court backlog could hit 100,000 without ‘radical’ action – watchdog

Crown court backlog could hit 100,000 without ‘radical’ action – watchdog

01 November 2024

Anthony Rogers said measures like resorting to judge-only trials may need to be considered.


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