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Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

Taoiseach brands Israeli ban on UNRWA as ‘disastrous and shameful’

28 October 2024

The Tanaiste has also condemned the moves in the Israeli parliament to prevent the UN Palestinian refugee agency from working in Gaza.


John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

John Healey ‘wrong’ to suggest UK not ready to fight war, Conservatives warn

28 October 2024

James Cartlidge warned MPs the threat of ‘existential war’ is ‘looming larger’.


Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses

Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses

Union chief warns of more strikes if Government does not invest in nurses

28 October 2024

Nicola Ranger suggested the Chancellor should treat nurses in the same way as major infrastructure projects.


Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

28 October 2024

The final communique signed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting acknowledged calls for a discussion on the matter.


Amy Dowden ‘doing much better’ and Strictly ‘hopeful’ she will return next week

Amy Dowden ‘doing much better’ and Strictly ‘hopeful’ she will return next week

Amy Dowden ‘doing much better’ and Strictly ‘hopeful’ she will return next week

28 October 2024

A spokesperson for the BBC dancing show said: ‘We are all hopeful that Amy will be back to dance with JB next week.’


It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

It cannot be in Israel’s interest to restrict UN aid agency in Gaza, says Lammy

28 October 2024

The Foreign Secretary said during a statement on the Middle East: ‘If UNRWA is brought to its knees, that would be a very very serious event indeed.’


England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’

England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’

England ‘seen as world leading on nature-friendly farming at Cop16’

28 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a £100 million cut to funding for nature-friendly farming in Wednesday’s Budget.


China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

China recognises sanctions on MPs are a ‘huge concern’, says Lammy

28 October 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said it had been raised with the Chinese government as ‘a matter of huge concern’ while he was in Beijing.


Met Office predicts ‘unseasonably mild’ weather for Halloween

Met Office predicts ‘unseasonably mild’ weather for Halloween

Met Office predicts ‘unseasonably mild’ weather for Halloween

28 October 2024

The dry and mild conditions are expected to last throughout the week across most of the country.


Family pay tribute to ‘kind and loving’ man, 85, who died in explosion and fire

Family pay tribute to ‘kind and loving’ man, 85, who died in explosion and fire

Family pay tribute to ‘kind and loving’ man, 85, who died in explosion and fire

28 October 2024

Paul Swales was killed at his house in Cleat Hill, Bedford, on October 19.


AI will not be writing our dramas anytime soon – Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz

AI will not be writing our dramas anytime soon – Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz

AI will not be writing our dramas anytime soon – Channel 4 content boss Ian Katz

28 October 2024

The broadcaster is looking into using AI to help ‘under-represented content creators’.


Four-day week ‘no threat to the economy’, says Angela Rayner

Four-day week ‘no threat to the economy’, says Angela Rayner

Four-day week ‘no threat to the economy’, says Angela Rayner

28 October 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister said the move could improve productivity in local government.


Hoyle rebukes Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘premature disclosure’ of Budget

Hoyle rebukes Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘premature disclosure’ of Budget

Hoyle rebukes Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘premature disclosure’ of Budget

28 October 2024

Ms Reeves has signalled she will rewrite the way Government debt is measured.


Apple begins rollout of first AI tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple begins rollout of first AI tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple begins rollout of first AI tools for iPhone, iPad and Mac

28 October 2024

The first AI-powered tools in the tech giant’s new Apple Intelligence range of features have been released to users in the United States.


Theft of ‘lorryloads of posh cheese’ a very difficult loss, says supplier

Theft of ‘lorryloads of posh cheese’ a very difficult loss, says supplier

Theft of ‘lorryloads of posh cheese’ a very difficult loss, says supplier

28 October 2024

Tom Calver, director of Westcombe Dairy, said he was ‘hugely distressed’ when he heard the news.


Actor dresses up as Co-op Live arena fallen air conditioning unit for Halloween

Actor dresses up as Co-op Live arena fallen air conditioning unit for Halloween

Actor dresses up as Co-op Live arena fallen air conditioning unit for Halloween

28 October 2024

Dan Ellis came up with the idea back in May when his new local venue in Manchester was facing a series of issues.


Couple ‘very much in love’ died from poison and gunshot wound, inquest hears

Couple ‘very much in love’ died from poison and gunshot wound, inquest hears

Couple ‘very much in love’ died from poison and gunshot wound, inquest hears

28 October 2024

Brian Richards, 93, and Dilys Richards, 91, also known as Dick and Pixie, were found dead at their home in Sandwich, in Kent, on July 8.


What is cryptocurrency, how does it work – and what’s the point?

What is cryptocurrency, how does it work – and what’s the point?

What is cryptocurrency, how does it work – and what’s the point?

28 October 2024

The PA news agency explains the basics behind one of the buzziest – but worst understood – areas of the financial world.


Parents of newborn who died week after birth question lack of Strep B testing

Parents of newborn who died week after birth question lack of Strep B testing

Parents of newborn who died week after birth question lack of Strep B testing

28 October 2024

Freya Murphy died aged seven days in July 2018 in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, a fatal accident inquiry heard.


UK sanctions Russian disinformation agency

UK sanctions Russian disinformation agency

UK sanctions Russian disinformation agency

28 October 2024

The Foreign Secretary said the Kremlin-backed Social Design Agency and its senior figures had been sanctioned over attempts to undermine Ukraine.


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