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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.


Group of four jailed for plot to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner

Group of four jailed for plot to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner

Group of four jailed for plot to kidnap and falsely imprison a coroner

28 October 2024

The judge jailed all four, ordered each to pay a £228 surcharge and subjected each to a restraining order.


British Gas writes to older customers in benefit drive after winter fuel row

British Gas writes to older customers in benefit drive after winter fuel row

British Gas writes to older customers in benefit drive after winter fuel row

28 October 2024

The power firm said it is encouraging customers to take up pension credit, which could make them eligible for Government winter fuel payments.


Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

Views sought on reforms to energy infrastructure planning

28 October 2024

The Government says the changes will make the system for considering large energy projects more efficient.


Increase capital cash in Budget, Robison tells Chancellor Reeves

Increase capital cash in Budget, Robison tells Chancellor Reeves

Increase capital cash in Budget, Robison tells Chancellor Reeves

28 October 2024

The Chancellor will lay out her Budget on Wednesday.


Jury retires in trial of American pilot accused of kidnapping nine-year-old girl

Jury retires in trial of American pilot accused of kidnapping nine-year-old girl

Jury retires in trial of American pilot accused of kidnapping nine-year-old girl

28 October 2024

It is alleged that Robert Prussak approached the girl outside Harrods and later took her to Hyde Park where he sexually assaulted her.


Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

Swinney calls for end to strikes targeting schools in his constituency

28 October 2024

Primary schools and nurseries have faced disruption since last week.


AI smile-changing filters can influence romantic attraction, study shows

AI smile-changing filters can influence romantic attraction, study shows

AI smile-changing filters can influence romantic attraction, study shows

28 October 2024

Volunteers took part in video speed-dating sessions and were unaware their faces were being digitally altered until afterwards.


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