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Labour ‘cannot rest on laurels’ on diversity in Parliament, says Commons leader

Labour ‘cannot rest on laurels’ on diversity in Parliament, says Commons leader

Labour ‘cannot rest on laurels’ on diversity in Parliament, says Commons leader

20 September 2024

The 2024 election saw a record 263 women returned to Parliament, including 190 female Labour MPs.


Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month

Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month

Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month

20 September 2024

Judges will consider the case at a hearing on October 24, according to court listings.


Woman airlifted to hospital dies after bungalow explosion, fire service says

Woman airlifted to hospital dies after bungalow explosion, fire service says

Woman airlifted to hospital dies after bungalow explosion, fire service says

20 September 2024

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) confirmed the woman had died after the blaze in Canterbury Road in Charing, and were investigating the cause.


LinkedIn suspends training of AI models using UK user data

LinkedIn suspends training of AI models using UK user data

LinkedIn suspends training of AI models using UK user data

20 September 2024

The UK’s data protection regulator said it had raised ‘concerns’ with the platform over the issue.


King meets young ‘experts’ who took part in charity-funded wildlife project

King meets young ‘experts’ who took part in charity-funded wildlife project

King meets young ‘experts’ who took part in charity-funded wildlife project

20 September 2024

The King wished the youngsters ‘great success’ in their endeavours.


Judge throws out charges against Greenpeace activists who scaled Sunak’s home

Judge throws out charges against Greenpeace activists who scaled Sunak’s home

Judge throws out charges against Greenpeace activists who scaled Sunak’s home

20 September 2024

The four protesters had been accused of damaging roof tiles at the former prime minister’s North Yorkshire mansion.


Sky Glass users complain of TVs not turning on as issue hits platform

Sky Glass users complain of TVs not turning on as issue hits platform

Sky Glass users complain of TVs not turning on as issue hits platform

20 September 2024

An issue with the streaming TV platform has left many unable to switch on their devices.


Diana’s brother hosts choir at family home for charity’s 25th anniversary

Diana’s brother hosts choir at family home for charity’s 25th anniversary

Diana’s brother hosts choir at family home for charity’s 25th anniversary

20 September 2024

The Diana Award was set up to promote the princess’s belief that young people have the power to change the world for the better.


Peanut allergy sufferers warned to avoid mustard after contamination scare

Peanut allergy sufferers warned to avoid mustard after contamination scare

Peanut allergy sufferers warned to avoid mustard after contamination scare

20 September 2024

The UK company affected has advised customers to remove from sale products containing the contaminated mustard ingredients.


Construction firm ISG in administration in UK with around 2,400 redundancies

Construction firm ISG in administration in UK with around 2,400 redundancies

Construction firm ISG in administration in UK with around 2,400 redundancies

20 September 2024

The construction group was in the middle of numerous government projects including work to prisons.


Widdecombe recalls holiday camp idea as she condemns prisoner early release

Widdecombe recalls holiday camp idea as she condemns prisoner early release

Widdecombe recalls holiday camp idea as she condemns prisoner early release

20 September 2024

The Reform UK member previously served as a prisons minister under the Conservative administration of Sir John Major.


King hears ‘powerful’ testimonies on how his charity transformed men’s lives

King hears ‘powerful’ testimonies on how his charity transformed men’s lives

King hears ‘powerful’ testimonies on how his charity transformed men’s lives

20 September 2024

Reece Hayes and Mohammed Mansaray have both transformed their lives with the help of the King’s charity.


Woman arrested over Southport attacker posts defended at Reform conference

Woman arrested over Southport attacker posts defended at Reform conference

Woman arrested over Southport attacker posts defended at Reform conference

20 September 2024

Bernadette Spofforth apologised once she realised the information was incorrect and did not face any charges.


Four people arrested amid ‘concerns’ about staff conduct at prison

Four people arrested amid ‘concerns’ about staff conduct at prison

Four people arrested amid ‘concerns’ about staff conduct at prison

20 September 2024

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of assault and misconduct in public office at HMP Parc in Bridgend, Wales.


Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

Tributes paid to British hikers who died on Spanish island of Majorca

20 September 2024

Sarah Thompson and boyfriend Alexander Barrett were found after a search and rescue operation by Spanish authorities.


Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

Ant Middleton says need to strengthen British culture amid ‘civil unrest’ fear

20 September 2024

The former SAS: Who Dares Wins star made the remarks at Reform UK’s party conference in Birmingham.


Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

Burglar awarded more than £5m damages after being stabbed in prison canteen

20 September 2024

Steven Wilson, 36, sued the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) after he was struck multiple times with a nine-inch knife by a fellow prisoner.


Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

Youth, 17, sentenced to life for ‘senseless’ murder of keen sportsman

20 September 2024

The killer, who cannot be identified due to his age, admitted the murder of Tom Ellis and will be aged 30 before he can apply for parole.


British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

British-Russian dissident calls for more ‘life-saving’ prisoner exchanges

20 September 2024

Vladimir Kara-Murza was released in August as part of the most extensive prisoner swap with Russia since the Cold War.


Northerners will no longer be ‘dictated’ by Whitehall, Rayner says

Northerners will no longer be ‘dictated’ by Whitehall, Rayner says

Northerners will no longer be ‘dictated’ by Whitehall, Rayner says

20 September 2024

The Deputy Prime Minister has pledged to deliver devolution across the whole of the North.


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