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Total failure by Government to address trade border concerns – Robinson

Total failure by Government to address trade border concerns – Robinson

Total failure by Government to address trade border concerns – Robinson

08 December 2023

The DUP deputy leader said his party will attend all-party talks with the Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris on Monday.


Minister hints at possible compromises with Tory rebels over Rwanda plan

Minister hints at possible compromises with Tory rebels over Rwanda plan

Minister hints at possible compromises with Tory rebels over Rwanda plan

08 December 2023

Tory MPs will vote to back Rishi Sunak’s beleaguered asylum plan next week, new legal migration minister Tom Pursglove said.


Tory minister defends middle finger social media jibe at Labour

Tory minister defends middle finger social media jibe at Labour

Tory minister defends middle finger social media jibe at Labour

08 December 2023

Tory MPs joined criticism of a post attacking Labour with an image of a BBC News presenter giving the middle finger live on air.


Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted has not apologised for ‘causing’ her death

08 December 2023

Julia Walters said she has been contacted by countless teachers going through ‘traumatic inspections’.


Train disruption continues after ‘wartime’ evacuation

Train disruption continues after ‘wartime’ evacuation

Train disruption continues after ‘wartime’ evacuation

08 December 2023

Friday morning commuters were warned their journeys may be delayed by up to 90 minutes.


House sales to stay ‘subdued’, warns Berkeley, as reservations slump

House sales to stay ‘subdued’, warns Berkeley, as reservations slump

House sales to stay ‘subdued’, warns Berkeley, as reservations slump

08 December 2023

The London-listed firm’s profits lifted for the past half-year despite completing fewer homes.


Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase during pandemic

Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase during pandemic

Boris Johnson denies using ‘let the bodies pile high’ phrase during pandemic

08 December 2023

Boris Johnson also rejected the suggestion that he considered injecting himself with Covid-19 on TV to show it did not pose a threat.


Lord Cameron denies political interference as he urges US to pass Ukraine aid

Lord Cameron denies political interference as he urges US to pass Ukraine aid

Lord Cameron denies political interference as he urges US to pass Ukraine aid

08 December 2023

He said he was ‘making an argument’ in the hope the US will ‘vote through that money’.


What the papers say – December 8

What the papers say – December 8

What the papers say – December 8

08 December 2023

Here are the biggest stories making headlines this Friday.


Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

Stranded Paddington commuter describes ‘wartime’ evacuation as ‘surreal’

08 December 2023

Hundreds were left stranded on trains between stations in the dark for multiple hours.


Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

Public funeral for Shane MacGowan to take place in Ireland

08 December 2023

The Pogues frontman was due to celebrate his 66th birthday on Christmas Day.


Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

Ruling due over Harry’s bid to throw out publisher’s defence to libel claim

08 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex has sued Associated Newspapers Limited over a February 2022 Mail on Sunday article.


PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

08 December 2023

The Government spent a further £100 million in the 2023-24 financial year while flights remained grounded amid a series of legal setbacks.


Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

07 December 2023

Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the BBC expected.


Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

07 December 2023

Some passengers reported on social media being stuck for more than three hours while receiving no information from rail operators.


31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

07 December 2023

A second 31-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation remains in police custody at this time.


William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

07 December 2023

Emma Webb is walking from Wales to London to raise awareness of suicide prevention in memory of her daughter, Brodie.


Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

07 December 2023

Great Western Railway said disruption was expected on the London Paddington to Reading line until the end of the day.


Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

07 December 2023

The Labour leader was accused of ‘facilitating genocide’ by voting against a ceasefire in Gaza.


Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

07 December 2023

The two-vehicle collision happened at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.


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