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Refugee fined for waving placard she ‘found at bus stop and did not understand’

Refugee fined for waving placard she ‘found at bus stop and did not understand’

Refugee fined for waving placard she ‘found at bus stop and did not understand’

01 December 2023

Laura Davis, 22, found the sign and did not realise what it said, a court has been told. She has been fined for waving it at a pro-Palestine rally.


Most care workers cannot afford to take time off sick, survey shows

Most care workers cannot afford to take time off sick, survey shows

Most care workers cannot afford to take time off sick, survey shows

01 December 2023

A survey of almost 400 care workers by the GMB union discovered that only 1% received full company sick pay.


Lighthouse staff agree pay rise of up to 15% after strike action

Lighthouse staff agree pay rise of up to 15% after strike action

Lighthouse staff agree pay rise of up to 15% after strike action

01 December 2023

It comes after the Unite members at the Northern Lighthouse Board took strike action over the summer.


Don’t let perfect be enemy of good on Cop28 loss and damage deal, says Yousaf

Don’t let perfect be enemy of good on Cop28 loss and damage deal, says Yousaf

Don’t let perfect be enemy of good on Cop28 loss and damage deal, says Yousaf

01 December 2023

The First Minister spoke after a loss and damage fund was established on the first day of Cop28 in Dubai.


Sunak renews call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza in talks with regional leaders

Sunak renews call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza in talks with regional leaders

Sunak renews call for humanitarian pauses in Gaza in talks with regional leaders

01 December 2023

The Prime Minister held talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Dubai as well as the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Jordan.


Hancock was told of need for focused effort on care home testing, inquiry hears

Hancock was told of need for focused effort on care home testing, inquiry hears

Hancock was told of need for focused effort on care home testing, inquiry hears

01 December 2023

The former health secretary told the Covid inquiry that the UK ‘did not have enough tests’.


Sick pay in the UK is ‘far too low’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Sick pay in the UK is ‘far too low’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Sick pay in the UK is ‘far too low’, Matt Hancock tells Covid inquiry

01 December 2023

The former health secretary told the inquiry that if he ‘had a magic wand’, he would double sick pay across the UK.


Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

Sinn Fein to table no-confidence motion in Justice Minister following riots

01 December 2023

Helen McEntee has been coming under pressure since last Thursday’s riots, which saw damage costing tens of millions of euro.


Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

Sturgeon’s public statements ‘unhelpful and confusing’ during pandemic – Hancock

01 December 2023

The former UK health secretary said the then Scottish first minister had delivered messages to the public ‘sooner than agreed’.


Sunak denies throwing ‘hissy fit’ over Elgin Marbles

Sunak denies throwing ‘hissy fit’ over Elgin Marbles

Sunak denies throwing ‘hissy fit’ over Elgin Marbles

01 December 2023

The Prime Minister suggested a loan arrangement could be impossible due to Greece’s stance on the ancient friezes.


Starmer accuses PM of ‘shrinking’ from international stage

Starmer accuses PM of ‘shrinking’ from international stage

Starmer accuses PM of ‘shrinking’ from international stage

01 December 2023

Rishi Sunak’s language on ‘ideological zealots’ on climate point to the ‘smallness’ of his politics, the Labour leader said.


Wilko returns to high street months after chain’s dramatic collapse

Wilko returns to high street months after chain’s dramatic collapse

Wilko returns to high street months after chain’s dramatic collapse

01 December 2023

On Friday, the brand opened stores in Plymouth and Exeter as it relaunched following its failure.


‘Beautiful warrior’ Indi Gregory’s funeral held in Nottingham

‘Beautiful warrior’ Indi Gregory’s funeral held in Nottingham

‘Beautiful warrior’ Indi Gregory’s funeral held in Nottingham

01 December 2023

The eight-month-old was at the centre of a legal battle before her life support was switched off.


Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

Snow showers and freezing nights to continue into weekend

01 December 2023

Wintry bursts have brought picture-postcard scenes to some parts, with night-time temperatures approaching minus 10C.


Thief who murdered delivery driver with stolen van jailed for life

Thief who murdered delivery driver with stolen van jailed for life

Thief who murdered delivery driver with stolen van jailed for life

01 December 2023

Mark Lang was described as a devoted family man who worked hard throughout his life.


Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’

Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’

Ofsted chief challenged over inspections leaving people ‘in tears’

01 December 2023

Amanda Spielman spoke at a conference in the same week as the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry began.


Matt Hancock acknowledges his affair with aide damaged public confidence

Matt Hancock acknowledges his affair with aide damaged public confidence

Matt Hancock acknowledges his affair with aide damaged public confidence

01 December 2023

Mr Hancock resigned as health secretary in June 2021 over an affair with Gina Coladangelo.


Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

Channel crossings continue amid freezing December weather

01 December 2023

A total of 1,661 people made the journey last month in 33 boats, figures show.


Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

Tributes paid to ‘inventive’ artist and playwright John Byrne

01 December 2023

The creator of TV show Tutti Frutti died on Thursday aged 83.


Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

Woman, 31, in court charged with attempting to murder two children

01 December 2023

Rhonda Micetich is alleged to have entered the water with the two children near Cobden Bridge, Southampton, Hampshire, on October 26.


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