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Sunak backs call for Grace O’Malley-Kumar to be awarded George Cross

Sunak backs call for Grace O’Malley-Kumar to be awarded George Cross

Sunak backs call for Grace O’Malley-Kumar to be awarded George Cross

30 April 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the student, who was stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane, showed bravery in ‘perilous and terrifying’ circumstances.


Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

30 April 2024

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire agreement have been taking place.


Lidl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

Lidl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

Lidl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

30 April 2024

The German discount chain said it is offering a finder’s fee to people who can help it identify sites for new stores.


Boy, 14, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

Boy, 14, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

Boy, 14, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

30 April 2024

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said he did not believe the incident was a targeted attack.


TikTok blocks 37 million suspicious product listings from its online shop

TikTok blocks 37 million suspicious product listings from its online shop

TikTok blocks 37 million suspicious product listings from its online shop

30 April 2024

The social media giant’s latest safety report for its e-commerce platform says it also blocked two million account registrations.


Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

30 April 2024

Bertie Ahern said that if he had been snubbed by British officials, he would ‘tell them the next meeting is in Kerry’.


London warned of ‘new reality’ as number of days above 30C increases

London warned of ‘new reality’ as number of days above 30C increases

London warned of ‘new reality’ as number of days above 30C increases

30 April 2024

Analysis shows that more than half of the 116 days over 30C that London has experienced in the past three decades occurred in the last 10 years.


‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

30 April 2024

Charles looked relaxed and in good spirits during a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.


Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

30 April 2024

Macmillan Cancer Support chief Gemma Peter said the King’s first engagement was encouraging for people who have the disease.


Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

30 April 2024

The consumer healthcare group is aiming to close the site on a phased basis over the next two years.


Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

30 April 2024

Avanti West Coast has added 10 new routes to its Superfare programme.


Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

30 April 2024

Meanwhile, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the job to oust Humza Yousaf was done as he withdrew the motion against him.


Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

30 April 2024

The Prime Minister opened the Society of Editors 25th anniversary conference on Tuesday with a keynote speech.


‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

30 April 2024

Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.


NI politicians challenged to ‘step up’ and support new Troubles legacy body

NI politicians challenged to ‘step up’ and support new Troubles legacy body

NI politicians challenged to ‘step up’ and support new Troubles legacy body

30 April 2024

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery was created by the Government’s Legacy Act last year.


Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

30 April 2024

Some 112 homicides were recorded by the Metropolitan Police in 2023, 72 of which involved a knife.


Chances of prosecutions from new legacy body ‘vanishingly small’

Chances of prosecutions from new legacy body ‘vanishingly small’

Chances of prosecutions from new legacy body ‘vanishingly small’

30 April 2024

The ICRIR has become operational and will be responsible for carrying out investigations into unresolved Troubles deaths.


New trial will aim to find best way to screen men for prostate cancer

New trial will aim to find best way to screen men for prostate cancer

New trial will aim to find best way to screen men for prostate cancer

30 April 2024

There is currently no screening programme for the disease in the UK.


Vape industry advertorial banned for promoting unlicensed devices in newspaper

Vape industry advertorial banned for promoting unlicensed devices in newspaper

Vape industry advertorial banned for promoting unlicensed devices in newspaper

30 April 2024

The ad was published in a local Scottish newspaper in response to the Scottish Government’s proposal to ban the sale of disposable vapes by 2025.


Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

30 April 2024

The UK-wide inquiry’s hearings in Belfast will run for three weeks.


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