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TikTok to launch online election centres to counter misinformation

TikTok to launch online election centres to counter misinformation

TikTok to launch online election centres to counter misinformation

27 March 2024

The video-sharing platform has outlined some of its plans for upcoming elections in the UK and around the world.


Leasehold reforms branded ‘eviscerated shell’ that fail to deliver on promises

Leasehold reforms branded ‘eviscerated shell’ that fail to deliver on promises

Leasehold reforms branded ‘eviscerated shell’ that fail to deliver on promises

27 March 2024

The Bill bans the sale of new leasehold houses but not the sale of new leasehold flats, which make up 70% of the properties affected.


Dame Esther Rantzen hails ‘historic’ assisted dying legislation at Holyrood

Dame Esther Rantzen hails ‘historic’ assisted dying legislation at Holyrood

Dame Esther Rantzen hails ‘historic’ assisted dying legislation at Holyrood

27 March 2024

The veteran TV presenter has revealed she is considering travelling to Switzerland for an assisted death after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.


Wimbledon ticket tout facing jail after failing to share details of associates

Wimbledon ticket tout facing jail after failing to share details of associates

27 March 2024

Oliver Hardiman could be imprisoned after breaching an injunction taken out on him by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, which runs the tournament.


Starmer to say Tories’ ‘time is up’ as Labour launches local election campaign

Starmer to say Tories’ ‘time is up’ as Labour launches local election campaign

Starmer to say Tories’ ‘time is up’ as Labour launches local election campaign

27 March 2024

On Thursday Sir Keir Starmer is set to launch Labour’s local election campaign in the West Midlands alongside deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner.


STV journalists to walk out in bid for 6% pay rise

STV journalists to walk out in bid for 6% pay rise

27 March 2024

The NUJ said members at the broadcaster in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness will strike on Thursday.


Jury retires in trial of man accused of murdering Pc by planning armed robbery

Jury retires in trial of man accused of murdering Pc by planning armed robbery

27 March 2024

Piran Ditta Khan is alleged to be the mastermind behind a raid at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford in November 2005.


Concerns raised over Garda efforts to obtain media images of Dublin riots

Concerns raised over Garda efforts to obtain media images of Dublin riots

Concerns raised over Garda efforts to obtain media images of Dublin riots

27 March 2024

The NUJ has called for a meeting with the Garda commissioner after the PA news agency became the latest outlet compelled to hand over pictures.


Spending problems dubbed ‘Big Nasties’ await future government – watchdog

Spending problems dubbed ‘Big Nasties’ await future government – watchdog

Spending problems dubbed ‘Big Nasties’ await future government – watchdog

27 March 2024

Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier issued a report which focuses on three major recommendations for a future Government.


Queen says King would be ‘delighted’ to see 1950s photograph of great-uncle Lord Mountbatten

Queen says King would be ‘delighted’ to see 1950s photograph of great-uncle Lord Mountbatten

27 March 2024

Former musician Bill Stanley took the photo when he was 12 and shared it with the Queen on her visit to Shrewsbury.


Inspectors raise concerns over care plans and record keeping at custody centres

Inspectors raise concerns over care plans and record keeping at custody centres

Inspectors raise concerns over care plans and record keeping at custody centres

27 March 2024

HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland visited Police Scotland custody centres in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.


Cambridge may introduce £2-per-night tourist tax at city’s hotels

Cambridge may introduce £2-per-night tourist tax at city’s hotels

Cambridge may introduce £2-per-night tourist tax at city’s hotels

27 March 2024

The scheme, similar to one launched in Manchester last year, could raise up to £2.6 million over five years, say organisers.


Weather warnings for wind and rain issued ahead of Easter weekend

Weather warnings for wind and rain issued ahead of Easter weekend

27 March 2024

The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds across parts of Northern Ireland and the south of England.


King hails importance of care and friendship in times of need in Easter message

King hails importance of care and friendship in times of need in Easter message

King hails importance of care and friendship in times of need in Easter message

27 March 2024

Charles’ audio – his first public words since Kate revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy – will be broadcast at the Royal Maundy service.


Eric Morecambe’s widow Joan dies on 97th birthday, 40 years after her husband

Eric Morecambe’s widow Joan dies on 97th birthday, 40 years after her husband

27 March 2024

She married the famed comedian, known for his double act Morecambe and Wise alongside Ernie Wise, in Margate in 1952.


Four Tory MPs cleared of breaching lockdown rules by standards watchdog

Four Tory MPs cleared of breaching lockdown rules by standards watchdog

27 March 2024

Backbencher Sir Bernard Jenkin was among those who attended a drinks event in Parliament in December 2020.


Police officer ‘does not remember’ woman he is accused of raping, trial hears

Police officer ‘does not remember’ woman he is accused of raping, trial hears

27 March 2024

Sergeant David Stansbury appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday, denying three counts of rape.


Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told

Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told

Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told

27 March 2024

The woman is suing Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, following his 2015 conviction for abusing her and two other young victims decades ago.


Indefinite sentence prisoner loses Parole Board bid to be freed

Indefinite sentence prisoner loses Parole Board bid to be freed

27 March 2024

Nicholas Bidar became the first prisoner of this kind to have his parole review heard in public.


Education Secretary ‘confident’ Government will deliver childcare expansion plan

Education Secretary ‘confident’ Government will deliver childcare expansion plan

27 March 2024

Gillian Keegan has suggested the Labour Party will put the expansion plan ‘at risk’ if it wins the next general election.


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