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Fraud probe launched into claims meat falsely labelled British

Fraud probe launched into claims meat falsely labelled British

Fraud probe launched into claims meat falsely labelled British

29 March 2023

The Food Standards Agency is investigating claims a supplier sold mislabelled and sometimes rotten pork until at least 2020.


Government facing prospect of more legal action over its climate policies

Government facing prospect of more legal action over its climate policies

Government facing prospect of more legal action over its climate policies

29 March 2023

Friends of the Earth said it will return to the High Court if the Government’s strategy on net zero is not good enough.


Tech chiefs call on scientists to pause development of AI systems

Tech chiefs call on scientists to pause development of AI systems

Tech chiefs call on scientists to pause development of AI systems

29 March 2023

Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak are among those calling on researchers to make sure advances do not pose a risk to humanity.


Ex-principal says teacher Enoch Burke’s ‘outburst’ in chapel was ‘disrespectful’

Ex-principal says teacher Enoch Burke’s ‘outburst’ in chapel was ‘disrespectful’

Ex-principal says teacher Enoch Burke’s ‘outburst’ in chapel was ‘disrespectful’

29 March 2023

Niamh McShane gave evidence to say that she had asked staff to support a student’s request, not to accept transgenderism.


‘Watch your back’: Ex-standards commissioner tells of warning from Tory MP

‘Watch your back’: Ex-standards commissioner tells of warning from Tory MP

‘Watch your back’: Ex-standards commissioner tells of warning from Tory MP

29 March 2023

Kathryn Stone, who was parliamentary commissioner for standards until the end of last year, described her bruising experience in the role.


Germany’s president hails King’s green ‘convictions’

Germany’s president hails King’s green ‘convictions’

Germany’s president hails King’s green ‘convictions’

29 March 2023

Frank-Walter Steinmeier hosted a reception designed to highlight the work of the UK and Germany in promoting climate and sustainability efforts.


Teacher accused of body-in-garden murder ‘shocked’ when PCSO called, trial told

Teacher accused of body-in-garden murder ‘shocked’ when PCSO called, trial told

Teacher accused of body-in-garden murder ‘shocked’ when PCSO called, trial told

29 March 2023

A woman who answered Fiona Beal’s door is alleged to have told the officer she had no idea where Nicholas Billingham was.


Amsterdam hospitality firms condemn ads urging young British men to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam hospitality firms condemn ads urging young British men to ‘stay away’

Amsterdam hospitality firms condemn ads urging young British men to ‘stay away’

29 March 2023

The council in the Dutch city has launched online adverts urging Britons not to visit if they are looking for hedonism.


Unseen McCartney photos from Beatles’ early days unveiled ahead of gallery show

Unseen McCartney photos from Beatles’ early days unveiled ahead of gallery show

Unseen McCartney photos from Beatles’ early days unveiled ahead of gallery show

29 March 2023

The personal archive will be displayed for the first time as part of a major exhibition to mark the National Portrait Gallery’s reopening in June.


Driving test backlog to be tackled by changes to booking system

Driving test backlog to be tackled by changes to booking system

Driving test backlog to be tackled by changes to booking system

29 March 2023

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hopes to discourage drivers from booking tests before they are ready.


Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

29 March 2023

Families for some of those who died in the pandemic claim they were essentially victims of a system that was already ‘near collapse’.


Julian Knight says he is facing ‘witch hunt’ after call for whip return rejected

Julian Knight says he is facing ‘witch hunt’ after call for whip return rejected

Julian Knight says he is facing ‘witch hunt’ after call for whip return rejected

29 March 2023

The Conservatives confirmed the party will not return the whip to Mr Knight after police dropped an investigation into the MP.


King’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate

King’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate

King’s state visit to Germany begins with welcome in shadow of Brandenburg Gate

29 March 2023

The use of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate as the backdrop was the first time the location has been employed to welcome any visiting head of state.


Man denies murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat

Man denies murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat

Man denies murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Arthur’s Seat

29 March 2023

Fawziyah Javed, 31, and her unborn child died in the incident in Edinburgh in September 2021.


Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

29 March 2023

Shona Robison takes on Kate Forbes’ former post of Finance Secretary as well as the role of Deputy First Minister.


Police call handlers ‘used fake system to manipulate response targets’

Police call handlers ‘used fake system to manipulate response targets’

Police call handlers ‘used fake system to manipulate response targets’

29 March 2023

Thousands of calls to the Bilston Glen control room were given a bogus call sign, known as DUMY, it has been reported.


Covid mask-wearing robbers killed drug dealer in early morning raid, court told

Covid mask-wearing robbers killed drug dealer in early morning raid, court told

Covid mask-wearing robbers killed drug dealer in early morning raid, court told

29 March 2023

Olsi Kuka, 25, was attacked by a gang of men wielding knives in an early morning raid at his London flat, the Old Bailey heard.


Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

Julian Knight’s call for return of whip rejected after ‘further complaints’

29 March 2023

The Metropolitan Police confirmed their probe is over after Mr Knight said he had been cleared.


Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

Many schools ‘routinely disregard’ safeguarding principles on gender identity

29 March 2023

Some secondary schools are not informing parents as soon as a child questions their gender, a report by Policy Exchange suggests.


Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

Travel disruption warning as strong winds expected to hit south coast

29 March 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from Thursday evening as 70mph winds are expected to affect the south of England and Wales.


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