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‘It is very difficult to sue a celebrity’, says man suing Gwyneth Paltrow

‘It is very difficult to sue a celebrity’, says man suing Gwyneth Paltrow

‘It is very difficult to sue a celebrity’, says man suing Gwyneth Paltrow

29 March 2023

Terry Sanderson said the purpose of the trial had been to make him ‘regret’ bringing action against the Hollywood actress.


Ministers unveil plan to ‘power up Britain’ with boost for offshore wind

Ministers unveil plan to ‘power up Britain’ with boost for offshore wind

Ministers unveil plan to ‘power up Britain’ with boost for offshore wind

29 March 2023

Jeremy Hunt has played down suggestions the UK is trying to compete with Washington or indeed follow its lead through the Inflation Reduction Act.


Weak public investment an ‘institutional failure of the British state’ – report

Weak public investment an ‘institutional failure of the British state’ – report

Weak public investment an ‘institutional failure of the British state’ – report

29 March 2023

A think tank has called for an end to political and fiscal incentives that harm public services and hinder economic growth.


Plans to bring forward raise in state pension age put on hold, reports suggest

Plans to bring forward raise in state pension age put on hold, reports suggest

Plans to bring forward raise in state pension age put on hold, reports suggest

29 March 2023

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride is expected to address MPs in the Commons on Thursday.


Honey bees could help track microorganisms in cities, scientists say

Honey bees could help track microorganisms in cities, scientists say

Honey bees could help track microorganisms in cities, scientists say

29 March 2023

Researchers said monitoring bees could provide an insight into the health of people living in cities.


Dropping Paltrow lawsuit would provide ‘cure’ for plaintiff, court told

Dropping Paltrow lawsuit would provide ‘cure’ for plaintiff, court told

Dropping Paltrow lawsuit would provide ‘cure’ for plaintiff, court told

29 March 2023

The ‘national recognition’ of the trial was likely to bring ‘a lot of anxiety’ to Terry Sanderson and would slow his recovery, jurors heard.


DUP move to block plank of NI Brexit deal overwhelmingly rejected by peers

DUP move to block plank of NI Brexit deal overwhelmingly rejected by peers

DUP move to block plank of NI Brexit deal overwhelmingly rejected by peers

29 March 2023

Politicians returning to Stormont under the revamped pact would be like Nazi collaborators in wartime France, Baroness Hoey said.


King vows to ‘strengthen connections’ between UK and Germany in banquet speech

King vows to ‘strengthen connections’ between UK and Germany in banquet speech

King vows to ‘strengthen connections’ between UK and Germany in banquet speech

29 March 2023

Charles said he sure the bond between Britain and one of the EU’s leading nations ‘will grow ever stronger’.


Pensioner who died after break-in ‘strong, determined character who loved life’

Pensioner who died after break-in ‘strong, determined character who loved life’

Pensioner who died after break-in ‘strong, determined character who loved life’

29 March 2023

Joy Middleditch, 82, was found lying on the floor of her end-of-terrace bungalow in Pakefield, Suffolk, by concerned family members on Saturday.


Around £21bn lost to fraud since start of pandemic, says watchdog

Around £21bn lost to fraud since start of pandemic, says watchdog

Around £21bn lost to fraud since start of pandemic, says watchdog

29 March 2023

The National Audit Office said that it was ‘very unlikely’ that most of the taxpayers’ money will be recovered.


TV presenter Eamonn Holmes loses appeal over tax ruling

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes loses appeal over tax ruling

TV presenter Eamonn Holmes loses appeal over tax ruling

29 March 2023

Judges have upheld a tribunal’s ruling that he should be treated as an ITV employee for tax reasons – not a freelancer.


Raab to hold fresh talks with Strasbourg court on injunction reform

Raab to hold fresh talks with Strasbourg court on injunction reform

Raab to hold fresh talks with Strasbourg court on injunction reform

29 March 2023

The Justice Secretary said other European countries are experiencing problems with rule 39 orders used to block the Rwanda deportation fight.


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.


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