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Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

Police need ‘draconian’ powers to strip-search children, says minister

28 March 2023

The Home Office’s Sarah Dines was involved in a series of heated exchanges with Labour MPs after a report found safeguarding concerns.


Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

Statutory inquiry into sexual harassment allegations in Defence Forces announced

28 March 2023

Majority of female respondents surveyed for an independent review reported experiencing one or more forms of sexual harassment.


Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

Industrial action by headteachers ‘necessary’ if pay offer rejected – union

28 March 2023

The National Association of Head Teachers could move to a formal industrial action ballot if members turn down Government’s offer.


Gambling White Paper ‘desperately’ needed, says former Tory leader

Gambling White Paper ‘desperately’ needed, says former Tory leader

Gambling White Paper ‘desperately’ needed, says former Tory leader

28 March 2023

Sir Iain Duncan Smith, the vice-chair of a parliamentary body on gambling reform, said he believed the Government was listening.


Coronation parade troops treated to Big Lunch as they prepare for pageant

Coronation parade troops treated to Big Lunch as they prepare for pageant

Coronation parade troops treated to Big Lunch as they prepare for pageant

28 March 2023

Presenter Mel Giedroyc met soldiers, horses and musicians who will take part in the coronation weekend.


Strong demand for Christmas beauty products drives Boots sales higher

Strong demand for Christmas beauty products drives Boots sales higher

Strong demand for Christmas beauty products drives Boots sales higher

28 March 2023

The pharmacy and retail business revealed that overall sales rose by around 11% in the UK over the three months to February 28.


Judge dismisses ‘flimsy’ arguments from Enoch Burke in High Court case

Judge dismisses ‘flimsy’ arguments from Enoch Burke in High Court case

Judge dismisses ‘flimsy’ arguments from Enoch Burke in High Court case

28 March 2023

Lawyers for the Co Westmeath school at the centre of the case strongly disputed the claims made by the teacher that evidence had been tampered with.


Ministers warned over ‘eviction notices’ being given to Afghan refugees

Ministers warned over ‘eviction notices’ being given to Afghan refugees

Ministers warned over ‘eviction notices’ being given to Afghan refugees

28 March 2023

Veterans minister Johnny Mercer said the UK Government is offering a generous package of support to help 8,000 Afghans move out of hotel rooms.


Law is a mess and needs reform, inquiry on assisted dying told

Law is a mess and needs reform, inquiry on assisted dying told

Law is a mess and needs reform, inquiry on assisted dying told

28 March 2023

Conservative chairman Steve Brine opened the two-hour hearing on Tuesday by acknowledging it is an ‘incredibly sensitive’ subject.


Government urged to boost funding for police in NI after threat level rise

Government urged to boost funding for police in NI after threat level rise

Government urged to boost funding for police in NI after threat level rise

28 March 2023

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the PSNI must have the capacity to meet the threat,


Police failings not ‘arguments against authority’, says Gove

Police failings not ‘arguments against authority’, says Gove

Police failings not ‘arguments against authority’, says Gove

28 March 2023

The Communities Secretary made the comments during an event on antisocial behaviour.


Judge wants Sir Frederick Barclay and ex-wife to reach agreement

Judge wants Sir Frederick Barclay and ex-wife to reach agreement

Judge wants Sir Frederick Barclay and ex-wife to reach agreement

28 March 2023

Sir Jonathan Cohen said he does not know the retired businessman’s money fight with Lady Hiroko Barclay has not ‘concluded’ in some ‘consensual way’.


Jeremy Corbyn’s 40 years as MP for Islington North: Key numbers

Jeremy Corbyn’s 40 years as MP for Islington North: Key numbers

Jeremy Corbyn’s 40 years as MP for Islington North: Key numbers

28 March 2023

Mr Corbyn share of the voted peaked at 73% at the 2017 general election.


Man charged with murdering woman, 26, after body is found

Man charged with murdering woman, 26, after body is found

Man charged with murdering woman, 26, after body is found

28 March 2023

Lincolnshire Police launched a murder probe after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.


JMW Turner painting of Chepstow Castle sold at auction for more than £90,000

JMW Turner painting of Chepstow Castle sold at auction for more than £90,000

JMW Turner painting of Chepstow Castle sold at auction for more than £90,000

28 March 2023

The British artist was 19 years old when he created the watercolour, which has been kept in a private family collection in London since 1956.


Olivia case defendant is ‘hated’ but not guilty, court told

Olivia case defendant is ‘hated’ but not guilty, court told

Olivia case defendant is ‘hated’ but not guilty, court told

28 March 2023

Thomas Cashman denies the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.


Big broadband firms ‘mediocre at best’ ahead of inflation-busting price rises

Big broadband firms ‘mediocre at best’ ahead of inflation-busting price rises

Big broadband firms ‘mediocre at best’ ahead of inflation-busting price rises

28 March 2023

TalkTalk has been rated the worst major broadband provider, losing out to smaller firms such as Zen, in an annual survey by Which?


Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

Starmer’s move to block Corbyn from running to be Labour MP approved

28 March 2023

The former leader may now run as an independent.


Man accused of murdering partner’s daughter ‘smashed up’ house with hammer

Man accused of murdering partner’s daughter ‘smashed up’ house with hammer

Man accused of murdering partner’s daughter ‘smashed up’ house with hammer

28 March 2023

Sinead James gave evidence about her partner Kyle Bevan at Swansea Crown Court.


Satisfaction with the NHS drops to lowest ever level, survey shows

Satisfaction with the NHS drops to lowest ever level, survey shows

Satisfaction with the NHS drops to lowest ever level, survey shows

28 March 2023

Difficulty accessing services and low staffing appear to be the main reasons for the reduction, the British Social Attitudes survey found.


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