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Constance Marten denies carrying baby in supermarket bag while on the run

Constance Marten denies carrying baby in supermarket bag while on the run

Constance Marten denies carrying baby in supermarket bag while on the run

28 April 2025

Marten and Mark Gordon are charged with the manslaughter of their daughter Victoria, who died after they went off-grid in early 2023.


Girl, 14, showed no remorse after school stabbing and made threats in detention

Girl, 14, showed no remorse after school stabbing and made threats in detention

Girl, 14, showed no remorse after school stabbing and made threats in detention

28 April 2025

The schoolgirl was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Monday to 15 years in detention for attempted murder.


Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says Ineos boss Ratcliffe

Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says Ineos boss Ratcliffe

Carbon tax is ‘killing manufacturing’ in UK, says Ineos boss Ratcliffe

28 April 2025

Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Ineos’s plant at Grangemouth faces a £15 million tax bill for its carbon emissions in 2024.


Thursday’s elections will be ‘tough’, PM admits as campaigning enters final week

Thursday’s elections will be ‘tough’, PM admits as campaigning enters final week

Thursday’s elections will be ‘tough’, PM admits as campaigning enters final week

28 April 2025

The upcoming Runcorn and Helsby by-election will run alongside local elections and it is expected to be a tight contest between Labour and Reform UK.


Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ views amid concern clips furore

Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ views amid concern clips furore

Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ views amid concern clips furore

28 April 2025

Micheal Martin said comments around the safety and security of people was a ‘different issue’ to artistic free speech.


Downing Street hails ‘undoubtedly good’ meeting between Trump and Zelensky

Downing Street hails ‘undoubtedly good’ meeting between Trump and Zelensky

Downing Street hails ‘undoubtedly good’ meeting between Trump and Zelensky

28 April 2025

There are suggestions the Ukrainian leader could be willing to cede control of Crimea.


Language used against women in schools is ‘spine-chilling’, conference told

Language used against women in schools is ‘spine-chilling’, conference told

Language used against women in schools is ‘spine-chilling’, conference told

28 April 2025

The STUC Congress opened on Monday in Dundee.


Starmer to host Palestinian Authority leader and show ‘steadfast support’

Starmer to host Palestinian Authority leader and show ‘steadfast support’

Starmer to host Palestinian Authority leader and show ‘steadfast support’

28 April 2025

Sir Keir and Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet Mohammad Mustafa for the first official visit since 2021.


Jury in trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell to be sworn in

Jury in trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell to be sworn in

Jury in trial of murder accused Richard Satchwell to be sworn in

28 April 2025

The 58-year-old, a truck driver originally from Leicester in England, is charged with the murder of his wife Tina in Youghal in Co Cork in 2017.


Starmer’s No 10 and Badenoch hit out at Kneecap over ‘dead Tory’ allegation

Starmer’s No 10 and Badenoch hit out at Kneecap over ‘dead Tory’ allegation

Starmer’s No 10 and Badenoch hit out at Kneecap over ‘dead Tory’ allegation

28 April 2025

A member of the rap group allegedly said ‘the only good Tory is a dead Tory’, prompting condemnation in Westminster.


No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes

No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes

No extra money for pay rises says Downing Street, amid threat of renewed strikes

28 April 2025

Ministers have only budgeted for a 2.8% rise for public sector workers.


Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

Most finishers and fastest traffic cone among confirmed London Marathon records

28 April 2025

Michael Wiggins achieved the Guinness World Records title for the fastest marathon dressed as a traffic cone.


Girl, 14, detained for 15 years for attempted murder of two teachers and pupil

Girl, 14, detained for 15 years for attempted murder of two teachers and pupil

Girl, 14, detained for 15 years for attempted murder of two teachers and pupil

28 April 2025

The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Monday.


BMA issues warning over survival of GP practices and future of NHS

BMA issues warning over survival of GP practices and future of NHS

BMA issues warning over survival of GP practices and future of NHS

28 April 2025

The union said a £290 million funding gap must be urgently plugged for the service to continue to exist.


Former health minister Susan Deacon joins Scotland Office team

Former health minister Susan Deacon joins Scotland Office team

Former health minister Susan Deacon joins Scotland Office team

28 April 2025

Ms Deacon has been appointed lead non executive director, with two other new non executive directors also appointed.


BBC review finds ‘no toxic culture’ but ‘minority who behave unacceptably’

BBC review finds ‘no toxic culture’ but ‘minority who behave unacceptably’

BBC review finds ‘no toxic culture’ but ‘minority who behave unacceptably’

28 April 2025

The BBC will launch a refreshed code of conduct, with specific guidance for on-air presenters.


One of Europe’s strongest floating cranes to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht

One of Europe’s strongest floating cranes to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht

One of Europe’s strongest floating cranes to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken yacht

28 April 2025

Recovery work is due to begin in May after Italian authorities approved a detailed salvage plan.


Workers’ rights Bill could lead to cost increases and job cuts, retailers warn

Workers’ rights Bill could lead to cost increases and job cuts, retailers warn

Workers’ rights Bill could lead to cost increases and job cuts, retailers warn

28 April 2025

Labour’s proposed Employment Rights Bill includes a right to guaranteed hours, cracking down on zero hour contracts without the offer of work.


Jury selection begins in Sycamore Gap trial

Jury selection begins in Sycamore Gap trial

Jury selection begins in Sycamore Gap trial

28 April 2025

Two men deny criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.


Teachers’ union reaches agreement in High Court legal action over top role

Teachers’ union reaches agreement in High Court legal action over top role

Teachers’ union reaches agreement in High Court legal action over top role

28 April 2025

A High Court judge commended the parties involved for their approach, which he said had led to a ‘desirable outcome’.


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