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Sir David Amess murder accused ‘began plotting to kill an MP two years ago’
Sir David Amess murder accused ‘began plotting to kill an MP two years ago’
21 October 2021
Ali Harbi Ali appeared in the dock at Westminster Magistrates’ Court accused of stabbing to death the Conservative MP for Southend West on Friday.
Coroner’s praise for student’s parents facing inquest delay
Coroner’s praise for student’s parents facing inquest delay
21 October 2021
Olivia Burt’s father said the nightmare of losing her 1,353 days ago was made worse by inquiry delays.
Parliamentary move to outlaw ‘fire and rehire’
Parliamentary move to outlaw ‘fire and rehire’
21 October 2021
Labour and trade unions have urged the Government to support a Private Member’s Bill.
Charity calls for regulatory action over Channel 4’s lack of subtitles
Charity calls for regulatory action over Channel 4’s lack of subtitles
21 October 2021
The broadcaster is facing technical issues after its output was repeatedly disrupted following a technical issue.
Cancer patients warned of ‘perfect storm’ of Covid and staff shortages
Cancer patients warned of ‘perfect storm’ of Covid and staff shortages
21 October 2021
Macmillan Cancer Support fears the effect of the winter flu season on the NHS and specialist cancer care when there is already a backlog of diagnosis.
Tributes paid to Scot who died ‘rescuing grandsons’ from the sea in Crete
Tributes paid to Scot who died ‘rescuing grandsons’ from the sea in Crete
21 October 2021
Jonathan Smith, 61, has been praised for his bravery.
Mourners gather to remember ‘unassuming’ and ‘most decent’ MP
Mourners gather to remember ‘unassuming’ and ‘most decent’ MP
21 October 2021
The funeral service for James Brokenshire was held in his constituency of Old Bexley and Sidcup in south-east London.
Half of A&Es and urgent care services ‘require improvement or are inadequate’
Half of A&Es and urgent care services ‘require improvement or are inadequate’
21 October 2021
The Care Quality Commission’s chief inspector of hospitals said hospitals and ambulances were seeing a ‘major increase in pressure’.
Ali Harbi Ali in court charged with terror murder of Sir David Amess
Ali Harbi Ali in court charged with terror murder of Sir David Amess
21 October 2021
The 25-year-old was remanded in custody.
Centenary service focuses on past and future
Centenary service focuses on past and future
21 October 2021
Local schoolchildren played a prominent part in the cross-community service.
Top green energy suppliers revealed
Top green energy suppliers revealed
21 October 2021
Consumer publication Which? has rated 33 suppliers of energy to UK homes.
Wife feared husband was going to hurt her, jury hears
Wife feared husband was going to hurt her, jury hears
21 October 2021
Penelope Jackson is accused of murdering her husband David following a row over serving bubble and squeak with a steak dinner.
Emiliano Sala death flight: Plane operator ‘badly affected’ by crash, court told
Emiliano Sala death flight: Plane operator ‘badly affected’ by crash, court told
21 October 2021
David Henderson, 67, is on trial at Cardiff Crown Court accused of endangering the safety of an aircraft.
Government ‘confident’ there will be turkeys for Christmas
Government ‘confident’ there will be turkeys for Christmas
21 October 2021
The first of the 5,500 EU poultry workers given temporary visas are expected to arrive in the UK in early November.
SDLP leader urges those who snubbed centenary service to ‘look at what happened’
SDLP leader urges those who snubbed centenary service to ‘look at what happened’
21 October 2021
Sinn Fein declined to attend the service of reflection at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh.
Cop26 will see Covid cases spike and may lead to new restrictions, expert warns
Cop26 will see Covid cases spike and may lead to new restrictions, expert warns
21 October 2021
Professor Devi Sridhar said the UN climate conference in Glasgow is likely to increase pressure on the Scottish NHS.
Fraud-accused fire chief wanted ‘nice red Land Rover for 500 quid’, court told
Fraud-accused fire chief wanted ‘nice red Land Rover for 500 quid’, court told
21 October 2021
Former Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service boss Stewart Edgar denies fraudulently buying the vehicle in 2018.
‘Exhausted’ social care staff leaving for tourism and hospitality roles – CQC
‘Exhausted’ social care staff leaving for tourism and hospitality roles – CQC
21 October 2021
The care regulator said there is a genuine risk of a ‘tsunami of unmet need’ and many people not getting the care they ‘desperately need’.
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Sajid Javid at odds over mask-wearing in Commons
Jacob Rees-Mogg and Sajid Javid at odds over mask-wearing in Commons
21 October 2021
The Commons Leader said Tories do not need to use face coverings because ‘we know each other’.
Pupils in deprived areas hit hardest by school funding changes, MPs warn
Pupils in deprived areas hit hardest by school funding changes, MPs warn
21 October 2021
More children with special educational needs are being left without support as the Department for Education ‘drags its feet’, the report says.