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Two charged with murder and fraud after death of 71-year-old woman

Two charged with murder and fraud after death of 71-year-old woman

Two charged with murder and fraud after death of 71-year-old woman

02 October 2022

The pair are due to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


Scottish government would be in ‘uncharted waters’ if UK public spending cut

Scottish government would be in ‘uncharted waters’ if UK public spending cut

Scottish government would be in ‘uncharted waters’ if UK public spending cut

02 October 2022

Social justice minister Shona Robison warned public spending cuts from the UK government could mean difficulties across all public services.


Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan

Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan

Kwasi Kwarteng: We must ‘stay the course’ with tax-cutting plan

02 October 2022

The Chancellor will insist his controversial package of tax cuts and increased borrowing is ‘sound, credible and will increase growth’.


Minister denies Truss banned the King from Cop27 climate change summit

Minister denies Truss banned the King from Cop27 climate change summit

Minister denies Truss banned the King from Cop27 climate change summit

02 October 2022

Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke said the decision that Charles would not go to Egypt was ‘amicably’ agreed with Buckingham Palace.


Thousands of runners take part in colourful London Marathon

Thousands of runners take part in colourful London Marathon

Thousands of runners take part in colourful London Marathon

02 October 2022

It is expected to be the final time that the event takes place in October with the race due to return to its regular spring slot in 2023.


Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

Charles to host President of South Africa for first state visit as King

02 October 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by First Lady Tshepo Motsepe, has accepted the invitation to attend Buckingham Palace in November.


Glasgow woman selected as face of national breast cancer awareness campaign

Glasgow woman selected as face of national breast cancer awareness campaign

Glasgow woman selected as face of national breast cancer awareness campaign

02 October 2022

Jane Grove, 53, was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2020 and said her biggest fear during treatment was not being able to exercise.


Truss ‘throws Kwasi Kwarteng under a bus’ over tax cut for richest

Truss ‘throws Kwasi Kwarteng under a bus’ over tax cut for richest

Truss ‘throws Kwasi Kwarteng under a bus’ over tax cut for richest

02 October 2022

The Prime Minister provoked a fresh row at the start of the Tory conference by saying the income tax cut was a ‘decision the Chancellor made’.


New arts group aims to showcase African artists and aid community cohesion

New arts group aims to showcase African artists and aid community cohesion

New arts group aims to showcase African artists and aid community cohesion

02 October 2022

The African Arts Collective includes artists from across the continent including musicians and dancers.


‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

‘Heroic’ Zelensky compared Russia to Star Wars’ evil Empire, says Mark Hamill

02 October 2022

The actor is an ambassador to the United24 project, which donates drones to the Ukrainian army.


Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

Liz Truss does not rule out real-term benefits cuts but guarantees pension hike

02 October 2022

The Prime Minister declined to commit to the annual uprating of benefits in line with soaring inflation.


Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

Department for Transport data used for low-traffic schemes revised down

02 October 2022

The schemes restrict through-traffic in residential streets to make them quieter and safer.


Allies defend Kwasi Kwarteng over champagne reception after mini-budget

Allies defend Kwasi Kwarteng over champagne reception after mini-budget

Allies defend Kwasi Kwarteng over champagne reception after mini-budget

02 October 2022

Tory donors at the event should be ‘lauded’ for their contribution, party chairman Jake Berry said.


Michael Gove could vote against Liz Truss’s ‘profoundly concerning’ tax plans

Michael Gove could vote against Liz Truss’s ‘profoundly concerning’ tax plans

Michael Gove could vote against Liz Truss’s ‘profoundly concerning’ tax plans

02 October 2022

The influential figure in the Tory party said using borrowing to pay for tax cuts is ‘not Conservative’.


Liz Truss admits mistakes over mini-budget but stands by tax-cutting package

Liz Truss admits mistakes over mini-budget but stands by tax-cutting package

Liz Truss admits mistakes over mini-budget but stands by tax-cutting package

02 October 2022

The Prime Minister said she had not laid the ground properly for the plan.


Train firm rolls out new leaf-busting technology to ease autumn delays

Train firm rolls out new leaf-busting technology to ease autumn delays

Train firm rolls out new leaf-busting technology to ease autumn delays

02 October 2022

Northern, which runs nearly 2,000 daily services, is fitting a system to 16 passenger trains which tackles slippery rails.


Carbon dioxide price surge threatens £1.7bn extra cost for UK groceries

Carbon dioxide price surge threatens £1.7bn extra cost for UK groceries

Carbon dioxide price surge threatens £1.7bn extra cost for UK groceries

02 October 2022

The price of a tonne of liquid CO2 is now up to 3000% higher than it was a year ago.


UK’s monkeypox situation ‘very positive’ as cases continue to fall, says expert

UK’s monkeypox situation ‘very positive’ as cases continue to fall, says expert

UK’s monkeypox situation ‘very positive’ as cases continue to fall, says expert

02 October 2022

Professor Neil Ferguson said vaccination and behavioural changes were likely responsible for falling infections.


Rare photographs of The Beatles playing at Liverpool’s Cavern Club uncovered

Rare photographs of The Beatles playing at Liverpool’s Cavern Club uncovered

Rare photographs of The Beatles playing at Liverpool’s Cavern Club uncovered

02 October 2022

The images were captured in July 1961, over a year before the band released their debut single Love Me Do.


Artist used eyelash to paint puppy sculpture in the eye of a needle

Artist used eyelash to paint puppy sculpture in the eye of a needle

Artist used eyelash to paint puppy sculpture in the eye of a needle

02 October 2022

Willard Wigan worked 16-18 hours a day over a two-month period, using gaps between his own heartbeat to create the artwork.


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