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UK minister to visit Guyana amid Venezuela dispute

UK minister to visit Guyana amid Venezuela dispute

UK minister to visit Guyana amid Venezuela dispute

17 December 2023

David Rutley will stress the Government’s backing for Guyana when he meets the country’s president later.


Teenager Alex Batty ‘wanted to travel to UK for ID papers to start school’

Teenager Alex Batty ‘wanted to travel to UK for ID papers to start school’

Teenager Alex Batty ‘wanted to travel to UK for ID papers to start school’

17 December 2023

The youngster arrived back in the UK on Saturday six years after he disappeared.


Dog killed and two men injured in street attack

Dog killed and two men injured in street attack

Dog killed and two men injured in street attack

17 December 2023

The incident happened in Govan, Glasgow.


Network Rail manager in charge when passengers were left stranded steps down

Network Rail manager in charge when passengers were left stranded steps down

Network Rail manager in charge when passengers were left stranded steps down

17 December 2023

The three-hour delays near Paddington came after multiple system faults and damaged rails led to repeated hold-ups before the incident on December 7.


Sunak intervened to stop scrapping of helicopter contract

Sunak intervened to stop scrapping of helicopter contract

Sunak intervened to stop scrapping of helicopter contract

17 December 2023

The Prime Minister has in the past been criticised and mocked for his fondness for helicopter travel.


New schemes announced to boost energy efficiency

New schemes announced to boost energy efficiency

New schemes announced to boost energy efficiency

17 December 2023

Several schemes are set to benefit from the £6 billion announced in the 2022 autumn statement for energy efficiency measures.


Emergency ban needed on no-fault evictions – Lib Dems

Emergency ban needed on no-fault evictions – Lib Dems

Emergency ban needed on no-fault evictions – Lib Dems

17 December 2023

An emergency ban should be introduced on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, the Liberal Democrats have said.


Home Office struggling to source planes for Rwanda plan – report

Home Office struggling to source planes for Rwanda plan – report

Home Office struggling to source planes for Rwanda plan – report

17 December 2023

The Home Office insisted it has ‘robust plans’ for flights to the African nation.


History of people with disabilities uncovered in museum representation scheme

History of people with disabilities uncovered in museum representation scheme

History of people with disabilities uncovered in museum representation scheme

17 December 2023

The Stored Out Of Sight exhibition was put together through a scheme training people with disabilities in careers at museums.


Use weekend appointments to tackle NHS backlog, says Starmer

Use weekend appointments to tackle NHS backlog, says Starmer

Use weekend appointments to tackle NHS backlog, says Starmer

17 December 2023

Labour has pledged to ‘ramp up’ weekend hospital appointments as it seeks to pile pressure on Rishi Sunak over lengthy NHS waiting lists.


Arrests in London after Scot has ‘more than £1 million stolen by fraudsters’

Arrests in London after Scot has ‘more than £1 million stolen by fraudsters’

Arrests in London after Scot has ‘more than £1 million stolen by fraudsters’

17 December 2023

Six men and a woman have been arrested and charged, police have said.


Church of England blesses same-sex couples for first time

Church of England blesses same-sex couples for first time

Church of England blesses same-sex couples for first time

17 December 2023

Prayers of love and faith, a type of blessing, were granted to Catherine Bond and Jane Pearce on Sunday morning.


Blood test that can rapidly identify sepsis being trialled in UK

Blood test that can rapidly identify sepsis being trialled in UK

Blood test that can rapidly identify sepsis being trialled in UK

17 December 2023

The non-invasive and inexpensive test is being trialled for the first time in UK hospitals.


Lord Cameron calls for release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Lord Cameron calls for release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Lord Cameron calls for release of pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

17 December 2023

The trial of the 76-year-old British citizen is being watched closely around the world.


Give employees guaranteed paid leave for fertility treatment, says MP

Give employees guaranteed paid leave for fertility treatment, says MP

Give employees guaranteed paid leave for fertility treatment, says MP

17 December 2023

Conservative MP Nickie Aiken has tabled a proposed law that she hopes will remove the taboo surrounding such treatments.


Funding for testing kits among new measures to crack down on spiking

Funding for testing kits among new measures to crack down on spiking

Funding for testing kits among new measures to crack down on spiking

17 December 2023

Funding for testing kits and training for door staff all form part of a package ministers hope will crack down on spiking.


Streeting: Labour will not be able to just turn on spending taps to help NHS

Streeting: Labour will not be able to just turn on spending taps to help NHS

Streeting: Labour will not be able to just turn on spending taps to help NHS

17 December 2023

The shadow health secretary said investment must be linked to reform.


Five people fighting for life after car crash in Leicestershire village

Five people fighting for life after car crash in Leicestershire village

Five people fighting for life after car crash in Leicestershire village

17 December 2023

The collision involving a white Citroen C3 and a black Mercedes CLK took place in Cotesbach at 8.30pm on Friday.


Trains and ferries disrupted as heavy rain hits west of Scotland

Trains and ferries disrupted as heavy rain hits west of Scotland

Trains and ferries disrupted as heavy rain hits west of Scotland

17 December 2023

An amber weather warning for rain is expected to come to an end earlier than previously forecast.


Boy, nine, to walk through London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital

Boy, nine, to walk through London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital

Boy, nine, to walk through London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital

17 December 2023

Barney Thomas is raising money for Bristol Royal Hospital for Children after he was born with two holes in his heart.


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