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Youth handed life sentence for murdering teenage ‘peacemaker’

Youth handed life sentence for murdering teenage ‘peacemaker’

Youth handed life sentence for murdering teenage ‘peacemaker’

06 December 2023

The 16-year-old defendant was told he would serve a minimum term of 15 years.


Government not trying to ‘delve into’ pensioners’ bank accounts, MPs told

Government not trying to ‘delve into’ pensioners’ bank accounts, MPs told

Government not trying to ‘delve into’ pensioners’ bank accounts, MPs told

06 December 2023

A committee chair expressed surprise at powers he said would allow Government to look into the accounts of state pensioners.


Sunak defends Rwanda deal as Starmer mocks it as a ‘gimmick’

Sunak defends Rwanda deal as Starmer mocks it as a ‘gimmick’

Sunak defends Rwanda deal as Starmer mocks it as a ‘gimmick’

06 December 2023

Sir Keir Starmer said the Rwanda deal gives ‘hundreds of millions of pounds for nothing in return’.


Woman described as ‘beautiful soul’ killed in east London shooting

Woman described as ‘beautiful soul’ killed in east London shooting

Woman described as ‘beautiful soul’ killed in east London shooting

06 December 2023

The 42-year-old, named locally as Lianne Gordon, died in Vine Close, Hackney on Tuesday.


Abortion access in Northern Ireland ‘a right but not a reality’ – Amnesty

Abortion access in Northern Ireland ‘a right but not a reality’ – Amnesty

Abortion access in Northern Ireland ‘a right but not a reality’ – Amnesty

06 December 2023

The group said four years after the decriminalisation of abortion, barriers to accessing an abortion remain.


Starmer branded Margaret Thatcher ‘fan boy’ for praising former Tory PM

Starmer branded Margaret Thatcher ‘fan boy’ for praising former Tory PM

Starmer branded Margaret Thatcher ‘fan boy’ for praising former Tory PM

06 December 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir was mocked by Conservative MPs during Prime Minister’s Questions after he recently praised Baroness Thatcher.


Fresh disruption to train services as drivers strike again

Fresh disruption to train services as drivers strike again

Fresh disruption to train services as drivers strike again

06 December 2023

Trains to Heathrow will be among those affected by the industrial action.


Carpet fitter murdered ex and ‘callously dumped’ her body in lay-by, trial told

Carpet fitter murdered ex and ‘callously dumped’ her body in lay-by, trial told

Carpet fitter murdered ex and ‘callously dumped’ her body in lay-by, trial told

06 December 2023

Darren Hall denies murdering Sarah Henshaw in June.


TUC accuses government of ignoring recommendations on new strikes law

TUC accuses government of ignoring recommendations on new strikes law

TUC accuses government of ignoring recommendations on new strikes law

06 December 2023

Unions are campaigning against the new minimum service levels regulations.


Scientists discover the secret to making an intense espresso

Scientists discover the secret to making an intense espresso

Scientists discover the secret to making an intense espresso

06 December 2023

Adding a small amount of water to coffee beans before grinding them produces more consistent and tastier espresso, researchers say.


Manufacturers find trading with EU a challenge – report

Manufacturers find trading with EU a challenge – report

Manufacturers find trading with EU a challenge – report

06 December 2023

Customs paperwork and border delays are said to be the biggest barrier.


Five homes to be demolished on erosion-hit coastline

Five homes to be demolished on erosion-hit coastline

Five homes to be demolished on erosion-hit coastline

06 December 2023

Work at the site in Hemsby, Norfolk, will last at least four days as tides mean it can only be carried out for a limited number of hours each day.


Waitrose customers turn to ‘comfort foods’ chicken Kyiv and beer-battered fish

Waitrose customers turn to ‘comfort foods’ chicken Kyiv and beer-battered fish

Waitrose customers turn to ‘comfort foods’ chicken Kyiv and beer-battered fish

06 December 2023

The two dishes were the most popular in the supermarket’s Dine In Meal Deal over the past year during the cost-of-living crisis.


Government stops short of introducing Hillsborough Law in response to report

Government stops short of introducing Hillsborough Law in response to report

Government stops short of introducing Hillsborough Law in response to report

06 December 2023

The former bishop of Liverpool set out 25 learning points in his report in 2017 following inquests into the deaths at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.


Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

Former home secretary Suella Braverman to make personal statement to the Commons

06 December 2023

Mrs Braverman was critical of the Prime Minister’s immigration policy after she was sacked.


Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

Johnson admits to ‘male-dominated’ No 10 but downplays claims of toxic culture

06 December 2023

The former prime minister was presented with claims that Number 10 was a dysfunctional working environment.


Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

Covid inquiry: Johnson says he may have only read Sage minutes ‘once or twice’

06 December 2023

The former prime minister said he was given ‘summaries’ of the discussions but that ‘in retrospect’ it may have been valuable to hear them in full.


Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made and says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

06 December 2023

The former prime minister insisted ‘we did our best’ in handling the pandemic at the official inquiry.


‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

‘We don’t want your apology’, protesters tell Boris Johnson

06 December 2023

Four women were removed from the Covid-19 Inquiry by ushers after the former prime minister apologised for the ‘suffering’ during the pandemic.


Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

Youth service cuts affecting thousands of youngsters ‘devastating’

06 December 2023

Kent County Council chiefs have decided to discontinue youth service contracts in a bid to balance the budget.


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