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CCTV footage of murder victim Mark Lovell’s last movements released

CCTV footage of murder victim Mark Lovell’s last movements released

CCTV footage of murder victim Mark Lovell’s last movements released

30 November 2023

A £20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.


Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

Significant improvements by Greater Manchester Police, inspection finds

30 November 2023

Stephen Watson replaced Ian Hopkins as the chief constable of GMP in May 2021 after the force was placed in special measures in December 2020.


Lives would have been saved with an earlier lockdown – Hancock

Lives would have been saved with an earlier lockdown – Hancock

Lives would have been saved with an earlier lockdown – Hancock

30 November 2023

The former health secretary said that with hindsight the nation should have locked down three weeks earlier.


Hancock says not overruling scientists was ‘biggest regret’

Hancock says not overruling scientists was ‘biggest regret’

Hancock says not overruling scientists was ‘biggest regret’

30 November 2023

The former health secretary told the Covid-19 Inquiry he felt like a ‘broken record’ when pushing advisers on asymptomatic transmission.


Ofsted inspector ‘said Ruth Perry’s school had robust safeguarding culture’

Ofsted inspector ‘said Ruth Perry’s school had robust safeguarding culture’

Ofsted inspector ‘said Ruth Perry’s school had robust safeguarding culture’

30 November 2023

Mrs Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading.


People smuggler linked to 39 deaths jailed for seven years

People smuggler linked to 39 deaths jailed for seven years

People smuggler linked to 39 deaths jailed for seven years

30 November 2023

Caolan Gormley, 26, from Co Tyrone, had denied being involved, claiming he thought he was helping bring alcohol into the UK illegally.


Alistair Darling’s ‘calmness in a crisis’ remembered following his death aged 70

Alistair Darling’s ‘calmness in a crisis’ remembered following his death aged 70

Alistair Darling’s ‘calmness in a crisis’ remembered following his death aged 70

30 November 2023

The former chancellor led the UK through the financial crisis of 2008.


Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again

Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again

Fresh disruption for rail travellers as train drivers strike again

30 November 2023

Members of Aslef will stage a series of strikes and ban overtime in their long-running pay dispute.


England is too different from Scotland to have right for roam, says Labour

England is too different from Scotland to have right for roam, says Labour

England is too different from Scotland to have right for roam, says Labour

30 November 2023

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed said he does not want habitats or crops damaged or ramblers hurt on farming machinery.


Government delays mean more plastic waste will go to landfill, say MPs

Government delays mean more plastic waste will go to landfill, say MPs

Government delays mean more plastic waste will go to landfill, say MPs

30 November 2023

A report from the Public Accounts Committee said councils and businesses do not have enough information to prepare for coming changes.


Microsoft to invest £2.5bn in UK to boost AI plans

Microsoft to invest £2.5bn in UK to boost AI plans

Microsoft to invest £2.5bn in UK to boost AI plans

30 November 2023

The tech giant said it is committing to more than double the footprint of its UK datacentres.


Cummings ‘malign actor’ who created culture of fear, Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Cummings ‘malign actor’ who created culture of fear, Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Cummings ‘malign actor’ who created culture of fear, Hancock tells Covid inquiry

30 November 2023

The former minister painted the ex-chief adviser in No 10 as a ‘malign actor’ who subjected his staff to abuse.


Alistair Darling: The chancellor who led UK through financial crash

Alistair Darling: The chancellor who led UK through financial crash

Alistair Darling: The chancellor who led UK through financial crash

30 November 2023

He also led the Better Together campaign in 2014 to keep Scotland in the UK.


Church pensions board publishes climate plan to align portfolio with net zero

Church pensions board publishes climate plan to align portfolio with net zero

Church pensions board publishes climate plan to align portfolio with net zero

30 November 2023

The Pensions Board said the framework focusses on transitioning the economy away from fossil fuels.


Mother and ex-boyfriend guilty of the murder of her toddler son in caravan

Mother and ex-boyfriend guilty of the murder of her toddler son in caravan

Mother and ex-boyfriend guilty of the murder of her toddler son in caravan

30 November 2023

Alfie Phillips was 18 months old when he was beaten and smothered.


President Higgins leads tributes in Ireland following death of Shane MacGowan

President Higgins leads tributes in Ireland following death of Shane MacGowan

President Higgins leads tributes in Ireland following death of Shane MacGowan

30 November 2023

The Irish president said the former Pogues frontman was one of ‘music’s greatest lyricists’.


Hancock denies wanting to decide who should live or die during pandemic

Hancock denies wanting to decide who should live or die during pandemic

Hancock denies wanting to decide who should live or die during pandemic

30 November 2023

The former health secretary said he concluded decisions on prioritising patients should be left up to doctors.


Sophie hears how coffee farm is helping former fighters in Colombia

Sophie hears how coffee farm is helping former fighters in Colombia

Sophie hears how coffee farm is helping former fighters in Colombia

30 November 2023

The Duchess of Edinburgh is on a visit to the South American country.


Three further suspects to be questioned over deaths at Gosport hospital

Three further suspects to be questioned over deaths at Gosport hospital

Three further suspects to be questioned over deaths at Gosport hospital

30 November 2023

Police are investigating the deaths of hundreds of patients at Gosport War Memorial Hospital in Hampshire.


‘Direct link’ between Ofsted inspection and Ruth Perry’s death, inquest hears

‘Direct link’ between Ofsted inspection and Ruth Perry’s death, inquest hears

‘Direct link’ between Ofsted inspection and Ruth Perry’s death, inquest hears

30 November 2023

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report downgraded Caversham Primary School in Reading.


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