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Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB

Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB

Two-thirds of illegal bird killings linked with shooting estates, says RSPB

23 November 2023

At least 61 incidents of illegal killings were recorded in 2022 with only two gamekeepers prosecuted and convicted.


Kate and William to be joined by Swedish royals for Royal Variety Performance

Kate and William to be joined by Swedish royals for Royal Variety Performance

Kate and William to be joined by Swedish royals for Royal Variety Performance

23 November 2023

They are expected to meet performers as well as representatives from the Royal Variety Charity.


It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

It’s unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

23 November 2023

A rise in non-EU immigration to the UK was mainly driven by migrants coming for work on health and care visas, statistics have suggested.


Camilla told she ‘makes reading sexy’ as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Camilla told she ‘makes reading sexy’ as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Camilla told she ‘makes reading sexy’ as she hosts Booker Prize authors

23 November 2023

The Queen is a passionate reader and patron of a number of literacy charities.


Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

Number attending cervical screening appointments at lowest level since 2020

23 November 2023

NHS England is urging people to attend their appointments when invited.


Oxfam workers to take strike action in pay dispute

Oxfam workers to take strike action in pay dispute

Oxfam workers to take strike action in pay dispute

23 November 2023

Members of Unite will walk out for 17 days which the union said was the first strike in the charity’s history.


Coroner ‘not satisfied’ that teenager who drowned in river took his own life

Coroner ‘not satisfied’ that teenager who drowned in river took his own life

Coroner ‘not satisfied’ that teenager who drowned in river took his own life

23 November 2023

Oliwier Kaczmarowski’s body was found on May 26 after he entered the River Trent in Lincolnshire on May 22.


Senior Tory calls for Home Secretary to apologise for derogatory remark

Senior Tory calls for Home Secretary to apologise for derogatory remark

Senior Tory calls for Home Secretary to apologise for derogatory remark

23 November 2023

A spokesman for James Cleverly has denied that the Home Secretary made the comment about Stockton.


Population of England and Wales grows at fastest rate since 1962

Population of England and Wales grows at fastest rate since 1962

Population of England and Wales grows at fastest rate since 1962

23 November 2023

The figure is up sharply on the level of growth in recent years.


Study shows 20 minutes of exercise can boost brain power after bad night’s sleep

Study shows 20 minutes of exercise can boost brain power after bad night’s sleep

Study shows 20 minutes of exercise can boost brain power after bad night’s sleep

23 November 2023

Scientists highlight that studies show 40% of the world’s population does not get enough sleep, which is fundamental to a healthy lifestyle.


Ofsted chief inspector warns against ‘divisive’ political campaigns in schools

Ofsted chief inspector warns against ‘divisive’ political campaigns in schools

Ofsted chief inspector warns against ‘divisive’ political campaigns in schools

23 November 2023

Amanda Spielman said Ofsted had seen anecdotal examples of teachers enlisting children ‘to write campaigning letters’.


Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

Matheson vows to co-operate with Holyrood investigation into £11,000 iPad bill

23 November 2023

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body has agreed to look into an expenses claim the Scottish Health Secretary submitted.


Chancellor’s tax cuts to be paid for with public service austerity, says IFS

Chancellor’s tax cuts to be paid for with public service austerity, says IFS

Chancellor’s tax cuts to be paid for with public service austerity, says IFS

23 November 2023

The economic think thank said unprotected departments are facing ‘really significant cuts’ after the autumn statement.


Top judge Lady Hale gives first speech in Lords 20 years after accepting peerage

Top judge Lady Hale gives first speech in Lords 20 years after accepting peerage

Top judge Lady Hale gives first speech in Lords 20 years after accepting peerage

23 November 2023

Lady Hale is a former president of the Supreme Court, who became known for finding Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament in 2019 to be unlawful.


Nature beauty spot saw 1,200 hours of sewage releases in month of heavy rainfall

Nature beauty spot saw 1,200 hours of sewage releases in month of heavy rainfall

Nature beauty spot saw 1,200 hours of sewage releases in month of heavy rainfall

23 November 2023

Campaigners say despite heavy rainfall there is ‘no justification’ for this level of water pollution.


Lab technician convicted of possessing terrorist documents

Lab technician convicted of possessing terrorist documents

Lab technician convicted of possessing terrorist documents

23 November 2023

Charles Cannon was found guilty of having guides on making explosives and weapons.


Workman trapped on burning high-rise building lifted to safety by crane

Workman trapped on burning high-rise building lifted to safety by crane

Workman trapped on burning high-rise building lifted to safety by crane

23 November 2023

The large fire broke out at the Station Hill development site near Reading town centre on Thursday morning.


Government repeating same mistakes led to Covid deaths, adviser tells inquiry

Government repeating same mistakes led to Covid deaths, adviser tells inquiry

Government repeating same mistakes led to Covid deaths, adviser tells inquiry

23 November 2023

Chief scientific adviser Professor Dame Angela McLean gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.


FA’s decision not to light Wembley arch branded ‘antisemitic’ by Tory MP

FA’s decision not to light Wembley arch branded ‘antisemitic’ by Tory MP

FA’s decision not to light Wembley arch branded ‘antisemitic’ by Tory MP

23 November 2023

Conservative former minister Sir Michael Ellis said the FA ‘seem to regret every death and injustice, apart from the death of Jews’.


What is the UK’s current net migration and what does it mean?

What is the UK’s current net migration and what does it mean?

What is the UK’s current net migration and what does it mean?

23 November 2023

Net migration is the difference between the number of people arriving and leaving the country.


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