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UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

UK ministers continue to resist calls for ceasefire in Middle East

27 October 2023

Minister Gillian Keegan said the Government would not want to ‘cross that line of telling Israel it has anything but the right to defend itself’.


Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Sadiq Khan becomes latest Labour figure to back Israel-Hamas ceasefire

27 October 2023

Sir Keir Starmer has faced calls from within his own party to back a ceasefire, as the conflict continues to escalate.


Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

Rail services suspended as weather warning for rain extended

27 October 2023

No direct ScotRail trains between the central belt and Aberdeen and Inverness will operate until Sunday.


Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

Israel has right to defend itself, Labour frontbencher tells dissenting MPs

27 October 2023

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed has said he ’empathises’ with MPs angry about the party leadership’s stance on the crisis in Gaza.


Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

Crispin Blunt arrest not sign of wider cultural issue in Tory party – Keegan

27 October 2023

Mr Blunt, a former minister, identified himself as the man that Surrey Police detained, before his release on condition bail.


IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

IAG profits up 56% due to ‘strong demand across all routes’

27 October 2023

The business said pre-tax profit rose from just over one billion euros in the third quarter of last year to 1.6 billion euros.


NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

NatWest showed ‘serious failings’ in Nigel Farage account closure, probe finds

27 October 2023

The decision to shut down Mr Farage’s bank account was lawful, and predominately commercial, an independent review found.


Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

27 October 2023

Most of the dogs are in England and are pit bull terriers.


Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

Timeline: Elon Musk’s chaotic first year in charge of Twitter

27 October 2023

In that time he’s changed the site’s name to X and sacked more than half the company’s staff.


Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

Elon Musk’s first year at Twitter ‘hugely damaging’

27 October 2023

The billionaire’s first anniversary as X owner has brought new criticism of his running of the site.


Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

Ken Bruce among those to receive honours at Buckingham Palace

27 October 2023

The radio presenter, 72, will be made an MBE for his services to radio, autism awareness and charity.


What the papers say – October 27

What the papers say – October 27

What the papers say – October 27

26 October 2023

The arrest of a Tory MP, Vladimir Putin’s open welcome to Hamas leaders and the ongoing conflict in Gaza lead Friday’s news agenda.


Scots told to expect more heavy rain after weather warning extended

Scots told to expect more heavy rain after weather warning extended

Scots told to expect more heavy rain after weather warning extended

26 October 2023

The latest Scottish Flood Forecast said ‘significant flooding impacts’ are likely in the north east on Friday and Saturday.


Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

26 October 2023

The MP for Reigate, a former minister, identified himself as the man who was also detained on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.


Fundraiser set up for Met Police officers sacked over athlete search

Fundraiser set up for Met Police officers sacked over athlete search

Fundraiser set up for Met Police officers sacked over athlete search

26 October 2023

Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked after it was found they lied about smelling cannabis when they pulled over two athletes.


Taron Egerton to star in crime thriller She Rides Shotgun

Taron Egerton to star in crime thriller She Rides Shotgun

Taron Egerton to star in crime thriller She Rides Shotgun

26 October 2023

The film is set to begin principal production in early 2024 and has been granted an interim agreement through Sag-Aftra.


Tim Westwood interviewed for fourth time under police caution

Tim Westwood interviewed for fourth time under police caution

Tim Westwood interviewed for fourth time under police caution

26 October 2023

The police did not name the hip hop DJ and radio presenter in their statement.


Rachel Reeves ‘holds hands up’ on book mistakes amid allegations of plagiarism

Rachel Reeves ‘holds hands up’ on book mistakes amid allegations of plagiarism

Rachel Reeves ‘holds hands up’ on book mistakes amid allegations of plagiarism

26 October 2023

The shadow chancellor admitted some sentences in her book were ‘not properly referenced in the bibliography’.


Critically ill baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ as latest legal bid fails

Critically ill baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ as latest legal bid fails

Critically ill baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ as latest legal bid fails

26 October 2023

Indi Gregory’s parents hoped that judges at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg would intervene in a treatment fight


Lady Leshurr tells court that video of alleged attack is misleading

Lady Leshurr tells court that video of alleged attack is misleading

Lady Leshurr tells court that video of alleged attack is misleading

26 October 2023

The rapper, whose real name is Melesha O’Garro, is accused of assaulting Chante Boyea who was dating her ex-girlfriend Sidnee Hussein at the time.


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