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Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

Campaigners opposed to creation of Sizewell C begin latest legal fight

01 November 2023

Protest group Together Against Sizewell C objects to the building of a new nuclear power station near Sizewell in Suffolk.


Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

Lionesses can ‘prove anyone wrong’ about qualifying for Olympics, says Aluko

01 November 2023

The former Lioness showed her support for the team after England’s 3-2 loss to Belgium.


Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

Ian Wright receives Freedom of the City of London

01 November 2023

Wright received the honour at Guildhall on Wednesday in recognition of his services to sport and London.


Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

Stalker believed to have killed co-worker triggered ‘red flags’ – former boss

01 November 2023

Michael Sellers is believed to have killed Gracie Spinks, 23, before taking his own life in June 2021.


Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

Relief scheme for flooded businesses could be extended to Co Louth this week

01 November 2023

A status yellow rain warning is in place for six counties from 7pm on Wednesday until 7am on Thursday.


UK pushing for Britons to be allowed out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue

UK pushing for Britons to be allowed out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue

UK pushing for Britons to be allowed out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue

01 November 2023

The Rafah crossing with Egypt has opened to allow limited numbers of foreign passport holders to flee the war-torn Gaza Strip.


Climate change making UK wetter and stormier, say scientists

Climate change making UK wetter and stormier, say scientists

Climate change making UK wetter and stormier, say scientists

01 November 2023

Many parts of the UK were preparing for the second storm in as many weeks with warnings issued for flooding, heavy rain and high winds.


Lack of diversity in government led to domestic abuse deaths, official warned

Lack of diversity in government led to domestic abuse deaths, official warned

Lack of diversity in government led to domestic abuse deaths, official warned

01 November 2023

Helen MacNamara said officials lacked ‘real life’ perspectives on children at state schools.


AI Safety Summit discussions not focused on killer robots, says Darktrace boss

AI Safety Summit discussions not focused on killer robots, says Darktrace boss

AI Safety Summit discussions not focused on killer robots, says Darktrace boss

01 November 2023

AI cyber security firm Darktrace’s chief executive, Poppy Gustafsson, said the summit’s meetings have been more ‘measured’ than she expected.


Drug smugglers jailed for 18 years over cocaine banana plot

Drug smugglers jailed for 18 years over cocaine banana plot

Drug smugglers jailed for 18 years over cocaine banana plot

01 November 2023

Four men have now been sentenced over the scheme to bring 139kg of cocaine into the UK from Ecuador.


Needs of patients with learning disabilities not being met in hospitals – report

Needs of patients with learning disabilities not being met in hospitals – report

Needs of patients with learning disabilities not being met in hospitals – report

01 November 2023

An investigation by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body found the current system is not always designed to provide effective care.


‘Silly things like pronouns’ distracting from modern challenges, says Badenoch

‘Silly things like pronouns’ distracting from modern challenges, says Badenoch

‘Silly things like pronouns’ distracting from modern challenges, says Badenoch

01 November 2023

The Business Secretary also acts as equalities minister.


Regularly adding salt to food linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk – study

Regularly adding salt to food linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk – study

Regularly adding salt to food linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk – study

01 November 2023

Data showed adults with the highest salt consumption had a 39% increased risk of developing the condition compared with those who rarely used it.


Library in west London shuts after staff spot bedbugs

Library in west London shuts after staff spot bedbugs

Library in west London shuts after staff spot bedbugs

01 November 2023

Ealing Central Library was closed on Monday afternoon as is expected to reopen on Thursday.


Police officer who missed gun used to kill Matt Ratana admits ignoring training

Police officer who missed gun used to kill Matt Ratana admits ignoring training

Police officer who missed gun used to kill Matt Ratana admits ignoring training

01 November 2023

The Metropolitan Police sergeant was killed on September 25 2020 by Louis de Zoysa.


Consumer champion’s claim against Apple given go-ahead by UK court

Consumer champion’s claim against Apple given go-ahead by UK court

Consumer champion’s claim against Apple given go-ahead by UK court

01 November 2023

Justin Gutmann has accused the tech giant of slowing down the performance of iPhone handsets by hiding a power management tool.


US government employee who killed Harry Dunn to give inquest evidence remotely

US government employee who killed Harry Dunn to give inquest evidence remotely

US government employee who killed Harry Dunn to give inquest evidence remotely

01 November 2023

The teenager’s family remain hopeful Anne Sacoolas will attend the full inquest in person.


Johnson ‘asked Whitty and Vallance if special hair dryer could kill Covid’

Johnson ‘asked Whitty and Vallance if special hair dryer could kill Covid’

Johnson ‘asked Whitty and Vallance if special hair dryer could kill Covid’

01 November 2023

Dominic Cummings, Mr Johnson’s former chief adviser, made a series of claims in his witness statement handed to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.


Police hunt continues for sex offender wanted for questioning over woman’s death

Police hunt continues for sex offender wanted for questioning over woman’s death

Police hunt continues for sex offender wanted for questioning over woman’s death

01 November 2023

Avon and Somerset Police say Richard Scatchard, 70, poses a serious risk to the women he forms relationships with and is a risk to the public.


Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

Getting flood aid without Stormont ‘like fighting with arms behind our backs’

01 November 2023

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy expressed frustration as discussions on how to help businesses go on.


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