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Shapps says Israel has right to go after Hamas amid north Gaza evacuation order

Shapps says Israel has right to go after Hamas amid north Gaza evacuation order

Shapps says Israel has right to go after Hamas amid north Gaza evacuation order

13 October 2023

The Defence Secretary said ‘it seems very likely’ that there are British hostages in Gaza.


EU opens investigation into X over disinformation concerns

EU opens investigation into X over disinformation concerns

EU opens investigation into X over disinformation concerns

13 October 2023

The European Commission has sent a request for information to the platform to check its compliance with the Digital Services Act.


Mother of man with severe learning difficulties ‘overjoyed’ after treatment win

Mother of man with severe learning difficulties ‘overjoyed’ after treatment win

Mother of man with severe learning difficulties ‘overjoyed’ after treatment win

13 October 2023

Doctors said Jordan Tooke would need sedation in order to be given dialysis three times a week and felt such moves were not in his best interests.


Sunak says ‘terrorism must not prevail’ as he meets allies in Sweden

Sunak says ‘terrorism must not prevail’ as he meets allies in Sweden

Sunak says ‘terrorism must not prevail’ as he meets allies in Sweden

13 October 2023

The gathering comes amid the conflict in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.


Historic Brighton hotel fire caused by discarded cigarette, fire service says

Historic Brighton hotel fire caused by discarded cigarette, fire service says

Historic Brighton hotel fire caused by discarded cigarette, fire service says

13 October 2023

East Sussex Fire and Rescue said the blaze which led to the evacuation of the surrounding area was accidental.


Decision not to light up Wembley arch for Israel slammed by antisemitism adviser

Decision not to light up Wembley arch for Israel slammed by antisemitism adviser

Decision not to light up Wembley arch for Israel slammed by antisemitism adviser

13 October 2023

Lord John Mann, the Government’s antisemitism adviser, said he found the Football Association’s decision ‘mind-blowing’.


A year as Chancellor – from mini-budget turmoil to tackling the inflation crisis

A year as Chancellor – from mini-budget turmoil to tackling the inflation crisis

A year as Chancellor – from mini-budget turmoil to tackling the inflation crisis

13 October 2023

Jeremy Hunt was appointed on October 14 2022 with an immediate priority to help restore the country’s battered economic credibility.


Jeremy Hunt: Key moments and challenges in year as Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt: Key moments and challenges in year as Chancellor

Jeremy Hunt: Key moments and challenges in year as Chancellor

13 October 2023

In October last year the long-time frontbencher was thrust into the key position after his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng resigned.


Humza Yousaf says ‘no justification’ for death of innocent people in Gaza

Humza Yousaf says ‘no justification’ for death of innocent people in Gaza

Humza Yousaf says ‘no justification’ for death of innocent people in Gaza

13 October 2023

The Scottish First Minister urged the international community to ‘step up’.


Sunak given taste of Navy life on HMS Diamond

Sunak given taste of Navy life on HMS Diamond

Sunak given taste of Navy life on HMS Diamond

13 October 2023

The Prime Minister was up early to serve breakfast to sailors, dishing out hash browns and tomatoes to the ship’s company.


Microsoft revised deal to buy Call Of Duty maker Activision cleared by watchdog

Microsoft revised deal to buy Call Of Duty maker Activision cleared by watchdog

Microsoft revised deal to buy Call Of Duty maker Activision cleared by watchdog

13 October 2023

It puts an end to a half-year long battle between the watchdog and Microsoft.


Escalating situation in Middle East tops agenda as PM meets allies at summit

Escalating situation in Middle East tops agenda as PM meets allies at summit

Escalating situation in Middle East tops agenda as PM meets allies at summit

13 October 2023

The northern European allies will also discuss the war in Ukraine.


What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

What the papers say – October 13

13 October 2023

The Israel-Hamas conflict dominates the news at the end of the working week.


No 10 announces £3 million to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population

No 10 announces £3 million to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population

No 10 announces £3 million to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population

13 October 2023

It comes as some north London Jewish schools were said to have told parents to keep their children at home on Friday.


British-Palestinians ‘terrified’ for family in Gaza

British-Palestinians ‘terrified’ for family in Gaza

British-Palestinians ‘terrified’ for family in Gaza

13 October 2023

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a ‘complete siege’ on Gaza following an attack by Hamas militants on Saturday.


Debate on approach to independence ends at SNP conference, Yousaf insists

Debate on approach to independence ends at SNP conference, Yousaf insists

Debate on approach to independence ends at SNP conference, Yousaf insists

13 October 2023

The party will meet in Aberdeen this weekend, with its independence policy first on the agenda.


Whisky society sets world record for largest online tasting event

Whisky society sets world record for largest online tasting event

Whisky society sets world record for largest online tasting event

13 October 2023

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society set the Guinness World Record for largest online tasting event to mark their 40th anniversary.


Sunak urges Israel to ‘protect ordinary Palestinians’ in fightback against Hamas

Sunak urges Israel to ‘protect ordinary Palestinians’ in fightback against Hamas

Sunak urges Israel to ‘protect ordinary Palestinians’ in fightback against Hamas

13 October 2023

The Prime Minister asked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure aid could be facilitated to those under siege in Gaza.


Sunak in Sweden for meetings with northern European allies

Sunak in Sweden for meetings with northern European allies

Sunak in Sweden for meetings with northern European allies

12 October 2023

The attack by Hamas over the weekend has pushed the Middle East to the top of the global agenda.


Glitter protester: I crossed the line during Sir Keir Starmer stunt

Glitter protester: I crossed the line during Sir Keir Starmer stunt

Glitter protester: I crossed the line during Sir Keir Starmer stunt

12 October 2023

Yaz Ashmawi said he was sorry for touching the Opposition leader during his protest at the Labour Party conference.


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