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Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

Floods cause travel disruption despite improved conditions

24 September 2024

The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced by drier conditions.


Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

Harry says his mother would want Angola to ‘finish job’ of clearing landmines

24 September 2024

The Duke of Sussex was speaking at an event in New York organised by The Halo Trust who escorted Diana, Princess of Wales through a minefield in 1997.


What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

23 September 2024

Speeches from the Prime Minister and Chancellor at the Labour conference dominate Tuesday’s front pages.


Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

Drier and fresher conditions for most after flooding soaks parts of country

23 September 2024

Many places in Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire saw more than 100mm of rain in the last 48 hours.


Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

Starmer: There is light at the end of the tunnel but ‘this will be tough’

23 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will say short-term pain is the necessary price for his vision of national renewal.


Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

Father of two who has had four liver transplants ‘forever grateful’ to donors

23 September 2024

Martin Dillett had three liver transplants in the space of five days in 2023 after being rushed to hospital with liver failure.


PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

PM to promise welfare fraud crackdown in bid to free up cash for public services

23 September 2024

Labour said £10 billion a year is lost to fraud and error in the benefit system, which could otherwise be spent on public services.


Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

Labour to announce replacement for apprenticeship levy

23 September 2024

The Prime Minister will announce the move at the Labour Party’s annual conference on Tuesday.


Starmer promises Hillsborough Law will be introduced by anniversary of disaster

Starmer promises Hillsborough Law will be introduced by anniversary of disaster

Starmer promises Hillsborough Law will be introduced by anniversary of disaster

23 September 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will also announce that the recruitment process for an independent advocate for victims of disasters has begun.


Starmer pledges to reduce net migration and dependency on overseas workers

Starmer pledges to reduce net migration and dependency on overseas workers

Starmer pledges to reduce net migration and dependency on overseas workers

23 September 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will tell the Labour conference he does not believe some industries should be able to rely on migrant workers.


BBC star Chris Serle remembered as ‘funny and charming’ after death aged 81

BBC star Chris Serle remembered as ‘funny and charming’ after death aged 81

BBC star Chris Serle remembered as ‘funny and charming’ after death aged 81

23 September 2024

The Bristol-born star rose to fame on satirical BBC consumer affairs show That’s Life!


Harry’s US visa application should remain private, judge rules

Harry’s US visa application should remain private, judge rules

Harry’s US visa application should remain private, judge rules

23 September 2024

The Duke of Sussex had referenced taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his memoir Spare.


Girl, eight, and woman found dead in home

Girl, eight, and woman found dead in home

Girl, eight, and woman found dead in home

23 September 2024

Officers were called following reports of a concern for welfare at the property in South Radford Street, Salford, on Monday morning.


Taoiseach to meet Palestinian Authority president

Taoiseach to meet Palestinian Authority president

Taoiseach to meet Palestinian Authority president

23 September 2024

It will be the first meeting between Simon Harris and Mahmoud Abbas since Ireland recognised the state of Palestine in May.


Harrods looking into if current staff were involved in Al Fayed allegations

Harrods looking into if current staff were involved in Al Fayed allegations

Harrods looking into if current staff were involved in Al Fayed allegations

23 September 2024

Five women alleged they were raped by the Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods who died last year at the age of 94.


Labour MP urges pro-Palestine protesters to keep marching as battle intensifies

Labour MP urges pro-Palestine protesters to keep marching as battle intensifies

Labour MP urges pro-Palestine protesters to keep marching as battle intensifies

23 September 2024

Bell Ribeiro-Addy was speaking during a fringe event at the Labour conference in Liverpool.


Royal family costs taxpayers ‘half a billion a year’, claim anti-monarchists

Royal family costs taxpayers ‘half a billion a year’, claim anti-monarchists

Royal family costs taxpayers ‘half a billion a year’, claim anti-monarchists

23 September 2024

Republic claims the biggest cost was an estimated £150 million for royal security.


Business concerns about workers’ rights Bill will be addressed, says Reeves

Business concerns about workers’ rights Bill will be addressed, says Reeves

Business concerns about workers’ rights Bill will be addressed, says Reeves

23 September 2024

The Chancellor insisted the Government does not want to make it harder for companies to hire temporary workers or students.


Number of people sentenced for offences linked to riots reaches 300

Number of people sentenced for offences linked to riots reaches 300

Number of people sentenced for offences linked to riots reaches 300

23 September 2024

Some 43% of people sentenced so far are under the age of 30.


Rare antique diamond necklace expected to fetch more than £1m at auction

Rare antique diamond necklace expected to fetch more than £1m at auction

Rare antique diamond necklace expected to fetch more than £1m at auction

23 September 2024

The 18th century diamond jewel of approximately 300 carats was worn to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II’s coronations.


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