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Information Commissioner urges people to share data to protect at-risk children

Information Commissioner urges people to share data to protect at-risk children

Information Commissioner urges people to share data to protect at-risk children

14 September 2023

The UK’s data regulator has issued new guidance reassuring firms and workers they will not fall foul of data laws by raising concerns about children.


Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

Dementia among footballers should be classed as industrial injury – Blackford

14 September 2023

Studies have linked repeatedly heading a football with the development of neurodegenerative disorders.


Bentley driver cleared of racing with stranger who killed young brothers

Bentley driver cleared of racing with stranger who killed young brothers

Bentley driver cleared of racing with stranger who killed young brothers

14 September 2023

Hamza Shahid was cleared of any wrongdoing over the deaths of Pawanveer Singh, 23 months, and his brother Sanjay, 10.


Maddy Anholt dies aged 35 after ‘aggressive’ brain cancer diagnosis

Maddy Anholt dies aged 35 after ‘aggressive’ brain cancer diagnosis

Maddy Anholt dies aged 35 after ‘aggressive’ brain cancer diagnosis

14 September 2023

Women’s Aid said the charity was ‘devastated’ by the death of its ambassador.


Timeline of events in Sara Sharif case

Timeline of events in Sara Sharif case

Timeline of events in Sara Sharif case

14 September 2023

Sara’s father, Urfan Sharif, and his partner and brother returned to the UK more than a month after leaving for Pakistan.


Minister’s cockapoo wins Westminster Dog of the Year

Minister’s cockapoo wins Westminster Dog of the Year

Minister’s cockapoo wins Westminster Dog of the Year

14 September 2023

TJ, 10, proved age is no barrier to excellence as he confidently pranced through the annual competition.


More steps needed to protect against Chinese ‘interference’, Government concedes

More steps needed to protect against Chinese ‘interference’, Government concedes

More steps needed to protect against Chinese ‘interference’, Government concedes

14 September 2023

Ministers, responding to a report on China by Parliament’s spy agency watchdog, said China has tried to ‘headhunt’ UK political figures.


Government urged to include self-driving vehicle legislation in King’s Speech

Government urged to include self-driving vehicle legislation in King’s Speech

Government urged to include self-driving vehicle legislation in King’s Speech

14 September 2023

MPs said the UK should seek to ‘maintain’ its ‘competitive advantage’ over other countries in relation to the technology.


Police did not tell friend of Sheku Bayoh he was dead, inquiry told

Police did not tell friend of Sheku Bayoh he was dead, inquiry told

Police did not tell friend of Sheku Bayoh he was dead, inquiry told

14 September 2023

The father-of-two died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.


County council could stop non-essential spending due to £46m budget black hole

County council could stop non-essential spending due to £46m budget black hole

County council could stop non-essential spending due to £46m budget black hole

14 September 2023

Derbyshire County Council has already used £29 million of reserves to balance its books in the current financial year.


Jack Fincham considers lodging police complaint after becoming ‘target’ – lawyer

Jack Fincham considers lodging police complaint after becoming ‘target’ – lawyer

Jack Fincham considers lodging police complaint after becoming ‘target’ – lawyer

14 September 2023

The Love Island star was arrested on suspicion of driving-related offences in August.


Neighbours could vouch for people without ID at elections, senior Tory suggests

Neighbours could vouch for people without ID at elections, senior Tory suggests

Neighbours could vouch for people without ID at elections, senior Tory suggests

14 September 2023

MPs discussed the Government’s plan to introduce voter ID requirements at the next general election.


Starmer compared to ‘zero balls’ Ken doll after ‘inaction man’ swipe at PM

Starmer compared to ‘zero balls’ Ken doll after ‘inaction man’ swipe at PM

Starmer compared to ‘zero balls’ Ken doll after ‘inaction man’ swipe at PM

14 September 2023

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt hit back at the Labour leader during Business Questions.


No 10 refuses to guarantee HS2 will run to Manchester

No 10 refuses to guarantee HS2 will run to Manchester

No 10 refuses to guarantee HS2 will run to Manchester

14 September 2023

No 10 suggested ministers would need to balance the interests of ‘passengers and taxpayers’ when asked whether the second stage could be scrapped.


Mystery England footballer selling eight shirts from Italia 90 World Cup

Mystery England footballer selling eight shirts from Italia 90 World Cup

Mystery England footballer selling eight shirts from Italia 90 World Cup

14 September 2023

The former player who is selling the shirts cannot be named due to ‘client confidentiality’.


Mordaunt: Absolutely insane to roll out 20mph on residential roads in Wales

Mordaunt: Absolutely insane to roll out 20mph on residential roads in Wales

Mordaunt: Absolutely insane to roll out 20mph on residential roads in Wales

14 September 2023

The Welsh Government has said cutting the speed from 30mph to 20mph would protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million.


John Lewis says cost of shoplifting jumps £12m due to organised crime

John Lewis says cost of shoplifting jumps £12m due to organised crime

John Lewis says cost of shoplifting jumps £12m due to organised crime

14 September 2023

Dame Sharon White, chairwoman of the department store group, said she met Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley about the issue.


Hundreds of birthday messages float outside V&A Dundee to mark fifth anniversary

Hundreds of birthday messages float outside V&A Dundee to mark fifth anniversary

Hundreds of birthday messages float outside V&A Dundee to mark fifth anniversary

14 September 2023

The museum and art gallery opened on September 15, 2018 and it has since welcomed 1.7 million visitors.


Troubles body ‘carefully’ selected former top police officer as new commissioner

Troubles body ‘carefully’ selected former top police officer as new commissioner

Troubles body ‘carefully’ selected former top police officer as new commissioner

14 September 2023

Peter Sheridan is to become commissioner for investigations at the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.


Government pays banks £1.2bn more to cover Covid loans that went sour

Government pays banks £1.2bn more to cover Covid loans that went sour

Government pays banks £1.2bn more to cover Covid loans that went sour

14 September 2023

Most of the unpaid loans were part of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme.


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