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Teenager still in custody after family of girl visit scene of fatal attack

Teenager still in custody after family of girl visit scene of fatal attack

Teenager still in custody after family of girl visit scene of fatal attack

28 September 2023

The 17-year-old boy was arrested just over an hour after Elianne Andam was wounded in the neck in Croydon, south London.


Idris Elba calls for ‘tougher deterrents’ on carrying weapons after girl’s death

Idris Elba calls for ‘tougher deterrents’ on carrying weapons after girl’s death

Idris Elba calls for ‘tougher deterrents’ on carrying weapons after girl’s death

28 September 2023

The London-born actor has previously spoken out against knife crime and supported those affected by it.


Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

Sunak mocks Johnson, Truss and Hancock in speech to political journalists

28 September 2023

The Prime Minister was addressing the Westminster correspondents’ dinner in central London.


Met firearms officers return to normal duties

Met firearms officers return to normal duties

Met firearms officers return to normal duties

28 September 2023

The crisis emerged earlier this month in response to the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision to charge an officer with murdering Chris Kaba.


Laurence Fox apologises for ‘demeaning’ comments made about Ava Evans on GB News

Laurence Fox apologises for ‘demeaning’ comments made about Ava Evans on GB News

Laurence Fox apologises for ‘demeaning’ comments made about Ava Evans on GB News

28 September 2023

Actor-turned-politician Fox made a series of remarks about political correspondent Ms Evans on Tuesday’s episode of Dan Wootton’s show.


Family of teenage girl killed on way to school visits scene as vigil is held

Family of teenage girl killed on way to school visits scene as vigil is held

Family of teenage girl killed on way to school visits scene as vigil is held

28 September 2023

Elianne Andam was wounded in the neck in Croydon, south London, at about 8.30am on Wednesday.


Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

28 September 2023

By the time of the next general election, taxes will likely have risen to around 37% of national income, according to analysis by the IFS.


JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe lead tributes to Harry Potter star Michael Gambon

28 September 2023

The Dublin-born star found a legion of new fans in recent years after starring in six of the eight Harry Potter films.


Donald Trump suing ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele at High Court

Donald Trump suing ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele at High Court

Donald Trump suing ex-MI6 spy Christopher Steele at High Court

28 September 2023

The former US president is bringing a data protection claim against Mr Steele and his company Orbis Business Intelligence.


New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’

New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’

New NI anonymity laws ‘would have prevented reporting of Savile allegations’

28 September 2023

The Society of Editors described new laws in Northern Ireland as an ‘affront to justice’.


Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

Government working intensely to get Stormont up and running – Sunak

28 September 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said patience had run out with the DUP’s blockade of the powersharing institutions.


Just Stop Oil protesters found guilty of aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

Just Stop Oil protesters found guilty of aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

Just Stop Oil protesters found guilty of aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

28 September 2023

England player Jonny Bairstow carried Daniel Knorr off the pitch.


Sunak: Using every last drop of North Sea oil is ‘absolutely right thing to do’

Sunak: Using every last drop of North Sea oil is ‘absolutely right thing to do’

Sunak: Using every last drop of North Sea oil is ‘absolutely right thing to do’

28 September 2023

The Prime Minister made the comments to STV news after the Rosebank oil field was given the go-ahead.


PM ‘shocked’ and ‘appalled’ by Croydon stabbing and calls for longer jail terms

PM ‘shocked’ and ‘appalled’ by Croydon stabbing and calls for longer jail terms

PM ‘shocked’ and ‘appalled’ by Croydon stabbing and calls for longer jail terms

28 September 2023

Rishi Sunak spoke to the BBC about the killing of Elianne Andam in Croydon, south London on Wednesday.


Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

Sunak: Drug consumption rooms will not work to tackle addiction

28 September 2023

It comes after a facility in Glasgow where users can inject under medical supervision was given the go ahead this week.


EDF renews calls for social tariff and cuts standing charge for some households

EDF renews calls for social tariff and cuts standing charge for some households

EDF renews calls for social tariff and cuts standing charge for some households

28 September 2023

EDF said it would cut standing charges for a quarter of a million vulnerable households.


Mother tells of ‘light at the end of tunnel’ after daughter’s cancer recovery

Mother tells of ‘light at the end of tunnel’ after daughter’s cancer recovery

Mother tells of ‘light at the end of tunnel’ after daughter’s cancer recovery

28 September 2023

Five-year-old Amelia Topa battled cancer from the moment she was born until she received a stem cell transplant from an umbilical cord.


Big drop in number of nightclubs, study suggests

Big drop in number of nightclubs, study suggests

Big drop in number of nightclubs, study suggests

28 September 2023

Bars, pubs and competitive socialising venues now rival nightclubs, giving consumers a greater choice – report.


Labour wants to stoke punishing class war with tax on private school fees – PM

Labour wants to stoke punishing class war with tax on private school fees – PM

Labour wants to stoke punishing class war with tax on private school fees – PM

28 September 2023

Sir Keir Starmer’s party plans to apply 20% VAT on independent school fees if it wins the next election.


Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

Rutherglen by-election of ‘monumental significance’, says Starmer

28 September 2023

The UK Labour leader will be on the campaign trail in the seat on Friday, ahead of next week’s ballot.


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