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What to expect from the next year in Parliament

What to expect from the next year in Parliament

What to expect from the next year in Parliament

04 September 2023

MPs have returned to Westminster for the final downhill stretch ahead of the next election.


‘There is a price for everything’: Williamson’s bullying texts in full

‘There is a price for everything’: Williamson’s bullying texts in full

‘There is a price for everything’: Williamson’s bullying texts in full

04 September 2023

Sir Gavin Williamson told then chief whip Wendy Morton she was using the late Queen’s death ‘to punish people’.


Dog walker died from blunt force injury and drowning, inquest told

Dog walker died from blunt force injury and drowning, inquest told

Dog walker died from blunt force injury and drowning, inquest told

04 September 2023

Claire Knights was reported missing on August 23 and found dead two days later.


Nearly a quarter of adults ‘could not afford an unexpected bill of £200’

Nearly a quarter of adults ‘could not afford an unexpected bill of £200’

Nearly a quarter of adults ‘could not afford an unexpected bill of £200’

04 September 2023

Some 28% of adults said the rise in the cost of living has made them feel financially insecure, according to Christians Against Poverty.


Gavin Williamson told to apologise to MPs for bullying former chief whip

Gavin Williamson told to apologise to MPs for bullying former chief whip

Gavin Williamson told to apologise to MPs for bullying former chief whip

04 September 2023

He was forced to quit last year over a series of expletive-laden messages to Wendy Morton.


Man jailed for life for murdering sister in ‘truly evil’ attack

Man jailed for life for murdering sister in ‘truly evil’ attack

Man jailed for life for murdering sister in ‘truly evil’ attack

04 September 2023

Connor Gibson killed his sister, Amber, 16, in Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, in November 2021.


Sunak blamed by former official over school rebuilding cuts

Sunak blamed by former official over school rebuilding cuts

Sunak blamed by former official over school rebuilding cuts

04 September 2023

The decision to fully or partially close 104 English schools over safety fears has led to a focus on Rishi Sunak’s funding decisions while chancellor.


Rakie Ayola wants to ‘wave the flag’ for Ely with Bafta Cymru win after tragedy

Rakie Ayola wants to ‘wave the flag’ for Ely with Bafta Cymru win after tragedy

Rakie Ayola wants to ‘wave the flag’ for Ely with Bafta Cymru win after tragedy

04 September 2023

The Black Mirror actress will be honoured with the Sian Phillips Award.


Police probe as clip shows Micah Richards step in after assault on Roy Keane

Police probe as clip shows Micah Richards step in after assault on Roy Keane

Police probe as clip shows Micah Richards step in after assault on Roy Keane

04 September 2023

The alleged assault ‘immediately’ preceded the footage circulated on social media, Sky Sports said.


Health Secretary pledges support for back problems to get people back to work

Health Secretary pledges support for back problems to get people back to work

Health Secretary pledges support for back problems to get people back to work

04 September 2023

Steve Barclay wants to help target musculoskeletal conditions, which play a big part in making people economically inactive.


More than two-fifths of trains delayed during first half of year, analysis shows

More than two-fifths of trains delayed during first half of year, analysis shows

More than two-fifths of trains delayed during first half of year, analysis shows

04 September 2023

Some 41% of services in the first half of the year were at least one minute late, according to new analysis.


Ryanair reveals 63,000 passengers affected by ATC failure

Ryanair reveals 63,000 passengers affected by ATC failure

Ryanair reveals 63,000 passengers affected by ATC failure

04 September 2023

The Irish carrier said more than 350 of its flights were cancelled on August 28 and 29 due to the air traffic control issue.


Tower Bridge sculpture made entirely from 25kg of sugar

Tower Bridge sculpture made entirely from 25kg of sugar

Tower Bridge sculpture made entirely from 25kg of sugar

04 September 2023

Michelle Wibowo, an award-winning artist known for her intricate sugar and cake sculptures, spent more than 150 hours on the creation.


Shadow education secretary says DfE is in ‘complete chaos’

Shadow education secretary says DfE is in ‘complete chaos’

Shadow education secretary says DfE is in ‘complete chaos’

04 September 2023

Ms Phillipson said it is ‘vital’ that the Government publish the list of all the schools affected by Raac ‘as soon as possible’.


More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor

More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor

More babies will need hospital treatment over RSV vaccine delay, says top doctor

04 September 2023

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved GSK’s jab, known as Arexvy, for use among older adults in July.


Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’

Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’

Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’

04 September 2023

The Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess.


Major international report on invasive species to be published

Major international report on invasive species to be published

Major international report on invasive species to be published

04 September 2023

Four years of research, contributed to by 86 experts from 49 countries, is set to become the benchmark of public understanding on the subject.


Employment support services failing businesses and jobseekers, says think tank

Employment support services failing businesses and jobseekers, says think tank

Employment support services failing businesses and jobseekers, says think tank

04 September 2023

The IPPR described the Government’s ‘any job first’ approach as ‘narrow and focused on the short term’.


Man convicted of murdering six-year-old boy in 1994 awaits appeal ruling

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old boy in 1994 awaits appeal ruling

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old boy in 1994 awaits appeal ruling

04 September 2023

James Watson, 42, was handed a minimum jail term of 15 years in 2022 after being found guilty of killing Rikki Neave when he was aged 13.


Man due to be sentenced for murder and sexual assault of his sister

Man due to be sentenced for murder and sexual assault of his sister

Man due to be sentenced for murder and sexual assault of his sister

04 September 2023

Connor Gibson, 21, will be sentenced at the High Court in Livingston on Monday.


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