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More prisons will be built following changes to planning system, says Starmer

More prisons will be built following changes to planning system, says Starmer

More prisons will be built following changes to planning system, says Starmer

28 August 2024

Speaking to broadcasters in Berlin, the Prime Minister said the lack of prisons being built is one of the reasons for the current capacity crisis.


Hotel chain denies cancelling Oasis fans’ Manchester bookings to resell rooms

Hotel chain denies cancelling Oasis fans’ Manchester bookings to resell rooms

Hotel chain denies cancelling Oasis fans’ Manchester bookings to resell rooms

28 August 2024

Maldron Hotels said a ‘technical error with our booking system’ meant more rooms were booked than were available.


Living standards outlook ‘bleak but not set in stone’

Living standards outlook ‘bleak but not set in stone’

Living standards outlook ‘bleak but not set in stone’

28 August 2024

The Resolution Foundation has warned of a ‘weak’ living standards outlook for middle-income households, which is ‘even worse’ for poorer families.


National travel survey ‘underlines importance of car for personal mobility’

National travel survey ‘underlines importance of car for personal mobility’

National travel survey ‘underlines importance of car for personal mobility’

28 August 2024

People living in England made an average of 363 trips as a car or van driver in 2023, up 7.7% from the total of 337 during the previous year.


Poll reveals public divided on the Government’s approach to unions

Poll reveals public divided on the Government’s approach to unions

Poll reveals public divided on the Government’s approach to unions

28 August 2024

The Government’s approach to pay claims aimed at ending disruption to public services has been criticised by the Conservatives.


Thames Water proposes fresh bills hike of up to 59% by 2030

Thames Water proposes fresh bills hike of up to 59% by 2030

Thames Water proposes fresh bills hike of up to 59% by 2030

28 August 2024

Average bills for Thames Water customers could rise to as much as £696 a year under the proposals put forward on Wednesday.


Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court claim

Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court claim

Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court claim

28 August 2024

Robinson is alleged to have breached a High Court order from 2021 between June and July this year.


Emma Caldwell’s murderer loses bid to reduce prison sentence

Emma Caldwell’s murderer loses bid to reduce prison sentence

Emma Caldwell’s murderer loses bid to reduce prison sentence

28 August 2024

Iain Packer, 51, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years in February.


Protesters found guilty of damaging Buckingham Palace fountain

Protesters found guilty of damaging Buckingham Palace fountain

Protesters found guilty of damaging Buckingham Palace fountain

28 August 2024

Red dye was released into the water at the fountain in August 2021.


Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study

28 August 2024

Researchers said trials are needed to confirm their findings.


Scientists working on cancer vaccine that uses immune system’s ‘killer’ cells

Scientists working on cancer vaccine that uses immune system’s ‘killer’ cells

Scientists working on cancer vaccine that uses immune system’s ‘killer’ cells

28 August 2024

It comes after research led by the University of Southampton.


One in 1,000 people may carry gene putting them at risk of rare heart condition

One in 1,000 people may carry gene putting them at risk of rare heart condition

One in 1,000 people may carry gene putting them at risk of rare heart condition

28 August 2024

Researchers said the finding ‘highlights the need for early detection’.


‘No new decisions’ from UK or Germany on Ukraine’s use of weapons

‘No new decisions’ from UK or Germany on Ukraine’s use of weapons

‘No new decisions’ from UK or Germany on Ukraine’s use of weapons

28 August 2024

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK have been supplying weaponry to Ukraine consistent with the approach of other key allies such as Germany.


Starmer unveils plan for ‘joint action’ with Germany on cross-Channel migration

Starmer unveils plan for ‘joint action’ with Germany on cross-Channel migration

Starmer unveils plan for ‘joint action’ with Germany on cross-Channel migration

28 August 2024

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said developing an action plan could help the countries ‘deal with issues like data sharing, intelligence sharing’.


Storm names list for 2024/25 includes historical Met Office figures

Storm names list for 2024/25 includes historical Met Office figures

Storm names list for 2024/25 includes historical Met Office figures

28 August 2024

James, Lewis and Mavis are all included in the new list.


Ted Baker to relaunch UK online business after shutting stores

Ted Baker to relaunch UK online business after shutting stores

Ted Baker to relaunch UK online business after shutting stores

28 August 2024

The group’s US brand owner has struck a partnership with United Legwear & Apparel Co which will relaunch e-commerce operations in the UK and Europe.


Man charged over hit-and-run murder

Man charged over hit-and-run murder

Man charged over hit-and-run murder

28 August 2024

Ryan Griffiths died two days after suffering serious injuries when he was hit by a car in Merridale, Wolverhampton.


Disorder suspects warned ‘we will arrest you’ as police carry out more raids

Disorder suspects warned ‘we will arrest you’ as police carry out more raids

Disorder suspects warned ‘we will arrest you’ as police carry out more raids

28 August 2024

Cleveland Police have now arrested 110 people following the widespread trouble in Hartlepool and Middlesbrough.


David Beckham and Lisa Nandy to speak at Royal Television Society convention

David Beckham and Lisa Nandy to speak at Royal Television Society convention

David Beckham and Lisa Nandy to speak at Royal Television Society convention

28 August 2024

The Culture Secretary will give a keynote address outlining her priorities for the creative industries.


Reeves declines to rule out inheritance tax hike amid ‘painful’ Budget warning

Reeves declines to rule out inheritance tax hike amid ‘painful’ Budget warning

Reeves declines to rule out inheritance tax hike amid ‘painful’ Budget warning

28 August 2024

The Chancellor said only she faces will need to make ‘difficult decisions in a range of areas’.


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