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Healey to host Australian and American counterparts amid submarines deal talks

Healey to host Australian and American counterparts amid submarines deal talks

Healey to host Australian and American counterparts amid submarines deal talks

25 September 2024

The Defence Secretary will host deputy prime minister Richard Marles of Australia and the US defence secretary Lloyd James Austin III.


£10bn data centre investment shows UK ‘open for business’, says Starmer

£10bn data centre investment shows UK ‘open for business’, says Starmer

£10bn data centre investment shows UK ‘open for business’, says Starmer

25 September 2024

The deal with private equity giant Blackstone will create Europe’s biggest AI data centre in Blyth, Northumberland.


UK unveils £5m aid package for Lebanon amid deadly air strikes and rocket fire

UK unveils £5m aid package for Lebanon amid deadly air strikes and rocket fire

UK unveils £5m aid package for Lebanon amid deadly air strikes and rocket fire

25 September 2024

Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 51 people and injured more than 220, according to Lebanon’s health minister.


Starmer to hold talks with EU chiefs on plan to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relationship

Starmer to hold talks with EU chiefs on plan to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relationship

Starmer to hold talks with EU chiefs on plan to ‘reset’ post-Brexit relationship

25 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer will visit Brussels next week, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen revealed.


Meta unveils ‘revolutionary’ Orion augmented reality glasses

Meta unveils ‘revolutionary’ Orion augmented reality glasses

Meta unveils ‘revolutionary’ Orion augmented reality glasses

25 September 2024

The company said it had scaled down technology normally found in headsets into a pair of glasses.


37 offenders prosecuted using old harassment law freed in error

37 offenders prosecuted using old harassment law freed in error

37 offenders prosecuted using old harassment law freed in error

25 September 2024

The Ministry of Justice is working with the police to return five offenders to custody with the majority back in prison.


Welsh Conservative MS gets official reprimand for 20mph comments

Welsh Conservative MS gets official reprimand for 20mph comments

Welsh Conservative MS gets official reprimand for 20mph comments

25 September 2024

Natasha Asghar received a telling-off for saying Wales has a ‘blanket’ 20mph speed limit.


Two arrested after woman dies following ‘cosmetic procedure’

Two arrested after woman dies following ‘cosmetic procedure’

Two arrested after woman dies following ‘cosmetic procedure’

25 September 2024

Alice Webb became unwell following a ‘suspected cosmetic procedure’, police said.


Bid to scrap 20mph rules in Wales rejected in Senedd

Bid to scrap 20mph rules in Wales rejected in Senedd

Bid to scrap 20mph rules in Wales rejected in Senedd

25 September 2024

A Conservative motion to to overturn a law which set the default speed limit at 20mph in built-up areas was rejected by the Welsh Parliament.


Met Police says ‘child-first’ policing does not mean ‘free pass’ for criminality

Met Police says ‘child-first’ policing does not mean ‘free pass’ for criminality

Met Police says ‘child-first’ policing does not mean ‘free pass’ for criminality

25 September 2024

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the force had sometimes focused ‘too hard’ on criminality and not the ‘vulnerability that lies behind it’.


Three teenagers charged over rioting in Belfast

Three teenagers charged over rioting in Belfast

Three teenagers charged over rioting in Belfast

25 September 2024

The PSNI said there have now been 48 arrests and 38 charges since violence broke out following anti-immigration protests in the city on August 3.


‘Bionic Lord’ calls for better aftercare for sepsis patients

‘Bionic Lord’ calls for better aftercare for sepsis patients

‘Bionic Lord’ calls for better aftercare for sepsis patients

25 September 2024

Craig Mackinlay, a quadruple amputee, praised the NHS for its care when he was ‘very ill’ but was ‘not quite so complimentary’ on his aftercare.


Prime Minister says he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’

Prime Minister says he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’

Prime Minister says he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’

25 September 2024

Sir Keir Starmer took questions from broadcasters about the country’s finances ahead of the Labour Government’s first budget on October 30.


Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry

Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry

Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry

25 September 2024

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry was hearing evidence on Wednesday from Scotland’s chief medical officer, Sir Gregor Smith.


Car thieves increasingly stealing keys instead of using scanners, police believe

Car thieves increasingly stealing keys instead of using scanners, police believe

Car thieves increasingly stealing keys instead of using scanners, police believe

25 September 2024

The trend is emerging as manufacturers work to improve security for keyless entry cars, that have been targeted in so-called relay attacks.


Joseph Eubank denies raping drunk teenage girl on Brighton beach, trial hears

Joseph Eubank denies raping drunk teenage girl on Brighton beach, trial hears

Joseph Eubank denies raping drunk teenage girl on Brighton beach, trial hears

25 September 2024

The 27-year-old gave evidence at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday during which he said that the encounter was ‘very consensual’.


Emily Maitlis says she ‘fled to the toilet’ before Duke of York interview

Emily Maitlis says she ‘fled to the toilet’ before Duke of York interview

Emily Maitlis says she ‘fled to the toilet’ before Duke of York interview

25 September 2024

The interview saw Maitlis quiz Andrew on his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.


Northern Ireland deals ‘left in limbo-land’ over funding pause

Northern Ireland deals ‘left in limbo-land’ over funding pause

Northern Ireland deals ‘left in limbo-land’ over funding pause

25 September 2024

The Causeway Coast and Glens and Mid South West deals are awaiting clarity after the Government’s spending review.


Samsung adds Hive smart thermostat control to SmartThings home hub app

Samsung adds Hive smart thermostat control to SmartThings home hub app

Samsung adds Hive smart thermostat control to SmartThings home hub app

25 September 2024

The tech giant has announced a range of new energy efficiency tools for users ahead of winter and rising energy bills.


Mahmood: Government will ‘rebuild’ community sentences to give public confidence

Mahmood: Government will ‘rebuild’ community sentences to give public confidence

Mahmood: Government will ‘rebuild’ community sentences to give public confidence

25 September 2024

Shabana Mahmood said she did not ‘blame’ judges for not using more community sentences as an alternative to prison.


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