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Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

The former DUP leader, 61, was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March. Charges against former DUP...

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Police charge second teenager with murdering 17-year-old in city centre

Another youth is already facing trial accused of killing Muhammad Hassam Ali, who was stabbed in Birmingham’s Victoria Square. A second suspect...

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Artist who uses worship bells and Irn-Bru in works up for Turner Prize

The artists are competing for £25,000, while those shortlisted will be awarded £10,000. The shortlist for 2024’s Turner Prize has been announced...

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Deepfakes a major concern for general election, say IT professionals

A survey of IT staff revealed concerns about the use of AI-generated content to undermine democratic processes. More than half of IT professionals...

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Videos of science practicals replacing interactive work in schools – report

The most common form of exposure to practical science among school pupils was through video, a survey has found. Pupils have less access to...

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Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago – study

The findings push back the previous oldest dated example of the trait by nearly 300 million years. Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at...

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What the papers say – April 24

A range of stories features on the front page of the nation’s newspapers. The biggest boost for defence in a generation features among a variety...

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Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

On Wednesday, Bafta announced her as a recipient of the highest accolade the awards organisation can give. Baroness Floella Benjamin will receive...

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Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

The actor ‘died peacefully’ at his New York home on Tuesday. US actor Terry Carter, who starred in 1970s TV shows including Battlestar Galactica...

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Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

The inaugural event was held at the Albert Hall in Manchester. Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and One Direction star Louis Tomlinson led the winners...

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Leaving the ECHR ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

Ministers are braced for legal challenges to the Rwanda plan and the judiciary has made 25 courtrooms available to deal with cases. Leaving the...

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Share of electricity from gas and coal hits hour-long record low of 2.4%

The new low for fossil fuels’ contribution to British grid lasted for an hour at lunchtime on April 15, Carbon Brief analysis shows. The share of...

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Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election

The regulator said breaches could result in sanctions. Ofcom has warned broadcasters using politicians as presenters that “the highest level of...

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Lloyds quarterly profit drops 28% from bumper 2023 earnings

The lender said its statutory pre-tax profit for the first three months of the year hit £1.6 billion. Lloyds Banking Group has seen its profits...

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Peter Rhodes on spring, freedoms and the tricky task of keeping the King’s peace

“Spring,” enthused Carol Klein in Gardeners' World (BBC1), “you can feel it in the air.” The next morning we were scraping ice off the...

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Loose horses bolt through central London

The animals, wearing saddles and bridles, were seen running in the road near Aldwych on Wednesday morning. Two loose horses have been seen running...

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Specialist firefighters tunnel under home to rescue trapped poodle

The dog, named Jock, became stuck under a property in Swansea on Tuesday. A poodle had to be rescued by specialist firefighters after it became...

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Lloyds profit falls 28% as competition in mortgage market steps up

But the UK’s biggest mortgage lender said its customers are ‘resilient’ as it unveiled improved predictions for parts of the economy this year....

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Prince Louis celebrates sixth birthday

The Prince and Princess of Wales’ youngest child was born on St George’s Day 2018 at the private Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London....

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Human rights groups condemn Rwanda Bill as ‘breach of international law’

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill finally passed through Parliament on Tuesday morning. Human rights groups have condemned the...

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Controversial Rwanda Bill poised to become law after peers end stand-off

The House of Lords had been engaged in an extended tussle over the legislation in a bid to secure changes Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation plan...

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Rwanda Bill passing through Parliament a ‘landmark moment’, says Cleverly

The Home Secretary said the Bill ‘will become law within days’. James Cleverly has described the Government’s Rwanda deportation plan passing...

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When will deportation flights take off now Rwanda Bill is set to become law?

The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago. Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda Bill is finally set to become law after...

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Switching to decaf in care homes could save NHS £85 million per year, trial says

Decaffeinated drinks have been shown to reduce bladder and bowel urgency in those with an overactive bladder or incontinence. Switching care home...

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PEN America cancels literary awards after writers’ boycott over Israel-Hamas war

It comes after renowned writers criticised the organisation for an alleged lack of support for Palestinian writers in a series of open letters. PEN...

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Breakdowns due to potholes up 9% in a year

Common vehicle problems caused by potholes include damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels. The number of vehicle...

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What the papers say – April 23

A variety of stories feature on the front pages of the nation’s newspapers. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to introduce Rwanda deportation...

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UK annual government borrowing higher than forecast in blow to Chancellor

The ONS estimated that full-year public sector net borrowing was £120.7 billion in 2023-24, £6.6 billion more than predicted. Chancellor Jeremy...

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Sunak vows ‘nothing will stand in way’ of Rwanda flights after Bill passes

The Prime Minister said the Rwanda plan represented a ‘fundamental change in the global equation on migration’. Rishi Sunak said “nothing will...

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Large majority ‘do not trust Government to act in interests of communities’

Polling ahead of local elections next month showed a majority believe local government has the biggest influence on communities. A large majority...

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FTSE 100 hits all-time high as shares rally holds strong

The FTSE surpassed the previous intraday record of 8,047.06 from February last year. London’s FTSE 100 Index has soared to its highest level as...

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Sunak: Nothing will stand in our way of getting Rwanda flights off the ground

Having completed its parliamentary passage, the Rwanda Bill now goes for royal assent. The Prime Minister has said “nothing will stand in our way”...

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PureGym to open more UK sites as expansion drives higher sales

The leisure company revealed that revenues grew 15% to £549 million for the year, compared with 2022. PureGym has said it plans to keep expanding...

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Largest number of fire and rescue vehicles to deliver aid to Ukraine

A convoy including 20 fire engines will leave on Tuesday and carry more than 2,800 pieces of equipment to the war-torn country. The largest number...

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‘Instinct’ kicks in as off-duty UK police chase thief during Barcelona stag do

A man attempted to steal from a restaurant in the Spanish city. A man allegedly stealing from a restaurant in Barcelona had the misfortune of...

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Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, eight, to take on 80-mile cycle to football clubs

The challenge will see Harvey Goodman, eight, cycle to football clubs including Everton and Liverpool. An eight-year-old has expressed his...

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Parents of girl killed in school crash live in ‘horror’ due to case delay

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, both aged eight, died after the incident at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London. The parents of a...

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Primark owner sees profits soar as it hails stronger business conditions

Associated British Foods said consumers remain under some pressure from the cost-of-living crisis. The owner of Primark has seen half-year earnings...

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School tragedy families call for quicker investigations of child crash deaths

A decision over whether the driver of a 4×4 that ploughed into a school last summer will face a criminal charge is expected at the end of April. A...

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Police confident they will catch whoever fatally shot dog walker

Brian Low died in Perthshire in February. Police have said they are confident they will catch whoever killed a dogwalker shot more than two months...

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Sunak to appoint top general as national security advisor

It is widely expected that the current role holder, Sir Tim Barrow, is being lined up to become Britain’s new ambassador to the US. Rishi Sunak...

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Teenagers given referral orders for criminal damage to war memorial

Rochdale Cenotaph was daubed with the words ‘Free Palestine’ in November last year. Three teenagers have been sentenced for criminal damage...

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Zelensky welcomes £500m UK military aid package for Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky said the Storm Shadow missiles, armoured vehicles and boats are ‘needed on the battlefield’. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky...

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Average petrol prices above 150p/litre for first time since November

Data collated by website Fuel Prices Online shows typical pump prices reached 150.1p per litre on Monday. Average petrol prices are exceeding 150p...

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Curtis Warren denies breaching serious crime prevention order

The 60-year-old, of Boldon, South Tyneside, entered not guilty pleas to 18 counts of failing to comply with a serious crime prevention order....

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Harvie confirms he will stand down if Greens leave Scottish Government

But the party’s co-leader dismissed a no confidence motion in him at Holyrood as ‘sordid political game-playing’. Patrick Harvie has confirmed...

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Alba submits confidence motion in Harvie following Cass Review response

The Green co-leader and Scottish minister has refused to say if he accepts the findings of the report. Scottish Green co-leader and Government...

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Man in court on attempted murder charge after reports woman pushed onto track

Andrew Wason, 18, made no plea at the private hearing. A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after reports a woman had been...

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Two in five consumers think aviation sector is ready for summer – poll

There were chaotic scenes across many airports during parts of 2022 due to a failure to recruit and train enough staff. More than two out of five...

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Migrants die attempting Channel crossing just hours after Rwanda Bill passes

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the Rwanda plan will deter migrants from risking their lives in small boats. Five people including a child died...

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UK private sector grows at fastest rate for 11 months

Economists said the data is a further signal that the UK’s economy gained momentum to leave the recession seen at the end of 2023. The UK’s...

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Grocery price inflation falls for 14th consecutive month

Supermarket prices were 3.2% higher than a year ago in April, according to analysts Kantar. Grocery price inflation fell for the 14th consecutive...

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Football agent ‘implied threat of physical intimidation in Zouma transfer email’

Saif Alrubie is said to have been involved in a contractual dispute with Marina Granovskaia over the sale of French defender Kurt Zouma. A football...

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July election eyed up to avoid Rwanda ‘gimmick’ having ‘time to fail’, MPs told

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said Westminster is ‘awash’ with talk. Rishi Sunak is rumoured to be eyeing up a July general election to...

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Covid-19 resulted in perfect storm for care sector already in crisis, probe told

The Scottish Covid-19 inquiry is hearing a day of evidence about the health and social care impact of the pandemic. The social care sector was...

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Lack of NHS dentist appointments not good enough, Tory former minister says

Dame Andrea Jenkyns said her constituents are ‘desperately’ pleading for appointments, with one suffering from crumbling teeth during pregnancy....

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Families want ‘truth, answers and accountability’ at Covid inquiry hearing in NI

The inquiry chaired by Baroness Hallett will sit in Belfast for three weeks from next Tuesday. Families bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic want...

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Rival Covid-19 jab developers face off in High Court patent trial

Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech are in a dispute over the rights to life-saving vaccine technology patents. Rival developers of Covid-19 jabs have...

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Rate cuts somewhat closer but risks of acting too early remain – Bank economist

Huw Pill argued the economic outlook has ‘not changed substantially’, in a speech in London. The Bank of England’s chief economist has said...

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Rishi Sunak declines to rule out July general election

The Prime Minister has travelled to Poland to announce a military aid package for Ukraine. Rishi Sunak has refused to rule out a July general...

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Dropping Windrush recommendations was unlawful discrimination, court told

The Windrush scandal – which campaigners have since said should be known as the Home Office scandal – emerged in 2018. The decision to drop...

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Former FM to lead Welsh Labour campaign donations review

Carwyn Jones will hold a review into Welsh Labour’s leadership election process, including campaign financing. A former Welsh Labour leader is set...

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Sunak commits to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030

The Prime Minister said the extra spending is ‘a turning point for European security and a landmark moment in the defence of the United...

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Post Office sought to make Horizon bugs sound ‘non-emotive’, inquiry told

Susan Crichton, the Post Office’s general counsel before resigning in 2013, agreed it demonstrated an ‘element of smoke and mirrors’. Former...

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Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust families

Forty-eight people were killed when a blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981. The Irish premier has apologised on behalf of the state to...

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Man who denies murder says he ‘lost his mind’ when he knifed pensioner in street

Asylum seeker Ahmed Alid is in the witness box on trial at Teesside Crown Court, where he denies murdering Terence Carney An asylum seeker who...

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‘Coercive’ man and friend jailed for life over murder of ex-girlfriend’s lover

Kaydon Prior and Jason Curtis were sentenced to a minimum of 28 years and 22 years respectively for the murder of Harrison Tomkins. A “coercive...

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Parents choosing between utility bills or buying school shoes, charity boss says

Camilla Bowry, who founded Sal’s Shoes – a charity that redistributes shoes to children in need – was made an OBE at Windsor Castle. The founder...

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King honours Kate with role for public service and support of the arts

The princess has been appointed Royal Companion of The Order of the Companions of Honour, Buckingham Palace announced. The Princess of Wales has...

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Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf

The UK Government’s Rwanda Bill was passed by Westminster on Monday night. Scotland’s First Minister has described the UK Government’s...

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Disorder breaks out at St George’s Day event in Whitehall

Mounted officers on horses had to intervene after a group broke through a police cordon before the event. Police had to deal with disorder that...

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Dame Esther Rantzen says she is not well enough to attend assisted dying debate

MPs will debate assisted dying on Monday Campaigner and veteran broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen has pulled out of attending a Westminster debate on...

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PM says investments in weapons companies meet ethical criteria

Rishi Sunak said the Government will seek to incentivise private sector investment by stating that defence investment counts towards ESG...

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Labour leader pledges to tackle rural crime after hearing about armed robbery

Sir Keir Starmer set out Labour’s rural crime strategy as he toured a village in North Yorkshire. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was told about a...

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Sunak promises to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said ‘we cannot be complacent’ in a world that was ‘the most dangerous it has been’ since the Cold War. Prime...

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Care workers were afraid they would bring coronavirus home, probe hears

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has been hearing evidence from unions who represented front-line workers during the pandemic. Care home staff were...

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Post Office chairwoman ‘may have expected lawyer to manipulate probe’

Susan Crichton, the Post Office’s general counsel before resigning in 2013, gave evidence on Tuesday. A former top in-house lawyer for the Post...

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Football reforms will not damage Premier League, insists Culture Secretary

MPs have been debating the Football Governance Bill at second reading in the House of Commons. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has insisted the...

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Lottery winners give back to hospital that saved son’s life

The group of 23 winners helped out with some gardening, planting borders alongside a new walkaway around the Alder Centre bereavement unit. A...

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Sunak says pro-Palestine protests must be ‘policed, not just managed’

Rishi Sunak said he was ‘shocked’ to see footage of antisemitism campaigner Gideon Falter being threatened with arrest. Britain’s biggest police...

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Six arrests made as St George’s Day event held in Whitehall

Four arrests were made outside a pub in Whitehall – one on suspicion of assault and three on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker, police...

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Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has said speed limit revisions could cost between £3-5 million. Reimplementing 30mph speed limits on...

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Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

The bestseller features retirement residents attempting to investigate murders in their sleepy English village and was Osman’s debut novel....

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London Marathon runner ‘honoured’ after wine challenge goes viral

Tom Gilbey sipped a glass of wine after completing each mile of the London Marathon. A wine connoisseur who blind tasted a different glass of wine...

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Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

The former England cricketer was made a CBE on Tuesday at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad has criticised...

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Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

All replays from the first round are to be abolished after an agreement between the Football Association and Premier League. MPs will attempt to...

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Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you any more’ in mayoral debate

Mr Khan and Ms Hall appeared alongside the Lib Dems and Green Party candidates Rob Blackie and Zoe Garbett to answer questions on a series of...

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Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber, has written to the Nottinghamshire Police officer who she says posted graphic details of the injuries....

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Bibby Stockholm residents report poor mental health and ‘airport-style security’

Multiple former residents told the Bibby Stockholm: A People’s Inquiry of conditions on board the barge. A report looking into the Bibby...

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Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

The Duke was spotted at the festival in 2013 watching The Rolling Stones perform and partying until the early hours of the morning with Sir...

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Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm video

A filing to the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court was made by News Group Newspapers Limited on Monday. The publisher of the Sun newspaper...

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Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

The incident is said to have happened shortly after Leonard Farruku, an Albanian asylum seeker, died while living on board the barge in December....

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Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday. The UK and...

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Serial killer Lucy Letby’s appeal against her convictions to be heard

If three judges decline to give permission, it will mark the end of the appeal process for Letby. Child serial killer Lucy Letby’s bid to...

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Europe hit by heatwaves, floods and wildfire in 2023 as climate crisis grows

EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service highlighted a ‘huge number’ of record climatic conditions and extreme events. Europe suffered a “huge...

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Tory London mayoral candidate’s plans have £500m ‘black hole’, says Labour

Labour said Susan Hall’s plans for London would mean council tax hikes or cuts to services. The Conservative candidate for mayor of London has a...

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What the papers say – April 22

A wide range of stories feature across Monday’s front pages. Criticism of the Metropolitan Police’s handling of protests leads many of the papers...

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Government and Lords set for Rwanda showdown

The Prime Minister has vowed to keep the Commons sitting late into the night if necessary to pass his flagship Rwanda Bill. MPs and peers are set...

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Met Commissioner to discuss protests with mayor and Jewish groups

Sir Mark Rowley’s job appears to be secure despite calls for him to resign over the policing of pro-Palestine protests. The Metropolitan Police...

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Met apologises to Stephen Lawrence’s mother for broken promise

Baroness Doreen Lawrence was promised an explanation after the BBC last year named Matthew White as the sixth suspect in her son’s murder. The...

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