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There is no better time than an election year to rediscover our moral compass, says the former prime minister.

Richard Basson, 45, used one of the three illegal firearms he held to shoot his partner, Carrie Slater.

The rate for those aged over 21 increases by almost 10% from April to £11.44 an hour.

Campaigners accused the sector of ‘running amok with billpayers’ money’ and demanded shareholders foot the bill for protecting rivers and the sea.

The former debutante led an IRA art heist during the Troubles.

The writing style of the AI tool is ‘bland’ and ‘journalistic’, according to Cambridge University Press and Assessment researchers.

The video-sharing platform has outlined some of its plans for upcoming elections in the UK and around the world.

The Bill bans the sale of new leasehold houses but not the sale of new leasehold flats, which make up 70% of the properties affected.

The veteran TV presenter has revealed she is considering travelling to Switzerland for an assisted death after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Oliver Hardiman could be imprisoned after breaching an injunction taken out on him by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, which runs the tournament.

On Thursday Sir Keir Starmer is set to launch Labour’s local election campaign in the West Midlands alongside deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner.

The NUJ said members at the broadcaster in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness will strike on Thursday.

Piran Ditta Khan is alleged to be the mastermind behind a raid at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford in November 2005.

The NUJ has called for a meeting with the Garda commissioner after the PA news agency became the latest outlet compelled to hand over pictures.

Public Accounts Committee chairwoman Dame Meg Hillier issued a report which focuses on three major recommendations for a future Government.

Former musician Bill Stanley took the photo when he was 12 and shared it with the Queen on her visit to Shrewsbury.

HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland visited Police Scotland custody centres in Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy.

The scheme, similar to one launched in Manchester last year, could raise up to £2.6 million over five years, say organisers.

The Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds across parts of Northern Ireland and the south of England.

Charles’ audio – his first public words since Kate revealed she was undergoing chemotherapy – will be broadcast at the Royal Maundy service.