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Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

06 June 2023

Unlike storm overflows, water companies are only permitted to use them as a last resort, such as during power failure or a breakdown of pumps.


Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

06 June 2023

The partygate investigator could get clearance to start her role as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff six months after her civil service departure.


Duke of Sussex arrives at High Court to give evidence in hacking trial

Duke of Sussex arrives at High Court to give evidence in hacking trial

Duke of Sussex arrives at High Court to give evidence in hacking trial

06 June 2023

Harry is suing Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for damages, alleging he was targeted by journalists using unlawful methods of gathering information.


‘Devastated’ friends and teachers pay tribute to trainee chef who died in sea

‘Devastated’ friends and teachers pay tribute to trainee chef who died in sea

‘Devastated’ friends and teachers pay tribute to trainee chef who died in sea

06 June 2023

Mother of schoolgirl Sunnah Khan also spoke of the loss of her daughter in Bournemouth.


Chance to buy landmark Yorkshire crag is ‘genuinely unique opportunity’

Chance to buy landmark Yorkshire crag is ‘genuinely unique opportunity’

Chance to buy landmark Yorkshire crag is ‘genuinely unique opportunity’

06 June 2023

Kilnsey Crag is one of the best-known sights in the Yorkshire Dales and a magnet for rock climbers.


Cancer patient taking steps towards recovery after stem cell transplant

Cancer patient taking steps towards recovery after stem cell transplant

Cancer patient taking steps towards recovery after stem cell transplant

06 June 2023

Following the treatment, Emily Land was unable to walk on her own, sometimes only being able to do three to five steps a day.


Labour former attorney general Lord Morris of Aberavon dies aged 91

Labour former attorney general Lord Morris of Aberavon dies aged 91

Labour former attorney general Lord Morris of Aberavon dies aged 91

06 June 2023

Sir Tony Blair said his ‘extraordinary career, being a minister under three different Labour leaders, was unprecedented’.


Nurses begin new walkouts in Wales as pay row continues

Nurses begin new walkouts in Wales as pay row continues

Nurses begin new walkouts in Wales as pay row continues

06 June 2023

The Royal College of Nursing has called on the Welsh Government to reopen negotiations.


What the papers say – June 6

What the papers say – June 6

What the papers say – June 6

06 June 2023

Rishi Sunak has indicated he is willing to defy the House of Lords and force his proposed migrants law through Parliament.


Windrush report: Britain has made progress on race but more must be done

Windrush report: Britain has made progress on race but more must be done

Windrush report: Britain has made progress on race but more must be done

06 June 2023

Almost half of white British respondents and 60% of ethnic minorities said they believe it is easier to ‘get on’ in Britain if you are white.


Scandal-hit CBI faces crunch vote in battle to secure its future

Scandal-hit CBI faces crunch vote in battle to secure its future

Scandal-hit CBI faces crunch vote in battle to secure its future

06 June 2023

Members will be asked whether its plan for renewal is enough to give them confidence in the CBI, a vote which will determine the group’s future.


Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on UK’s first deposit return scheme

Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on UK’s first deposit return scheme

Yousaf urged to ‘hold his nerve’ on UK’s first deposit return scheme

06 June 2023

Environmental campaigners urged the Scottish First Minister to continue with the scheme, despite Westminster barring it from including glass bottles.


Harry due to give evidence at High Court in case against Daily Mirror publisher

Harry due to give evidence at High Court in case against Daily Mirror publisher

Harry due to give evidence at High Court in case against Daily Mirror publisher

06 June 2023

Mirror Group Newspapers is contesting the claims.


US Government set for court challenge over Duke of Sussex’s drug use

US Government set for court challenge over Duke of Sussex’s drug use

US Government set for court challenge over Duke of Sussex’s drug use

06 June 2023

Harry wrote about his use of cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his controversial memoir.


Timber recovered from trench believed to be oldest carved wood found in Britain

Timber recovered from trench believed to be oldest carved wood found in Britain

Timber recovered from trench believed to be oldest carved wood found in Britain

06 June 2023

The piece of oak was discovered lying in peat during the construction of an outbuilding at a property in Berkshire.


Man accused of 2020 Croydon police station murder set to go on trial

Man accused of 2020 Croydon police station murder set to go on trial

Man accused of 2020 Croydon police station murder set to go on trial

06 June 2023

Louis De Zoysa denies the murder of custody block sergeant Matt Ratana, who suffered a fatal chest wound.


Covid inquiry chairwoman expected to address ministers’ High Court challenge

Covid inquiry chairwoman expected to address ministers’ High Court challenge

Covid inquiry chairwoman expected to address ministers’ High Court challenge

05 June 2023

Baroness Hallett is set to respond for the first time to the decision to contest her request for Boris Johnson’s unredacted WhatsApp messages.


Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

Man who streamed Michaela McAreavey video loses unfair dismissal tribunal

05 June 2023

Andrew McDade said he had been unfairly dismissed from his job after an offensive song in the video sparked outrage.


Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years

Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years

Sunak’s AI adviser warns tech could help produce killer weapons within two years

05 June 2023

Matt Clifford said global regulation was needed to control AI and harness its capability for good purposes.


UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme

UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme

UK ministers knock back call to include glass in Scottish deposit return scheme

05 June 2023

UK ministers have knocked back demands for glass to be included in Scotland’s deposit return scheme.


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