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Lord Chancellor asks Parole Board to reconsider Colin Pitchfork release

Lord Chancellor asks Parole Board to reconsider Colin Pitchfork release

Lord Chancellor asks Parole Board to reconsider Colin Pitchfork release

03 July 2023

The Parole Board ruled that Pitchfork, jailed for life for raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, could be freed.


Family of jailed British-Egyptian activist lead vigil to demand his release

Family of jailed British-Egyptian activist lead vigil to demand his release

Family of jailed British-Egyptian activist lead vigil to demand his release

03 July 2023

Alaa Abd El-Fattah’s sister Mona Seif said that her family had been ‘let down’ by world leaders, particularly Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.


Energy firms rebuilding profits must use cash responsibly, watchdog warns

Energy firms rebuilding profits must use cash responsibly, watchdog warns

Energy firms rebuilding profits must use cash responsibly, watchdog warns

03 July 2023

Ofgem told suppliers they must not repay dividends to investors until they can prove they are financially robust.


Half-smoked Churchill cigar and pipe owned by Wilson among items being auctioned

Half-smoked Churchill cigar and pipe owned by Wilson among items being auctioned

Half-smoked Churchill cigar and pipe owned by Wilson among items being auctioned

03 July 2023

The items belonging to the former PMs are being auctioned on July 19.


Police unit recovers £1m of stolen cars and parts in a week

Police unit recovers £1m of stolen cars and parts in a week

Police unit recovers £1m of stolen cars and parts in a week

03 July 2023

Essex Police said its Stolen Vehicle Intelligence Unit identified a haul of complete stolen vehicles and the remains of others known to be stolen.


Rishi Sunak faces uphill battle in achieving his five pledges

Rishi Sunak faces uphill battle in achieving his five pledges

Rishi Sunak faces uphill battle in achieving his five pledges

03 July 2023

Six months after the Prime Minister asked the electorate to judge him on his aims, he risks failure in all of them.


Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

03 July 2023

Ofgem is investigating whether the company is in breach of reporting requirements relating to the Renewables Obligations scheme.


Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

03 July 2023

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said her party will give people a ‘bigger stake’ in the future of their area.


Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

03 July 2023

The hotline – open to people in England, Scotland and Wales – is part of a two-year programme working towards an aim end veteran rough sleeping.


Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

03 July 2023

The Home Secretary told the Commons about the critical role that tech companies such as Meta play in supporting UK law enforcement agencies.


Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

03 July 2023

Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association NI deputy chair, said Northern Ireland needs the Assembly to return this year.


British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

03 July 2023

Sir Andy Murray shared his thanks for the NHS, saying it has ‘always been there for my family’.


Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

03 July 2023

The UK is a top target for activist investors as major firms like Shell, BP, and HSBC have faced shareholder rebellions this year.


Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

03 July 2023

More than 70 tradespeople helped with renovations required at Luke Goold-Hannatt’s family home in Suffolk so he could live there again.


Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

03 July 2023

Rain also suspended play on some courts.


Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

03 July 2023

The First Minister made the claim as he visited Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS.


Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

03 July 2023

The New Conservatives said employers had become ‘addicted’ to cheap foreign labour, as they argued for legal net migration to be cut.


RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

03 July 2023

Micheal Martin expressed concern that the ‘culture of the agent’ had become predominant within the broadcaster.


Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

03 July 2023

King Charles will receive the Honours of Scotland at a special service on Wednesday in Edinburgh.


Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

03 July 2023

Sharlene Bosita’s offending was discovered by chance by colleagues.


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