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Police officer accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’ appears in court

Police officer accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’ appears in court

Police officer accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’ appears in court

20 April 2023

Pc Matthew Peall is charged with misconduct in a public office.


Record amount of cocaine seized by police and Border Force, figures show

Record amount of cocaine seized by police and Border Force, figures show

Record amount of cocaine seized by police and Border Force, figures show

20 April 2023

The amount of herbal cannabis seized also hit a near-30-year high, the Home Office said.


Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder as stabbing victim named

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder as stabbing victim named

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder as stabbing victim named

20 April 2023

Kelvin Ward was stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, on Tuesday evening.


Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape

Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape

Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shape

20 April 2023

They believe a protein called SGO1 may play a role.


Girl, seven, ‘lured to death by man who repeatedly knifed her through the heart’

Girl, seven, ‘lured to death by man who repeatedly knifed her through the heart’

Girl, seven, ‘lured to death by man who repeatedly knifed her through the heart’

20 April 2023

Nikki Allan was hit with a brick before being stabbed over and over again to make sure she was dead, jurors have been told.


Millions waiting more than a fortnight for GP appointments each month – Labour

Millions waiting more than a fortnight for GP appointments each month – Labour

Millions waiting more than a fortnight for GP appointments each month – Labour

20 April 2023

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will repeat a party promise to train 7,500 more doctors and 10,000 more nurses a year.


Learners falling victim to flourishing black market in driving tests – MP

Learners falling victim to flourishing black market in driving tests – MP

Learners falling victim to flourishing black market in driving tests – MP

20 April 2023

Lib Dem Munira Wilson said third parties are using ‘bots’ to snap up slots on the Government’s own website.


‘Harm to loyal savers will have increased with interest rate rises’

‘Harm to loyal savers will have increased with interest rate rises’

‘Harm to loyal savers will have increased with interest rate rises’

20 April 2023

Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Nikhil Rathi was responding to the Treasury Committee, which has been looking into savings rates.


George Mitchell hopes to be well enough to return to Northern Ireland

George Mitchell hopes to be well enough to return to Northern Ireland

George Mitchell hopes to be well enough to return to Northern Ireland

20 April 2023

The peace envoy said his appearance at the Good Friday Agreement conference was in the balance until days before he flew out.


Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auctioned

Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auctioned

Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auctioned

20 April 2023

An emerald and diamond bracelet and ring which once belonged to Wallis Simpson will also be sold.


Stormont will be back up and running by autumn – Doug Beattie

Stormont will be back up and running by autumn – Doug Beattie

Stormont will be back up and running by autumn – Doug Beattie

20 April 2023

His comments come after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a direct appeal to unionists blocking the institutions.


Camilla had no ‘end game’ to be Queen and married for love, her son insists

Camilla had no ‘end game’ to be Queen and married for love, her son insists

Camilla had no ‘end game’ to be Queen and married for love, her son insists

20 April 2023

Tom Parker Bowles has countered claims made by the Duke of Sussex.


‘Genie won’t go back in the bottle’ on AI, says security minister

‘Genie won’t go back in the bottle’ on AI, says security minister

‘Genie won’t go back in the bottle’ on AI, says security minister

20 April 2023

Calls to suspend or stop the development of artificial intelligence due to fears about the new technology are misguided, Tom Tugendhat suggested.


Cut driving by 20% to curb emissions, says think tank

Cut driving by 20% to curb emissions, says think tank

Cut driving by 20% to curb emissions, says think tank

20 April 2023

The UK is on course to see driving increase by 2050, but the Green Alliance has called for the Government to set a target to cut car use.


Medical chiefs call for third-party intervention to end junior doctors row

Medical chiefs call for third-party intervention to end junior doctors row

Medical chiefs call for third-party intervention to end junior doctors row

20 April 2023

Downing Street has said there will be no talks unless junior doctors abandon their starting position of a 35% pay rise and call off strikes.


Music lovers need to be on their guard against ticket scams, major bank warns

Music lovers need to be on their guard against ticket scams, major bank warns

Music lovers need to be on their guard against ticket scams, major bank warns

20 April 2023

Lloyds said it has seen reports of fake tickets being offered to see popular performers such as Harry Styles, Coldplay and Lewis Capaldi.


Tory peer’s suggestion of rolling back devolution condemned by party colleagues

Tory peer’s suggestion of rolling back devolution condemned by party colleagues

Tory peer’s suggestion of rolling back devolution condemned by party colleagues

20 April 2023

Lord Frost said some powers currently held by the Scottish Government are not required under devolution.


School and college leaders to hold national strike ballot for first time

School and college leaders to hold national strike ballot for first time

School and college leaders to hold national strike ballot for first time

20 April 2023

The Association of School and College Leaders said the decision to hold a ballot was made due to funding, pay and conditions.


Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

20 April 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband was questioned for 11 hours earlier this month by detectives investigating the party’s finances.


William thanks Lorraine Kelly for her campaign in memory of Dame Deborah James

William thanks Lorraine Kelly for her campaign in memory of Dame Deborah James

William thanks Lorraine Kelly for her campaign in memory of Dame Deborah James

20 April 2023

The Prince of Wales urged viewers to ‘listen and learn about the signs and symptoms’ of bowel cancer.


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