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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of pedestrian

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of pedestrian

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of pedestrian

22 March 2023

Devon and Cornwall Police said the victim, a local man, was confirmed dead at the scene in Plymouth.


Speaker warns MPs over intimidation of Johnson committee

Speaker warns MPs over intimidation of Johnson committee

Speaker warns MPs over intimidation of Johnson committee

22 March 2023

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he would take a ‘very dim view’ of any MPs trying to interfere with the Privileges Committee process.


Amazon launches own TVs and Luna gaming service in UK

Amazon launches own TVs and Luna gaming service in UK

Amazon launches own TVs and Luna gaming service in UK

22 March 2023

The expansion comes amid a challenging period for technology firms amid pressure on consumer finances and manufacturing inflation.


Alastair Stewart retires as regular broadcaster after five-decade career

Alastair Stewart retires as regular broadcaster after five-decade career

Alastair Stewart retires as regular broadcaster after five-decade career

22 March 2023

The presenter, 70, said he wanted to ‘reduce my commitment while I’m still ahead’.


Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

22 March 2023

Teachers and NHS workers are among those living in households experiencing food insecurity.


Jeremy Vine show prompts thousands of complaints over junior doctors’ pay debate

Jeremy Vine show prompts thousands of complaints over junior doctors’ pay debate

Jeremy Vine show prompts thousands of complaints over junior doctors’ pay debate

22 March 2023

Ofcom is considering whether to launch an investigation following the broadcast on March 13.


Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

22 March 2023

A lack of availability of home-working for teachers may represent a threat to the attractiveness of the profession, the report suggests.


Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

22 March 2023

Tomasz Oleszak, also 14, suffered a fatal stab wound while he was with a group of young people in a nature park in Gateshead last October.


Starmer: Wrecked policing means rapists and burglars walk streets with impunity

Starmer: Wrecked policing means rapists and burglars walk streets with impunity

Starmer: Wrecked policing means rapists and burglars walk streets with impunity

22 March 2023

The Labour leader said 96% of theft and burglary cases did not end up going before the courts.


World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

22 March 2023

Contestants will compete to win the Golden Spurtle.


25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

22 March 2023

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.


Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

22 March 2023

Chris Heaton-Harris faced calls to take a ‘different approach’ if Northern Ireland’s political parties continue to oppose the Legacy Bill.


Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

22 March 2023

Chris O’Shea’s remuneration package rose significantly last year, partly because he had waived his right to a bonus the year before.


Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

22 March 2023

The SDLP leader said the benefits of the framework outweighed concerns over how the Stormont brake would operate in practice.


Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

22 March 2023

Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to tackle violence against women and girls with specialist rape units and domestic abuse advisers.


Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

22 March 2023

A citizens’ assembly of 100 people has set out a list of urgent recommendations for the recovery of nature in the UK.


Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

22 March 2023

Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse.


Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

22 March 2023

The unexpected jump in UK inflation in February could make it harder for the Bank to justify pausing its prolonged cycle of rate hikes, say experts.


Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

22 March 2023

The 67-year-old will be leading the investigation into alleged unlawful killings by British Armed Forces.


Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

22 March 2023

The tonic and mixer maker said it will pass ‘some’ of its inflationary pressure onto customers through higher pricing.


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