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Man jailed for storing pensioner’s body in freezer for two years

Man jailed for storing pensioner’s body in freezer for two years

Man jailed for storing pensioner’s body in freezer for two years

05 December 2023

Damion Johnson previously admitted preventing the lawful burial of John Wainwright.


Asylum seekers who commit serious crimes in Rwanda could be sent back to UK

Asylum seekers who commit serious crimes in Rwanda could be sent back to UK

Asylum seekers who commit serious crimes in Rwanda could be sent back to UK

05 December 2023

The treaty signed in Rwanda means asylum seekers sent to Rwanda could only be sent back to the UK rather than another country.


Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

05 December 2023

The woman was attacked in Aberfan on Tuesday morning.


British pupils’ gains in maths and reading declined following pandemic – study

British pupils’ gains in maths and reading declined following pandemic – study

British pupils’ gains in maths and reading declined following pandemic – study

05 December 2023

The UK climbed the international league tables for maths and reading despite its lower scores.


European Commission set to recommend delay in electric car tariffs – report

European Commission set to recommend delay in electric car tariffs – report

European Commission set to recommend delay in electric car tariffs – report

05 December 2023

New trade rules are scheduled to come into force from January 1.


William joins Big Issue seller in London again

William joins Big Issue seller in London again

William joins Big Issue seller in London again

05 December 2023

The Prince of Wales was pictured on social media with Dave Martin at his pitch in Hammersmith.


Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’

05 December 2023

It comes after MPs voted to speed up compensation for victims.


Families will feel forced to make horrible decisions, charity worker says

Families will feel forced to make horrible decisions, charity worker says

Families will feel forced to make horrible decisions, charity worker says

05 December 2023

Changes are due to come into effect in spring, and will apply when existing visas for foreign spouses come up for renewal.


Supermarkets urge PM to introduce deforestation laws promised two years ago

Supermarkets urge PM to introduce deforestation laws promised two years ago

Supermarkets urge PM to introduce deforestation laws promised two years ago

05 December 2023

Aldi, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose signed an open letter this week to the Prime Minister about protecting forests.


One in five workers in Midlands employed in highest-emitting industries – ONS

One in five workers in Midlands employed in highest-emitting industries – ONS

One in five workers in Midlands employed in highest-emitting industries – ONS

05 December 2023

The industries accounted for 82% of the total greenhouse gas emissions across the UK in 2021, the ONS said.


Whisky workers suspend strikes to consider pay offer

Whisky workers suspend strikes to consider pay offer

Whisky workers suspend strikes to consider pay offer

05 December 2023

Around 500 workers employed by Chivas Brothers had planned to strike between December 11-14.


English National Opera announces relocation to Greater Manchester

English National Opera announces relocation to Greater Manchester

English National Opera announces relocation to Greater Manchester

05 December 2023

A new business model will see the ENO’s main base relocated to Greater Manchester by 2029.


Shapps: No circumstances for UK troops on ground in Middle East conflict

Shapps: No circumstances for UK troops on ground in Middle East conflict

Shapps: No circumstances for UK troops on ground in Middle East conflict

05 December 2023

MPs pressed the Defence Secretary on the matter during an urgent question in the Commons.


UK will continue engaging with China ‘where it furthers our interests’ – Cameron

UK will continue engaging with China ‘where it furthers our interests’ – Cameron

UK will continue engaging with China ‘where it furthers our interests’ – Cameron

05 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary said he and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi had spoken about their aim for ‘constructive’ UK-Sino relations.


Beavers to return to Cairngorms after 400 years

Beavers to return to Cairngorms after 400 years

Beavers to return to Cairngorms after 400 years

05 December 2023

NatureScot said the animals will contribute to habitat restoration and biodiversity.


Scream ‘alerted neighbours to stabbing of pregnant woman in village’

Scream ‘alerted neighbours to stabbing of pregnant woman in village’

Scream ‘alerted neighbours to stabbing of pregnant woman in village’

05 December 2023

Armed police are searching for a male suspect after the woman was stabbed in Moy Road, Aberfan, South Wales.


Kate tells of ‘nerve-wrecking’ trips to hospital with young royals

Kate tells of ‘nerve-wrecking’ trips to hospital with young royals

Kate tells of ‘nerve-wrecking’ trips to hospital with young royals

05 December 2023

The Princess of Wales has toured a new facility in London.


Law change to make care home and hospital visits ‘fundamental standard of care’

Law change to make care home and hospital visits ‘fundamental standard of care’

Law change to make care home and hospital visits ‘fundamental standard of care’

05 December 2023

The Care Quality Commission will be able to check that providers are meeting their obligations on visiting.


Harry treated ‘less favourably’ in UK security decision, High Court told

Harry treated ‘less favourably’ in UK security decision, High Court told

Harry treated ‘less favourably’ in UK security decision, High Court told

05 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex has brought a legal challenge against the Home Office over changes to his personal protection when in the UK.


All you need to know as junior doctors announce more strikes

All you need to know as junior doctors announce more strikes

All you need to know as junior doctors announce more strikes

05 December 2023

Junior doctors have been locked in talks for five weeks.


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