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Government to appeal over High Court ruling on Legacy Act

Government to appeal over High Court ruling on Legacy Act

Government to appeal over High Court ruling on Legacy Act

07 March 2024

Last week, a judge ruled that the provision for conditional immunity from prosecution for Troubles offences is not human rights-compliant.


Dogs wearing colourful coats and scarves descend on Birmingham for Crufts 2024

Dogs wearing colourful coats and scarves descend on Birmingham for Crufts 2024

Dogs wearing colourful coats and scarves descend on Birmingham for Crufts 2024

07 March 2024

The international dog show is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.


Penny Mordaunt backs Michelle Donelan after taxpayers foot Hamas damages claim

Penny Mordaunt backs Michelle Donelan after taxpayers foot Hamas damages claim

Penny Mordaunt backs Michelle Donelan after taxpayers foot Hamas damages claim

07 March 2024

The Commons Leader defended the Science Secretary, and claimed she was of good character.


BBC to show short Aardman films voiced by viewers from across the UK

BBC to show short Aardman films voiced by viewers from across the UK

BBC to show short Aardman films voiced by viewers from across the UK

07 March 2024

Three of the new films will air on Friday before The One Show.


Two Brighton fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Europa League game

Two Brighton fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Europa League game

Two Brighton fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Europa League game

07 March 2024

The pair were taken to hospital with minor injuries.


Road delays worse than before pandemic despite drop in traffic

Road delays worse than before pandemic despite drop in traffic

Road delays worse than before pandemic despite drop in traffic

07 March 2024

The RAC described the data as ‘very concerning’ and urged the Government to provide ‘sufficient funds’ to tackle the causes of congestion.


Constance Marten denies harming baby, saying ‘I did nothing but show her love’

Constance Marten denies harming baby, saying ‘I did nothing but show her love’

Constance Marten denies harming baby, saying ‘I did nothing but show her love’

07 March 2024

The 36-year-old and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, deny manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of their infant daughter.


Archaeologists to explore ‘geophysical mysteries’ in new dig at Sutton Hoo

Archaeologists to explore ‘geophysical mysteries’ in new dig at Sutton Hoo

Archaeologists to explore ‘geophysical mysteries’ in new dig at Sutton Hoo

07 March 2024

The National Trust is working with Time Team on the two-year research project.


Mental illness in women and girls driven by violence and abuse, doctors warn

Mental illness in women and girls driven by violence and abuse, doctors warn

Mental illness in women and girls driven by violence and abuse, doctors warn

07 March 2024

Members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists were asked to choose the top three influences on mental illness in women and girls.


Rwanda Bill to return to Commons on March 18 after Lords defeats

Rwanda Bill to return to Commons on March 18 after Lords defeats

Rwanda Bill to return to Commons on March 18 after Lords defeats

07 March 2024

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt confirmed the next step for the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill during business questions.


Almost 20% of children have experienced online bullying, statistics show

Almost 20% of children have experienced online bullying, statistics show

Almost 20% of children have experienced online bullying, statistics show

07 March 2024

The figures show that almost one in 10 teenagers have received a sexual message.


Respecting cultures helps secure Northern Ireland’s place in UK, says Givan

Respecting cultures helps secure Northern Ireland’s place in UK, says Givan

Respecting cultures helps secure Northern Ireland’s place in UK, says Givan

07 March 2024

Education Minister Paul Givan was speaking after a visit to an Irish language school in Co Tyrone on Wednesday.


Consumer harm from subscription traps ‘worsening amid fix failure’

Consumer harm from subscription traps ‘worsening amid fix failure’

Consumer harm from subscription traps ‘worsening amid fix failure’

07 March 2024

The charity estimates unused subscriptions have cost consumers £688 million in the last year, up by £382 million since 2022.


Mother’s Day promise from jockey to finish first on horse honouring late Queen

Mother’s Day promise from jockey to finish first on horse honouring late Queen

Mother’s Day promise from jockey to finish first on horse honouring late Queen

07 March 2024

The thoroughbred Thank You Ma’am was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who was a a life-long horse racing fan.


Extending windfall tax on energy firms was ‘difficult decision’, says Chancellor

Extending windfall tax on energy firms was ‘difficult decision’, says Chancellor

Extending windfall tax on energy firms was ‘difficult decision’, says Chancellor

07 March 2024

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross and north-east Scotland MP Andrew Bowie have criticised the move.


Modern slavery referrals hit record high with UK the most common nationality

Modern slavery referrals hit record high with UK the most common nationality

Modern slavery referrals hit record high with UK the most common nationality

07 March 2024

Some 17,004 potential victims of modern slavery were referred to the Home Office in 2023.


M&S joint chief Katie Bickerstaffe to step down

M&S joint chief Katie Bickerstaffe to step down

M&S joint chief Katie Bickerstaffe to step down

07 March 2024

The high street giant said Ms Bickerstaffe will leave after the group’s annual general meeting to ‘pursue her board career’.


Jeremy Hunt slams Amol Rajan comments as ‘not worthy of the BBC’

Jeremy Hunt slams Amol Rajan comments as ‘not worthy of the BBC’

Jeremy Hunt slams Amol Rajan comments as ‘not worthy of the BBC’

07 March 2024

The pair had a heated exchange about the budget on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.


Third of drivers admit hogging middle lane on motorways, survey suggests

Third of drivers admit hogging middle lane on motorways, survey suggests

Third of drivers admit hogging middle lane on motorways, survey suggests

07 March 2024

National Highways has launched a campaign which warns of the impact of staying in the middle lane and tailgating.


ITV sells Bates vs Post Office to 12 countries

ITV sells Bates vs Post Office to 12 countries

ITV sells Bates vs Post Office to 12 countries

07 March 2024

Boss Carolyn McCall said she is ‘proud’ of the impact of the show on highlighting the plight of subpostmasters.


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