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More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

More than a quarter of charities predict funding fall as councils struggle

28 February 2024

The report said local government is a significant funder of charities, currently providing 13p in every £1 of charity income.


Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

Smokers views on vapes ‘could put them off quitting’ – study

28 February 2024

The majority of smokers believe that e-cigarettes are equally or more harmful than cigarettes.


Tribunal to examine claims of covert state surveillance of journalists

Tribunal to examine claims of covert state surveillance of journalists

Tribunal to examine claims of covert state surveillance of journalists

28 February 2024

Film makers Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, who were controversially arrested in 2018, have taken a case to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.


Eating UPFs linked to higher risk of poor mental health and death – study

Eating UPFs linked to higher risk of poor mental health and death – study

Eating UPFs linked to higher risk of poor mental health and death – study

28 February 2024

Strategies should be developed to intervene in the exposure to UPFs, researchers urged, in a bid to improve human health.


What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

28 February 2024

These are the biggest stories making headlines this Wednesday.


Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

Cleverly questions what regular pro-Palestine protests are hoping to achieve

28 February 2024

The Home Secretary said the calls for an immediate ceasefire were in ‘disagreement’ with the Government’s ‘well thought-out’ position.


82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

82 people have died since call for infected blood compensation, say campaigners

28 February 2024

Campaigners are to descend on Westminster to call on the Government to act.


Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

Broadcast journalists send open letter calling for foreign media access to Gaza

28 February 2024

The broadcasters represented are Sky News, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS.


Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

Harry awaits judgment in High Court challenge over change to personal security

28 February 2024

The Duke of Sussex took legal action against the Home Office over a decision to change the level of his security arrangements when he visits the UK.


Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person to appear in court charged with allegedly spying for Russia

28 February 2024

Bulgarian national Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 38, of Acton, west London, is to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

Home Office unveils £31m security package to protect MPs from threats

27 February 2024

Home Secretary James Cleverly said no MP should have to accept that harassment is ‘part of the job’.


Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

Complaints process and oversight for Government’s counter-terror scheme launched

27 February 2024

The Government’s adviser on extremism Robin Simcox said the Standards and Compliance Unit would ‘process and investigate complaints about Prevent’.


Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

Thomas Kingston: A financier who married into the royal family

27 February 2024

He was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening.


Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

Commons ban for Scott Benton approved, paving way for Blackpool by-election

27 February 2024

A 35-day suspension is enough to trigger a recall petition.


Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

Fergus Ewing slams ‘authoritarian’ SNP after suspension is upheld

27 February 2024

The Inverness and Nairn MSP had appealed against a week-long suspension, imposed after he voted against a Scottish Government minister.


Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

Sixth person charged with allegedly spying for Russia

27 February 2024

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev is to appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

Lee Anderson: PM made mistake removing Tory whip after Sadiq Khan remarks

27 February 2024

The former deputy Tory chairman said he stands by the ‘sentiment of his comments’ after accusing the Mayor of London of being controlled by Islamists.


Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

Archived CBeebies Bedtime Stories episodes get digital library on BBC iPlayer

27 February 2024

The archived episodes will become available from World Book Day.


Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

Royal family in mourning as Lady Gabriella Kingston’s husband Tom dies suddenly

27 February 2024

Lady Gabriella paid tribute to the 45-year-old, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’.


Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

Two boys arrested and bailed after animals killed at west London college

27 February 2024

The pair were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and burglary after the incident at Capel Manor College on Sunday.


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