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Harry to face ‘extensive’ questioning in trial of claim against The Sun publisher

Harry to face ‘extensive’ questioning in trial of claim against The Sun publisher

Harry to face ‘extensive’ questioning in trial of claim against The Sun publisher

10 December 2024

A trial over allegations of unlawful information gathering by News Group Newspapers is due to start in January.


New report highlights more ‘inappropriate’ spending at water regulator

New report highlights more ‘inappropriate’ spending at water regulator

New report highlights more ‘inappropriate’ spending at water regulator

10 December 2024

The Auditor General for Scotland has published a new report on spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.


Man, 84, charged following the death of 84-year-old woman in the Borders

Man, 84, charged following the death of 84-year-old woman in the Borders

Man, 84, charged following the death of 84-year-old woman in the Borders

10 December 2024

Margaret Maude Hanson’s family said they are ‘devastated’.


Education Secretary ‘disappointed’ at teacher number fall as more money pledged

Education Secretary ‘disappointed’ at teacher number fall as more money pledged

Education Secretary ‘disappointed’ at teacher number fall as more money pledged

10 December 2024

Labour accused Jenny Gilruth of having no long-term strategy to fix the problem.


Barrister who criticised judge for ‘boys’ club’ mentality appears at tribunal

Barrister who criticised judge for ‘boys’ club’ mentality appears at tribunal

Barrister who criticised judge for ‘boys’ club’ mentality appears at tribunal

10 December 2024

Women’s rights campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman, who specialises in family law, is facing a Bar Standards Board (BSB) disciplinary tribunal.


MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

MLAs continue to debate extending Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading deal

10 December 2024

The chambers heard contrasting views on arrangements that have created economic barriers on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.


Energy firm promises £22 billion investment in ‘critical grid infrastructure’

Energy firm promises £22 billion investment in ‘critical grid infrastructure’

Energy firm promises £22 billion investment in ‘critical grid infrastructure’

10 December 2024

SSEN Transmission said an additional £9.4 billion of investment could take total spending over the five years of its plan to £31.7 billion.


Damp and mould among issues identified in military housing

Damp and mould among issues identified in military housing

Damp and mould among issues identified in military housing

10 December 2024

More personnel could decide to leave the military because of poor accommodation if action is not taken, the report warns.


British Red Cross warns more investment needed to prepare UK for future floods

British Red Cross warns more investment needed to prepare UK for future floods

British Red Cross warns more investment needed to prepare UK for future floods

10 December 2024

The charity deployed crisis response teams following Storm Bert and Storm Darragh in the past few weeks.


Coffee drinkers braced for cost increase as bean prices reach record high

Coffee drinkers braced for cost increase as bean prices reach record high

Coffee drinkers braced for cost increase as bean prices reach record high

10 December 2024

The price for arabica beans – the world’s most popular bean variety- reached a 47-year high this week.


Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

10 December 2024

Rachel Reeves wants departments to find 5% savings in their budgets, with spending prioritised on key areas.


Poundland takes £640 million hit on Budget costs and sales woes

Poundland takes £640 million hit on Budget costs and sales woes

Poundland takes £640 million hit on Budget costs and sales woes

10 December 2024

The discount chain’s owner, Pepco, swung to a full-year pre-tax loss of 554 million euros (£457 million) after booking the write-down on Poundland.


MP outlines opposition to calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK

MP outlines opposition to calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK

MP outlines opposition to calls to ban first-cousin marriage in the UK

10 December 2024

Iqbal Mohamed’s concerns did not stop MPs allowing a proposed law to be introduced for further consideration.


Human rights watchdog concerned over access to justice

Human rights watchdog concerned over access to justice

Human rights watchdog concerned over access to justice

10 December 2024

The Scottish Human Rights Commission also said prisons are stretched to capacity.


People commuting more and going to bed earlier, Virgin Media O2 data shows

People commuting more and going to bed earlier, Virgin Media O2 data shows

People commuting more and going to bed earlier, Virgin Media O2 data shows

10 December 2024

The telecoms giant has analysed data from across its networks during 2024.


Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

10 December 2024

Parliamentary Business Minister Jamie Hepburn insisted the government is moving as fast as it can.


Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

10 December 2024

Shabana Mahmood says she will publish a ‘realistic’ plan later this week that will lead to 14,000 extra places being built.


Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

10 December 2024

Police have said David John Andrews’ offending spread across the UK.


Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

10 December 2024

Refugee charity Conversation Over Borders said they have seen a ‘massive mental health crisis’ in people they work with as a result of the riots.


Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

10 December 2024

Shona Campbell got into difficulties in the mud while walking on the shore of the Solway Firth.


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