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Met officers sacked over Bianca Williams stop and search handed jobs back

Met officers sacked over Bianca Williams stop and search handed jobs back

Met officers sacked over Bianca Williams stop and search handed jobs back

04 October 2024

Former Met Pcs Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks won an appeal against a ruling that they lied by saying they could smell cannabis.


Women with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialist clinics

Women with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialist clinics

Women with ‘worrying’ breast lumps to be referred directly to specialist clinics

04 October 2024

The move was announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.


Harry legal action against The Sun publisher ‘like campaign between two armies’

Harry legal action against The Sun publisher ‘like campaign between two armies’

Harry legal action against The Sun publisher ‘like campaign between two armies’

04 October 2024

The Duke of Sussex is bringing a High Court claim against News Group Newspapers over allegations of unlawful information gathering.


Parkrun is about community spirit, founder says ahead of 20th anniversary events

Parkrun is about community spirit, founder says ahead of 20th anniversary events

Parkrun is about community spirit, founder says ahead of 20th anniversary events

04 October 2024

Paul Sinton-Hewitt started parkrun when he organised a free timed 5k run at Bushy Park in south-west London on October 2, 2024.


Wine sellers ‘powerless’ to prevent price hikes as tax system set to change

Wine sellers ‘powerless’ to prevent price hikes as tax system set to change

Wine sellers ‘powerless’ to prevent price hikes as tax system set to change

04 October 2024

Majestic and Cambridge Wine Merchants are among retailers contacting their customers to prepare them for the potential impact.


South Africa is best value long-haul holiday destination – report

South Africa is best value long-haul holiday destination – report

South Africa is best value long-haul holiday destination – report

04 October 2024

Typical prices include £1.63 for a cup of filter coffee and £1.81 for a bottle of local beer, Post Office Travel Money said.


Mike Lynch drowned and deaths of three others under investigation – inquest

Mike Lynch drowned and deaths of three others under investigation – inquest

Mike Lynch drowned and deaths of three others under investigation – inquest

04 October 2024

Billionaire entrepreneur Dr Lynch, his daughter Hannah and Jonathan and Judy Bloomer were among those on the stricken Bayesian superyacht.


Football-themed website pleads not guilty to gambling law offences

Football-themed website pleads not guilty to gambling law offences

Football-themed website pleads not guilty to gambling law offences

04 October 2024

Premier League partner Sorare.com will face trial before a district judge in Birmingham next summer.


Scientists ‘shocked’ as parts of Antarctica turning green at ‘dramatic’ rate

Scientists ‘shocked’ as parts of Antarctica turning green at ‘dramatic’ rate

Scientists ‘shocked’ as parts of Antarctica turning green at ‘dramatic’ rate

04 October 2024

Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades.


Duchess of Edinburgh to read bedtime story on CBeebies for World Sight Day

Duchess of Edinburgh to read bedtime story on CBeebies for World Sight Day

Duchess of Edinburgh to read bedtime story on CBeebies for World Sight Day

04 October 2024

Sophie will read from Specs For Rex by Yasmeen Ismail.


Boy, 15, charged with riot due to go on trial in December

Boy, 15, charged with riot due to go on trial in December

Boy, 15, charged with riot due to go on trial in December

04 October 2024

The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had admitted a charge of violent disorder and burglary of a vape shop in Sunderland.


Swinney does not rule out snap election if budget fails

Swinney does not rule out snap election if budget fails

Swinney does not rule out snap election if budget fails

04 October 2024

The Scottish Government’s draft tax and spending plans will be published in December.


Current assisted dying law ‘cruel’, says minister as Bill due before Parliament

Current assisted dying law ‘cruel’, says minister as Bill due before Parliament

Current assisted dying law ‘cruel’, says minister as Bill due before Parliament

04 October 2024

Dame Esther Rantzen is among those who have welcomed news of the Bill but other campaigners have voiced opposition.


Sinn Fein answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Sinn Fein answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

Sinn Fein answers over McMonagle controversy not satisfactory – Robinson

04 October 2024

DUP leader Gavin Robinson accused the republican party of trying to ‘shut down’ questions over the issue.


UK increases Lebanon aid support amid concerns over spiralling conflict

UK increases Lebanon aid support amid concerns over spiralling conflict

UK increases Lebanon aid support amid concerns over spiralling conflict

04 October 2024

British nationals have been urged to leave Lebanon as clashes continue between Israel and Hezbollah.


Construction firms report fastest growth in two years as recovery gathers pace

Construction firms report fastest growth in two years as recovery gathers pace

Construction firms report fastest growth in two years as recovery gathers pace

04 October 2024

Renewable energy projects and growing housebuilder confidence pushed the industry to the fastest rate of growth since early 2022.


Interest rates should not be cut ‘too far or too fast’, warns Bank economist

Interest rates should not be cut ‘too far or too fast’, warns Bank economist

Interest rates should not be cut ‘too far or too fast’, warns Bank economist

04 October 2024

Huw Pill has signalled that rates should be cut in a ‘gradual’ manner, amid caution over the long-term path of inflation.


Labour should not offer paid business leader meetings, Ed Miliband suggests

Labour should not offer paid business leader meetings, Ed Miliband suggests

Labour should not offer paid business leader meetings, Ed Miliband suggests

04 October 2024

Mr Miliband told ITV’s Good Morning Britain ministers were not interested in having businesses pay for access to them.


Tesco sees flower sales bloom after lockdown decline

Tesco sees flower sales bloom after lockdown decline

Tesco sees flower sales bloom after lockdown decline

04 October 2024

The supermarket said demand for its premium Finest bouquets has increased 25% on last year.


Proposal for pubs to use two-third pint measures ‘daft’, says Wetherspoon boss

Proposal for pubs to use two-third pint measures ‘daft’, says Wetherspoon boss

Proposal for pubs to use two-third pint measures ‘daft’, says Wetherspoon boss

04 October 2024

A study published last month by Cambridge University academics called on the Government to stop serving beer in pints to improve public health.


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