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Boy, 13, who reversed over a grandmother ‘at some speed’ admits causing death

Boy, 13, who reversed over a grandmother ‘at some speed’ admits causing death

Boy, 13, who reversed over a grandmother ‘at some speed’ admits causing death

03 October 2023

The youngster was 12 when he ran over Marcia Grant, 60, in her own car before saying ‘looks like I got my first kill’.


Third of greenwashing companies also linked to social washing, new data shows

Third of greenwashing companies also linked to social washing, new data shows

Third of greenwashing companies also linked to social washing, new data shows

03 October 2023

New figures from data science firm RepRisk suggest that corporate greenwashing and social washing are often connected.


BBC royal correspondent who Charles once described as ‘awful’ retires

BBC royal correspondent who Charles once described as ‘awful’ retires

BBC royal correspondent who Charles once described as ‘awful’ retires

03 October 2023

The BBC thanked veteran broadcaster Nicholas Witchell for his ‘remarkable service’.


Sunak silent on HS2 decision as he seems set to axe line’s northern leg

Sunak silent on HS2 decision as he seems set to axe line’s northern leg

Sunak silent on HS2 decision as he seems set to axe line’s northern leg

03 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he will not be forced into ‘premature decisions’ on the project.


Sunak dismisses Truss’s tax cut call as the wrong priority for the country

Sunak dismisses Truss’s tax cut call as the wrong priority for the country

Sunak dismisses Truss’s tax cut call as the wrong priority for the country

03 October 2023

Rishi Sunak faced questions about his predecessor after Liz Truss attracted a large crowd at the Tory conference.


Now is not the time for a general election – Sunak

Now is not the time for a general election – Sunak

Now is not the time for a general election – Sunak

03 October 2023

The Prime Minister embarked on a series of sit-down interviews in Manchester on Tuesday, amid ongoing questions about the fate of HS2.


Tory mayoral candidate criticised for saying Jews ‘frightened’ under Sadiq Khan

Tory mayoral candidate criticised for saying Jews ‘frightened’ under Sadiq Khan

Tory mayoral candidate criticised for saying Jews ‘frightened’ under Sadiq Khan

03 October 2023

Susan Hall has been accused of deploying ‘dog-whistle’ politics.


Planned Tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks

Planned Tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks

Planned Tube strikes called off following ‘significant progress’ in talks

03 October 2023

Around 3,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union were due to walk out on Wednesday and Friday.


William and Kate arrive in Cardiff to meet members of Windrush generation

William and Kate arrive in Cardiff to meet members of Windrush generation

William and Kate arrive in Cardiff to meet members of Windrush generation

03 October 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales were greeted by cheering schoolchildren when they arrived at Grange Pavilion in the city.


Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit

Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit

Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit

03 October 2023

The new shadow secretary of state is meeting political parties at Parliament Buildings at Stormont.


Poundland offers jobs to more than 200 ex-Wilko staff as stores reopen

Poundland offers jobs to more than 200 ex-Wilko staff as stores reopen

Poundland offers jobs to more than 200 ex-Wilko staff as stores reopen

03 October 2023

Last month, Poundland bought up to 71 Wilko stores from administrator PwC following the collapse of the high street chain.


Man in court accused of firearms and explosives offences

Man in court accused of firearms and explosives offences

Man in court accused of firearms and explosives offences

03 October 2023

Gordon Smith has been charged with possessing a weapon with intent to cause fear or violence.


Boy, 16, fatally stabbed near home named by police

Boy, 16, fatally stabbed near home named by police

Boy, 16, fatally stabbed near home named by police

03 October 2023

Taye Faik died in Edmonton, north London on Sunday night.


Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers to cover busiest time

Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers to cover busiest time

Royal Mail to hire 16,000 temporary workers to cover busiest time

03 October 2023

The staff will help out during the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas periods.


HS2 north of Birmingham: What work has started and what might happen next?

HS2 north of Birmingham: What work has started and what might happen next?

HS2 north of Birmingham: What work has started and what might happen next?

03 October 2023

The PA news agency answers 13 key questions on the situation.


Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction

Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction

Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction

03 October 2023

The secrets of the 235-year-old silver watch were revealed when it was taken for valuation at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom.


Summer holiday spending by Virgin Money customers ‘jumped by a third this year’

Summer holiday spending by Virgin Money customers ‘jumped by a third this year’

Summer holiday spending by Virgin Money customers ‘jumped by a third this year’

03 October 2023

Despite the mixed weather conditions this summer, spending on UK-based staycations increased by 10% compared with the spring quarter.


Steve Barclay announces plans to stop trans women using female hospital wards

Steve Barclay announces plans to stop trans women using female hospital wards

Steve Barclay announces plans to stop trans women using female hospital wards

03 October 2023

The Health Secretary told the Conservative Party Conference he would look into changing the NHS constitution.


Woman to appear in court later this month accused of fatal stabbing

Woman to appear in court later this month accused of fatal stabbing

Woman to appear in court later this month accused of fatal stabbing

03 October 2023

Hubert Brown died after an incident in St Paul’s, Bristol, on September 29.


Forbes and Regan reject Ross claims of ‘discussions’ with SNP rebels

Forbes and Regan reject Ross claims of ‘discussions’ with SNP rebels

Forbes and Regan reject Ross claims of ‘discussions’ with SNP rebels

03 October 2023

The Bute House Agreement has come in for criticism by some in the SNP.


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