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Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:02:16 GMT
Universal credit changes leave 3.6m families worse off, say experts
Budget changes do not make up for ‘damage’ of £20-a-week cut, says think tank

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:39:21 GMT
Bonfire Night: Arrests after clashes in Parliament Square leave police injured
The Metropolitan Police said the injuries were ‘unacceptable’, though a number of officers have remained in Whitehall

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:32:19 GMT
UK holds talks with Qatar over ‘long-term gas supply deal’ amid energy crisis, report says
Source suggests Middle Eastern country could become ‘supplier of last resort’ for UK

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:07:29 GMT
Chelsea fan jailed for antisemitic tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters
The 21-year-old told police the tweets were “banter between mates”

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:02:22 GMT
London could see its worst record for teenage killings this year
The figure is just three fewer than the record number in 2008

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:35:37 GMT
Boris Johnson news - live: PM could face two sleaze inquiries after Paterson scandal and Spain holiday
Follow the latest updates from Westminster

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:22:21 GMT
HIV patient ‘denied life-saving medication’ in UK detention centre
Exclusive: Jamaica’s top diplomat in the UK, Mr Seth Ramocan, told The Independent he was making ‘immediate’ enquiries with the Home Office about the case

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:08:41 GMT
PM facing calls for fresh sleaze inquiries following botched attempt to protect Tory MP
Labour demands inquiry into Johnson’s freebie holiday and insists second investigation into Downing Street flat refurbishment must go ahead

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:59:05 GMT
Council meeting descends into chaos as megaphone used during furious row between councillors
‘This is democracy – you might not like me but you’ve got to listen to me’

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:42:49 GMT
EU warns of ‘serious consequences’ for UK in Northern Ireland Brexit trade row
‘Disappointing’ failure of UK to engage ‘sincerely’ in effort to resolve customs problems, says Brussels commissioner

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:42:16 GMT
World leaders ‘reckless for ignoring how meat and dairy accelerate climate crisis’
Exclusive: ‘We’re breaking the taboo and saying what has to be said – that livestock production is a major driver’ says author

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:53:58 GMT
‘Heartbroken’ woman claims French bulldog puppy choked on biscuit given to her by Starbucks staff
Megan Harrison, 24, says 18-week-old Bonnie died after eating ‘puppuccino’ treat

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:36:10 GMT
David Fuller: Wife ‘couldn’t carry on’ marriage after discovering murderer had abused 100 dead bodies
Former partner says she could not stay in house she shared with disgraced hospital electrician

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:24:24 GMT
MP apologises over ‘suicide’ tweet in Owen Paterson row
Kirsty Blackman says she deleted post ‘after some reflection’

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:23:21 GMT
MPs call for public inquiry into David Fuller’s sexual abuse of NHS hospital corpses
Local NHS trust does not have resources to mount inquiry needed, Tory MP says

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:21:31 GMT
‘Homophobia in the Met’ meant Stephen Port evidence was dismissed, inquests told
The man said police seemed to dismiss his attempts to provide them with information.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:20:30 GMT
David Fuller: Police set up hotline amid fears there could be hundreds more victims of morgue killer
Fuller is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to murders of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce in Tunbridge Wells

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:27:55 GMT
Government hands out further £8m to glove company hit by labour abuse allegations
UK government has ignored warnings surrounding Supermax to continue striking deals with the Malaysian glove manufacturer, says Labour

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:20:20 GMT
Two migrants die amid record numbers of people attempting to cross English Channel
Home Office says 20,000 people have made crossing this year

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:15:30 GMT
Lord Chief Justice warns government over ‘value of the rule of law’ in courts funding plea
‘Adequate resourcing of the courts and tribunals is vital for the future,’ says country’s most senior judge

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:39:48 GMT
Fifth teenager found guilty of manslaughter over killing of Keon Lincoln
Keon Lincoln was chased, stabbed and shot outside his home by a group of teenagers in Perry Barr, Birmingham

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:31:26 GMT
Teenagers caught on camera celebrating after brutal murder
All three teenagers will serve a prison sentence

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:51:58 GMT
Man convicted of attempting to rape new housemate
Victim said attack left her facing ‘trauma and disgust’

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:29:59 GMT
Man jailed for 10 years following traffic collision stabbing
Both attacker and victim in their twenties

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:00:49 GMT
Beavers to return to Nottinghamshire for first time in 400 years
Family of the animals, including four babies, or kits, are to be released into special enclosure

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:48:34 GMT
Labour demands sleaze watchdog investigates Boris Johnson’s luxury holiday funded by Goldsmith family
PM may have broken rules over his free stay at luxury villa in Spain, says opposition

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:43:02 GMT
Boris Johnson attempt to rewrite sleaze rules ‘designed to avoid flat inquiry’
Standards commissioner yet to decide whether to launch probe

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:24:10 GMT
Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? How Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot backfired
Thwarted bid to blow up House of Lords made 17th century Britain even less tolerant

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:24:46 GMT
Ali Harbi Ali: Alleged terrorist accused of murdering Sir David Amess appears in court
Suspect, 25, to go on trial next year charged with murder and preparing acts of terrorism

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:04:47 GMT
MPs must be paid more to prevent lobbying scandals, says Tory MP
Father of the House says current levels of pay might fail to attract top talent

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:08:19 GMT
Labour demands investigation into cabinet minister’s ‘bullying’ comments on sleaze watchdog chief
Business secretary had claimed it was ‘difficult to see future’ for standards commissioner

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:06:31 GMT
Conservatives hit by five-point poll slump following Owen Paterson vote
Boris Johnson’s party now just one point ahead following ‘sleaze’ debacle

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:18:22 GMT
What did Owen Paterson do? Everything you need to know about Tory lobbying scandal
Probe into Owen Paterson’s activities led to ‘sleazy mess’ over disciplinary process

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:13:34 GMT
Regularly open windows when socialising at home to prevent Covid spread, government says
Deputy chief medical officer for England says it is ‘crucial we don’t overlook value of ventilation’



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