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Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:47:14 GMT
UK politics news – live: Senior Tory reported to Met by MPs over sexual assault claims
Claims lodged against Tory MP span period of two years

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:34:59 GMT
Majority of trains run by northern operators are delayed
Operators have been hit by staffing problems, with many drivers refusing to volunteer to work on rest days.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:17:50 GMT
Just four Afghan refugees resettled in UK since fall of Kabul
The Afghan citizens’ resettlement scheme (ACRS) aimed to resettle 5,000 Afghans in the first year, and up to 20,000 over five years

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:27:07 GMT
Tory MP reported to police by colleagues over rape and sexual assault allegations
A group of Conservatives made a third party report to the Metropolitan Police

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:19:45 GMT
Archbishop of Canterbury: We must not force peace on Ukraine
Justin Welby urged the West to be resilient even as the costs of the conflict drag on.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:19:39 GMT
Prisoner release was considered at start of Covid pandemic – Hancock
The former health secretary’s diaries are being serialised by the Daily Mail.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:19:01 GMT
Matt Hancock says release of thousands of prisoners was considered at start of Covid pandemic
The former health secretary’s diaries are being serialised by the Daily Mail

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:07:33 GMT
How are PIP rates changing in 2023?
DWP’s Personal Independence Payments to rise by 10.1 per cent from next April to help recipients weather the ever-worsening cost of living crisis

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:07:15 GMT
How are PIP rates changing in 2023?
DWP’s Personal Independence Payments to rise by 10.1 per cent from next April to help recipients weather the ever-worsening cost of living crisis

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:05:53 GMT
Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury in final UK show of last ever tour
The veteran singer has been travelling the globe on his marathon Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour over the past couple of years.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:04:23 GMT
Second primary school pupil dies from Strep A bacterial infection
Death of child who attended Victoria Primary School in Penarth, Wales comes after outbreak in Surrey

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:02:22 GMT
Nurses, Royal Mail and even coffin-makers: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:02:12 GMT
Nurses, Royal Mail and even coffin-makers: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:33:19 GMT
Commons committee says reappointing Suella Braverman ‘sets dangerous precedent’
Ms Braverman was sacked from her role then given the job back six days later when Mr Sunak became PM.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:20:40 GMT
Leigh Griffiths questioned by police in sports gambling investigation
Police carried out an operation in Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Bonnyrigg in Midlothian and Airdrie in North Lanarkshire.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:32:16 GMT
Sir Elton John announced for Glastonbury 2023
The singer will perform on the Pyramid Stage at the music festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset next year.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:27:09 GMT
Thamesmead stabbings: Two boys aged 15 and 16 charged with south-east London murders
Metropolitan Police says two suspects will be presented in court later on Friday

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:25:21 GMT
MPs want ex-ministers to face legal action if they break ‘revolving door’ rules
The terms governing ministers’ employment prospects on leaving their Whitehall roles should be expanded, a parliamentary committee said.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:13:58 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:11:52 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals the three hours in the day when not to use your washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:52 GMT
Mechanical technician witnesses ‘eye-opening’ scenes demonstrating Ukrainian pride
Matt Simmons travelled into western Ukraine last month to help deliver aid.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:54:34 GMT
Britain’s happiest places to live revealed
More than 21,000 people responded to Rightmove’s Happy at Home Index, which asks residents how they feel about where they live.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:54:27 GMT
Teenagers, aged 15 and 16, charged with murdering 16-year-old boys
The alleged murders took place on Saturday.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:54:20 GMT
Britain’s happiest places to live revealed
More than 21,000 people responded to Rightmove’s Happy at Home Index, which asks residents how they feel about where they live.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:38:56 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:38:47 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:55:59 GMT
Finnish PM warns Russian win would empower aggressors
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin has warned an Australian audience that a Russian victory over Ukraine would empower other aggressors

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:40:02 GMT
Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days – study
Scientists have, however, advised the risk to consumers remains very low.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:47:54 GMT
Chester by-election result: Labour ‘decisively’ win seat in ‘strong message to Conservative Party’
Newly-elected Samantha Dixon says Tory government has betrayed trust put in them at last general election

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:30:14 GMT
Rishi Sunak news - live: Starmer accused of trying to ‘out-Brexit the Tories’ at PMQs
Ian Blackford referred to the Britain’s exit from the EU as ‘the elephant in the room’

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:23:27 GMT
‘Psychopath with a conscience’ guilty of murdering two escorts six months apart
Builder Mark Brown denied the murders, claiming Alexandra Morgan died in an accident and Leah Ware is still alive

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:11:18 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in December
Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:10:53 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in December
Help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 03:15:11 GMT
Newly elected MP says voters think it is ‘Labour’s turn’
The poll was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Christian Matheson, who resigned after complaints of ‘serious sexual misconduct’ were upheld.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:41:40 GMT
Labour retains Chester seat in blow to Sunak in first electoral test
Local councillor Samantha Dixon re-won the seat for Labour in the early hours of Friday morning.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:48:27 GMT
What the papers say – December 2
Royal family drama again dominates the front pages.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:48:16 GMT
Elton John marks World Aids Day with charity message ‘no one left behind’
The British musician shared details of a new project in partnership with supermarket chain Walmart to help fight the virus in the US.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:33:52 GMT
‘It has been a sad lesson’: Afghans left behind despite British promise of help
World Affairseditor Kim Sengupta meets those who stood up for Western values but were left behind

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:26:09 GMT
Royal race scandal: Charity boss says her authentic African pride led to ‘attack’ from palace aide
Exclusive: ‘I’m aware that the palace itself does not reflect us. There are pictures of people who don’t look like us on the walls,’ Ngozi Fulani says

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:01:21 GMT
Prince William says ‘racism has no place in society’ as aide quits over palace race scandal
Lady Hussey, 83, is Prince William’s godmother. She was invited to and on duty at the reception.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:24:57 GMT
Buckingham Palace aide resigns amid race scandal as Black charity boss asked ‘where in Africa are you from?’
Ngozi Fulani, CEO of Sistah Space, said the remarks made by a palace aid were ‘insulting’

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:50:49 GMT
Prince William says racism has no place in society as aide quits over palace race scandal
Lady Hussey, 83, who is Prince William’s godmother was on duty at the reception

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:11:12 GMT
Prince William says racism has no place in society as aide quits over palace race scandal
Lady Hussey, 83, who is Prince William’s godmother was on duty at the reception

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:55:56 GMT
Lindsey Buckingham joins estranged bandmates in praising late Christine McVie
Fleetwood Mac star McVie died on Wednesday following a short illness at the age of 79.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:24:11 GMT
Rishi Sunak faces first by-election test as polls close in Chester
The result is expected in the early hours of Friday morning.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:09:47 GMT
Rishi Sunak wrong to ‘wipe the slate clean’ on Braverman breach of standards, report finds
Committee calls for legal action against ministers who use ‘revolving door’ to private-sector jobs

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:08:29 GMT
Nurse Lucy Letby tried to kill baby hours after making celebration banner, court told
The baby had been born ‘very, very prematurely’

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Government to sign £360m devolution deal with Cornwall
The proposed deal will require local consent and parliamentary approval.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Average insurance premium paid by motorists increases
Insurers have been finding it increasingly challenging to absorb rising costs, the Association of British Insurers said.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
King’s donation to help supply hundreds of food banks with fridges and freezers
An initial 800 fridges and freezers will be delivered between now and spring to local charities, food banks and social pantries across the UK.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Shopper footfall decline ‘dreich’ for Scottish retailers, industry warns
David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, said the Scottish Government must do more to support the industry.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Children unable to afford lunch in more than half of state schools, survey says
Some 52% of teachers responding to a survey said there was an increase in pupils going hungry in the autumn term.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Google opens its first accessibility research and development centre in the UK
The tech giant said the centre would be used to develop new technology to help people with disabilities.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Around half of consumers plan to cut back on festive spending, figures show
Figures from Which? and Mintel show that consumers plan to buy fewer and cheaper gifts, less food and expect to turn to credit to cover costs.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Shopper footfall stumbles in November amid cost-of-living fears
Total UK footfall was 13.3% below pre-pandemic levels last month and 1.5 percentage points worse than October, according to BRC-Sensormatic IQ data.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Myleene Klass launches festive jumper range for Save the Children with daughters
All proceeds from the jumper range will be donated to Save the Children’s work in the UK and around the world.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Children often present when victims strangled, research suggests
The Crown Prosecution Service analysed a sample of cases involving non-fatal strangulation offences.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:19 GMT
Earl and Countess of Wessex cheered after star-studded Royal Variety Performance
The royals were entertained by comedy from Al Murray, Maisie Adam, Omid Djalili and Britain’s Got Talent winner Axel Blake.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:39:10 GMT
William and Kate shiver in cold weather at threatened Boston waterfront
They toured Piers Park in temperatures that felt well below freezing.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:23:43 GMT
Callum Scott Howells: JK Rowling ‘stoking the fire’ as ‘trans rights attacked’
The actor also said it was ‘shameful and disappointing’ that Qatar was hosting the World Cup.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:11:12 GMT
Army ‘neglected’ over last 20 years, says Defence Secretary
Ben Wallace has called for increased spending on the armed forces.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:04:26 GMT
Buckingham Palace prepared to ‘work with’ Black charity boss abused by royal aide
Exclusive: Palace hopes it can “work with Ngozi and express apologies in person,” The Independent understands

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:12:23 GMT
Brazen thieves removed motorist’s catalytic converter as he watched
Driver banged on window to scare them off but thief just waved baseball bat at him while friend continued the theft

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:08:22 GMT
Ireland ‘knows what it means to struggle for right to exist’, says von der Leyen
The EU Commission president was speaking during a two-day visit to Dublin.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:56 GMT
Polls close in Chester as Sunak faces first by-election test
The result is expected in the early hours of Friday morning.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:22:49 GMT
First by-election test for Sunak as voters take to the polls in Chester
The contest will give both Labour and the Tories a glimpse into how voters are reacting to a tumultuous six months for the government

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:13:05 GMT
Ian Blackford quits as SNP Westminster leader
Time for ‘fresh’ start, says Commons chief – departing after row over handling of sexual misconduct claims against SNP MP

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:09:23 GMT
NHS vacancies in England rise to new record high
NHS Digital figures show there were 133,446 full-time equivalent vacancies at the end of September

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:52:42 GMT
Sturgeon rejects claims of ‘coup’ against Blackford as he stands down
The Westminster leader announced he would not seek re-election next week.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:36:33 GMT
Earl and Countess of Wessex meet royal family photographer at variety show
Edward and Sophie were greeted by former BBC photographer Joan Williams as they arrived at the Royal Albert Hall.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:16:59 GMT
Sunak pledges more police powers to tackle ‘completely unacceptable’ protests
Suella Braverman and policing minister Chris Philp met with police chiefs to discuss tackling the ‘guerrilla tactics’ used by Just Stop Oil.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:16:56 GMT
Disabled grandmother accuses coach firm of ‘discrimination’ after mobility scooter row
Lesley McMaster forced to drive a mile and a half in the rain on shopper scooter instead

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:14:50 GMT
Free range eggs ‘will run out by March’ because of bird flu crisis, MP warns
Eggs shortage could drag out until Christmas 2023

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:56:27 GMT
Matt Hancock to call for dyslexia screening on Commons return after jungle jaunt
Speculation is mounting over whether the former health secretary will have the Tory whip restored and seek to stand again at the next election.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:49:02 GMT
Judge to decide if brain-damaged teenager can be allowed to die
The teenager’s mother persuaded Mrs Justice Morgan to delay a ruling on whether life-support treatment should end until after Christmas.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:41:24 GMT
Almost a million private renters at risk of eviction this winter, poll finds
‘I’m sick with worry about what will happen to us,’ says Dave who has been served an eviction notice

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:29:48 GMT
Racism must be ‘confronted’, says Sunak amid royal reception remarks row
The Prime Minister declined to comment directly on the incident, saying it would not be ‘right’ to do so.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:29:24 GMT
UK house prices see biggest monthly fall in more than two years as growth slows
Soaring household bills and higher mortgage rates following the disastrous mini-Budget in September have impacted the property market

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:22:18 GMT
Nicole Thea: Pregnant YouTube star died after ambulance delay as family say health concerns ‘ignored’
Exclusive: Family call for health authorities to be held accountable after influencer and her son’s death

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:11:44 GMT
Almost half of BME domestic abuse victims say police failed to take their complaints seriously
‘I’m a tall 5 foot 10 Black girl, I speak very well, I present myself very well – just because someone presents themselves well, it doesn’t mean they’re not struggling,’ victim says

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:03:58 GMT
Rishi Sunak says ‘racism must be confronted’ after royal family row
Job tackling racism ‘never done’, says PM

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:04:52 GMT
Boris Johnson to stand again in 2024 general election
Decision to fight Uxbridge seat for fourth time fuels speculation over leadership bid

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:37:52 GMT
House prices: Should I sell my home before property values plunge?
Prices are set to drop by 10 per cent next near, some estate agents warn as Bank set to hike rate again

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:34:12 GMT
A quarter of English councils abolish emergency help scheme amid cost of living crisis
Exclusive: ‘Postcode lottery’ of badly funded schemes leaves 14 million people with nowhere to turn in a crisis

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:31:45 GMT
Von der Leyen hails ‘encouraging’ engagement with Sunak on protocol
The European Commission president said that co-operation between Ireland and the EU on Brexit has been ‘ironclad’.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:21:54 GMT
BBC: Local radio cuts needed to ‘keep pace with way audiences are changing’
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the broadcaster’s director of nations, was asked whether the proposals would ‘rip the heart out’ of its local offering.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:17:57 GMT
Flu levels continue to rise while vaccine take-up is low among key groups
Infection rates are estimated to be highest among five to 14-year-olds.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:53:30 GMT
Calls for sugar food tax as report shows reduction 82% below voluntary target
Retailer own-brand and manufacturer products cut back sugar by just 3.5% between 2015 and 2020, according to analysis published on Thursday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:53:17 GMT
Yoga teacher guilty of murdering her lodger after claiming it was self-defence
Dawn Lewis appeared to have stabbed herself in bid to avoid justice, Bristol Crown Court told

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:46:31 GMT
Declan Rice: England hope to deliver ‘best Christmas present’ with World Cup win
Fans in Qatar have been advised to remain ‘vigilant’ and avoid using touts to secure a spot in the stadium for the game against Senegal.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:33:14 GMT
Ministers ‘considering plans to allow migrants to be held for up to 96 hours’
Figures have revealed more than 43,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to the UK so far this year.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:28:31 GMT
Reflection on Ireland’s EU ‘marriage’ as von der Leyen addresses politicians
Opposition politicians responded to the EU chief’s comments in the Irish parliament.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:20:22 GMT
Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Preservation of life the priority when suspect restrained
Joanne Caffrey continued to give expert evidence at the Sheku Bayoh inquiry on Thursday in Edinburgh.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:13:31 GMT
Keir Starmer demands end to tax breaks that helped PM’s private school
Keir Starmer demands end to handouts which have helped give PM’s old school ‘a rowing club and extensive art collection’

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:10:10 GMT
Michael Gove eyes concessions to get planning reform past Tory rebels
Holiday lets could require planning permission and developers hit with ‘use it or lose it’ rules

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:08:37 GMT
Fears of Christmas chaos as more workers vote to strike
Ambulance workers, railway staff and security officers plan industrial action in festive season

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:06:47 GMT
Households could pay £800m more for energy this winter because of onshore wind farm ban
A decision in 2016 saw ban on construction of onshore wind farms in most parts of England

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:02:13 GMT
Former Covid vaccine tsar warns UK ‘dismantling’ systems for fighting future pandemics
Britain losing leadership position and falling behind EU on preparedness for outbreaks, says Kate Bingham

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:48 GMT
Drakeford and Price hail ‘real progress’ in first year of co-operation agreement
But the Welsh Conservatives said the deal should be scrapped as it is not delivering on people’s needs.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:55:13 GMT
New sanctions on Russians recruiting conscripts and prisoners to Putin’s war machine
Mobilised civilians believed to be used as ‘cannon fodder’ in stalled invasion of Ukraine



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