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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:44:41 GMT
Boy, 15, makes ‘miraculous’ recovery after suffering rare clot on the brain
Warrick Allon was rushed into emergency surgery at Southampton Children’s Hospital after he collapsed and became unresponsive.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:44:21 GMT
Boy, 15, makes ‘miraculous’ recovery after suffering rare clot on the brain
Warrick Allon was rushed into emergency surgery at Southampton Children’s Hospital after he collapsed and became unresponsive.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:42:49 GMT
Sunak promises further support for Ukraine ahead of Nato chief meeting
Nato’s Jens Stoltenberg will be the first international leader hosted by Rishi Sunak in No 10.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:39:12 GMT
M25 protests: Just Stop Oil says police officer injured in lorry crash is ‘awful situation’
Essex Police chief superintendent praised his officers responding to the incident

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:36:39 GMT
Tributes to Archbishop Mario Conti following his death
He was named Archbishop of Glasgow in 2002.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:34:10 GMT
Police officer injured during Just Stop Oil protests on M25
Essex Police said the motorcycle rider was involved in a collision with two lorries during a rolling roadblock.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:33:12 GMT
Blackouts UK: What to expect and who would be exempt?
The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:33:01 GMT
Blackouts UK 2022: What to expect and who would be exempt?
The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:29:01 GMT
Sunak’s ‘fabulous judgment’ defended as Williamson quits over bullying claims
MPs were questioning Rishi Sunak’s decision to bring back the twice-sacked minister who was the subject of a bullying complaint.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:23:20 GMT
Bank of England’s chief economist warns of more interest rate rises to come
Huw Pill warns we ‘cannot declare victory’ yet against inflation

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:22:55 GMT
Police officer injured during Just Stop Oil protests on M25
Essex Police said the motorcycle rider was involved in a collision with two lorries during a rolling roadblock.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:18:10 GMT
Rishi Sunak - live: PM ditches leadership pledges manifesto and immigration plan
Talks held on which promises still deliverable and possible – and every pledge on the table, No 10 says

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:03:51 GMT
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:03:42 GMT
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:02:56 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:02:47 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:55:29 GMT
Tackling inflation more important than school funding, education secretary says
Size of budgets ’irrelevant’ without firm grip on soaring prices, Gillian Keegan argues

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:50:59 GMT
Gavin Williamson news – live: Sunak’s appointment of minister was ‘weak’, Labour say
Sir Gavin quits as allegations of bullying against him mounts

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:49:03 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:48:49 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:43:29 GMT
The four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:43:18 GMT
The four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:20:47 GMT
Lorry crashes on M25 during Just Stop Oil protests
Essex Police have not confirmed whether the accident was the result of activists demonstrating in the area, and the cause is unclear.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:19:25 GMT
Matt Hancock ‘doesn’t expect to serve in Government again’ after I’m A Celebrity - OLD
The former health secretary says he has received a lot of support over his appearance on the programme.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:18:50 GMT
Matt Hancock ‘doesn’t expect to serve in Government again’ after I’m A Celebrity
The former health secretary claims he has received a lot of support over his appearance on the programme despite widespread criticism

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:13:46 GMT
Girl, 12, on 365-day run raises more than £10,000 for cancer charity
Emily Talman ran three kilometres every day for a year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after she almost lost her grandad to the disease.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:52:05 GMT
M25 closures: Lorry crashes as Just Stop Oil block motorway for third day running
The group staged protests on Monday and Tuesday after multiple demonstrators were charged

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:43:21 GMT
Rail strikes called off: what does it mean for your journey?
Avanti West Coast warns passengers on Wednesday ‘to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:21:00 GMT
Who is Gavin Williamson? Government minister accused of bullying who was sacked twice
Cabinet minister without portfilio was knighted by ex-prime minister Boris Johnson earlier this year

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:12:39 GMT
Gavin Williamson resignation letter to Rishi Sunak in full: Bullying allegations had become a ‘distraction’
Former minister vows to ‘clear name of any wrongdoing’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:11:59 GMT
Gavin Williamson resignation letter to Rishi Sunak in full: Bullying allegations had become a ‘distraction’
Former minister vows to ‘clear name of any wrongdoing’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:52:59 GMT
Gavin Williamson: The text messages that led to his resignation
The events that led to Gavin Williamson’s resignation unfolded over just a few days ...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:52:40 GMT
Gavin Williamson: The text messages that led to his resignation
The events that led to Gavin Williamson’s resignation unfolded over just a few days ...

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:45:34 GMT
Nursing union expected to announce first UK-wide strike in 106-year history
More than 300,000 members were urged by the Royal College of Nursing to vote for strike action.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:31:21 GMT
Gavin Williamson news – live: Minister resigns over bullying allegations
Former chief whip and education secretary was accused of telling senior civil servant to ‘slit your throat’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:50:05 GMT
Sunak’s judgment questioned as Williamson quits over bullying claims
Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions following the resignation of Sir Gavin Williamson.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:45:57 GMT
Decision on whether to extend deadline for Northern Ireland election due
A failure to form a ministerial executive following May’s election has placed a legal responsibility on the Government to hold a poll by January 19.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:40:17 GMT
Sir Gavin Williamson will not take severance payment after two weeks in office
The outgoing MP said it should instead go towards reducing the NHS’s waiting lists.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:30:04 GMT
Chef Tom Kerridge ‘super proud’ of wife’s ability to make ‘uncompromising art’
Kerridge praised sculptor Beth Cullen Kerridge for having ‘never given up on her dream’.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:57:07 GMT
What the papers say – November 9
The PM is facing scrutiny over his appointment of the embattled cabinet office minister as the latter leaves government for the third time.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:02:00 GMT
Parents in full-time work unable to reach ‘acceptable’ living standard, study finds
Benefits must rise with inflation, say campaigners as families’ financial struggles revealed

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Unacceptably high levels of fraud and error in benefits spending, says watchdog
The Department for Work and Pensions overpaid an ‘eye-watering’ £8.6 billion across benefits in 2021-22, the Public Accounts Committee said.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Victims let down by ‘ineffective’ system to recover proceeds of crime – report
The Law Commission said billions of pounds had not been retrieved from criminals.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Government urged to fund £1,000 grants for green re-fitting of homes
The funding could be used to insulate homes and businesses or switch to energy-saving heat pumps.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Britannia ranked UK’s worst hotel chain for 10th consecutive year
The company’s hotels rated just two stars out of five for categories such as cleanliness, bed comfort and value for money.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Public transport fare zones should be considered across England – peers
A new report from the House of Lords Built Environment Committee stated that such a measure would ‘increase the attractiveness of public transport’.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Parkinson’s patients wait years for care due to workforce crisis: charity
Patients have described how they have struggled to access help, despite being in ‘agony’.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
People with Raynaud’s condition will suffer amid cost-of-living crisis – charity
Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK has called for urgent action from the Government.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
‘Lonely Bounty’ returns for Celebrations Christmas ad slot
The ad follows a recent announcement that the chocolate is being removed from Celebrations tubs in a trial due to its unpopularity among consumers.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Toy sellers reassure parents they ‘don’t have to spend a fortune’ this Christmas
The Toy Retailers Association said it was mindful that 2022 had been challenging for many families as it released its annual DreamToys list.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Wages in Ireland increased by 4.7% in a year, according to new figures
Analysis by Indeed and the Central Bank indicate that wage growth ‘accelerated sharply’ in the first half of the year.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:58:50 GMT
Sean Penn gives one of his Oscars to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky
The statue, one of two best actor trophies won by Penn in 2003 and 2008 respectively, will stay in Ukraine until the end of the war.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:23:43 GMT
Five lesser-known road rules which could land drivers with £1,000 fines
Flashing headlights and parking inappropriately could land car-owners with heavy fines

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:17:35 GMT
University staff to stage ‘biggest ever’ strikes this month as 70,000 walk out
Walk-outs will be ‘on a scale never seen before’ and could impact 2.5 million students, union says

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:12:25 GMT
Gavin Williamson resigns amid scandal over ‘bullying’ messages
‘I have decided to step back from government’ says twice-sacked former chief whip

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:44:44 GMT
Senior member of UK PM resigns amid bullying allegations
A senior member of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government has resigned after mounting allegations that he bullied colleagues

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:41:50 GMT
Timeline: Williamson quits Sunak’s Cabinet after a fortnight
Sir Gavin Williamson resigned after a series of allegations about his past conduct.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:15:34 GMT
Home Office ‘running to keep up with crisis’ over Channel crossing surge, says MP after visit
Crisis ‘not over’ at Manston processing centre, ministers warned

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:07:35 GMT
Gavin Williamson news – live: Minister resigns over bullying allegations
Former chief whip and education secretary was accused of telling senior civil servant to ‘slit your throat’

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:06:07 GMT
Full text of Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation letter and Rishi Sunak’s reply
The South Staffordshire MP resigned after a series of allegations about his behaviour.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:59:59 GMT
Williamson quits after mounting allegations against him become a ‘distraction’
Sir Gavin Williamson said he intended to clear his name following claims about his conduct.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:59:12 GMT
Williamson: Tarantula-loving political plotter never far from controversy
His return to Government raised eyebrows in Westminster, where he is viewed with suspicion by many Conservative MPs.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:30:22 GMT
Uncle who murdered teenage niece has case referred to Parole Board for release
Stuart Campbell was convicted in 2002 of kidnapping and killing Danielle Jones.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:15:00 GMT
Government finds 1,400 ‘forgotten’ EU laws to ditch under Brexit bill
Setback for ‘bonfire’ of Brussels rules, as more retained laws discovered by officials at National Archives

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:13:49 GMT
Met vows to ‘bring to justice’ Just Stop Oil protesters causing M25 disruption
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said operations launched in response to the activists ‘come at a cost’ after 16 arrests were made on Tuesday.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:13:15 GMT
Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations
Footballer tells Chester Crown Court any sexual contact was always consensual

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:03:16 GMT
Civil servant reportedly told ‘slit your throat’ reports Gavin Williamson to bullying watchdog
The civil servant who alleges Gavin Williamson told them to “slit your throat” has made a formal complaint to parliament’s bullying watchdog.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:01:10 GMT
Former Nazareth frontman dies aged 76
Dan McCafferty died on Tuesday, his former bandmate Pete Agnew said.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:30 GMT
Coroner has seen ‘no evidence’ Archie Battersbee took part in online challenge
Archie’s life support was withdrawn on August 6.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:00 GMT
Sir Jonathan Pryce says public ‘will take comfort’ seeing Queen in The Crown
The Queen had the longest reign of any British monarch and died in September aged 96.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:00 GMT
Heartstopper named readers’ favourite at Books Are My Bag awards
The LGBT coming-of-age tale was among the list of winning works.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:41:45 GMT
Gavin Williamson used gossip about drinking, sex lives and mental health as ‘leverage’ over Tory MPs, former deputy claims
Minister’s behaviour as chief whip described as ‘threatening’ and ‘intimidating’

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:31:40 GMT
Fresh allegations about Williamson’s behaviour add to pressure on Sunak
Anne Milton, who was Sir Gavin’s deputy in the whips’ office, accused him of threatening behaviour.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:30:21 GMT
In Pictures: Stars of The Crown hit the red carpet ahead of fifth series
New cast members include Imelda Staunton, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:22:07 GMT
Tory MP rebuked over ‘crass racial slur’ in Commons
Second row in as many weeks

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:03:26 GMT
Adam Peaty ‘completely focused’ on adding to gold medal haul at Paris Games
The sportsman became the first British swimmer to retain an Olympic title.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:58:40 GMT
Journalists covering Just Stop Oil protest ‘arrested and held for 13 hours’
‘I don’t want to be intimidated by it. But at the same time, it’s extremely concerning,’ filmmaker says

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:53:18 GMT
Levi Davis missing - latest news: Family issue fresh appeals to rugby star to come home
Ex-Bath winger and X Factor star disappeared in Spain 11 days ago

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:46:55 GMT
NI health workers vote to strike in dispute over pay and staffing levels
The union said it would meet with members to discuss next steps, with strike action possible before Christmas.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:36:52 GMT
Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family seek proof Briton is alive in Egypt jail
Alaa Abdel Fattah has been on hunger strike for six months

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:30:49 GMT
Downing Street calls latest Gavin Williamson bullying allegations ‘serious’
No 10 said Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still has confidence in the embattled minister.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:28:22 GMT
Adam Hills reveals Princess Royal’s favourite comedy show after being made MBE
Comedian Adam Hills was made an MBE for services to Paralympic sport and disability awareness.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:21:09 GMT
Gavin Williamson news – live: Sunak may take action before probe is complete, says No 10
Downing Street says PM ‘would act if and when he felt it was appropriate to do so’

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:15:17 GMT
Oxygen tube blockage ‘may have been caused by patient bite’, inquest hears
Jasmine Hill, 19, suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after undergoing a procedure on her neck at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:14:16 GMT
Man facing extradition claims he was given distinctive tattoos ‘while in coma’
The man claims to be called Arthur Knight but US authorities believe he is rape suspect Nicholas Rossi.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:12:46 GMT
Judge ‘fell into error’ when sentencing ex-BBC DJ who stalked Jeremy Vine
Alex Belfield, whose YouTube channel has 350,000 followers, used social media and emails to stalk four victims.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:53:53 GMT
Dame Arlene Foster aims to inspire other women to become involved in public life
She also confirmed reports she is set to become a peer.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:52:26 GMT
Mendy denies lying to ‘save his own skin’ over rape allegations
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy told Chester Crown Court any sexual contact was always consensual.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:38:15 GMT
Channel crossings deal could see Border Force officers in French control rooms
The Government said the fresh agreement between the UK and France is in its final stages.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:31:28 GMT
Lack of executive compounding Stormont’s budgetary problems – watchdog
The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council said departments were overspending significantly amid weak budgetary controls.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:25:24 GMT
Urology Services Inquiry’s focus will be health trust governance – barrister
The first public sessions of the Urology Inquiry opened in Belfast on Monday.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:21:19 GMT
Enniskillen bomb a turning point on road to peace – minister
Rev David Cupples had taken up a job in the Co Fermanagh town just two months before the IRA attack.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:16:52 GMT
Future generations will not forgive us for climate change inaction – Martin
The Taoiseach told the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt that Ireland is doing all it can to hit its climate targets.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:16:31 GMT
EastEnders star Bill Treacher dies aged 92
The veteran actor was part of the soap’s original cast.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:07:57 GMT
Former Spanish king waits for ruling on latest stage of fight with ex-lover
Businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn is taking legal action against Juan Carlos and seeking damages for personal injury.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:57:53 GMT
UK food prices set to rise further as farmers face ‘hammering’, MPs told
Costs of inputs like fertiliser and animal feed have jumped by 30 per cent compounding Brexit labour shortages

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:56:56 GMT
King thanks Morrisons staff on tour of supermarket giant’s HQ
Charles is in Bradford for the start of a two-day tour of Yorkshire.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:53:07 GMT
Migrant dragged out of view after shouting for help at Manston processing centre
A PA news agency photographer was taking pictures at the Kent site when the incident took place

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:52:43 GMT
Migrant dragged out of view after shouting for help at Manston processing centre
A PA news agency photographer was taking pictures at the Kent site when the incident took place

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:33:35 GMT
King ‘believes Britain’s role in the slave trade should not be hidden’
Charles met artists in Leeds who had taken part in the Worlds Re-imagined Globes project which explains Britain’s role in slavery.



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