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Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:20:52 GMT
Charity boss accuses Buckingham Palace of institutional racism after ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
Exclusive: ‘This is bigger than one individual. It’s institutional racism,’ Ngozi Fulani tells The Independent

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:19:31 GMT
Brexit has added more than £200 to UK household food bills, study finds
Leaving EU has added an average of £210 to Britons’ shopping costs over two years

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:11:08 GMT
Elon Musk ‘resolves misunderstanding’ with Apple
The Twitter boss had claimed the iPhone maker was threatening to remove the social media site from its App Store.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:06:53 GMT
Three bailed after being arrested when two babies were found dead in house
The two men and a woman, aged 37, 47 and 29, were released on Thursday, police said.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:56:13 GMT
How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times
The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:55:22 GMT
How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times
The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:51:48 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:51:09 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:50:59 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in December 2022
There are seven planned Royal Mail strikes in December

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:47:00 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:21:29 GMT
Rail passengers to get more choice between London and south-west Wales
Grand Union Trains is planning to run five daily return services between Carmarthen in south-west Wales and London Paddington.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:21:07 GMT
UK weather: Met Office issues warning for fog as travel faces disruption
Weather could cause ‘difficult driving conditions’, forecaster says

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:52 GMT
‘Enjoy your life and be happy’, says great-great-grandmother on 103rd birthday
Kathleen Withall celebrated with five generations of her family, including her one-year-old great-great-granddaughter.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:51:25 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 07:44:03 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

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:43:51 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

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:40:37 GMT
Support for independence rises ahead of union backing after court ruling
The poll was carried out after the UK Supreme Court ruled that another independence referendum cannot be held without Westminster backing.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:28 GMT
Woman completes 50 challenges in 500 days for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Shelle Luscombe completed her first challenge in July 2021 – the month of her 50th birthday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:20:09 GMT
William and Kate sit courtside at NBA as race row overshadows Earthshot tour
Lady Susan Hussey has resigned from her role in the royal household.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:16:10 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:15:31 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:01:04 GMT
What the papers say – December 1
Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie adorns many of the front pages following her death aged 79.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:50:29 GMT
Bill Clinton among famous faces remembering ‘rock n roll icon’ Christine McVie
Duran Duran, Haim, Questlove and Sheryl Crow all posted online tributes to the Fleetwood Mac star, following her death at the age of 79.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:47:36 GMT
Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks pen personal messages to Christine McVie
The musician’s family confirmed her death, following a short illness, on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:05:30 GMT
UK prisons near capacity triggering emergency plan to use 400 police cells
Justice minister says contingency plan not used since 2008 will ensure ‘smooth running of the prison estate’

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:02:54 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 00:36:05 GMT
Free range eggs could run out in March as farmers forced to keep birds indoors, MP warns
The government has ordered birds be kept indoors to protect them from the disease

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:31:15 GMT
Man with learning disabilities was sedated with no consent for seven months, report finds
An ombudsman report said the resident received ‘unfavourable and unsafe treatment’

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:11:13 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 00:01:23 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 00:01:00 GMT
NHS ‘winter war rooms’ go live across England
More than 40 NHS ‘traffic control centres’ have gone live with the aim of getting patients into beds more quickly and managing demand.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Inclusive Christmas decorations help to champion diversity
Natalie Duvall, 39, and Alison Burton, 50, both from Croydon, south London, co-founded diverse decorations company March Muses in 2019.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Police overwhelmed by digital forensics as 25,000 devices await checks – report
Inspectors examined how effective the police are at capturing evidence from digital devices, including smartphones and computers.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Physios ‘despondent’ as rehab spaces repurposed during pandemic not returned
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy said patients are unable to access appropriate rehab as a result.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Care home resident regularly sedated without consent for seven months – report
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Book celebrating female artists scoops Waterstones Book Of The Year title
The writer fought off competition from nine shortlisted titles who were vying for the accolade.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Ministers accused of threatening independence of elections watchdog
A cross-party group of MPs said new Government powers in relation to the Electoral Commission could damage public confidence.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs
Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
British Gas to pay customers to use less electricity
The supplier becomes the latest – and the largest – to sign up to the scheme – which is run by National Grid.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Brexit checks added £210 to household food bills, research finds
The hike in prices disproportionately hit poorer people, who tend to spend a greater share of their pay on food.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Some specialist operations suspended at hospital by watchdog
The Care Quality Commission has suspended upper gastrointestinal surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Huel secures £20m funding boost from investors including Idris Elba
Idris Elbe, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Jonathan Ross and Tala activewear boss Grace Beverley have all invested in the company.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Dyson working on ‘self-improving’ machines
The UK-founded firm said it was developing machines that could self-identify issues and resolve them without an owner noticing.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
People getting sicker due to spending cuts and rising cost of living – doctors
Around half of GP appointments are taken up with often preventable, long-term conditions.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 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.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Pandemic ‘has slowed progress towards eliminating new cases of HIV in England’
It comes as a new poll revealed people with HIV still face alarming levels of stigma.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey
The RAC said the research ‘completely undermines’ the main reason for turning hard shoulders into running lanes.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:36:24 GMT
William backs godmother’s decision to resign over remarks to black charity boss
Crowds waited in torrential rail to welcome the couple to city hall in Boston.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:02:53 GMT
Duchess of Sussex attends women’s empowerment fundraiser in Indiana
Meghan spoke at an event titled “The Power of Women” with Rabbi Sandy Sasso.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:00:00 GMT
Warning of ‘homelessness emergency’ as private renters face eviction threat
The proportion of private renters under threat of eviction in England has risen by more than three-quarters in a year, a survey suggests.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:29:16 GMT
Minister warns against ‘casual racism’ as Palace embroiled in race row
Paul Scully said there are ‘ways and means’ of going about inquiring about someone’s heritage.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:06:03 GMT
Independent probe launched into death of boy, five, sent home from hospital
Yusuf Mahmud Nazir died from pneumonia on November 23 after an infection reportedly spread to his lungs.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:04:05 GMT
Stevie Nicks pays tribute to ‘best friend in the whole world’ Christine McVie
The Fleetwood Mac star died aged 79 after a short illness.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT
Artist to have first UK show after she and museum win £110k prize
Everlyn Nicodemus and National Galleries of Scotland have won the Freelands Award.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:06:54 GMT
Fears of Christmas chaos as more workers vote to strike
Ambulance workers, railway staff and security officers plan industrial action in festive season

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:58:50 GMT
Voices: The Palace racism outrage is more evidence Meghan Markle was telling the truth
This would be a good time for Piers Morgan and others to start offering their apologies

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:29:11 GMT
Archbishop of Canterbury praises Ukrainian people in Kyiv visit
Justin Welby will meet church leaders during his trip.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:21:38 GMT
Mayors demand minister steps in to fix ‘mess’ blighting northern railways
Five metro mayors said talks with the Transport Secretary had been ‘positive’ but they needed more than ‘warm words’ to ease the disruption.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:19:37 GMT
Met Police officer showed warrant card before raping woman at side of road, court hears
Off-duty special constable hid behind police powers, say prosecutors

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:54:58 GMT
Rashford celebration for cancer victim ‘really touching’, says childhood friend
Marcus Rashford dedicated his brace in England’s World Cup victory over Wales to a friend who recently died.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:51:33 GMT
Fleetwood Mac star Christine McVie dies aged 79 following short illness
Her family have remembered her as a ‘revered musician who was loved universally’.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:46:16 GMT
How the modern monarchy has faced accusations of racism
The Sussexes levelled allegations of racism against a member of the family during their Oprah Winfrey interview.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:32:40 GMT
By-election looms as Rosie Cooper stands down as Labour MP
The MP for West Lancashire has been appointed Steward and Bailiff of the Three Hundreds of Chiltern by the Chancellor.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:29:36 GMT
Home Office ignored warnings on diphtheria weeks before Manston outbreak
Exclusive: Call for public inquiry after authority warned of ‘severe outcomes’ in processing centres and called for vaccinations

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:28:10 GMT
Six DWP benefits set to be axed by end of 2024
The government plans to move more people over to Universal Credit

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:27:55 GMT
Ambulance workers in GMB and Unite unions vote to strike in pay dispute
The Health Secretary said the demands from unions are not affordable.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:16:45 GMT
Palace accused of institutional racism over remarks made to black charity boss
William’s godmother Lady Susan Hussey has resigned as a Lady of the Household after Ngozi Fulani was asked repeatedly where she ‘really came from’.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:59:00 GMT
Huntsman filmed hurling body-shaming slurs at activist and shouting ‘go back to McDonald’s’
A video shows two members of Warwickshire Hunt howling with laughter as one calls a female activist ‘fatty’

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:56:07 GMT
More ambulance service workers vote for industrial action
Unite announced that its members voted by up to 92% to take action, warning that strikes look set to begin ahead of Christmas.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:45:08 GMT
Paralympic gold medal swimmer Tully Kearney hopes MBE will inspire others
Kearney said she had a conversation with the Princess Royal, who carried out the investiture.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:37:11 GMT
Minister admits to safety fears over ‘pushback’ tactics against migrant boats
No plans to use tactic because of ‘limited circumstances’ it can be safely done, says Robert Jenrick

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:34:31 GMT
Former head of UK counter-terror policing calls Suella Braverman’s comments on migrants ‘inexplicable’
Assistant commissioner Neil Basu compares ‘horrific’ language to Enoch Powell

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:28:05 GMT
William’s godmother quits Palace role over comments to black charity boss
Lady Susan Hussey resigned as a Lady of the Household and has apologised after Ngozi Fulani was asked repeatedly where she ‘really came from’.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:20:58 GMT
Panorama presenter awarded £90,000 after libel battle with blog editor
John Ware sued Paddy French, editor of the Press Gang blog, over claims a BBC documentary was ‘rogue journalism’

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

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:17:35 GMT
Matt Hancock paid £45,000 to appear on Celebrity SAS
Tory MP filmed Channel 4 series – set to air in 2023 – before heading to Australian jungle

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:17:06 GMT
‘Reasonable officer’ facing man appearing high ‘would seek medical attention’
Joanne Caffrey, an expert witness on the use of force and police custody, gave evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry in Edinburgh.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:12:39 GMT
Ryanair boss accuses French air traffic controllers of ‘recreational’ strikes
He also accused the European Commission of lacking the courage to implement one EU air traffic control system.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:12:12 GMT
Rise in legal aid fees for solicitors branded a ‘real-terms cut’
The Ministry of Justice announced the plans on Wednesday.

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

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:10:36 GMT
HMS Glasgow takes to water for first time
The first of the Royal Navy’s new frigates took to the River Clyde in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:01:54 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

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:01:11 GMT
Harbour Energy knocked off FTSE 100 while Abrdn returns
The FTSE Russell Group’s quarterly review sees Harbour Energy drop to the FTSE 250, along with Dechra Pharma and Intermediate Capital Group.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:56:20 GMT
Royal race row: The full exchange between Palace guest and Lady Susan Hussey
Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space, described the encounter as a “violation” and said the experience will “never leave me”.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:51:50 GMT
Tributes paid to man who died after being trampled by cow
The animal had reportedly escaped and made its way to the centre of a nearby village.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:30:55 GMT
Census shows 39 per cent of Muslims live in most deprived areas in England and Wales
‘Communities cannot continue to be left in cycles of poor social mobility,’ Muslim Council of Britain says

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:05:38 GMT
Gang leader who set deadly honeytrap for 16-year-old can be released from jail
Danny McLean, along with five others, killed Shakilus Townsend in a cul-de-sac in south London after he was lured there by girlfriend Samantha Joseph.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:05:15 GMT
Gang leader who set deadly honeytrap for 16-year-old can be released from jail
Danny McLean, along with five others, killed Shakilus Townsend in a cul-de-sac in south London after he was lured there by girlfriend Samantha Joseph.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:48 GMT
Baby allegedly poisoned by nurse ‘received two bags of contaminated feed’
The heart rate of the youngster – referred to as Child F – soared and his blood sugar dropped to a dangerously low level, court is told.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:53:57 GMT
Coroner apologises for families’ seven-year wait for Shoreham Airshow inquest
West Sussex senior coroner Penelope Schofield expressed her ‘deepest regret’ for the delay.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:49:40 GMT
Lady Susan Hussey: The late Queen’s number one head girl who joined HMS Bubble
The confidante was Elizabeth II’s lady in waiting for more than 60 years.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:37:57 GMT
Prince William’s godmother resigns from Buckingham Palace role amid race row
Ngozi Fulani, chief executive of Sistah Space, detailed the conversation on Twitter, describing it as a violation’

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:29:06 GMT
Alleged trafficker offered drowned migrants’ families hush money, court hears
Harem Ahmed Abwbaker was said to be one of two main figures in a gang thought to be connected to a crossing which resulted in more than 20 deaths.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:36:18 GMT
Young Ukrainian ice hockey fans train with Glasgow Clan
Serhii Tymoshenko, 14, and Danylo Tetiana, nine, are being housed on a ship near the team’s base.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:20:18 GMT
Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ boy, 11, killed in quadbike crash
Charlie Morrison was pronounced dead at the scene in the Highlands on Tuesday afternoon.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:44:42 GMT
UK’s asylum system ‘collapses’ as 140,000 people face soaring waiting times
Only 17% of small boat migrants arriving since 2018 have had their asylum claims decided

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:01:59 GMT
What is the Manston asylum centre?
Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but struggled with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:01:17 GMT
BBC needs to do more to connect with audiences from lower incomes, says Ofcom
In the regulator’s annual report on the corporation, they said people from lower socio-economic groups are less engaged and less satisfied.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:56:57 GMT
Baby allegedly poisoned by nurse ‘received two bags of contaminated feed’
The heart rate of the youngster – referred to as Child F – soared and his blood sugar dropped to a dangerously low level, court is told.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:54:44 GMT
Police name boy, 11, killed in quadbike crash
Charlie Morrison died in the incident in the Scottish Highlands on Tuesday afternoon.



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