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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:57:30 GMT
How to check your state pension entitlement
Consumer champion Martin Lewis recently caused government website offering relevant nformation to crash after reminding his followers of importance of assessing their status

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:56:32 GMT
How to check your state pension entitlement
Consumer champion Martin Lewis recently caused government website offering relevant nformation to crash after reminding his followers of importance of assessing their status

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:55:34 GMT
Martin Lewis shares tip to save thousands of pounds on council tax bills
People could be eligible to save up to 50 per cent of their council tax

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:54:58 GMT
Martin Lewis shares tip to save thousands of pounds on council tax bills
People could be eligible to save up to 50 per cent of their council tax

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:53:27 GMT
Suella Braverman – live: Home secretary ‘puts migrants at risk’ with ‘invasion’ claim
‘Heinous’ comments also threaten volunteers and government workers, say refugee charities

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:47:49 GMT
Jerry Lee Lewis funeral details announced by family
The US musician, as well known for his controversial private life as his music, died on Friday aged 87.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:46:34 GMT
What is the Manston asylum centre?
Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but is already struggling with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:40:22 GMT
Made.com on the brink of collapse after rescue talks fail
The company’s shares were suspended on Tuesday and it stopped taking new orders last week

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:20:35 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

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:17:38 GMT
Immigration minister distances himself from Suella Braverman’s asylum seeker ‘invasion’ claim
Robert Jenrick declines to repeat far-right rhetoric of home secretary – immediately echoed by Nigel Farage – who has been accused of putting lives at risk

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:03:58 GMT
Storm Claudio: Heavy rain and 70mph winds as Met Office issues three day weather warning
Heavy rain could bring flooding in some areas, the Met Office warns

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:01:36 GMT
Storm Claudio news – live: Heavy rain and winds as Met Office warns of flooding and travel disruption
Winds of up to 70mph hit England’s southern coast

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT
PA Media announces acquisition of award-winning social media agency
Glasgow-based firm Hydrogen will now join the PA Media Group.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:59:03 GMT
Home Office told to ‘get a grip’ on issues at Manston immigration centre as watchdog warns over failings
Some staff referred to asylum seekers by numbers instead of by their names

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:45:01 GMT
Jeremy Hunt plots tax rises to fill £50 billion black hole in public finances
Resolution Foundation said the Chancellor and Prime Minister face ‘unpalatable’ choices in the Autumn Statement.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:44:33 GMT
Jeremy Hunt plots tax rises to fill £50bn hole in public finances
Resolution Foundation says chancellor and prime minister face ‘unpalatable’ choices in Autumn Statement

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:28:44 GMT
Stratford bus station evacuated as ‘teenagers meet up for firework wars’ on Halloween
Officers warned youth to clear the area or face arrest

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:08:09 GMT
Lucy Letby trial: Nurse accused of baby murders ‘repeatedly told to leave parents of dying newborn’
Lucy Letby denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 more as her Manchester Crown Court trial continues

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:18:19 GMT
Who are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles
The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to UK’s PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:18:06 GMT
Who are Rishi Sunak’s in-laws? The Indian entrepreneurs wealthier than King Charles
The personal story of Narayana Murthy, ‘the Steve Jobs of India’ and father-in-law to UK’s PM, mirrors his country’s own path to becoming a successful global IT hub

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:19:41 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.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:19:18 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.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:17:34 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:17:15 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:16:10 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

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:16:01 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

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:14:39 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

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:12:37 GMT
Suella Braverman – live: Illegal immigration ‘out of control,’ home secretary claims
Braverman denied reports she rejected legal advice

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:49:12 GMT
What the papers say – November 1
The migrant crisis dominates Tuesday’s front pages.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 01:39:11 GMT
Celebrities share their spooky outfits online over Halloween weekend
Lizzo, the Kardashian-Jenners, Paris Hilton and Cardi B were among those showing off impressive outfits at star-studded parties.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:44:43 GMT
Joey Barton cleared of assaulting wife as judge rules he could not get fair trial
Court heard Georgia Barton had written to prosecutors claiming she and her husband had been drinking ‘about four or five bottles of wine each’

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:42:31 GMT
Joey Barton cleared of assaulting his wife after judge rules on fair trial - OLD
The court heard Georgia Barton had written to prosecutors claiming she and her husband had been drinking ‘about four or five bottles of wine each’.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:22:04 GMT
Rishi Sunak warned against return to austerity with public spending cuts at next mini-Budget
Think tank finds PM has ‘fiscal space’ to deliver support totalling billions in cost of living crisis

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:48 GMT
Suella Braverman says she will fix UK’s ‘broken’ asylum system
The Home Secretary has been accused of inflaming the crisis after describing the influx of migrant boats crossing the Channel as an ‘invasion’.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:02 GMT
Wet and windy start to November for parts of UK
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place until 8am on Tuesday.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
More than 300,000 sign up for trial to save on energy bills
The National Grid-backed scheme was expected to launch on Tuesday.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Funniest sitcom moment revealed to celebrate Gold channel’s 30th birthday
TV channel Gold has recreated three of the nation’s favourite scenes with children in the lead roles to ‘reflect the timeless nature’ of the shows.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Energy bills putting drivers off going electric
More than 70% of motorists have been deterred from getting an electric vehicle by increases in energy prices, a new survey suggests.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Widow of murdered prison officer appeals for information 10 years on
Father-of-two David Black was killed in a drive-by shooting in Co Armagh in November 2012.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Home Office told to ‘get a grip’ on issues at migrant centre
Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said the government department needs to speed up the processing of migrants.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Almost half of parents ‘likely to spend less on Christmas presents for children’
Some 55% of parents of children aged 18 or under in Britain are likely to reduce their spending on food and drink this Christmas, research suggests.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Ex-soldier who helped at Lockerbie fronts new campaign for veterans
The Erskine charity is running its Remembrance campaign.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
The Snowman And The Snowdog collectable 50p launched by Royal Mint
The new coin celebrates 10 years since the release of The Snowman And The Snowdog.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
UK’s largest jellyfish to go on display at Sea Life London Aquarium
World Jellyfish Day takes place on Thursday.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Collins Dictionary names ‘permacrisis’ its word of the year for 2022
Collins’ annual 10-strong list also includes ‘partygate’, ‘Kyiv’ and ‘quiet quitting’.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Bono woke up in Abraham Lincoln’s White House bedroom after drinking with Obama
The Irish singer-songwriter and U2 frontman spoke about his experience of falling asleep in the White House.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
‘Retailers want to see tougher laws on tobacco sales’
A new report found that more than half (54%) of shopkeepers think the age for buying tobacco should be raised from 18 to 21.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
NSPCC: Thousands of online child sex offences recorded during Safety Bill delay
The charity has urged the Prime Minister to make passing the Online Safety Bill his mission.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Badenoch calls for green investment to ‘future-proof’ UK economy
The International Trade Secretary said new technologies to combat climate change will create jobs and deliver energy security.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Primark reopens its historic Bank Buildings store after devastating blaze
The retailer undertook a £100 million project to restore the listed building after a fire in 2018.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:42:52 GMT
Legacy Bill ‘biggest abuse of human rights in UK history’, says victims’ group
The Government’s draft legislation would see a form of immunity offered to those suspected of killings during the Troubles.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:06:14 GMT
Thousands line the streets as Halloween parade returns
The Derry Halloween Festival is dubbed the biggest in Europe.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:48:18 GMT
Almost half of £400 energy bill help payments left unclaimed
People are being urged to redeem their vouchers at Post Offices and PayPoint

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:47:19 GMT
Suella Braverman ‘putting lives at risk’ with ‘migrant invasion’ claims day after firebomb attack
Home secretary admits asylum system ‘is broken’ as row over her own security breaches continues

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:45:57 GMT
Braverman faces down criticism over deepening migrant crisis
The Home Secretary described the numbers arriving in the UK after crossing the Channel as an ‘invasion on our southern coast’.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:45:53 GMT
Suella Braverman accused of putting lives at risk with migrant ‘invasion’ rhetoric after firebomb attack - OLD
Home secretary admits asylum system ‘is broken’

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:43:35 GMT
Home Secretary describes migrant ‘invasion’ during stormy Commons appearance
Suella Braverman said around 40,000 people have arrived on the south coast of England in 2022.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:29:16 GMT
Brixton shooting: Boxer Dillian Whyte pays tribute as promoter’s son killed alongside Deliveroo driver
The Deliveroo driver was on his last shift of the day when he was caught up in ‘tragic’ incident, a friend said

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:19:39 GMT
Muggers who used paving slab to batter a man with learning difficulties for £3 are jailed
Mohammed Ali and Umair Anys face a total of 23 years behind bars

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:48:27 GMT
‘You must help them’: Lone asylum-seeking children reveal trauma of Manston centre
One 16-year-old said he was forced to sleep on leftover food boxes, while another says he was shouted at for asking for food

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:41:32 GMT
Lib Dems ‘very optimistic’ of toppling blue-wall Tories in early election
Rishi Sunak ‘won’t trust the British people’, says party leader Ed Davey

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:31:59 GMT
Almost one quarter of women blame hormonal contraception for relationship ending
Exclusive: ‘The ups and downs of oestrogen, testosterone and progesterone in a woman’s menstrual cycle can have a powerful effect on how women feel about their partner and relationship,’ lawyer says

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:02:43 GMT
Briton rescued from Channel after days clinging to buoy was ‘trying to kayak to Spain’
Father of 28-year-old said he ‘just broke up with his girlfriend’

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:50:54 GMT
Alaa-Abdel Fattah: James Cleverly urged to secure release of British citizen on hunger strike in Egypt
Foreign secretary is warned the software developer ‘may not live for much longer’

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:48:14 GMT
Senior female officer to lead probe into abuse allegations against women in Navy
Defence minister Andrew Murrison said anyone found culpable would be held accountable for their actions ‘regardless of their rank and their status’.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:18:21 GMT
Accused nurse told to leave alone parents of dying newborn baby, court told - OLD
At Manchester Crown Court, Lucy Letby denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 more.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:07:47 GMT
Women’s minister says protesters who harass women near abortion clinics may be attempting to ‘comfort’ them
Maria Caulfield is an ex-officer of the all-party parliamentary pro-life group

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:01:00 GMT
Suella Braverman says she has dealt ‘transparently’ with email breach
The Home Secretary accused opposition parties of ‘playing political parlour games’ in an attempt to get rid of her.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:56:13 GMT
Brixton shooting: Boxer Dillian Whyte pays tribute as promoter’s son killed - OLD
The Deliveroo driver was on his last shift of the day when he was caught up in ‘tragic’ accident

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:46:34 GMT
Dover immigration centre firebombing suspect lived 120 miles away
Kent Police confirmed the suspect was a 66-year-old man from the High Wycombe area.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:39:19 GMT
Dover firebomb suspect lived more than 100 miles away from targeted migrant centre
Police reveal more details on suspect in Dover immigration centre firebombing

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:30:09 GMT
Two men killed after car chase ends in fatal moped collision and shooting
The men died in Railton Road, Brixton, on Sunday.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:09:37 GMT
Revealed: Braverman’s office demanded article be ‘rewritten’ - while pledging more free speech
Prime minister under fire for his appointment of home secretary

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:08:26 GMT
UK govt under fire for 'wretched' migrant center conditions
Britain’s interior minister is defending the government’s treatment of newly arrived migrants after critics blamed her for the “wretched” conditions endured by thousands of people at an overcrowded center for asylum-seekers

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:04:15 GMT
Sir Sean Connery charity grant to provide support for children with dyslexia
The late actor’s relatives are supporting a pioneering new project which will help children with dyslexia in Edinburgh.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:00:53 GMT
Every payment to help with the cost of living crisis due in November
Chancellor’s Autumn Budget upcoming but help is out there for those on low incomes struggling with rising prices and high bills

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:58:45 GMT
Earl of Wessex named as royal patron of Berkshire theatre
The Earl is patron of a range of organisations working in the performing arts including the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:51:54 GMT
BBC to overhaul local radio services with stations sharing more programmes
The broadcaster announced a total loss of 48 jobs from its local staffing in England.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:47:39 GMT
Double murder of mum and daughter exposes safeguarding measures ‘not worth paper they are written on’
‘Janbaz’s ultra-conservative religious and cultural beliefs viewed women as men’s property. He would have regarded the murders as restoring his so-called ‘honour’ following Raneem’s refusal to conform,’ campaigner says

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:32:45 GMT
UK museums willing to return Zimbabwe warrior skulls ‘taken as trophies’
Zimbabe believes skull of Mbuya Nehanda is in UK

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:17:14 GMT
Residents on Welsh housing estate slash bills by generating own energy
Scheme described as ‘transformational’

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:43:47 GMT
Primate died after becoming trapped in UK animal testing laboratory, dossier of blunders reveals
Exclusive: Regulator slated for failing to crack down harder after dogs, sheep, rabbits, fish and mice all suffered in staff errors

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:48:56 GMT
Rishi Sunak has ‘full confidence’ in beleaguered home secretary Suella Braverman
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has “full confidence” in his home secretary Suella Braverman, Downing Street has said.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:47:44 GMT
Akshata Murty meets Royal British Legion fundraisers in first official outing as PM’s wife OLD
The couple, joined by their labrador retriever Nova, were seen helping one another pin red poppies to their clothing

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:17:04 GMT
Suella Braverman admits using personal email for official documents six times OLD
Home Secretary insists there was no risk to national security

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:41:07 GMT
‘Dog whistle politics’: Tory MP accuses Home Office of ‘deliberate’ decision to allow asylum centre crisis OLD
Roger Gale suggests ministers want UK to be unattractive destination for refugees – leading to Kent site becoming ‘overwhelmed’

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:38:08 GMT
Covid inquiry asks to see Government WhatsApp chats
The impact of the pandemic will be felt for decades to come, counsel for the inquiry Hugo Keith KC said.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:37:33 GMT
Kerry Katona’s ex-fiance formally settles claim against newspaper publisher
David Cunningham has received ‘substantial damages’ and a public apology after MGN admitted liability for misuse of private information.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:30:10 GMT
Suella Braverman is ‘first-rate’, says Michael Gove as he is confronted with her ‘delete and ignore’ email OLD
Home secretary ‘deserves second chance’, says minister shown her email on live TV

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:27:40 GMT
‘Total mess’: Liz Truss ‘phone hack by Russia’ needs investigation, say Tory MPs OLD
Handling of security ‘not good enough’, says former Army chief – as top expert calls for judicial inquiry

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:25:49 GMT
Rishi Sunak bounce cuts Labour’s lead to 16 points, new poll shows OLD
Latest poll shows sharp improvement for the Conservatives after a huge plunge under Liz Truss

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:24:32 GMT
Government must follow through on threat to call NI election – Sinn Fein
Conor Murphy spoke out after Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris failed to set a date for a new poll on Friday.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:23:45 GMT
Boris Johnson ‘planning to attend Cop27’ as criticism of Rishi Sunak climate summit snub grows OLD
Prime Minister’s lack of attendance has been branded a ‘lack of leadership’ ahead of a gathering of world figures for the climate summit

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:23:27 GMT
Pensions Secretary guarded on whether benefits will rise in line with inflation
Tory MPs were among those applying pressure to the new Secretary of State to make the call ahead of the Chancellor’s autumn statement on November 17.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:11:09 GMT
Home Secretary facing questions over deepening migrant crisis
There are growing concerns over conditions in migrant holding facilities.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:10:15 GMT
Cormac Roth, musician son of actor Tim Roth, dies aged 25
The family of the young guitarist, composer and producer said his career was ‘just beginning to flourish’.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:56:23 GMT
Judge orders more than 180 protesters to stop blocking roads in London
Mr Justice Freedman granted injunctions at a High Court hearing after Transport for London bosses said Just Stop Oil protests had intensified

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:54:47 GMT
Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continues
The 14-page indictment listing 43 different charges mainly centres on alleged abuse towards one boy and two girls.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:41:57 GMT
Blustery beginning to November as Storm Claudio brings high winds
Conditions are unlikely to improve by midweek as low pressure moving in from the west is forecast to bring wet and windy weather.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:38:13 GMT
The problems at Manston and how the Government is tackling the migrant crisis
The Manston short-term holding facility is now where security and identity checks are carried out on migrants after they arrive in the UK.



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