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Veteran Broadcaster John Stapleton Dies At The Age Of 79
Stapleton, who presented on programmes including the BBC’s Watchdog and GMTV’s News Hour, died in hospital on Sunday morning..
PM Battle Of Britain Anniversary Reminds Us Of Values That Bind Us Together
Sir Keir Starmer will attend the Battle of Britain service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday, saying it “reminds us of the values that bind us together”..
Tories Call For Action On 232m Police Station Maintenance Backlog
The Scottish Tories have called for action as it emerged the maintenance backlog in the country’s police stations sits at almost £232 million..
UK To Recognise Palestinian State Despite Pressure From US And Hostage Families
The UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas..
Justice Secretary Announces 10000 More Stab Proof Vests For Prison Officers
Some 10,000 more prison officers will be given body armour in jails as ministers ramp up protection after a number of high-profile attacks..
Heathrow Among Airports Hit By Delays After Cyber Attack On Check In Provider
Flights have been delayed and cancelled at airports including Heathrow after an alleged cyber attack targeted a service provider for check-in and boarding systems..
Commons At Risk From Foreign Actors After China Spy Case Dropped Says Speaker
UK Parliament has been left vulnerable to “foreign actors” after charges against two men suspected of spying for China were dropped, the Speaker of the House of Commons has warned..
Apple Fans Queue Up As The IPhone 17 Goes On Sale
The latest phone is priced from just under 800 pounds.
Take That Announce UK And Ireland Tour
The band are also set to release a new album in 2026.
Citroen And Vauxhall Models Recalled Over Brake Pedal Fault
Drivers are being told to not drive the vehicles.
Queen Camilla Would Nail Strictly Come Dancing
That's according to judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Arsenal In Major Board Reshuffle
Vice-chairman Tim Lewis departs.
Consumer Confidence Records Sharp Slide In Expectations For General Economy
Consumer confidence fell in September amid a sharp slide in expectations for the general economy, figures show..
Tribunals Falling Short In Addressing Sexual Misconduct Among Doctors Report
Sanctions for doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct may be too lenient in around a quarter of cases, a report suggests..
Government Branded Cowardly Over Rent Control Exemptions
The Scottish Government has been branded “cowardly” over the decision to exempt certain properties from rent controls..
Migrant Set To Be Deported After Losing One In One Out Removal Challenge
An Eritrean man is set to be deported to France on Friday after losing a High Court bid to have his removal under the Government’s “one in, one out” scheme temporarily blocked..
Strictly Head Judge Shirley Ballas Teases Exciting Changes For New Series
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has teased some “exciting changes” and “twists and turns” ahead of the new series..
Interest Rates Held At 4 As UK Not Out Of Woods On Inflation
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 4% as it said the UK was “not out of the woods” on inflation, with taxes contributing to rising food costs..
Little Progress Made Opening Up Top Jobs To State Educated People Charity
The privately educated are “maintaining a vice-like grip” on the top jobs in Britain, a charity has said, and is calling for employers to be required to report on the economic backgrounds of their workforce..
Power Of Peatlands Embraced In New Strategy To Tackle Climate Crisis
The “power of peatlands” is to be embraced in a new strategy by Stormont to tackle the nature and climate crisis and improve water quality..




















