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Warnings Of Tax Rises After Downing Street Welfare U Turn
There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Sir Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion..
Body Found In Missing Woman Search As Man Charged With Murder
Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen in Coventry in May and concerns were raised by her family after she failed to make contact with them on her birthday on June 17..
Fourth Man Charged After Death Of Man Who Was Trying To Be Mediator In Fight
A fourth man has been charged after the fatal stabbing of a man who was trying to be a “mediator” in a fight..
Sword Attacker Jailed For At Least 40 Years
Hainault sword attacker Marcus Monzo .
Husband Who Stabbed Wife As She Pushed Pram Found Guilty Of Murder
Attack in broad daylight.
There Was No Time For Fear
- officer who confronted Hainault attacker.
The 1975 To Headline Glastonbury Festival
Rumours of Lorde secret set.
One In Seven Parents Going Without To Pay For School Trips
Some parents are working extra hours or selling possessions to fund school trips, a survey has found..
Successive Governments Have Failed To Turn Bus Services Around Watchdog Says
Attempts by successive governments to improve bus services and attract more passengers have failed, according to the spending watchdog..
There Was No Time For Fear Says Officer Who Confronted Hainault Attacker
A brave police officer who was injured as he ran to confront psychotic swordsman Marcus Monzo has said there was “no time for fear” as lives were on the line..
Ministers Urged To Act To Protect Hospice Care For Children
Seriously ill children may be denied end-of-life care without further funding for hospices, a charity has warned..
Green Party Peer Says She Will Vote Against Proscribing Palestine Action
A Green Party peer has said she will vote against proscribing Palestine Action if the order reaches the House Of Lords..
Sir Chris Hoy And Wife Lady Sarra Receive Freedom Of The City Of London
Sir Chris Hoy and his wife Lady Sarra Hoy have received the Freedom of the City of London..
Matt Hancock Back At Covid Inquiry For Probe Into Pandemic Impact On Care Homes
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is among witnesses to appear before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry as it investigates the pandemic’s impact on the care sector..
Nurse Jailed For Murder Of Elderly Patients Loses Conviction Appeals
Nurse Colin Campbell, formerly known as Colin Norris, who was jailed for life in 2008 for the murders of four elderly patients and attempting to murder a fifth, has lost appeals against his convictions at the Court of Appeal..
Drivers Hit By Yellow Box Fines Worth Almost 1m In Year
Drivers were fined nearly £1 million from just 36 yellow box junctions last year after councils were given new enforcement powers, figures show..
Recognition Of Sepsis Urgent And Persistent Safety Risk Report
There are “ongoing challenges” in the early diagnosis of a life-threatening medical emergency, safety experts have said..
Hundreds Of Bad Reactions Linked To Weight Loss Jabs Prompts New Study
Hundreds of people have reported problems with their pancreas linked to taking weight loss and diabetes jabs, prompting health officials to launch a new study into side effects..
British Woman Stranded In Israel Remains In Dark About Evacuation Flights
A British woman stranded in Israel said she has still not heard from the Government about chartered evacuation flights – despite registering and paying hundreds of pounds last week..
Stormzy Awarded Honorary Degree By Cambridge For Work Supporting Black Students
Rapper Stormzy has been awarded an honorary degree from Cambridge University for his work helping black students get into higher education..