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Parliamentary aide says MP pushed her to sit on his lap amid fresh sleaze claims

Parliamentary aide says MP pushed her to sit on his lap amid fresh sleaze claims

Parliamentary aide says MP pushed her to sit on his lap amid fresh sleaze claims

05 July 2023

Ellie Varley said she is ‘angry’ with the sexual harassment in the rooms and corridors of power.


Man who doused wife in petrol and set her alight jailed for minimum 18 years

Man who doused wife in petrol and set her alight jailed for minimum 18 years

Man who doused wife in petrol and set her alight jailed for minimum 18 years

05 July 2023

Thomas Rainey murdered his wife Katrina in October 2021.


Crowds and protesters gather on Royal Mile ahead of service for King

Crowds and protesters gather on Royal Mile ahead of service for King

Crowds and protesters gather on Royal Mile ahead of service for King

05 July 2023

One woman who lives in New Zealand travelled to the event with her sisters.


Fiona Phillips overwhelmed with support after Alzheimer’s diagnosis – Willoughby

Fiona Phillips overwhelmed with support after Alzheimer’s diagnosis – Willoughby

Fiona Phillips overwhelmed with support after Alzheimer’s diagnosis – Willoughby

05 July 2023

Phillips has received support from Labour MPs including Harriet Harman, Yvette Cooper and Jess Phillips and former Daily Mirror editor Kevin Maguire.


More than 10,000 fans in Wimbledon queue as new arrivals warned of long waits

More than 10,000 fans in Wimbledon queue as new arrivals warned of long waits

More than 10,000 fans in Wimbledon queue as new arrivals warned of long waits

05 July 2023

The tournament is set to reach capacity on Wednesday.


AI chat bot encouraged Star Wars fan to attempt attack on late Queen, court told

AI chat bot encouraged Star Wars fan to attempt attack on late Queen, court told

AI chat bot encouraged Star Wars fan to attempt attack on late Queen, court told

05 July 2023

Jaswant Singh Chail has pleaded guilty to an offence under the Treason Act.


High Court decision on Government challenge to Covid inquiry due on Thursday

High Court decision on Government challenge to Covid inquiry due on Thursday

High Court decision on Government challenge to Covid inquiry due on Thursday

05 July 2023

The Cabinet Office has argued the request is ‘so broad’ that it is ‘bound to catch’ a large amount of irrelevant material.


NHS capacity issues make pandemic planning ‘extremely difficult’, says ex-CMO

NHS capacity issues make pandemic planning ‘extremely difficult’, says ex-CMO

NHS capacity issues make pandemic planning ‘extremely difficult’, says ex-CMO

05 July 2023

Dr Catherine Calderwood served in the role in Scotland between 2015 and 2020, when she was forced to resign.


Afghanistan inquiry allegations relate to conduct of UK special forces – Wallace

Afghanistan inquiry allegations relate to conduct of UK special forces – Wallace

Afghanistan inquiry allegations relate to conduct of UK special forces – Wallace

05 July 2023

The Defence Secretary said the confirmation was made in ‘exceptional circumstances’.


Man admits murdering former partner and her new boyfriend

Man admits murdering former partner and her new boyfriend

Man admits murdering former partner and her new boyfriend

05 July 2023

Marcus Osbourne pleaded guilty to two counts of murder when he appeared for a brief hearing at Leeds Crown Court.


Early mistakes in Stephen Lawrence investigation are irreparable – Met chief

Early mistakes in Stephen Lawrence investigation are irreparable – Met chief

Early mistakes in Stephen Lawrence investigation are irreparable – Met chief

05 July 2023

Sir Mark Rowley was speaking to the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee.


NHS 75: Just over half of adults in Britain satisfied with healthcare system

NHS 75: Just over half of adults in Britain satisfied with healthcare system

NHS 75: Just over half of adults in Britain satisfied with healthcare system

05 July 2023

The age group with the highest level of satisfaction was people aged 75 and over, at 59.3%.


UK services sector uplift slows as higher interest rates take toll on demand

UK services sector uplift slows as higher interest rates take toll on demand

UK services sector uplift slows as higher interest rates take toll on demand

05 July 2023

While cost inflation eased last month, it may not be enough to avoid further interest rate hikes, economists suggested.


Senior doctors deny patients are ‘leverage’ in pay dispute with Government

Senior doctors deny patients are ‘leverage’ in pay dispute with Government

Senior doctors deny patients are ‘leverage’ in pay dispute with Government

05 July 2023

Consultants will strike for two days this month and are calling for a full restoration of their independent pay body, as well as a hike in wages.


Events take place in Northern Ireland to mark 75th anniversary of health service

Events take place in Northern Ireland to mark 75th anniversary of health service

Events take place in Northern Ireland to mark 75th anniversary of health service

05 July 2023

Parliament Buildings and Belfast City Hall will be lit up blue later in recognition of the anniversary.


Royal Irish holds ceremonies across globe to remember 18 VC recipients

Royal Irish holds ceremonies across globe to remember 18 VC recipients

Royal Irish holds ceremonies across globe to remember 18 VC recipients

05 July 2023

Retired Colonel Tim Collins took part in one of the ceremonies.


We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

05 July 2023

NHS leaders have implored the Government and striking doctors to end the dispute.


Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

05 July 2023

The Labour leader will set a goal of half a million more children reaching their early learning targets by 2030.


Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

05 July 2023

The fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, which kills ash trees, was the most economically damaging species over the past decade, the study found.


New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

05 July 2023

Former senior Met Police officer Nick Ephgrave will take up the role at the end of September.


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