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Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

Sadiq Khan switches on UK’s first ever Ramadan lights in London

21 March 2023

The curated concept depicts the phases of the moon throughout Ramadan.


Kill the Bill riot anniversary passes off peacefully

Kill the Bill riot anniversary passes off peacefully

Kill the Bill riot anniversary passes off peacefully

21 March 2023

Around 200 people marched on Bridewell police station to commemorate to disorder that saw violent clashes with police officers on March 21 2021


Novel inspired by pandemic worry wins Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

Novel inspired by pandemic worry wins Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

Novel inspired by pandemic worry wins Waterstones Children’s Book Prize

21 March 2023

The young author was awarded a £5,000 prize and a commitment from the book retailer to support her writing career.


Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pensions shake-up receives support from MPs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pensions shake-up receives support from MPs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s pensions shake-up receives support from MPs

21 March 2023

MPs voted 330 to 233, majority 97, in favour of the Budget resolution on the lifetime allowance charge and annual allowance.


UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition

UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition

UK dismisses Putin ‘disinformation’ over depleted uranium tank ammunition

21 March 2023

The Russian leader said Moscow will ‘respond accordingly’ if the West supplies weapons ‘with a nuclear component’ to Ukraine.


Man charged with sending grossly offensive message Angela Rayner

Man charged with sending grossly offensive message Angela Rayner

Man charged with sending grossly offensive message Angela Rayner

21 March 2023

David Perry has been charged with sending a grossly offensive message and an indecent message under Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003.


Google makes bid to throw out High Court claim over NHS medical record transfer

Google makes bid to throw out High Court claim over NHS medical record transfer

Google makes bid to throw out High Court claim over NHS medical record transfer

21 March 2023

Lawyers for Google and DeepMind have said the claim is ‘bound to fail’.


Water bosses ‘should be barred from working in the sector’ if companies pollute

Water bosses ‘should be barred from working in the sector’ if companies pollute

Water bosses ‘should be barred from working in the sector’ if companies pollute

21 March 2023

A House of Lords committee said water regulator Ofwat needs more resources and enforcement powers.


Campaigners seeking more protection for tenants deliver petition to Downing St

Campaigners seeking more protection for tenants deliver petition to Downing St

Campaigners seeking more protection for tenants deliver petition to Downing St

21 March 2023

The Renters’ Reform Coalition has called on the Government to ban Section 21 no-fault evictions.


First images released of endangered zebra foal born at safari park

First images released of endangered zebra foal born at safari park

First images released of endangered zebra foal born at safari park

21 March 2023

The species is the most endangered of the three types of zebra.


Google rival to ChatGPT begins rollout across UK

Google rival to ChatGPT begins rollout across UK

Google rival to ChatGPT begins rollout across UK

21 March 2023

Bard will become available to a small number of UK and US users from Tuesday


New national memorial unveiled on third anniversary of first UK Covid lockdown

New national memorial unveiled on third anniversary of first UK Covid lockdown

New national memorial unveiled on third anniversary of first UK Covid lockdown

21 March 2023

There are plans for a much larger living memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.


MP’s concern at ‘lack of meaningful engagement’ on Windsor Framework

MP’s concern at ‘lack of meaningful engagement’ on Windsor Framework

MP’s concern at ‘lack of meaningful engagement’ on Windsor Framework

21 March 2023

European Scrutiny Committee chairman Sir William Cash said it had been difficult to get a minister before the committee.


Podcast host said politician’s daughter should be raped, trial hears

Podcast host said politician’s daughter should be raped, trial hears

Podcast host said politician’s daughter should be raped, trial hears

21 March 2023

James Allchurch, 51, is on trial accused of stirring up racial hatred on his show Radio Aryan.


‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

21 March 2023

More than 250,000 people, including up to 45,000 children, could have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible, a charity says.


Varadkar voices concern over tourism implications of new UK visa waiver scheme

Varadkar voices concern over tourism implications of new UK visa waiver scheme

Varadkar voices concern over tourism implications of new UK visa waiver scheme

21 March 2023

Non-Irish tourists visiting the Republic of Ireland will need one of the new visa waivers to cross into Northern Ireland.


Liz Truss’s allies urge Chancellor to ‘let capital rip’

Liz Truss’s allies urge Chancellor to ‘let capital rip’

Liz Truss’s allies urge Chancellor to ‘let capital rip’

21 March 2023

Two former cabinet ministers said more should be done on ‘generators of growth’.


Stock markets rebound as Chancellor ‘stands ready’ after banking turmoil

Stock markets rebound as Chancellor ‘stands ready’ after banking turmoil

Stock markets rebound as Chancellor ‘stands ready’ after banking turmoil

21 March 2023

Tuesday’s resurgence came as Jeremy Hunt sought to reassure UK investors and businesses.


Ofcom chief writes to DCMS committee to clarify rules around politicians on TV

Ofcom chief writes to DCMS committee to clarify rules around politicians on TV

Ofcom chief writes to DCMS committee to clarify rules around politicians on TV

21 March 2023

It comes after Dame Melanie Dawes gave evidence at a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting last week.


Transport Secretary: GBR will remove ‘blame culture’ as Derby unveiled as new HQ

Transport Secretary: GBR will remove ‘blame culture’ as Derby unveiled as new HQ

Transport Secretary: GBR will remove ‘blame culture’ as Derby unveiled as new HQ

21 March 2023

Mark Harper said customer experience was the key priority of the new body.


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