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Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

29 March 2023

James Watson was 13 years old when Rikki died in Peterborough in 1994.


Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

29 March 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she wants to ensure ‘vile criminals’ feel ‘full force of the law’ for such incidents.


Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

29 March 2023

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use.


Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

29 March 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the first female speaker of the Commons was “one of the greatest” to have held the role.


Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

29 March 2023

Russell T Davies and Sir Elton John are among those who have paid tribute to the TV and radio star after his death aged 67.


Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

29 March 2023

The Rangers fan was also handed a five-year football banning order.


Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

Anti-social behaviour from theatre audiences increasing, union warns

29 March 2023

Bectu said workers have suffered more extreme incidents following the pandemic, including physical aggression and sexual harassment.


Sunak’s wife holds shares in childcare agency buoyed by Budget

Sunak’s wife holds shares in childcare agency buoyed by Budget

Sunak’s wife holds shares in childcare agency buoyed by Budget

29 March 2023

Akshata Murthy is listed as a shareholder in Koru Kids, which welcomed the double bonus for nannies who join private firms.


British Gas moves forward prepayment charges change to save households about £15

British Gas moves forward prepayment charges change to save households about £15

British Gas moves forward prepayment charges change to save households about £15

29 March 2023

The supplier, which has 1.2 million prepayment customers, will implement a Government mandate three months early.


NHS could work ‘smarter’ to help plug workforce shortages, leader says

NHS could work ‘smarter’ to help plug workforce shortages, leader says

NHS could work ‘smarter’ to help plug workforce shortages, leader says

29 March 2023

The NHS workforce plan is currently being considered by ministers.


Care home resident, 88, surprised with switchboard she worked on 72 years ago

Care home resident, 88, surprised with switchboard she worked on 72 years ago

Care home resident, 88, surprised with switchboard she worked on 72 years ago

29 March 2023

The team at Care UK made June Taylor a replica of the switchboard she worked on during her career as a telephonist.


Pc charged with assault of girl, 16, in back of police car

Pc charged with assault of girl, 16, in back of police car

Pc charged with assault of girl, 16, in back of police car

29 March 2023

The charges follow an inquiry by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into the Nottinghamshire Police officer.


Harry not at High Court for third day of hearing in privacy claim

Harry not at High Court for third day of hearing in privacy claim

Harry not at High Court for third day of hearing in privacy claim

29 March 2023

Proceedings in the High Court resumed on Wednesday without the Duke of Sussex.


Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of appointing his Cabinet

Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of appointing his Cabinet

Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of appointing his Cabinet

29 March 2023

But his close leadership rival Kate Forbes has ruled out being part of his top team.


Mortgage approvals to home-buyers increase for first time in six months

Mortgage approvals to home-buyers increase for first time in six months

Mortgage approvals to home-buyers increase for first time in six months

29 March 2023

Some 43,500 mortgages were approved for house purchase in February, up from 39,600 in January, according to Bank of England figures.


UK banks resilient despite uncertainty, but households remain ‘squeezed’

UK banks resilient despite uncertainty, but households remain ‘squeezed’

UK banks resilient despite uncertainty, but households remain ‘squeezed’

29 March 2023

The Financial Policy Committee said there are still channels through which UK economic conditions could be affected by recent global volatility.


Unions say Illegal Migration Bill is a ‘gift to dodgy employers’

Unions say Illegal Migration Bill is a ‘gift to dodgy employers’

Unions say Illegal Migration Bill is a ‘gift to dodgy employers’

29 March 2023

The TUC has also accused the Government of ‘turning its back’ on modern slavery victims.


Camilla’s ‘waggy-tailed memories’ amid sadness at friend Paul O’Grady’s death

Camilla’s ‘waggy-tailed memories’ amid sadness at friend Paul O’Grady’s death

Camilla’s ‘waggy-tailed memories’ amid sadness at friend Paul O’Grady’s death

29 March 2023

The Queen Consort shared a special bond with the TV star over their support for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.


UBS appoints former boss to lead ‘urgent and challenging’ Credit Suisse merger

UBS appoints former boss to lead ‘urgent and challenging’ Credit Suisse merger

UBS appoints former boss to lead ‘urgent and challenging’ Credit Suisse merger

29 March 2023

Sergio P. Ermotti will replace Ralph Hamers as group chief executive, returning to the role he held for nine years until 2020.


Guinness World Record for boy who camped in garden to raise money for hospice

Guinness World Record for boy who camped in garden to raise money for hospice

Guinness World Record for boy who camped in garden to raise money for hospice

29 March 2023

‘Boy in the tent’ Max Woosey, 13, has raised £700,000 for the North Devon Hospice since March 2020.


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