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Public must recognise ‘collective responsibility’ for keeping UK safe, says MP

Public must recognise ‘collective responsibility’ for keeping UK safe, says MP

Public must recognise ‘collective responsibility’ for keeping UK safe, says MP

01 March 2023

Alicia Kearns stressed the need to build resilience across government, businesses and citizens to protect the UK from autocracies such as Russia.


Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region

01 March 2023

A number of local authorities have seen a fall in the proportion of children receiving their first choice compared with last year, a survey suggests.


Shamima Begum return would not be a ‘moral exoneration’, says terror watchdog

Shamima Begum return would not be a ‘moral exoneration’, says terror watchdog

Shamima Begum return would not be a ‘moral exoneration’, says terror watchdog

01 March 2023

Jonathan Hall KC said failing to permit her to return could lead the UK to be an ‘outlier’ in Europe.


Parents jailed for killing morbidly obese disabled teenage daughter

Parents jailed for killing morbidly obese disabled teenage daughter

Parents jailed for killing morbidly obese disabled teenage daughter

01 March 2023

Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, and Alun Titford, 45, were both jailed for the gross negligence manslaughter of their daughter Kaylea Titford, 16.


Care worker loses £147 wages to look after own disabled child as teachers strike

Care worker loses £147 wages to look after own disabled child as teachers strike

Care worker loses £147 wages to look after own disabled child as teachers strike

01 March 2023

Michaela Lillysue said being out of school causes her child ‘upset’ as her routine is disrupted.


Kate delights young girl who gave her flowers at St David’s Day parade

Kate delights young girl who gave her flowers at St David’s Day parade

Kate delights young girl who gave her flowers at St David’s Day parade

01 March 2023

Elsi-Haf Cunningham presented Kate with the flowers during the parade at a barracks in Windsor.


Footage shows moped narrowly avoiding 70mph train at level crossing

Footage shows moped narrowly avoiding 70mph train at level crossing

Footage shows moped narrowly avoiding 70mph train at level crossing

01 March 2023

Network Rail released dramatic CCTV footage of the incident which police said shows ‘stupidly reckless behaviour’.


Regulatory issues must be fixed before firms invest in UK space launch, MPs told

Regulatory issues must be fixed before firms invest in UK space launch, MPs told

Regulatory issues must be fixed before firms invest in UK space launch, MPs told

01 March 2023

The Science and Technology Committee heard ‘devastating’ evidence from Space Forge.


Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

01 March 2023

The Government said it will consider payments made after the deadline on April 5 ‘on a case-by-case basis’.


Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

Prescriptions for opioids ‘fall by almost half-a-million over last four years’

01 March 2023

New figures were published by NHS England.


‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

01 March 2023

The Justice Secretary said preparatory work to establish the independent public advocate is ‘well under way’.


Murder investigation launched after man shot on doorstep in ‘targeted attack’

Murder investigation launched after man shot on doorstep in ‘targeted attack’

Murder investigation launched after man shot on doorstep in ‘targeted attack’

01 March 2023

Police have launched a murder probe in Greenock after a 37-year-old man was shot in the early hours of Tuesday morning.


In Pictures: William and Kate mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards

In Pictures: William and Kate mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards

In Pictures: William and Kate mark St David’s Day with visit to Welsh Guards

01 March 2023

The Princess of Wales was given a leek corsage to mark the occasion.


Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

Independent Scotland could have its own currency within months – Regan

01 March 2023

The SNP leadership candidate said she would start work on a Scottish currency ahead of an independence vote.


Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

Time is of the essence to restore Stormont and seize opportunities – McDonald

01 March 2023

The Sinn Fein president said her MLAs are anxious to get back to work while the DUP considers its verdict on the protocol deal.


Twitter appears to resume normal service after part-outage on Wednesday

Twitter appears to resume normal service after part-outage on Wednesday

Twitter appears to resume normal service after part-outage on Wednesday

01 March 2023

Twitter users were still able to tweet on the site during the outage, allowing the hashtag TwitterDown to become the top trending phrase in the UK.


No 10 defends British submarine quality ahead of Aukus announcements

No 10 defends British submarine quality ahead of Aukus announcements

No 10 defends British submarine quality ahead of Aukus announcements

01 March 2023

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton suggested his country should choose a ‘proven’ US design rather than a British submarine.


Uncle killed niece and dumped her body ‘like rubbish’, court told

Uncle killed niece and dumped her body ‘like rubbish’, court told

Uncle killed niece and dumped her body ‘like rubbish’, court told

01 March 2023

Mohammed Taroos Khan, of Thornbury Road, Bradford, denies murder but has admitted perverting the course of justice.


Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

01 March 2023

The SNP leadership hopeful was responding to comments made by her opponent Humza Yousaf regarding a shift away from the party’s ‘progressive agenda’.


Mother who caused death of daughter ‘overwhelmed’ during pandemic, court told

Mother who caused death of daughter ‘overwhelmed’ during pandemic, court told

Mother who caused death of daughter ‘overwhelmed’ during pandemic, court told

01 March 2023

Kaylea Titford, who suffered from spina bifida, was found dead at her home in Newtown, Powys, in October 2020.


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