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Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

Minister vows to be ‘robust’ in fighting for drugs policy funding

02 November 2023

Elena Whitham rejected claims there has been a real-terms cut in investment.


Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’

02 November 2023

Officers attended Marie Anderson’s address on September 23 following a report of a domestic incident.


Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

Government facing legal action over contaminated sewage sludge on farms

02 November 2023

Campaigners say harmful substances in fertiliser are threatening human health and wildlife through a lack of regulation.


Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

02 November 2023

Lord Harrower said much of the argument made by private sector landlords fell ‘far short’ to consider the legislation unlawful.


London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

London in an ‘awful place’ with Jews ‘scared stiff’, Assembly told

02 November 2023

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley also acknowledged difficulties with policing protests since the Middle East crisis.


Labour’s Jess Phillips says Israel’s war will end in ‘death and destruction’

Labour’s Jess Phillips says Israel’s war will end in ‘death and destruction’

Labour’s Jess Phillips says Israel’s war will end in ‘death and destruction’

02 November 2023

The Labour frontbencher argued for ‘peaceful political solutions’ to be negotiated, contrary to Sir Keir Starmer’s position for the party.


Rail disruption to continue until Saturday in wake of Storm Ciaran

Rail disruption to continue until Saturday in wake of Storm Ciaran

Rail disruption to continue until Saturday in wake of Storm Ciaran

02 November 2023

Cross-border routes are affected.


King reminisces about taking on infamous Royal Marines ‘sheep dip’

King reminisces about taking on infamous Royal Marines ‘sheep dip’

King reminisces about taking on infamous Royal Marines ‘sheep dip’

02 November 2023

The King and Queen watched as 18 Kenyan Marines in inflatable boats landed on a beach at Mtongwe Naval Base near Mombasa.


Rate cuts still likely in 2024 as economy feels hit from past hikes, say experts

Rate cuts still likely in 2024 as economy feels hit from past hikes, say experts

Rate cuts still likely in 2024 as economy feels hit from past hikes, say experts

02 November 2023

Economists say the Bank will struggle to hold off from lowering interest rates next year in the face of a flatlining economy.


Woman who ran marathons dressed as fruit made an MBE

Woman who ran marathons dressed as fruit made an MBE

Woman who ran marathons dressed as fruit made an MBE

02 November 2023

Sally Orange and Charles Williams believe running can have a transformative impact for those struggling with their mental health.


Duchess of York helps launch breast cancer campaign during Loose Women debut

Duchess of York helps launch breast cancer campaign during Loose Women debut

Duchess of York helps launch breast cancer campaign during Loose Women debut

02 November 2023

Sarah warned women not to skip their screenings as she spoke frankly with presenters Christine Lampard, Coleen Nolan and Brenda Edwards.


Ancient Roman road used by key historical figures discovered in cottage garden

Ancient Roman road used by key historical figures discovered in cottage garden

Ancient Roman road used by key historical figures discovered in cottage garden

02 November 2023

The road dates back almost 2,000 years and the cottage’s residents had no idea it was there until approached by an archaeologist who organised a dig.


UK among countries to sign ransomware payments agreement

UK among countries to sign ransomware payments agreement

UK among countries to sign ransomware payments agreement

02 November 2023

A group of more than 40 countries have signed an agreement pledging not to use central government funds to pay ransoms to cyber criminals.


Pulling an all-nighter can lead to feeling happy and giddy, study finds

Pulling an all-nighter can lead to feeling happy and giddy, study finds

Pulling an all-nighter can lead to feeling happy and giddy, study finds

02 November 2023

Research suggests the effect of missing a night’s sleep can be like a potent antidepressant that keeps the mood going for several days.


Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

02 November 2023

He defended Nicola Sturgeon following reports the ex-first minister had deleted messages.


Teammates may struggle to get back on ice after player’s death – psychologist

Teammates may struggle to get back on ice after player’s death – psychologist

Teammates may struggle to get back on ice after player’s death – psychologist

02 November 2023

Adam Johnson of the Nottingham Panthers died following a collision during a game on Saturday.


Police investigating Hamas ‘fighter’ image have received a number of reports

Police investigating Hamas ‘fighter’ image have received a number of reports

Police investigating Hamas ‘fighter’ image have received a number of reports

02 November 2023

PSNI interim chief constable Jon Boutcher had suggested earlier on Thursday the image could have been AI-generated.


Man suspected of killing Gracie Spinks ‘deemed low risk by police over stalking’

Man suspected of killing Gracie Spinks ‘deemed low risk by police over stalking’

Man suspected of killing Gracie Spinks ‘deemed low risk by police over stalking’

02 November 2023

An officer said she did not believe it was ‘proportionate’ to investigate claims made against Michael Sellers by other women as part of her inquiries.


What does the Bank of England’s latest interest rate pause mean for households?

What does the Bank of England’s latest interest rate pause mean for households?

What does the Bank of England’s latest interest rate pause mean for households?

02 November 2023

Monthly hikes in base rate may have stalled, but the cost-of-living squeeze has not gone away, experts have said.


Officer ‘failed to correct colleague’s search method’ before Matt Ratana murder

Officer ‘failed to correct colleague’s search method’ before Matt Ratana murder

Officer ‘failed to correct colleague’s search method’ before Matt Ratana murder

02 November 2023

The Metropolitan Police sergeant was killed by Louis de Zoysa at Croydon custody suite in south London on September 25 2020.


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