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Police investigating 40 new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed and others

Police investigating 40 new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed and others

Police investigating 40 new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed and others

11 October 2024

The Metropolitan Police said it had been contacted by 40 alleged victims since the BBC’s documentary on the former Harrods owner.


BBC begins independent workplace culture review with consultancy firm

BBC begins independent workplace culture review with consultancy firm

BBC begins independent workplace culture review with consultancy firm

11 October 2024

The review will have a particular focus on ‘preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line’ with BBC values.


Man appears in Dublin court over Mary Ward death

Man appears in Dublin court over Mary Ward death

Man appears in Dublin court over Mary Ward death

11 October 2024

The body of Ms Ward was found by police at her home in Melrose Street, Belfast on October 1.


PSNI application for footage linked to disorder ‘should never have been made’

PSNI application for footage linked to disorder ‘should never have been made’

PSNI application for footage linked to disorder ‘should never have been made’

11 October 2024

The published and unpublished footage related to scenes captured at a dissident republican Easter commemoration in Derry’s City Cemetery.


BMA recommends Scottish junior doctors accept 10.8% pay offer

BMA recommends Scottish junior doctors accept 10.8% pay offer

BMA recommends Scottish junior doctors accept 10.8% pay offer

11 October 2024

The offer will cost the Scottish Government £64.1 million.


Saga in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with Ageas over insurance partnership

Saga in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with Ageas over insurance partnership

Saga in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with Ageas over insurance partnership

11 October 2024

The news comes after the companies confirmed last week they were holding talks over a potential deal.


Daughter who murdered parents and hid bodies in home jailed for life

Daughter who murdered parents and hid bodies in home jailed for life

Daughter who murdered parents and hid bodies in home jailed for life

11 October 2024

Virginia McCullough admitted killing John and Lois McCullough, both aged in their 70s, in 2019.


Jenrick suggests regret at ordering children’s asylum centre murals painted over

Jenrick suggests regret at ordering children’s asylum centre murals painted over

Jenrick suggests regret at ordering children’s asylum centre murals painted over

11 October 2024

The former immigration minister said he ‘would have done things differently if I had my time again’.


Global hiring pullback shows no sign of easing, says recruiter Hays

Global hiring pullback shows no sign of easing, says recruiter Hays

Global hiring pullback shows no sign of easing, says recruiter Hays

11 October 2024

Hays, which recruits for companies in the accountancy and technology sectors, among others, saw a one-fifth drop in its UK fees over the Summer.


Public gives new Government ‘benefit of doubt’ despite early disapproval – poll

Public gives new Government ‘benefit of doubt’ despite early disapproval – poll

Public gives new Government ‘benefit of doubt’ despite early disapproval – poll

11 October 2024

The rapid deterioration in the Government’s approval rating underlines the rocky start to Sir Keir Starmer’s time in Downing Street.


Drug smugglers guilty over £200m cocaine haul stashed in bananas

Drug smugglers guilty over £200m cocaine haul stashed in bananas

Drug smugglers guilty over £200m cocaine haul stashed in bananas

11 October 2024

Crime boss Petko Zhutev was in charge of taking delivery of the Colombian drugs at a London warehouse in February 2021.


Shipwreck identified after laying on seabed off Dorset for more than 120 years

Shipwreck identified after laying on seabed off Dorset for more than 120 years

Shipwreck identified after laying on seabed off Dorset for more than 120 years

11 October 2024

A team from Bournemouth University solved the mystery of the sunken Admiralty mooring lighter.


Skygazers treated to Northern Lights show – with more to come, experts say

Skygazers treated to Northern Lights show – with more to come, experts say

Skygazers treated to Northern Lights show – with more to come, experts say

11 October 2024

The sun has now entered its period of greatest solar activity.


British Everest explorer’s ‘remains’ found 100 years after disappearance

British Everest explorer’s ‘remains’ found 100 years after disappearance

British Everest explorer’s ‘remains’ found 100 years after disappearance

11 October 2024

Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine was the youngest member of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition and was lost on the upper slopes of the mountain in June that year.


Sue Gray did not enjoy being in the public eye, Cabinet minister says

Sue Gray did not enjoy being in the public eye, Cabinet minister says

Sue Gray did not enjoy being in the public eye, Cabinet minister says

11 October 2024

She resigned as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff at the weekend.


In Pictures: Another spectacular display as Northern Lights burn brightly

In Pictures: Another spectacular display as Northern Lights burn brightly

In Pictures: Another spectacular display as Northern Lights burn brightly

11 October 2024

The lights could be seen as far south as Kent and East Anglia.


BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls

BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls

BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls

11 October 2024

Both Shell and Exxon Mobil have also warned that lower refining margins will hit profits for the third quarter of the year.


Dine like a King in Charles’ favourite room at Scottish mansion

Dine like a King in Charles’ favourite room at Scottish mansion

Dine like a King in Charles’ favourite room at Scottish mansion

11 October 2024

Charles takes most of his evening meals in the Pink Dining Room while staying at Dumfries House, the headquarters of The King’s Foundation charity.


Man to appear in court in Dublin over Mary Ward death

Man to appear in court in Dublin over Mary Ward death

Man to appear in court in Dublin over Mary Ward death

11 October 2024

The body of Ms Ward, 22, was found by police in Northern Ireland at her home in Melrose Street in Belfast on October 1.


Economy grows in August after two flat months, in boost for Reeves

Economy grows in August after two flat months, in boost for Reeves

Economy grows in August after two flat months, in boost for Reeves

11 October 2024

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.2% in August, as the Chancellor prepares for the upcoming Budget.


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