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Engineer asked for evidence ‘preserving’ IT system before subpostmaster jailed

Engineer asked for evidence ‘preserving’ IT system before subpostmaster jailed

Engineer asked for evidence ‘preserving’ IT system before subpostmaster jailed

15 November 2023

Seema Misra was suspended in 2008 and jailed in 2010, after being accused of stealing £74,000.


Chalk vows to work with Labour MP who says public advocate plan not good enough

Chalk vows to work with Labour MP who says public advocate plan not good enough

Chalk vows to work with Labour MP who says public advocate plan not good enough

15 November 2023

Labour former minister Maria Eagle said the Government’s current plans are ‘nowhere near good enough’.


Money cannot continue to be poured into the NHS – Wes Streeting

Money cannot continue to be poured into the NHS – Wes Streeting

Money cannot continue to be poured into the NHS – Wes Streeting

15 November 2023

The shadow health secretary compared the head of the NHS to Louis the 14th at the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool.


More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing

More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing

More than 20 Irish citizens out of Gaza through Rafah crossing

15 November 2023

The Government said it is continuing to work on getting remaining Irish citizens out of Gaza.


Urgent appeal for information as latest search for Columba McVeigh ends

Urgent appeal for information as latest search for Columba McVeigh ends

Urgent appeal for information as latest search for Columba McVeigh ends

15 November 2023

A decision to end the sixth search for the teenager killed and secretly buried by the Provisional IRA has been described as ‘bitterly disappointing’.


Family’s relationship with mother crumbled due to care home rules, inquiry told

Family’s relationship with mother crumbled due to care home rules, inquiry told

Family’s relationship with mother crumbled due to care home rules, inquiry told

15 November 2023

Kirstin Duncan blamed inconsistent Covid restrictions during the pandemic.


Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

15 November 2023

Women will be able to get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP.


Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

Cleverly once called Rwanda plan ‘batshit’, Yvette Cooper claims

15 November 2023

As Ms Cooper made the claim, Home Secretary James Cleverly could be seen sitting on the Government benches with his head lowered.


‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

‘Not necessary’ to quit human rights convention to tackle small boats – Cleverly

15 November 2023

The Government is facing pressure from the right of the Conservative Party over the European agreement.


PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

PM says he will stick to his plan on reducing inflation amid calls for tax cuts

15 November 2023

Rishi Sunak also indicated that further ‘hard decisions’ on the economy and public finances will still be needed.


Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

Bakers have eyes on the ‘pies’ in bid for world championship glory

15 November 2023

The winners of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards will be announced in January.


First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

First Irish citizens and dependents cleared to leave Gaza through Rafah crossing

15 November 2023

Irish premier Leo Varadkar said the Government is ‘working tirelessly’ for citizens still in Gaza


Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

Black Friday spending in UK expected to fall by almost a quarter – research

15 November 2023

Accounting firm PwC anticipates shoppers will spend £5.6 billion on deals this year, down from £7.1 billion last year.


Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

Warner Bros: Box office hit Barbie contributed more than £80m to UK economy

15 November 2023

The film also created hundreds of jobs.


Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

Humza Yousaf pledges ‘robust defence’ against Tory claims he misled Parliament

15 November 2023

The Conservatives are using debating time at Holyrood to call for the First Minister and his deputy to refer themselves to the independent adviser.


Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

Ring to preview security features with abuse charity to boost safety

15 November 2023

The home security firm is to preview some features with Refuge to help improve safety.


Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

Parcel firms deliver ‘miserable’ service for the third year running

15 November 2023

None of the major parcel firms – Royal Mail, DPD, Yodel, Amazon Logistics or Evri – managed to secure even a three star rating out of five.


No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

No 10 slaps down Braverman’s claim of secret deal with Sunak

15 November 2023

No 10 said that ‘something may have come in’ when asked if Mrs Braverman had handed a document to Mr Sunak before her appointment.


Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

Study links painkiller overuse in young people to poor mental health

15 November 2023

Experts called for chronic pain management in young people to be ‘optimised’.


Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

Boy fatally stabbed as part of tit-for-tat violence between groups, court hears

15 November 2023

Teenager Gordon Gault died in hospital after he was stabbed in Newcastle’s West End last November.


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