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Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

24 October 2023

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for communities in southern England as residents in the North recover from Storm Babet.


Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told

24 October 2023

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants.


PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

24 October 2023

Civil Service chief Simon Case is expected to take some weeks off work to deal with a ‘private medical matter’.


Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

24 October 2023

During 2021-22, convictions for rape and attempted rape rose to 160 – an increase of 105% from 2020-21.


AI being used to create child abuse imagery, watchdog warns

AI being used to create child abuse imagery, watchdog warns

AI being used to create child abuse imagery, watchdog warns

24 October 2023

The Internet Watch Foundation has warned a ‘nightmare’ scenario is developing around AI-generated abuse imagery online.


Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme

Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme

Heart failure to be treated at home as NHS expands virtual wards programme

24 October 2023

The programme is already approved for frail patients and those with acute respiratory infections.


Police force refers itself to watchdog after death of 83-year-old woman

Police force refers itself to watchdog after death of 83-year-old woman

Police force refers itself to watchdog after death of 83-year-old woman

24 October 2023

Maureen Gilbert was found dead at her home in Chesterfield on Saturday as floods ravaged the area.


Aid truck numbers arriving in Gaza ‘wholly inadequate’, says UK minister

Aid truck numbers arriving in Gaza ‘wholly inadequate’, says UK minister

Aid truck numbers arriving in Gaza ‘wholly inadequate’, says UK minister

24 October 2023

MPs have warned further help is needed to prevent a ‘humanitarian catastrophe’.


Massive Attack confirm death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

Massive Attack confirm death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

Massive Attack confirm death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

24 October 2023

The musician confirmed he had lung cancer in a social media post in July.


Three children racially abused on train

Three children racially abused on train

Three children racially abused on train

24 October 2023

British Transport Police are appealing for information.


‘My whole life is gone’ – Storm Babet flooding destroys man’s family home

‘My whole life is gone’ – Storm Babet flooding destroys man’s family home

‘My whole life is gone’ – Storm Babet flooding destroys man’s family home

24 October 2023

Jake Seath described the response from local and national government as ‘shocking’.


Home Office says Northern Ireland exemption to ETA would hit security efforts

Home Office says Northern Ireland exemption to ETA would hit security efforts

Home Office says Northern Ireland exemption to ETA would hit security efforts

24 October 2023

An electronic travel authorisation will soon be a requirement for people who do not need a visa to come to the UK.


Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

Lessons ‘not being learned’ from sepsis failings, ombudsman warns

24 October 2023

The new report said the ‘same serious failings are still happening’ 10 years after the publication of a previous document.


One dead and four missing after British cargo ship sinks in North Sea

One dead and four missing after British cargo ship sinks in North Sea

One dead and four missing after British cargo ship sinks in North Sea

24 October 2023

Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies confirmed the body of one man has been recovered.


Israel must be urged to ‘follow the laws of war’, ministers told

Israel must be urged to ‘follow the laws of war’, ministers told

Israel must be urged to ‘follow the laws of war’, ministers told

24 October 2023

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy urged the Government to ensure Israel does not block aid for Palestinian civilians.


Roads reopen after Storm Babet as £32,000 raised to help Brechin

Roads reopen after Storm Babet as £32,000 raised to help Brechin

Roads reopen after Storm Babet as £32,000 raised to help Brechin

24 October 2023

Storm Babet claimed at least seven lives across the UK.


Just Stop Oil protesters sentenced for aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

Just Stop Oil protesters sentenced for aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

Just Stop Oil protesters sentenced for aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

24 October 2023

England player Jonny Bairstow carried Daniel Knorr off the pitch.


Vigil held in London to mourn children killed in Gaza

Vigil held in London to mourn children killed in Gaza

Vigil held in London to mourn children killed in Gaza

24 October 2023

Each attendee had the name of a Palestinian child killed in the conflict written on the palm of their hand.


‘Cherished’ mother and daughter died in crash during Storm Babet

‘Cherished’ mother and daughter died in crash during Storm Babet

‘Cherished’ mother and daughter died in crash during Storm Babet

24 October 2023

At least seven people are now thought to have died in the storm.


ChatGPT and other chatbots ‘can be tricked into making code for cyber attacks’

ChatGPT and other chatbots ‘can be tricked into making code for cyber attacks’

ChatGPT and other chatbots ‘can be tricked into making code for cyber attacks’

24 October 2023

Research from the University of Sheffield found scientists could manipulate chatbots into creating malicious code.


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