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Right-to-roam campaigners plan mass trespass on England-Scotland border

Right-to-roam campaigners plan mass trespass on England-Scotland border

Right-to-roam campaigners plan mass trespass on England-Scotland border

07 September 2023

They expect hundreds of walkers to meet at a yet-to-be-disclosed location to demonstrate the difference between the countries’ laws.


G20 must urgently lead way in decarbonising global economy – campaigners

G20 must urgently lead way in decarbonising global economy – campaigners

G20 must urgently lead way in decarbonising global economy – campaigners

07 September 2023

The nations are being urged to set more ambitious climate targets and remove barriers that stand in the way of the energy transition.


No plans to hand out more student visas to secure India trade deal, No 10 says

No plans to hand out more student visas to secure India trade deal, No 10 says

No plans to hand out more student visas to secure India trade deal, No 10 says

07 September 2023

Downing Street sought to quell concerns among some Cabinet ministers that an agreement could lead to an increase in migrant numbers.


Triple lock increases state-pension spending by £11bn a year – analysis

Triple lock increases state-pension spending by £11bn a year – analysis

Triple lock increases state-pension spending by £11bn a year – analysis

07 September 2023

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said financial support to pensioners was greater as a result of the safeguard.


Police preparing to launch investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Police preparing to launch investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Police preparing to launch investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

07 September 2023

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity care is currently being reviewed by midwife Donna Ockenden.


MP demands better protection for heritage pubs after Crooked House ‘tragedy’

MP demands better protection for heritage pubs after Crooked House ‘tragedy’

MP demands better protection for heritage pubs after Crooked House ‘tragedy’

07 September 2023

Conservative Marco Longhi, who represents Dudley North, said his constituents were left sad and angry.


Collection of Hilary Mantel’s essays to be published in posthumous memoir

Collection of Hilary Mantel’s essays to be published in posthumous memoir

Collection of Hilary Mantel’s essays to be published in posthumous memoir

07 September 2023

The publication will be marked with three curated events at Cheltenham Literature Festival, Stratford Literary Festival and at the British Library.


Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering missing woman dies in police custody

07 September 2023

The man, 30, was initially arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Gabriela Kosilko but was held on suspicion or murder when a body was found.


Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

Alasdair Gray mural to go on display at gallery where he spent ‘happiest times’

07 September 2023

Cowcaddens Streetscape In The Fifties depicts post-war Glasgow.


Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

Period and fertility tracking apps scrutinised over data security concerns

07 September 2023

The Information Commissioner’s Office has launched a review after new figures showed many women had concerns over security within such apps.


Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

Scotland plagued by Victorian diseases and rat problems, says Penny Mordaunt

07 September 2023

The Commons Leader expressed her shock at the reappearance of rickets.


Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

Tory chairman calls for Carol Vorderman to apologise over ‘defamatory’ tweets

07 September 2023

Vorderman is said to have deleted a number of tweets about Greg Hands and posted a new statement saying there was ‘no impropriety on his part’.


Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

Pay grievances put Border Force at ‘heightened’ risk of corruption – watchdog

07 September 2023

David Neal also questioned the Government’s decision to redact parts of his report on ‘insider threat’ in the Border Force.


Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

Wandsworth prison performance rated ‘serious concern’ before escape

07 September 2023

In the Annual Prison Performance Ratings for 2022/23, published in July, it was rated as a ‘serious concern’.


Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

Independent investigation into terror suspect’s prison escape to take place

07 September 2023

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk said ‘strapping’ was found underneath a delivery vehicle.


Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C

07 September 2023

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Saturday in London, which is set to be the hottest day of the year.


Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

Violinist Giles Broadbent dies aged 51

07 September 2023

He was known for Stringfever and West End shows.


Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

Use legislation to block Liz Truss resignation honours, Labour says

07 September 2023

This week marks a year since Ms Truss began her short stint as prime minister.


Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

Full-fibre broadband available to more than half of UK homes, Ofcom says

07 September 2023

The regulator’s Connected Nations report shows 52% of homes across the UK have access to faster broadband.


Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

Support staff at 20 universities to strike over pay

07 September 2023

Members of Unison including cleaners and librarians will take industrial action.


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