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Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

02 September 2023

The Police Federation of England and Wales responded to the Home Secretary’s announcement that she has ordered a review into ‘police impartiality’.


Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

02 September 2023

Buffett earned two Grammy Award nominations.


Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

02 September 2023

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.


Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

02 September 2023

The party said it would change existing statutory guidance if it wins the next election.


Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

02 September 2023

The Gambling Commission is carrying out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005.


‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

02 September 2023

The Egyptian-born businessman who took control of the luxury Knightsbridge department store in 1985, has died aged 94.


Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

02 September 2023

Ministers are facing calls for transparency over the extent to which reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) is putting buildings at risk.


In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

02 September 2023

The annual match has been played by rival yacht clubs since the 1950s – but only when the tide allows.


More than £30,000 raised for poet who disappeared at music festival

More than £30,000 raised for poet who disappeared at music festival

More than £30,000 raised for poet who disappeared at music festival

02 September 2023

Gboyega Odubanjo went missing at the Shambala music festival in Northamptonshire, and police have since found a body.


More misery for rail passengers as RMT stages 24-hour walkout

More misery for rail passengers as RMT stages 24-hour walkout

More misery for rail passengers as RMT stages 24-hour walkout

02 September 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are striking a day after Aslef drivers walked out.


Mohamed Al Fayed called an ‘extraordinary tour de force’

Mohamed Al Fayed called an ‘extraordinary tour de force’

Mohamed Al Fayed called an ‘extraordinary tour de force’

02 September 2023

The former Harrods and Fulham FC owner has died at the age of 94, his family announced.


Teacher to leave profession to write historical novels after lottery win

Teacher to leave profession to write historical novels after lottery win

Teacher to leave profession to write historical novels after lottery win

02 September 2023

Mike Law decided to change careers a year ago but stayed to ensure his GCSE students finished their exams.


Medal for maritime captain who promotes safety after career-ending injury

Medal for maritime captain who promotes safety after career-ending injury

Medal for maritime captain who promotes safety after career-ending injury

02 September 2023

Captain Ewan Rattray, 37, from Aberdeen, is among 11 new recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal.


Reintroduce £400 energy rebate this winter, urges Flynn

Reintroduce £400 energy rebate this winter, urges Flynn

Reintroduce £400 energy rebate this winter, urges Flynn

02 September 2023

It comes after a report forecast prices could rise to £2,032.66 annually in January.


What the papers say – September 2

What the papers say – September 2

What the papers say – September 2

02 September 2023

Crumbling concrete crisis dominates Saturday’s front pages amid fears more schools and public buildings could close.


Ministers facing calls for transparency over scale of Raac in public buildings

Ministers facing calls for transparency over scale of Raac in public buildings

Ministers facing calls for transparency over scale of Raac in public buildings

01 September 2023

Chairwoman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee Dame Meg Hillier has warned Raac is just “the tip of the iceberg” of a crumbling school estate.


Billionaire who bought Harrods and fell out with royals after son’s death

Billionaire who bought Harrods and fell out with royals after son’s death

Billionaire who bought Harrods and fell out with royals after son’s death

01 September 2023

The controversial and often abrasive businessman Mohamed Al Fayed has died.


Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

01 September 2023

The Egyptian businessman’s son Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, died alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in a car crash in Paris in 1997.


Queen joked ‘were you naked?’ when I told her my nightmare, claims Johnson

Queen joked ‘were you naked?’ when I told her my nightmare, claims Johnson

Queen joked ‘were you naked?’ when I told her my nightmare, claims Johnson

01 September 2023

Boris Johnson recalled a series of talks with the late monarch during his time in office as the first anniversary of her death approaches.


‘Police details’ poster in bus shelter contained incorrect information – PSNI

‘Police details’ poster in bus shelter contained incorrect information – PSNI

‘Police details’ poster in bus shelter contained incorrect information – PSNI

01 September 2023

It comes weeks after the details of about 10,000 officers and staff were mistakenly released online in a major data breach.


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