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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour with blast at Sunak’s ‘chaotic’ rule

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour with blast at Sunak’s ‘chaotic’ rule

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour with blast at Sunak’s ‘chaotic’ rule

08 May 2024

The Dover MP said she was motivated by Tory failings over small boats and housing.


Conviction of woman who caused cyclist to swerve into road is unsafe, court told

Conviction of woman who caused cyclist to swerve into road is unsafe, court told

Conviction of woman who caused cyclist to swerve into road is unsafe, court told

08 May 2024

Auriol Grey was jailed for three years over the death of Celia Ward who fell into the path of an oncoming vehicle.


Pupils may be disqualified if they look for ‘leaked’ exam papers on social media

Pupils may be disqualified if they look for ‘leaked’ exam papers on social media

Pupils may be disqualified if they look for ‘leaked’ exam papers on social media

08 May 2024

Ofqual has told students to plan somewhere safe to leave their mobile phones during their exams to prevent malpractice.


Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

08 May 2024

The Perthshire North MSP also vowed to stick to his pledge to offer a key Cabinet role to Kate Forbes.


TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift

TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift

TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift

08 May 2024

The latest round of branch closures will start in September, and continue through to May next year.


Three in 10 households made up of people living alone, latest estimates suggest

Three in 10 households made up of people living alone, latest estimates suggest

Three in 10 households made up of people living alone, latest estimates suggest

08 May 2024

The number of men living alone last year grew by more than the number of women living alone compared with 2013.


Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds

Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds

Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds

08 May 2024

The majority of problems were found in independent food stores and small independents operating under a brand name, the competition watchdog found.


Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say

Online safety rules don’t go far enough, bereaved parents say

08 May 2024

Campaigners have sent a joint letter to political leaders on the day Ofcom publishes its latest draft proposals for enforcing new online safety laws.


Nottingham killer should have sentence changed to life imprisonment, court hears

Nottingham killer should have sentence changed to life imprisonment, court hears

Nottingham killer should have sentence changed to life imprisonment, court hears

08 May 2024

The Attorney General has referred the sentence of Valdo Calocane to the Court of Appeal, claiming it is ‘unduly lenient’.


Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover

Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover

Jack Grealish landed with £1,042 bill after admitting speeding in Range Rover

08 May 2024

The England and Manchester City midfielder was caught by a speed trap doing 44mph in a 30mph zone last summer.


John Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

John Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

John Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister

08 May 2024

He is now expected to appoint his Cabinet ministers.


Juliet Stevenson ‘interested’ in Garrick Club membership after vote admits women

Juliet Stevenson ‘interested’ in Garrick Club membership after vote admits women

Juliet Stevenson ‘interested’ in Garrick Club membership after vote admits women

08 May 2024

The central London private members’ club has been strictly male-only since it was founded in 1831.


BrewDog boss James Watt calls time after 17 years

BrewDog boss James Watt calls time after 17 years

BrewDog boss James Watt calls time after 17 years

08 May 2024

Chief executive James Watt will be succeeded by chief operating officer James Arrow, but remain with the group as a non-executive director.


Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

08 May 2024

Researchers suggest that in the future the new implants could lead to treatments for spinal injuries without the need for brain surgery.


Swann urged end to ‘nonsense’ of ministers attacking Covid lockdown decisions

Swann urged end to ‘nonsense’ of ministers attacking Covid lockdown decisions

Swann urged end to ‘nonsense’ of ministers attacking Covid lockdown decisions

08 May 2024

The letter from Robin Swann to Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill is among documents released on the Covid inquiry wedbsite.


Tories need to admit ‘mistakes’ to win back voters, says Jenrick

Tories need to admit ‘mistakes’ to win back voters, says Jenrick

Tories need to admit ‘mistakes’ to win back voters, says Jenrick

08 May 2024

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick said there needed to be ‘some introspection’ following the ‘very bad results’ in the local elections.


AB InBev sales grow but Bud Light boycott continues to drag on US arm

AB InBev sales grow but Bud Light boycott continues to drag on US arm

AB InBev sales grow but Bud Light boycott continues to drag on US arm

08 May 2024

Sales growth continued to be driven by higher pricing, with the volume of drinks sold by the company down 0.6%.


Prisons ‘creaking’ under pressure amid plans to release offenders 70 days early

Prisons ‘creaking’ under pressure amid plans to release offenders 70 days early

Prisons ‘creaking’ under pressure amid plans to release offenders 70 days early

08 May 2024

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said the number of jail places cannot keep pace with the number of offenders sentenced to custody.


A man shouted ‘well done Russ’ at the Prime Minister and ultra-runner Russ Cook

A man shouted ‘well done Russ’ at the Prime Minister and ultra-runner Russ Cook

A man shouted ‘well done Russ’ at the Prime Minister and ultra-runner Russ Cook

08 May 2024

A man’s voice heckling the men with obscenities has been added to a video shared on social media.


Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project

Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project

Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project

08 May 2024

It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life.


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