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Holidays are a ‘valued and realistic’ part of later life, says pensions body

Holidays are a ‘valued and realistic’ part of later life, says pensions body

Holidays are a ‘valued and realistic’ part of later life, says pensions body

09 August 2025

Pensions UK includes holidays in its retirement living standards, which help people understand what kind of lifestyle they may expect in later life.


More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

09 August 2025

The proposed cuts are part of wider plans to reduce the Civil Service headcount.


Family of kidnapped Israeli hostages to join march on Downing Street

Family of kidnapped Israeli hostages to join march on Downing Street

Family of kidnapped Israeli hostages to join march on Downing Street

09 August 2025

On Sunday afternoon there will be a ‘national march for the hostages’ in central London.


Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

09 August 2025

The Met Office previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s in some areas over the coming days.


Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Europe stresses Ukraine support ahead of Trump-Putin summit

09 August 2025

In a joint statement they said ‘meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities’.


Three men arrested after motorcyclist and pedestrian die in crash

Three men arrested after motorcyclist and pedestrian die in crash

Three men arrested after motorcyclist and pedestrian die in crash

09 August 2025

The three men, who were in the area at the time of the collision, were arrested on Friday on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.


Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

Woman wearing Palestine Action T-shirt arrested in Belfast

09 August 2025

Belfast West MLA Gerry Carroll called on Executive ministers to ‘speak up for the right to protest’.


Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

09 August 2025

Ms Sturgeon insisted she was not the one who had leaked the outcome of the Scottish government investigation into her predecessor to the press.


Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart

Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart

Mel Gibson becomes emotional as he recalls ‘joy’ of making Braveheart

09 August 2025

The Oscar-winning director and actor posed for selfies with fans and signed posters before attending a musical performance of movie songs in Co Meath.


Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

Police arrest 466 people over Palestine Action support at protest

09 August 2025

Hundreds attended Saturday’s demonstration in Parliament Square, organised by Defend Our Juries.


Hundreds of protesters march over alleged rape of girl in Nuneaton

Hundreds of protesters march over alleged rape of girl in Nuneaton

Hundreds of protesters march over alleged rape of girl in Nuneaton

09 August 2025

A protest and counter-protest took place after an alleged cover-up of details about suspects charged over rape in Nuneaton.


Teenager taken to hospital after being ‘slashed’ in fight among groups of youths

Teenager taken to hospital after being ‘slashed’ in fight among groups of youths

Teenager taken to hospital after being ‘slashed’ in fight among groups of youths

09 August 2025

Police said they believe a ‘number’ of the youths had been armed with knives during the incident in Paisley on Friday evening.


150 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban

150 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban

150 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban

09 August 2025

Defend Our Juries, which organised the demonstration, said between 600 and 700 people were in Parliament Square on Saturday afternoon.


Three people in their 40s arrested at Oasis concert in Edinburgh

Three people in their 40s arrested at Oasis concert in Edinburgh

Three people in their 40s arrested at Oasis concert in Edinburgh

09 August 2025

Police confirmed that two women and one man were arrested for a variety of offences including assault, drug offences and abusive behaviour.


Mel Gibson poses for selfies with fans to mark 30 years of Braveheart film

Mel Gibson poses for selfies with fans to mark 30 years of Braveheart film

Mel Gibson poses for selfies with fans to mark 30 years of Braveheart film

09 August 2025

Fans of the epic film, which was mostly shot in Ireland, queued in Co Meath to get a chance to meet the Hollywood star.


Lammy and Vance host national security advisers ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Lammy and Vance host national security advisers ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Lammy and Vance host national security advisers ahead of Trump-Putin summit

09 August 2025

The US president announced that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the Ukraine war.


UK announces more aid for Gaza as Israel proposes expansion of conflict

UK announces more aid for Gaza as Israel proposes expansion of conflict

UK announces more aid for Gaza as Israel proposes expansion of conflict

09 August 2025

The £8.5 million will be delivered through the UN’s Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.


Second person arrested after man found dead near canal footpath

Second person arrested after man found dead near canal footpath

Second person arrested after man found dead near canal footpath

09 August 2025

Robert Brown, 57, was found fatally injured on a bench near the River Nene in Northampton town centre on August 1.


Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed

Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed

Shabana Mahmood vows to send foreign criminals ‘packing’ when they are jailed

09 August 2025

‘If you abuse our hospitality and break our laws, we will send you packing,’ the Justice Secretary said.


Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban

Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban

Hundreds to risk arrest at protest against Palestine Action terror ban

09 August 2025

The ban means that membership of, or support for, Palestine Action is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison.


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