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Knife murder suspects, aged 13 and 17, both plead not guilty

Knife murder suspects, aged 13 and 17, both plead not guilty

Knife murder suspects, aged 13 and 17, both plead not guilty

14 June 2024

Two boys accused of killing Isaac Brown, 15, denied murder, robbery and knife possession charges during an appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court.


Nigel Farage demands BBC leaders’ debate panel spot

Nigel Farage demands BBC leaders’ debate panel spot

Nigel Farage demands BBC leaders’ debate panel spot

14 June 2024

The Reform UK leader suggested the BBC should feature him in the line-up after a landmark poll put his party ahead of the Conservatives.


Pennon’s £380m SES Water takeover gets green light after competition probe

Pennon’s £380m SES Water takeover gets green light after competition probe

Pennon’s £380m SES Water takeover gets green light after competition probe

14 June 2024

Regulators had been investigating whether the deal would harm Ofwat’s ability to compare pricing between firms.


Portrayal in Steve Coogan’s Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules

Portrayal in Steve Coogan’s Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules

Portrayal in Steve Coogan’s Richard III film had defamatory meaning, judge rules

14 June 2024

University official Richard Taylor is suing Mr Coogan and two production companies for libel over his portrayal in the film, The Lost King.


Teenager who planned to attack synagogue is jailed for eight years

Teenager who planned to attack synagogue is jailed for eight years

Teenager who planned to attack synagogue is jailed for eight years

14 June 2024

Mason Reynolds, 19, from Brighton, had ‘an entrenched and violent neo-Nazi mindset’, a court was told.


Atmosphere ahead of Scotland’s Euro opener ‘phenomenal’, says Swinney

Atmosphere ahead of Scotland’s Euro opener ‘phenomenal’, says Swinney

Atmosphere ahead of Scotland’s Euro opener ‘phenomenal’, says Swinney

14 June 2024

The First Minister met fans before heading to the Euro 2024 opener on Friday.


London Stock Exchange boss Julia Hoggett among business leaders honoured

London Stock Exchange boss Julia Hoggett among business leaders honoured

London Stock Exchange boss Julia Hoggett among business leaders honoured

14 June 2024

The head of HM Revenue and Customs, Jim Harra, receives a knighthood.


Opinion poll round-up on day 23 of the election campaign

Opinion poll round-up on day 23 of the election campaign

Opinion poll round-up on day 23 of the election campaign

14 June 2024

Reform’s poll average has risen by two percentage points in the past week.


Fact check: Labour and the Conservatives most likely to win in Central Devon

Fact check: Labour and the Conservatives most likely to win in Central Devon

Fact check: Labour and the Conservatives most likely to win in Central Devon

14 June 2024

The latest YouGov MRP poll suggests that the Liberal Democrats could come third in the electorate.


Farage predicts 6m Reform votes as he pitches himself as ‘voice of opposition’

Farage predicts 6m Reform votes as he pitches himself as ‘voice of opposition’

Farage predicts 6m Reform votes as he pitches himself as ‘voice of opposition’

14 June 2024

The Reform UK leader said a poll showing his party slightly ahead of the Tories marked an ‘inflection point’ in the campaign.


Soldier F appears in court for first time in Bloody Sunday prosecution

Soldier F appears in court for first time in Bloody Sunday prosecution

Soldier F appears in court for first time in Bloody Sunday prosecution

14 June 2024

The former paratrooper’s legal team is attempting to get the case thrown out before it reaches trial.


LSE students lose first stage of legal battle over pro-Palestine encampment

LSE students lose first stage of legal battle over pro-Palestine encampment

LSE students lose first stage of legal battle over pro-Palestine encampment

14 June 2024

The university is taking legal action to disband the encampment inside the Marshall Building in central London.


Labour causing difficulties for SNP with ‘get rid of the Tories’ pitch – Curtice

Labour causing difficulties for SNP with ‘get rid of the Tories’ pitch – Curtice

Labour causing difficulties for SNP with ‘get rid of the Tories’ pitch – Curtice

14 June 2024

The elections expert also said First Minister John Swinney is yet to spark ‘any significant sign of SNP progress’.


ITV General Election debate watched by 2.1 million viewers on average

ITV General Election debate watched by 2.1 million viewers on average

ITV General Election debate watched by 2.1 million viewers on average

14 June 2024

The second head-to-head of the politicians on Thursday was moderated by Julie Etchingham.


Corbyn to say expansion of private sector ‘not the answer’ to NHS crisis

Corbyn to say expansion of private sector ‘not the answer’ to NHS crisis

Corbyn to say expansion of private sector ‘not the answer’ to NHS crisis

14 June 2024

The former Labour leader is standing as an independent in Islington North.


Cadbury World unveils chocolate replica of Jude Bellingham’s football shirt

Cadbury World unveils chocolate replica of Jude Bellingham’s football shirt

Cadbury World unveils chocolate replica of Jude Bellingham’s football shirt

14 June 2024

Birmingham-born Jude Bellingham has been honoured with a chocolate replica of his England football shirt.


Political football – where do the election favourites stand on beautiful game?

Political football – where do the election favourites stand on beautiful game?

Political football – where do the election favourites stand on beautiful game?

14 June 2024

Can politics and football really mix?


Patients turning to private healthcare is second ‘tax’, says Labour health chief

Patients turning to private healthcare is second ‘tax’, says Labour health chief

Patients turning to private healthcare is second ‘tax’, says Labour health chief

14 June 2024

Patients who choose to go private to beat NHS waiting lists face paying ‘their taxes, and then pay the Tory health tax’, Wes Streeting has said.


Met Police officer fined for assault after manhandling woman on bus

Met Police officer fined for assault after manhandling woman on bus

Met Police officer fined for assault after manhandling woman on bus

14 June 2024

Pc Perry Lathwood, 50, grabbed Jocelyn Agyemang by the arm, causing bruising injuries during the arrest on July 21 last year in Croydon, south London.


Labour cannot tackle child poverty without business, says shadow minister

Labour cannot tackle child poverty without business, says shadow minister

Labour cannot tackle child poverty without business, says shadow minister

14 June 2024

Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds said the only way to ‘bear down’ on child poverty was by building a stronger economy.


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