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Sunak ‘sympathetic’ towards establishing duty of candour for public officials

Sunak ‘sympathetic’ towards establishing duty of candour for public officials

Sunak ‘sympathetic’ towards establishing duty of candour for public officials

22 May 2024

The Prime Minister responded to Labour pressure to act following the Infected Blood Inquiry.


‘Disinformation about low traffic neighbourhoods soared after Government U-turn’

‘Disinformation about low traffic neighbourhoods soared after Government U-turn’

‘Disinformation about low traffic neighbourhoods soared after Government U-turn’

22 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak referred to LTNs as ‘hare-brained schemes’.


Where the inflation and national debt figures leave Sunak’s five priorities

Where the inflation and national debt figures leave Sunak’s five priorities

Where the inflation and national debt figures leave Sunak’s five priorities

22 May 2024

Most of the Prime Minister’s five priorities had not been achieved by the end of last year.


Venus Williams and Mary Fowler honoured with one-of-a kind Barbie dolls

Venus Williams and Mary Fowler honoured with one-of-a kind Barbie dolls

Venus Williams and Mary Fowler honoured with one-of-a kind Barbie dolls

22 May 2024

Mattel has honoured nine athletes from around the world with Barbie dolls in their likeness to encourage young girls to stay in sports.


Human remains found in London river believed to be Sarah Mayhew

Human remains found in London river believed to be Sarah Mayhew

Human remains found in London river believed to be Sarah Mayhew

22 May 2024

Remains of the 38-year-old were first found in a Croydon park in April and two people are in custody charged with her murder.


Man found guilty of murdering lodger before cutting up his body

Man found guilty of murdering lodger before cutting up his body

Man found guilty of murdering lodger before cutting up his body

22 May 2024

Benjamin Atkins dropped packages of dismembered limbs from victim Simon Shotton on cliff paths in Bournemouth.


Health check information ‘could give risk score for multiple diseases’

Health check information ‘could give risk score for multiple diseases’

Health check information ‘could give risk score for multiple diseases’

22 May 2024

Researchers said their approach could streamline processes and potentially improve early disease detection and prevention.


Paula Vennells breaks down twice in emotional appearance at Post Office IT probe

Paula Vennells breaks down twice in emotional appearance at Post Office IT probe

Paula Vennells breaks down twice in emotional appearance at Post Office IT probe

22 May 2024

She admitted she ‘made mistakes’ during her tenure as chief executive.


‘Unbearable’ wait for bereaved families for charge decision on Grenfell fire

‘Unbearable’ wait for bereaved families for charge decision on Grenfell fire

‘Unbearable’ wait for bereaved families for charge decision on Grenfell fire

22 May 2024

Prosecutors say they need until the end of 2026 to decide on criminal charges over the disastrous 2017 blaze that killed 72 people.


Greece should recognise UK’s ownership of Elgin Marbles before loan – Frazer

Greece should recognise UK’s ownership of Elgin Marbles before loan – Frazer

Greece should recognise UK’s ownership of Elgin Marbles before loan – Frazer

22 May 2024

Greece has been campaigning for decades for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures


Man denies kidnapping, drugging and sexually assaulting nine-year-old girl

Man denies kidnapping, drugging and sexually assaulting nine-year-old girl

Man denies kidnapping, drugging and sexually assaulting nine-year-old girl

22 May 2024

Robert Prussak, of no fixed address, appeared at Isleworth Crown Court via video link on Wednesday where he denied the charges.


Nations agree to develop shared risk thresholds for AI as Seoul summit closes

Nations agree to develop shared risk thresholds for AI as Seoul summit closes

Nations agree to develop shared risk thresholds for AI as Seoul summit closes

22 May 2024

Twenty-seven nations, including the UK and US, as well as the EU have signed up to the new agreement.


PM repeats election will be in second half of the year amid summer speculation

PM repeats election will be in second half of the year amid summer speculation

PM repeats election will be in second half of the year amid summer speculation

22 May 2024

Rishi Sunak was challenged over rumours that he could imminently fire the starting gun on an election campaign.


Minister says no decision has been made on Harland and Wolff financial support

Minister says no decision has been made on Harland and Wolff financial support

Minister says no decision has been made on Harland and Wolff financial support

22 May 2024

The firm has applied to a government scheme for support in building ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.


Wildlife-rich Sargasso Sea a ‘Wild West’ of fishing and shipping – Greenpeace

Wildlife-rich Sargasso Sea a ‘Wild West’ of fishing and shipping – Greenpeace

Wildlife-rich Sargasso Sea a ‘Wild West’ of fishing and shipping – Greenpeace

22 May 2024

The environmental campaign group is calling on the Government to champion the sea as a sanctuary under the new UN Global Oceans Treaty.


Standing ovation for MP Craig Mackinlay on return to Commons after sepsis ordeal

Standing ovation for MP Craig Mackinlay on return to Commons after sepsis ordeal

Standing ovation for MP Craig Mackinlay on return to Commons after sepsis ordeal

22 May 2024

On September 28, the South Thanet MP was rushed into hospital and put into a 16-day induced coma.


Move to recognise Palestine is only the first step, says Sinn Fein leader

Move to recognise Palestine is only the first step, says Sinn Fein leader

Move to recognise Palestine is only the first step, says Sinn Fein leader

22 May 2024

Mary Lou McDonald said Ireland must use its influence to put pressure on the EU to take action over Israel’s actions in the Gaza strip.


Trial date set for man accused of murder following death of 2016 stabbing victim

Trial date set for man accused of murder following death of 2016 stabbing victim

Trial date set for man accused of murder following death of 2016 stabbing victim

22 May 2024

Jamel Boyce was left blind, paralysed and unable to speak and died in a care home in February 2022.


Sensitive records office data accessed in cyber attack on health board

Sensitive records office data accessed in cyber attack on health board

Sensitive records office data accessed in cyber attack on health board

22 May 2024

NHS Dumfries and Galloway was targeted in March.


Recognise state of Palestine, Scottish minister tells UK

Recognise state of Palestine, Scottish minister tells UK

Recognise state of Palestine, Scottish minister tells UK

22 May 2024

The call comes as Ireland, Norway and Spain announced they would recognise the territory.


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