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‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

‘Confusion’ over voter ID rules could save top Tories, poll says

10 April 2024

Campaign group Best for Britain warned that around five million voters risked being turned away from polling stations.


Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

Defendant admits dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries

10 April 2024

Abbi Taylor, who also appeared on the court list as Martin Tarling, faces a series of charges relating to nurseries in South Tyneside.


William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

William makes Aston Villa joke as he praises retiring Lioness Rachel Daly

10 April 2024

The 32-year-old forward won 84 caps for England and scored 16 goals.


150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

150 asylum seeker hotels to be closed by May, Home Office says

10 April 2024

There are now 20,000 fewer migrants staying in the accommodation than six months ago, the Home Office says.


O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

O’Neill tells Harris he cannot put his head in the sand on Irish unity

10 April 2024

The Sinn Fein vice president said the debate on constitutional change on the island of Ireland was a ‘very live one’.


Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

Crime boss brings legal challenge to be housed in prison closer to his mother

10 April 2024

Drugs gang leader Garry Cooper was jailed for life over the murder of a vulnerable man in November 2019.


Hate crime law could help eradicate abuse towards minorities – charity

Hate crime law could help eradicate abuse towards minorities – charity

Hate crime law could help eradicate abuse towards minorities – charity

10 April 2024

Rohini Sharma Joshi, diversity and inclusion manager at Age Scotland, welcomed the introduction of the Hate Crime and Public Order Act.


Active taxi driver numbers in Northern Ireland drop to 5,719 amid VAT fears

Active taxi driver numbers in Northern Ireland drop to 5,719 amid VAT fears

Active taxi driver numbers in Northern Ireland drop to 5,719 amid VAT fears

10 April 2024

The industry has voiced fears that a proposed legislative change will see fares increase by 20% and firms put out of business.


Visa change destroying notion of UK as place for families, say campaigners

Visa change destroying notion of UK as place for families, say campaigners

Visa change destroying notion of UK as place for families, say campaigners

10 April 2024

The minimum income for family visas rose to £29,000 on Thursday and will rise further to £38,700 by early 2025.


Police chief faces potential criminal charges over war medal claims

Police chief faces potential criminal charges over war medal claims

Police chief faces potential criminal charges over war medal claims

10 April 2024

The IOPC has referred a file on Nick Adderley to the CPS over allegations he misrepresented his past by wearing a Falklands War campaign medal.


Lawyers ask for clarity on when Covid probe will explore mental health impact

Lawyers ask for clarity on when Covid probe will explore mental health impact

Lawyers ask for clarity on when Covid probe will explore mental health impact

10 April 2024

It comes after inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett ruled the inquiry would not explore the issue as part of Module 3.


Government minister accused of avoiding engagement with steelworkers

Government minister accused of avoiding engagement with steelworkers

Government minister accused of avoiding engagement with steelworkers

10 April 2024

Industry minister Alan Mak has visited four steel plants this week, saying the Government is backing the sector.


Cass Review findings of weak evidence in gender care ‘scandalous’ – Streeting

Cass Review findings of weak evidence in gender care ‘scandalous’ – Streeting

Cass Review findings of weak evidence in gender care ‘scandalous’ – Streeting

10 April 2024

Research found evidence to be lacking on the impact of puberty blockers and hormone treatments.


Newborn puppy dies after being ‘thrown from a car’

Newborn puppy dies after being ‘thrown from a car’

Newborn puppy dies after being ‘thrown from a car’

10 April 2024

Puzzle died in her sleep on Tuesday night.


Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Putin’s Russia

Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Putin’s Russia

Cameron warns US politicians against ‘appeasement’ of Putin’s Russia

10 April 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron stepped up efforts to persuade sceptical Republicans to back funding for Ukraine.


Midwives working huge amount of unpaid extra hours – survey

Midwives working huge amount of unpaid extra hours – survey

Midwives working huge amount of unpaid extra hours – survey

10 April 2024

RCM said its members are waiting for a pay announcement from the Government, which was due at the start of April.


Post Office staff ‘probably feared career death’ by conceding Horizon failings

Post Office staff ‘probably feared career death’ by conceding Horizon failings

Post Office staff ‘probably feared career death’ by conceding Horizon failings

10 April 2024

Second Sight forensic investigator Ron Warmington described the Post Office as ‘incredibly defensive’.


Subpostmaster’s son to appeal against conviction for taking £35,000

Subpostmaster’s son to appeal against conviction for taking £35,000

Subpostmaster’s son to appeal against conviction for taking £35,000

10 April 2024

Ravinder Naga admitted stealing the cash from the Post Office in Greenock, Inverclyde, where his mother worked.


Teenager admits causing death of seven-year-old scooter girl in motorbike crash

Teenager admits causing death of seven-year-old scooter girl in motorbike crash

Teenager admits causing death of seven-year-old scooter girl in motorbike crash

10 April 2024

Katniss Seleznev suffered fatal injuries when she was hit by a stolen motorcycle ridden by a 15-year-old boy in Walsall last July.


Man held on suspicion of murder after stabbing near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Man held on suspicion of murder after stabbing near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Man held on suspicion of murder after stabbing near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

10 April 2024

The Metropolitan police named the victim of the stabbing as 46-year-old Okechukwu Iweha.


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