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Post Office chief Nick Read denies supplying ‘misleading evidence’ to MPs

Post Office chief Nick Read denies supplying ‘misleading evidence’ to MPs

Post Office chief Nick Read denies supplying ‘misleading evidence’ to MPs

07 March 2024

The Commons Business and Trade Committee said Mr Read had supplied misleading evidence to its members on ‘at least two counts’.


Murder probe launched after teenage boy stabbed to death in park

Murder probe launched after teenage boy stabbed to death in park

Murder probe launched after teenage boy stabbed to death in park

07 March 2024

West Midlands Police said officers were called by paramedics to West Park shortly before 4.30pm on Thursday.


Operation Kenova report into Stakeknife to call for Government and IRA apologies

Operation Kenova report into Stakeknife to call for Government and IRA apologies

Operation Kenova report into Stakeknife to call for Government and IRA apologies

07 March 2024

It is understood that the person rumoured to be the agent, Freddie Scappaticci, will not be named in Friday’s report.


Queen praises young writers as she presents prizes in BBC literary competition

Queen praises young writers as she presents prizes in BBC literary competition

Queen praises young writers as she presents prizes in BBC literary competition

07 March 2024

Since it was launched in 2011, the writing competition has received more than one million stories from children throughout the UK.


Ruth Perry’s sister: Ofsted needs ‘big change’ or consultation is waste of time

Ruth Perry’s sister: Ofsted needs ‘big change’ or consultation is waste of time

Ruth Perry’s sister: Ofsted needs ‘big change’ or consultation is waste of time

07 March 2024

Professor Julia Waters said school inspections were continuing under ‘high-stakes fault finding and reductionist single-word judgments’.


Meghan-backed report finds gaps in portrayals of mothers on TV

Meghan-backed report finds gaps in portrayals of mothers on TV

Meghan-backed report finds gaps in portrayals of mothers on TV

07 March 2024

The Duchess of Sussex and her Archewell Foundation were credited with supporting the report released on International Women’s Day.


Kenova has not failed us, says daughter of IRA victim

Kenova has not failed us, says daughter of IRA victim

Kenova has not failed us, says daughter of IRA victim

07 March 2024

The body of Caroline Moreland was found near Rosslea, Co Fermanagh, in 1994.


Dave Myers’ wife thanks Hairy Bikers fans for ‘massive wave of love’

Dave Myers’ wife thanks Hairy Bikers fans for ‘massive wave of love’

Dave Myers’ wife thanks Hairy Bikers fans for ‘massive wave of love’

07 March 2024

Liliana Orzac, whom Myers met while filming in Romania, was at the 66-year-old’s side along with co-presenter Si King when he died last week.


Former City banker accused of raping woman, High Court told

Former City banker accused of raping woman, High Court told

Former City banker accused of raping woman, High Court told

07 March 2024

Crispin Odey is facing legal action after claims of sexual misconduct by multiple women.


Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing

Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing

Sunak says ‘nothing has changed’ in his thoughts on election timing

07 March 2024

Rishi Sunak said it remained his assumption that he would call the election in the second half of 2024 amid speculation about a May polling date.


UK to supply Ukraine with drones to take on Putin’s Black Sea fleet

UK to supply Ukraine with drones to take on Putin’s Black Sea fleet

UK to supply Ukraine with drones to take on Putin’s Black Sea fleet

07 March 2024

Anti-shipping drones and one-way kamikaze attack vehicles will be among the equipment provided.


Justice Minister pledges to progress PSNI pay award

Justice Minister pledges to progress PSNI pay award

Justice Minister pledges to progress PSNI pay award

07 March 2024

Naomi Long said she will not delay in assessing and approving the pay remit once received from the PSNI.


Public inquiry ‘chance for a legacy’ for Emma Caldwell, says mother

Public inquiry ‘chance for a legacy’ for Emma Caldwell, says mother

Public inquiry ‘chance for a legacy’ for Emma Caldwell, says mother

07 March 2024

Margaret Caldwell said the fight for justice for her daughter ‘isn’t finished yet’.


Cost of military aides criticised by anti-monarchists

Cost of military aides criticised by anti-monarchists

Cost of military aides criticised by anti-monarchists

07 March 2024

Equerries are an integral part of the offices of senior royals helping to organise their diaries and accompanying them on official visits.


Welsh Government ministers ‘did not understand’ own Covid rules

Welsh Government ministers ‘did not understand’ own Covid rules

Welsh Government ministers ‘did not understand’ own Covid rules

07 March 2024

Simon Hart has told the UK’s Covid-19 inquiry that members of the Welsh Government did not understand their own rules during the pandemic.


Disease prevention ‘absolutely critical’ for the future, Whitty says

Disease prevention ‘absolutely critical’ for the future, Whitty says

Disease prevention ‘absolutely critical’ for the future, Whitty says

07 March 2024

Sir Chris Whitty described old age and deprivation as ‘two big drivers of where ill health is concentrated’.


Constance Marten denies endangering baby: ‘I did nothing but show her love’

Constance Marten denies endangering baby: ‘I did nothing but show her love’

Constance Marten denies endangering baby: ‘I did nothing but show her love’

07 March 2024

Marten, 36, and her partner Mark Gordon, 49, are on trial over the death of baby Victoria.


Critically endangered mountain chicken froglets hop into world at London Zoo

Critically endangered mountain chicken froglets hop into world at London Zoo

Critically endangered mountain chicken froglets hop into world at London Zoo

07 March 2024

It is the first time the huge frogs have successfully produced froglets at the zoo for five years.


Chief constable pledges ‘unfettered access’ to police files on Sean Brown

Chief constable pledges ‘unfettered access’ to police files on Sean Brown

Chief constable pledges ‘unfettered access’ to police files on Sean Brown

07 March 2024

Jon Boutcher spoke of regret that Mr Brown’s family had been ‘failed’ by the establishment following the collapse of an inquest.


Public inquiry to be held into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Public inquiry to be held into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

Public inquiry to be held into Emma Caldwell murder investigation

07 March 2024

Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed the move in a statement at Holyrood as Margaret Caldwell looked on.


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