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Groomed terror suspect not treated as a ‘vulnerable child’, says her mother

Groomed terror suspect not treated as a ‘vulnerable child’, says her mother

Groomed terror suspect not treated as a ‘vulnerable child’, says her mother

09 June 2025

Rhianan Rudd died in a children’s home five months after her terrorism charges were dropped.


Opportunities were missed to save teenage terror suspect, says coroner

Opportunities were missed to save teenage terror suspect, says coroner

Opportunities were missed to save teenage terror suspect, says coroner

09 June 2025

Rhianan Rudd died in a children’s home in May 2022, five months after terrorism charges against her were dropped.


Bus driver who killed young girl riding bike on pavement jailed for four years

Bus driver who killed young girl riding bike on pavement jailed for four years

Bus driver who killed young girl riding bike on pavement jailed for four years

09 June 2025

Ada Bicakci, nine, was with her family when the collision occurred on August 3 last year.


The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

The Day Of The Jackal author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

09 June 2025

The former RAF pilot and investigative journalist was known for writing thrilling crime books.


House fire that killed girl and father ‘could have been started by tumble dryer’

House fire that killed girl and father ‘could have been started by tumble dryer’

House fire that killed girl and father ‘could have been started by tumble dryer’

09 June 2025

An 11-year-old girl has also been left fighting for her life in hospital after the fire broke out in Heckmondwike on Sunday.


Nottingham attack families ask Streeting for names of staff who treated killer

Nottingham attack families ask Streeting for names of staff who treated killer

Nottingham attack families ask Streeting for names of staff who treated killer

09 June 2025

Valdo Calocane killed students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65, in the city in June 2023.


Plastic surgeon who attempted to murder fellow doctor is jailed for life

Plastic surgeon who attempted to murder fellow doctor is jailed for life

Plastic surgeon who attempted to murder fellow doctor is jailed for life

09 June 2025

Peter Brooks, 61, stabbed Graeme Perks and doused the ground floor of his home in petrol in the early hours of January 14 2021.


Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

09 June 2025

Mark Rutte would not reveal the deadline for when he hopes Nato allies will reach the target.


Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

09 June 2025

The head of a group of authorities in deprived areas across the North and the Midlands also called for capital investment in ‘left behind’ places.


Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith

Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith

Government facing ‘walk of shame’ over Chinese embassy decision – Duncan Smith

09 June 2025

The former Tory leader described the Government’s response to plans for a new Chinese embassy in London as ‘Project Kowtow’.


Spending review is ‘settled’, says Downing Street

Spending review is ‘settled’, says Downing Street

Spending review is ‘settled’, says Downing Street

09 June 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver the spending review on Wednesday.


Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis

Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis

Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis

09 June 2025

The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November.


‘Funny, caring, hardworking’ 14-year-old boy stabbed to death is named

‘Funny, caring, hardworking’ 14-year-old boy stabbed to death is named

‘Funny, caring, hardworking’ 14-year-old boy stabbed to death is named

09 June 2025

The 14-year-old was injured in New Moston, Manchester, on Sunday.


Geologists unveil UK ‘super regions’ with best potential for transition projects

Geologists unveil UK ‘super regions’ with best potential for transition projects

Geologists unveil UK ‘super regions’ with best potential for transition projects

09 June 2025

The UK has a diverse subsurface, which can play a key role in supporting efforts to reach the country’s legally binding climate goals, geologists say.


Inquest hears how boy, 15, collapsed after kickboxing bout

Inquest hears how boy, 15, collapsed after kickboxing bout

Inquest hears how boy, 15, collapsed after kickboxing bout

09 June 2025

Alex Eastwood died in hospital three days after the event last summer.


Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

Winter fuel payment should be restored for NI pensioners – Lyons

09 June 2025

Around 250,000 pensioners in NI were affected when the payment was cut last year in a cost-saving measure by the new Labour government.


Family visa income threshold should not rise to skilled worker level – review

Family visa income threshold should not rise to skilled worker level – review

Family visa income threshold should not rise to skilled worker level – review

09 June 2025

The Migration Advisory Committee said that approach would most likely conflict with international law.


SNP MSP Maguire announces she is now cancer-free

SNP MSP Maguire announces she is now cancer-free

SNP MSP Maguire announces she is now cancer-free

09 June 2025

Ruth Maguire has been on medical leaving due to a secondary cervical cancer diagnosis.


Creditors table £17bn plan for Thames Water but call for regulatory leniency

Creditors table £17bn plan for Thames Water but call for regulatory leniency

Creditors table £17bn plan for Thames Water but call for regulatory leniency

09 June 2025

The lenders in the utility are proposing to invest another £3 billion in new equity and £2 billion of funding, but also write off billions of debt.


School loses Supreme Court bid over Christian staff member sacked for LGBT posts

School loses Supreme Court bid over Christian staff member sacked for LGBT posts

School loses Supreme Court bid over Christian staff member sacked for LGBT posts

09 June 2025

Kristie Higgs, a Christian mother of two, was sacked from her role at Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, for sharing Facebook posts.


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