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William MacDowell, 80, denies murdering Andrew MacRae, three, and the child’s 36-year-old mother, Renee MacRae, in November 1976.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey hit out at the plan, calling it “shameful”.

His family announced his death in a social media post on Wednesday.

The new health secretary has set out plans to tackle pressures in the NHS.

The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United Nations General Assembly.

The tradition reduces the risk to ponies and cattle, who can suffer from acorn poisoning.

Nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel was fatally shot in the chest in her home in Dovecot, Liverpool, on August 22.

The public is supportive of Government cost-of-living intervention at a similar scale to its actions during the pandemic, research suggests.

The Prime Minister told leaders of firms including Google and JPMorgan Chase she wants ‘lower, simpler taxes’ to attract businesses to Britain.

The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date – became illegal in June.

Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted he was not bluffing as he appeared to threaten the use of nuclear weapons if his country was threatened.

Work to fix the wires at Stevenage, Hertfordshire will take place on Saturday night, National Rail Enquiries said.

The entertainment retailer, which runs 115 stores across the UK, has signed Newcastle-based singer-songwriter India Arkin to the new label.

The presenter has spoken to BBC Two’s Newsnight about his experience.

Nigel Malt was estranged from both his wife and his children and he was living separately at a different address.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the new Prime Minister risks putting the public finances on an ‘unsustainable path’.

The Government has announced a price cap for households and businesses from November.

The schoolgirl’s father gave evidence from the witness box at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

Jonathon Cobban and Joel Borders were members of a WhatsApp group along with Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens.

Union Unite is seeking pay rises in line with RPI inflation.