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UK supermarkets ‘selling canned tuna caught by harmful fishing method’

UK supermarkets ‘selling canned tuna caught by harmful fishing method’

UK supermarkets ‘selling canned tuna caught by harmful fishing method’

09 November 2023

The Blue Marine Foundation, alongside environmental groups Bloom and Greenpeace UK, carried out a six-month investigation into tuna fishing practices.


Crypto investment fraud warning issued by major bank

Crypto investment fraud warning issued by major bank

Crypto investment fraud warning issued by major bank

09 November 2023

Lloyds Bank has seen a 23% rise in reports of cryptocurrency investment scams and says victims are most commonly in the 25 to 34 age group.


Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench resignation

Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench resignation

Starmer reiterates position on Gaza ceasefire in wake of frontbench resignation

09 November 2023

The Labour leader admitted his party was divided on the crisis but said there was unity in ‘condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas’.


Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves

Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves

Murder of ‘shining light’ Ashling Murphy caused shockwaves

09 November 2023

The death of the 23-year-old sent shockwaves around Ireland and beyond.


Tax credits recipients to receive £300 autumn cost-of-living payment from Friday

Tax credits recipients to receive £300 autumn cost-of-living payment from Friday

Tax credits recipients to receive £300 autumn cost-of-living payment from Friday

09 November 2023

HM Revenue and Customs is making the payments to eligible tax credits customers across the UK between November 10 and 19.


Nurse plans 10-day solo trek to attend graduation ceremony

Nurse plans 10-day solo trek to attend graduation ceremony

Nurse plans 10-day solo trek to attend graduation ceremony

09 November 2023

Helen Davies will walk from her home in Wester Ross to Stirling next week.


‘Evil in the room’ as Puska found guilty of murdering teacher Ashling Murphy

‘Evil in the room’ as Puska found guilty of murdering teacher Ashling Murphy

‘Evil in the room’ as Puska found guilty of murdering teacher Ashling Murphy

09 November 2023

Puska, 33, of Lynally Grove in Mucklagh, Tullamore, pleaded not guilty to her murder.


Four-day week council reports improvements amid Government pressure

Four-day week council reports improvements amid Government pressure

Four-day week council reports improvements amid Government pressure

09 November 2023

South Cambridgeshire District Council has defied orders to end the pilot which a report suggests is improving staff performance.


Critically ill baby’s parents mount appeal after losing fight to get her home

Critically ill baby’s parents mount appeal after losing fight to get her home

Critically ill baby’s parents mount appeal after losing fight to get her home

09 November 2023

A High Court judge on Wednesday concluded that doctors should withdraw treatment from Indi Gregory in a hospital or hospice.


Sussexes meet military families in San Diego ahead of Remembrance weekend

Sussexes meet military families in San Diego ahead of Remembrance weekend

Sussexes meet military families in San Diego ahead of Remembrance weekend

09 November 2023

Harry and Meghan attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Warrior Fitness Programme facility.


Scientists report first live birth of ‘chimeric’ monkey

Scientists report first live birth of ‘chimeric’ monkey

Scientists report first live birth of ‘chimeric’ monkey

09 November 2023

The baby was born with ‘a high proportion’ of donor cells but survived only for 10 days, the researchers said.


King to officially launch food waste project on milestone 75th birthday

King to officially launch food waste project on milestone 75th birthday

King to officially launch food waste project on milestone 75th birthday

09 November 2023

Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a surplus food distribution centre on Tuesday to mark the monarch’s big day.


Jury out in trial of alleged child abuse ring

Jury out in trial of alleged child abuse ring

Jury out in trial of alleged child abuse ring

09 November 2023

Eleven people on trial at the High Court in Glasgow deny all charges against them.


Government not rushing into new AI laws, says Science Secretary

Government not rushing into new AI laws, says Science Secretary

Government not rushing into new AI laws, says Science Secretary

09 November 2023

Michelle Donelan was asked about legislation a week after the AI safety summit ended with an agreement between government and tech firms.


People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

People should adopt ‘old-fashioned’ ways of staying healthy – Sir Chris Whitty

09 November 2023

Making it easy and attractive for people to exercise is one of the most effective ways of maintaining independence, the Chief Medical Officer said.


Inquiry told of ‘slopping out’ and children being imprisoned with sex offenders

Inquiry told of ‘slopping out’ and children being imprisoned with sex offenders

Inquiry told of ‘slopping out’ and children being imprisoned with sex offenders

09 November 2023

A witness known only as Jim told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry slopping out was a common practice in secure care for young people.


Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage

Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage

Motorcyclist is prosecuted for dangerous driving using his own camera footage

09 November 2023

Jack Godfrey, 24, was stopped by police, who began to follow the superbike after noticing the letters on its registration plate were too small.


Reforms needed to speed up renewable energy rollout – National Grid boss

Reforms needed to speed up renewable energy rollout – National Grid boss

Reforms needed to speed up renewable energy rollout – National Grid boss

09 November 2023

John Pettigrew said projects which are unlikely to ever go ahead are blocking the path for realistic schemes.


Father with brain injury sues pharma giant over Covid vaccine ‘defect’

Father with brain injury sues pharma giant over Covid vaccine ‘defect’

Father with brain injury sues pharma giant over Covid vaccine ‘defect’

09 November 2023

Jamie Scott, 47, has brought a High Court claim against AstraZeneca over the alleged impact of its jab.


Two arrested after Rochdale Cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti

Two arrested after Rochdale Cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti

Two arrested after Rochdale Cenotaph daubed with ‘Free Palestine’ graffiti

09 November 2023

Greater Manchester Police said the memorial meant a lot to the community and described the incident as ‘deeply upsetting’.


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