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Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

Former England rugby captain Sarah Hunter enjoying ‘not feeling beaten up’

27 November 2023

England Women’s most capped player was made a a CBE for services to rugby union.


Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

Tory MPs seek assurances from Cleverly amid Rwanda treaty delays

27 November 2023

Mr Cleverly suggested the plan to deport asylum seekers to Kigali was not the ‘be all and end all’ of the Government’s immigration approach.


Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

Cleverly issues Commons apology as he insists derogatory jibe was aimed at MP

27 November 2023

Home Secretary James Cleverly’s apology sparked a further Commons row.


Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

Two accused of transgender teenager’s murder pre-occupied with death, jury told

27 November 2023

Trans teenager Brianna Ghey, 16, was stabbed 28 times, Manchester Crown Court heard.


Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

Economy above expectations, No 10 says despite Bank governor’s growth concerns

27 November 2023

Governor Andrew Bailey said the economy’s potential to grow was lower than it had been in much of his working life.


Missing golden eagle ‘believed to have come to harm’, police say

Missing golden eagle ‘believed to have come to harm’, police say

Missing golden eagle ‘believed to have come to harm’, police say

27 November 2023

Merrick the golden eagle’s disappearance from the Scottish Borders last month is being treated as suspicious.


Vigil to be held for ‘all those suffering’ in Israeli-Hamas conflict

Vigil to be held for ‘all those suffering’ in Israeli-Hamas conflict

Vigil to be held for ‘all those suffering’ in Israeli-Hamas conflict

27 November 2023

People will gather outside Downing Street at 3pm on Sunday to ‘speak out against both antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate’.


Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’ after death of Gracie Spinks – coroner

Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’ after death of Gracie Spinks – coroner

Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’ after death of Gracie Spinks – coroner

27 November 2023

Matthew Kewley called for changes to be made after Ms Spinks was killed by a former colleague she reported for stalking months earlier.


Almost 1,500 officers could go if police funding needs not met, force warns

Almost 1,500 officers could go if police funding needs not met, force warns

Almost 1,500 officers could go if police funding needs not met, force warns

27 November 2023

Police Scotland said the number of officers could drop by almost 1,500 if the force is not allocated an extra almost £129 million in funding.


Billpayers to fund £100 million campaign for people to use less water

Billpayers to fund £100 million campaign for people to use less water

Billpayers to fund £100 million campaign for people to use less water

27 November 2023

Ofwat is planning a national public information message to encourage people to cut their consumption.


Inquest to begin into death of headteacher Ruth Perry

Inquest to begin into death of headteacher Ruth Perry

Inquest to begin into death of headteacher Ruth Perry

27 November 2023

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after an Ofsted report downgraded her Caversham Primary School from its highest rating to its lowest.


Charity launches urgent food appeal and warns of ‘busiest winter yet’

Charity launches urgent food appeal and warns of ‘busiest winter yet’

Charity launches urgent food appeal and warns of ‘busiest winter yet’

27 November 2023

FareShare Sussex and Surrey is expecting record levels of demand for food this winter.


4.5 billion-year-old asteroid could reveal the origins of life on Earth

4.5 billion-year-old asteroid could reveal the origins of life on Earth

4.5 billion-year-old asteroid could reveal the origins of life on Earth

27 November 2023

In September Nasa’s Osiris-Rex safely brought samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth.


Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows

Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows

Young people the biggest users of generative AI, Ofcom study shows

27 November 2023

The telecoms and online safety regulator has released its latest Online Nation figures on UK internet users’ habits.


Hancock ‘knew tiers wouldn’t work’, Covid inquiry hears

Hancock ‘knew tiers wouldn’t work’, Covid inquiry hears

Hancock ‘knew tiers wouldn’t work’, Covid inquiry hears

27 November 2023

A key Covid committee said Manchester should face tougher restrictions because it had not been willing to ‘co-operate’ with the Government.


Parents lead campaign to stop child cancer services leaving Royal Marsden site

Parents lead campaign to stop child cancer services leaving Royal Marsden site

Parents lead campaign to stop child cancer services leaving Royal Marsden site

27 November 2023

The proposed move comes following concerns the Royal Marsden in Sutton does not have a children’s intensive care unit.


New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

New blood test reduces risk of heart attacks and death in at-risk group – study

27 November 2023

The research was funded by the British Heart Foundation.


Tommy Robinson charged with criminal offence after arrest at antisemitism march

Tommy Robinson charged with criminal offence after arrest at antisemitism march

Tommy Robinson charged with criminal offence after arrest at antisemitism march

27 November 2023

He was sprayed with pepper spray after it is claimed he refused to leave the demonstration in central London.


Metro Bank shareholders approve rescue deal in crunch vote

Metro Bank shareholders approve rescue deal in crunch vote

Metro Bank shareholders approve rescue deal in crunch vote

27 November 2023

A funding package worth £925 million was approved with more than 90% of shareholders voting in support at a meeting on Monday.


Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

Union calls for summit with Robison after public sector job comments

27 November 2023

The Deputy First Minister said the size of the public sector workforce would have to reduce.


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