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‘Incredible feeling’ for blind travel pioneer as he becomes an OBE

‘Incredible feeling’ for blind travel pioneer as he becomes an OBE

‘Incredible feeling’ for blind travel pioneer as he becomes an OBE

02 November 2023

Amar Latif said being honoured made him think of all the people in his life who have helped him.


Insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought, study suggests

Insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought, study suggests

Insulin less temperature-sensitive than previously thought, study suggests

02 November 2023

The findings could affect millions of people living in low and middle-income countries, particularly those in rural areas.


Pro-Palestinian march set for Armistice Day will avoid Cenotaph, protesters say

Pro-Palestinian march set for Armistice Day will avoid Cenotaph, protesters say

Pro-Palestinian march set for Armistice Day will avoid Cenotaph, protesters say

02 November 2023

Demonstrations will be held on Saturday in London and across the UK, with a further march planned in the capital next weekend on November 11.


BBC journalists to vote on offer aimed at resolving jobs dispute

BBC journalists to vote on offer aimed at resolving jobs dispute

BBC journalists to vote on offer aimed at resolving jobs dispute

02 November 2023

The ballot on the new offer ends on November 13.


Strike by Environment Agency workers suspended

Strike by Environment Agency workers suspended

Strike by Environment Agency workers suspended

02 November 2023

Unison said the decision to call off the strike was taken after the agency confirmed ministers had given it permission to negotiate a new pay offer.


Sizewell C campaigners wait for ruling on latest court fight over nuclear plant

Sizewell C campaigners wait for ruling on latest court fight over nuclear plant

Sizewell C campaigners wait for ruling on latest court fight over nuclear plant

02 November 2023

Together Against Sizewell C objects to a 2022 decision, by then business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, to give the development the green light.


Rishi Sunak announces agreement with tech firms to vet AI models before release

Rishi Sunak announces agreement with tech firms to vet AI models before release

Rishi Sunak announces agreement with tech firms to vet AI models before release

02 November 2023

The Prime Minister said ‘binding requirements’ are likely to be needed to regulate the technology.


Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

02 November 2023

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.


Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

Matt Hancock told Public Health England director ‘not to patronise him’

02 November 2023

Prof Yvonne Doyle told the Covid inquiry she did not ‘make a fuss’ about the incident as she did not want the public to suffer ‘in any way’.


Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

Support extended to businesses flooded during Storm Ciaran

02 November 2023

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said support schemes will provide ‘urgent assistance’ to businesses.


Civil servants discussed chickenpox Covid comparisons as late as mid-March 2020

Civil servants discussed chickenpox Covid comparisons as late as mid-March 2020

Civil servants discussed chickenpox Covid comparisons as late as mid-March 2020

02 November 2023

Sir Christopher Wormald remains the permanent secretary in the Department of Health and appeared before the inquiry on Thursday.


Most treasure finds reported since records began – figures

Most treasure finds reported since records began – figures

Most treasure finds reported since records began – figures

02 November 2023

Some 1,378 finds were made in 2022, according to provisional statistics from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

School closures, power cuts and travel chaos as 100mph Storm Ciaran strikes

02 November 2023

Damage to properties in Jersey meant some residents had to evacuate their homes.


Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

Stories of the Disappeared must never be forgotten, says James Nesbitt

02 November 2023

The actor supported the families of loved ones who were killed and secretly buried during a silent walk at Stormont.


‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

‘Much too early’ to cut borrowing costs, Bank says after holding rates at 5.25%

02 November 2023

The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, insisted that households and businesses will feel more pain if price rises do not ease.


More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

More Britons manage to flee Gaza through the Rafah crossing

02 November 2023

The Foreign Office said more UK nationals were able cross into Egypt on Thursday, but declined to say how many.


Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

Suspended Labour MP to sue Tory who said he ‘sought to justify’ Hamas attack

02 November 2023

Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald says Tory Chris Clarkson made a ‘highly defamatory’ statement about him.


William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

William and Kate cheered on as they show off bike skills

02 November 2023

Hundreds of people turned out to see the royal couple in Moray, northern Scotland, on Thursday.


Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

Pc accused of violent rape tells court he ‘would never get off on causing pain’

02 November 2023

South Yorkshire Pc Rowan Horrocks is accused of raping the woman twice, biting her repeatedly and pulling out a clump of her hair.


New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

New sculptures by Sir Billy Connolly unveiled

02 November 2023

The sculptures are based on his previous hand-signed giclee prints.


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