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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.


Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

Irish ambassador called to Israeli ministry in ‘overreaction’ to Varadkar remark

27 November 2023

Leo Varadkar said an ‘an innocent child who was lost has now been found’ after Hamas released nine-year-old Irish-Israeli hostage Emily Hand.


All you need to know as Government reaches a deal with consultants

All you need to know as Government reaches a deal with consultants

All you need to know as Government reaches a deal with consultants

27 November 2023

The move paves the way for strikes by top hospital doctors to end.


Teenager was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mother tells murder trial

Teenager was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mother tells murder trial

Teenager was ‘infatuated’ with accused boyfriend, mother tells murder trial

27 November 2023

Caroline Glachan was found dead in the river Leven, Renton, Dunbartonshire on August 25 1996.


Artist evokes Sycamore Gap emotion after 50 creatives join Darwin Oak protest

Artist evokes Sycamore Gap emotion after 50 creatives join Darwin Oak protest

Artist evokes Sycamore Gap emotion after 50 creatives join Darwin Oak protest

27 November 2023

The tree – named after naturalist Charles Darwin, who lived in the area – could be felled to make way for the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road.


New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

New Rwanda treaty delayed as Downing Street says plan not a ‘silver bullet’

27 November 2023

The deal and a law intended to set aside the Supreme Court’s ruling that the policy was unlawful were initially expected soon after the judgment.


Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

Police appeal for witnesses after Jewish memorial ‘deliberately’ hit by vehicle

27 November 2023

It is believed a vehicle drove across a park to hit the tree and memorial plaque honouring Jewish refugees from the Second World War.


Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, latex-clad Olivia Colman says in advert

27 November 2023

About £88 billion of pension savers’ money is going towards oil and gas, campaigners said.


Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

Met officer twice tasered 10-year-old girl, misconduct hearing told

27 November 2023

Pc Jonathan Broadhead is accused of gross misconduct after he twice tasered a 10-year-old girl.


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