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Laurence Fox says racism tweets were ‘organised pile on’ that ended career

Laurence Fox says racism tweets were ‘organised pile on’ that ended career

Laurence Fox says racism tweets were ‘organised pile on’ that ended career

28 November 2023

The actor continued to give evidence at the High Court in London on Tuesday.


Barclays axing 900 staff in ‘disgraceful’ pre-Christmas move, says Unite

Barclays axing 900 staff in ‘disgraceful’ pre-Christmas move, says Unite

Barclays axing 900 staff in ‘disgraceful’ pre-Christmas move, says Unite

28 November 2023

The banking giant confirmed it was ‘making changes to its headcount’.


Sunak still mulling options to get Rwanda flights in air

Sunak still mulling options to get Rwanda flights in air

Sunak still mulling options to get Rwanda flights in air

28 November 2023

Policy discussions are still ongoing to overcome the legal hurdles to allow the Rwanda asylum plan to work.


Unknown person entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

Unknown person entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

Unknown person entered hospital ward and left with patients’ data, says watchdog

28 November 2023

The incident happened at an NHS Fife hospital in February, the Information Commissioner’s Office said.


Jenrick: Public sick of talk and want action on reducing net migration

Jenrick: Public sick of talk and want action on reducing net migration

Jenrick: Public sick of talk and want action on reducing net migration

28 November 2023

The immigration minister told MPs it is ‘crystal clear’ that further measures are needed to ‘control and reduce’ migration levels.


Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says

Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says

Overnight frosts to hit much of the UK, Met Office says

28 November 2023

A yellow warning for snow and ice has been put in place across parts of the country.


City watchdog launches sustainable investment measures to tackle greenwashing

City watchdog launches sustainable investment measures to tackle greenwashing

City watchdog launches sustainable investment measures to tackle greenwashing

28 November 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority is putting in place new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and an investment labels regime.


Plan to kill transgender Brianna Ghey found in accused’s bedroom, court told

Plan to kill transgender Brianna Ghey found in accused’s bedroom, court told

Plan to kill transgender Brianna Ghey found in accused’s bedroom, court told

28 November 2023

Two defendants – girl X and boy Y – deny murdering the 16-year-old near Warrington in February.


UK cities lag behind European counterparts in public transport commuting – study

UK cities lag behind European counterparts in public transport commuting – study

UK cities lag behind European counterparts in public transport commuting – study

28 November 2023

The proportion of residents of Manchester and Birmingham who commute by public transport was found to be 16% and 18% respectively.


Schools providing ‘fourth emergency service’ feeding families in need – study

Schools providing ‘fourth emergency service’ feeding families in need – study

Schools providing ‘fourth emergency service’ feeding families in need – study

28 November 2023

One primary school pupil cited in the research wrote a letter to their school asking for help with gas and food.


25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

25th anniversary appeal over Linda Bryant murder generates new inquiries

28 November 2023

Ms Bryant, 40, known as Lyn, was stabbed in her back, neck and chest as she walked her dog near Truro in Cornwall in October 1998


Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for schools

28 November 2023

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s family says she killed herself after the education watchdog downgraded her school from its highest rating to its lowest.


Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

Britain’s biggest gas storage site switches on amid cold snap

28 November 2023

The Rough site off the coast of Yorkshire, which is run by Centrica, currently has enough gas to supply three million homes all winter.


£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

£16bn Adobe takeover could harm competition in digital design market – watchdog

28 November 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said its early findings suggested the deal would stifle innovation in the sector.


Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

28 November 2023

There has been a ‘perfect storm’ which meant that demand has outstripped capacity, experts said.


Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

28 November 2023

The organisation, which represents councils, said no-one should be asked to leave their asylum accommodation in Christmas week.


Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change message’

28 November 2023

The panels at King’s College are expected to be installed by the end of the year.


Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

Sunak missed Greece talks after Elgin Marbles ‘reassurances not adhered to’

28 November 2023

No 10 said the Prime Minister felt it would ‘not be productive’ to hold a meeting that would be ‘dominated’ by discussion about the ancient statues.


Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools during strikes

28 November 2023

Teaching unions attacked the proposal as ‘shameful’.


Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

28 November 2023

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.


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