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12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

12,000 sandbags deployed as areas of Northern Ireland hit by flooding

01 November 2023

Newry city is among the worst affected with an estimated 80 businesses counting the cost of flood damage.


Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

Tory MSP tells of mother’s care home death and says ‘families deserve the truth’

01 November 2023

Murdo Fraser said his mother died ‘without family contact’ in a care home in 2021.


Charles presents medals to Kenyan thought to be one of oldest veterans

Charles presents medals to Kenyan thought to be one of oldest veterans

Charles presents medals to Kenyan thought to be one of oldest veterans

01 November 2023

The King handed the five medals to former corporal Samweli Mburia during a poignant ceremony.


Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union warns against imposing pay offer

Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union warns against imposing pay offer

Staff strikes close Scottish schools as union warns against imposing pay offer

01 November 2023

Janitors, cleaners and pupil support assistants are among the workers to have walked out in four local authority areas.


Shelter’s Christmas ad warns of plight of children in temporary accommodation

Shelter’s Christmas ad warns of plight of children in temporary accommodation

Shelter’s Christmas ad warns of plight of children in temporary accommodation

01 November 2023

The feel-good short film ends with stark messaging.


AI could be used to interfere with 2024 elections, Nick Clegg warns

AI could be used to interfere with 2024 elections, Nick Clegg warns

AI could be used to interfere with 2024 elections, Nick Clegg warns

01 November 2023

The former deputy prime minister made the warning as the AI safety summit begins.


Samaritans ‘needed more than ever’ as charity marks 70 years since first call

Samaritans ‘needed more than ever’ as charity marks 70 years since first call

Samaritans ‘needed more than ever’ as charity marks 70 years since first call

01 November 2023

On Thursday it is exactly seven decades since the organisation’s vicar founder Chad Varah took the first call on November 2, 1953.


Gaza-Egypt border crossing offers potential route out for trapped Britons

Gaza-Egypt border crossing offers potential route out for trapped Britons

Gaza-Egypt border crossing offers potential route out for trapped Britons

01 November 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said UK teams are ready to help Britons who are able to leave Gaza.


Vice president Harris sets out measures to limit risk of ‘existential’ AI threat

Vice president Harris sets out measures to limit risk of ‘existential’ AI threat

Vice president Harris sets out measures to limit risk of ‘existential’ AI threat

01 November 2023

Kamala Harris will use a speech in the UK to stress the need for action to prevent some tech firms putting profit before protecting people.


WeWork shares plunge on reported plans to file for bankruptcy

WeWork shares plunge on reported plans to file for bankruptcy

WeWork shares plunge on reported plans to file for bankruptcy

01 November 2023

The New York-based group has been struggling with a huge debt pile and mammoth losses and has already seen its share price decimated this year.


Woman who lost mother and brother to brain cancer welcomes £1.2m investment

Woman who lost mother and brother to brain cancer welcomes £1.2m investment

Woman who lost mother and brother to brain cancer welcomes £1.2m investment

01 November 2023

Paul Simons died seven weeks after diagnosis in November 2018 while his mother died 11 weeks later, aged 77.


Londoner to take on four 56km ultra-marathons for ‘hero’ father who died at 56

Londoner to take on four 56km ultra-marathons for ‘hero’ father who died at 56

Londoner to take on four 56km ultra-marathons for ‘hero’ father who died at 56

01 November 2023

The first ultra-marathon takes place on November 4, in London.


Next brushes off warm autumn weather hit to up profit outlook once again

Next brushes off warm autumn weather hit to up profit outlook once again

Next brushes off warm autumn weather hit to up profit outlook once again

01 November 2023

The retailer said it now expects group underlying pre-tax profits to lift 1.7% over the year to £885 million on sales up 3.1%.


GSK hikes outlook after launch of new RSV vaccine

GSK hikes outlook after launch of new RSV vaccine

GSK hikes outlook after launch of new RSV vaccine

01 November 2023

The pharmaceutical giant said it expects new vaccine Arexvy to bring in sales of close to £1 billion this year.


UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says Nationwide

UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says Nationwide

UK house prices increased by 0.9% month-on-month in October, says Nationwide

01 November 2023

The uptick in house prices in October most likely reflects the fact that the supply of properties on the market is constrained, Nationwide said.


Storm Ciaran bringing amber weather alerts to England and Wales

Storm Ciaran bringing amber weather alerts to England and Wales

Storm Ciaran bringing amber weather alerts to England and Wales

01 November 2023

Amber warnings have been issued for wind and rain on Thursday with yellow warnings in place on Wednesday.


Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds

Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds

Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds

01 November 2023

Researchers found cognitive function and working memory in older people declined more rapidly during the pandemic


Starfish bodies may more closely resemble a head, study suggests

Starfish bodies may more closely resemble a head, study suggests

Starfish bodies may more closely resemble a head, study suggests

01 November 2023

The new research helps to answer the mystery of how these creatures evolved their distinctive body shape.


‘Hospitals favouring younger emergency patients’

‘Hospitals favouring younger emergency patients’

‘Hospitals favouring younger emergency patients’

01 November 2023

A new study found that elderly people attending Accident & Emergency departments are less likely to be seen within target times.


What the papers say – November 1

What the papers say – November 1

What the papers say – November 1

01 November 2023

The inquiry into the Government’s mismanagement of the Covid-19 crisis dominates headlines.


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