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New Health Secretary appointed at ‘critical juncture’ for NHS

New Health Secretary appointed at ‘critical juncture’ for NHS

New Health Secretary appointed at ‘critical juncture’ for NHS

13 November 2023

Victoria Atkins was appointed as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle.


Fertility regulator calls for changes to donor anonymity laws

Fertility regulator calls for changes to donor anonymity laws

Fertility regulator calls for changes to donor anonymity laws

13 November 2023

The recommendations aim to better protect patients and ‘modernise’ the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act.


Matt Ratana unlawfully killed after failed search by colleagues – coroner

Matt Ratana unlawfully killed after failed search by colleagues – coroner

Matt Ratana unlawfully killed after failed search by colleagues – coroner

13 November 2023

The Metropolitan Police sergeant was murdered in the early hours of September 25 2020 by Louis de Zoysa.


Haulage boss on trial over people-smuggling ring linked to 39 deaths

Haulage boss on trial over people-smuggling ring linked to 39 deaths

Haulage boss on trial over people-smuggling ring linked to 39 deaths

13 November 2023

Caolan Gormley, 26, from Co Tyrone, allegedly plotted to bring migrants into the UK from mainland Europe three times in October 2019.


King marks 75th birthday a day early with three-tiered cake at Highgrove

King marks 75th birthday a day early with three-tiered cake at Highgrove

King marks 75th birthday a day early with three-tiered cake at Highgrove

13 November 2023

Charles joined a host of guests at his Highgrove home in Gloucestershire.


Men hold all four great offices of state for first time since Tories elected

Men hold all four great offices of state for first time since Tories elected

Men hold all four great offices of state for first time since Tories elected

13 November 2023

Only eight women have ever served in one of the roles.


‘Our bodies hurt from crying’ say family of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped

‘Our bodies hurt from crying’ say family of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped

‘Our bodies hurt from crying’ say family of Irish-Israeli girl feared kidnapped

13 November 2023

“I want to hug Emily again, love her, fix her,” Emily Hand’s father Thomas told reporters in Dublin.


Israel-Palestine conflict ‘prising people apart’ in UK, says Justin Welby

Israel-Palestine conflict ‘prising people apart’ in UK, says Justin Welby

Israel-Palestine conflict ‘prising people apart’ in UK, says Justin Welby

13 November 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury told the Church of England’s General Synod on Monday that the ‘bloodshed must cease’.


Three arrested after ‘racially aggravated’ confrontation with protesters

Three arrested after ‘racially aggravated’ confrontation with protesters

Three arrested after ‘racially aggravated’ confrontation with protesters

13 November 2023

A 57-year old from Surbiton, south west London; a 61-year old from West Molesey, Surrey; and a 33-year old from Christchurch, Dorset were arrested.


Pub chef denies murdering ex-partner Claire Holland

Pub chef denies murdering ex-partner Claire Holland

Pub chef denies murdering ex-partner Claire Holland

13 November 2023

Darren Osment said his multiple confessions to killing the mother-of-four and disposing of her body were the ramblings of a ‘drunken idiot’.


Study links some ultra-processed foods – not bread and cereal – to poorer health

Study links some ultra-processed foods – not bread and cereal – to poorer health

Study links some ultra-processed foods – not bread and cereal – to poorer health

13 November 2023

Ultra-processed foods usually contain ingredients people would not add when they were cooking at home.


Cameron to avoid regular questioning by MPs as Foreign Secretary

Cameron to avoid regular questioning by MPs as Foreign Secretary

Cameron to avoid regular questioning by MPs as Foreign Secretary

13 November 2023

Lord David Cameron will have to face elected politicians only when he appears before Commons committees.


Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

Northern Ireland hit by high winds and heavy rain as Storm Debi blows in

13 November 2023

The Met Office said the storm would track across the region, with gusts of around 65mph expected through Co Antrim and Co Down.


Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

Bus engineers call off strike action after agreeing pay deal

13 November 2023

Around 1,200 bus drivers involved in a similar pay dispute are still set to walk out for a week later this month.


Fifteenth housing minister since 2010 ousted in latest reshuffle

Fifteenth housing minister since 2010 ousted in latest reshuffle

Fifteenth housing minister since 2010 ousted in latest reshuffle

13 November 2023

Among those to have held the role in the past 13 years were Grant Shapps, Alok Sharma and Dominic Raab.


Appeal for witnesses after man set alight in underpass

Appeal for witnesses after man set alight in underpass

Appeal for witnesses after man set alight in underpass

13 November 2023

The victim suffered injuries to his face and hands in the ‘shocking’ incident.


Gracie Spinks’ family’s heart ‘has been ripped out’ by her death, inquest told

Gracie Spinks’ family’s heart ‘has been ripped out’ by her death, inquest told

Gracie Spinks’ family’s heart ‘has been ripped out’ by her death, inquest told

13 November 2023

The 23-year-old was stabbed to death as she attended to her horse in Duckmanton, Derbyshire, on June 18 2021.


Storm Debi causes disruption on parts of Scotland’s railways

Storm Debi causes disruption on parts of Scotland’s railways

Storm Debi causes disruption on parts of Scotland’s railways

13 November 2023

Speed restrictions are in place on some parts of Scotland’s railways due to a yellow weather warning for rain.


Suspected ‘Beatles’ death squad member jailed for terror offences

Suspected ‘Beatles’ death squad member jailed for terror offences

Suspected ‘Beatles’ death squad member jailed for terror offences

13 November 2023

Aine Leslie Davis, 39, was deported from Turkey last August.


New rules to kick ‘zombie’ solar farms off grid queue

New rules to kick ‘zombie’ solar farms off grid queue

New rules to kick ‘zombie’ solar farms off grid queue

13 November 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem said that projects would have to meet key milestones to keep their spot on the queue for grid connections.


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