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Braverman agrees to work with Austria on ‘unprecedented’ migration challenge

Braverman agrees to work with Austria on ‘unprecedented’ migration challenge

Braverman agrees to work with Austria on ‘unprecedented’ migration challenge

02 November 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman described the global migration crisis as ‘the challenge of our age’.


West Midlands mayor asks Home Secretary to transfer police commissioner powers

West Midlands mayor asks Home Secretary to transfer police commissioner powers

West Midlands mayor asks Home Secretary to transfer police commissioner powers

02 November 2023

Andy Street said the police and crime commissioner model was ‘not holding West Midlands Police well enough to account to drive down crime’.


Hancock wanted to decide ‘who should live and who should die’ – former NHS boss

Hancock wanted to decide ‘who should live and who should die’ – former NHS boss

Hancock wanted to decide ‘who should live and who should die’ – former NHS boss

02 November 2023

Lord Simon Stevens, who led NHS England, largely refused to criticise the former health secretary during his appearance before the Covid inquiry.


Chimpanzees go to hilltops to gather information about rival groups, study finds

Chimpanzees go to hilltops to gather information about rival groups, study finds

Chimpanzees go to hilltops to gather information about rival groups, study finds

02 November 2023

Until now, using elevated terrain to observe other groups was seen as a tactic unique to humans.


Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns

Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns

Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050, study warns

02 November 2023

Researchers said these epidemics could be more frequent in the future due to climate change and deforestation.


Boris Johnson blames NHS ‘bed blocking’ for first Covid lockdown

Boris Johnson blames NHS ‘bed blocking’ for first Covid lockdown

Boris Johnson blames NHS ‘bed blocking’ for first Covid lockdown

02 November 2023

Mr Johnson said NHS and social services had ‘failed to grip the decades old problem of delayed discharges’.


In Pictures: Storm Ciaran unleashes havoc across battered Britain

In Pictures: Storm Ciaran unleashes havoc across battered Britain

In Pictures: Storm Ciaran unleashes havoc across battered Britain

02 November 2023

Parts of the UK have been left devastated by strong winds, heavy rain and flooding.


UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

UK borrowing costs held at 5.25% as Bank of England downgrades economic outlook

02 November 2023

Governor Andrew Bailey warned it is ‘much too early’ to think about cutting rates.


Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

Sainsbury’s hikes profit guidance as it wins back shoppers from discounters

02 November 2023

The supermarket said full-year profits are now expected in the ‘upper half’ of its guidance as efforts to keep food prices low boosted grocery sales.


Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

Farmers ‘shouldering the burden’ of flooding, says CLA

02 November 2023

The landowners’ body wants the Government to provide better compensation for when fields are inundated.


Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

Critically ill baby’s family plan appeal after failing in Italy hospital bid

02 November 2023

A judge who decided that doctors in England can lawfully limit Indi Gregory’s life-support treatment has now blocked a transfer to Rome.


All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

All-UK space mission will ‘push boundaries of human knowledge’

02 November 2023

The UK Space Agency has signed a deal with US-based company Axiom Space which will see UK astronauts carrying out research in orbit.


Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

Public feel politicians invent or exaggerate culture wars as tactic – poll

02 November 2023

Researchers said opinion is swinging against the use of identity divisions.


Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

Extension of Irish flood payment scheme to be considered by Cabinet

02 November 2023

Payments of up to 100,000 euro are available to businesses under the Government’s schemes.


Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

Lady Leshurr: Court case has been one of the worst experiences of my life

02 November 2023

The rapper was found not guilty of two counts of occasioning actual bodily harm.


Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

Storm Ciaran forces school closures and brings travel chaos after 100mph winds

02 November 2023

One homeowner in Jersey said she saw hailstones ‘bigger than a golf ball’ overnight.


Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

Inquest to open into death of Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson

02 November 2023

About 8,000 fans watched in horror as attempts were made to save Johnson’s life after what teammates said was a ‘freak accident’.


Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

Rivers in parts of Northern Ireland reach record levels after days of heavy rain

02 November 2023

Areas of counties Down, Antrim and Armagh have been dealing with serious flooding.


People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

People affected by Storm Ciaran urged to check insurance terms and keep receipts

02 November 2023

Strong winds and rain from Storm Ciaran have been battering parts of the UK.


M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

M&S sorry Christmas advert caused ‘unintentional hurt’ amid Palestinian flag row

02 November 2023

M&S posted an outtake from its Christmas advert that showed hats in the colours of the Palestinian flag burning in a fire.


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