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Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

Fans gather in Hyde Park to remember former One Direction star Liam Payne

20 October 2024

Payne died of multiple traumas and ‘internal and external haemorrhage’, a post-mortem examination report said.


Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

Charities cutting back on services over delays to probate, research finds

20 October 2024

Research by Rathbones showed that almost all charities, 99%, are currently affected by hold-ups in probate.


UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

 UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

UK is ‘waging’ war against Russia by giving weapons to Ukraine, ambassador says

20 October 2024

Andrei Kelin, Russia’s ambassador to the UK, told the BBC: ‘I think you are aggressive and waging a proxy war against Russia.’


Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

Tens of thousands remain without power after Storm Ashley hits island of Ireland

20 October 2024

Orange and amber wind warnings that were in place in 11 counties across the island have been lifted.


Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

Neighbour heard ‘mighty bang’ during fatal explosion and fire in Bedford

20 October 2024

Bedfordshire Police said one person had died and another had been taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident in Cleat Hill.


Vladimir Putin unlikely to go to Novichok victim’s inquiry, ambassador says

Vladimir Putin unlikely to go to Novichok victim’s inquiry, ambassador says

Vladimir Putin unlikely to go to Novichok victim’s inquiry, ambassador says

20 October 2024

The family of Dawn Sturgess have called on the Russian president to speak to the inquiry after her death in the Salisbury poisonings.


Government launches major ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS

Government launches major ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS

Government launches major ‘national conversation’ on future of NHS

20 October 2024

NHS staff and patients will have until the end of the year to submit their views, with the plan expected to be published next spring.


Government to oversee building of HS2 amid spiralling costs

Government to oversee building of HS2 amid spiralling costs

Government to oversee building of HS2 amid spiralling costs

20 October 2024

There have been warnings that overall spend could be more than £65 billion.


Wes Streeting says weight-loss jabs for jobless obese people is not ‘dystopian’

Wes Streeting says weight-loss jabs for jobless obese people is not ‘dystopian’

Wes Streeting says weight-loss jabs for jobless obese people is not ‘dystopian’

20 October 2024

The Health Secretary said the Mounjaro anti-obesity injections could help ease pressure on the NHS.


Minister gives up Grenfell role over visits to event sponsored by cladding firm

Minister gives up Grenfell role over visits to event sponsored by cladding firm

Minister gives up Grenfell role over visits to event sponsored by cladding firm

20 October 2024

The Franco-British Colloque was co-sponsored by Saint Gobain, ultimate owner of a company that was heavily criticised by the Grenfell Inquiry.


Shadow business secretary would support ‘mutualisation’ of Post Office

Shadow business secretary would support ‘mutualisation’ of Post Office

Shadow business secretary would support ‘mutualisation’ of Post Office

20 October 2024

Sky News reported that the Department for Business and Trade has asked a management consultancy to review options for how to mutualise the institution


Cop16: What is the UN nature summit and what will negotiations involve?

Cop16: What is the UN nature summit and what will negotiations involve?

Cop16: What is the UN nature summit and what will negotiations involve?

20 October 2024

Here are answers to key questions about the Cop16 conference on biodiversity.


Countries gather for UN biodiversity summit to negotiate halting nature crisis

Countries gather for UN biodiversity summit to negotiate halting nature crisis

Countries gather for UN biodiversity summit to negotiate halting nature crisis

20 October 2024

Countries are gathering to negotiate on how to halt and reverse the global declines in nature for the UN biodiversity summit Cop16 in Colombia.


NHS problems will not be fixed ‘in a single Budget’, says Streeting

NHS problems will not be fixed ‘in a single Budget’, says Streeting

NHS problems will not be fixed ‘in a single Budget’, says Streeting

20 October 2024

The Health Secretary suggested additional funding will be tied to NHS services improving productivity.


Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

Senior minister declines to rule out extending freeze on income tax thresholds

20 October 2024

Wes Streeting also stressed the need for reform as well as investment in the NHS


Government cracks down on dangerous fake car parts

Government cracks down on dangerous fake car parts

Government cracks down on dangerous fake car parts

20 October 2024

Items crucial for safety such as tyres, wheels, airbags and brakes are among the most commonly purchased ‘fake’ items, the Government said.


UK Islamic terror may get ‘boost’ after death of Hamas leader, ex-MI6 chief says

UK Islamic terror may get ‘boost’ after death of Hamas leader, ex-MI6 chief says

UK Islamic terror may get ‘boost’ after death of Hamas leader, ex-MI6 chief says

20 October 2024

Sir John Sawers said the situation in the Middle East will not change ‘a great deal’.


Maximum ticket price proposal tabled in Parliament after Oasis backlash

Maximum ticket price proposal tabled in Parliament after Oasis backlash

Maximum ticket price proposal tabled in Parliament after Oasis backlash

20 October 2024

Labour’s Rupa Huq said her Bill aims to improve transparency on pricing and prevent fans being ripped off.


High winds and rain cause travel disruption as Storm Ashley hits

High winds and rain cause travel disruption as Storm Ashley hits

High winds and rain cause travel disruption as Storm Ashley hits

20 October 2024

The majority of ferries on Scotland’s west coast have been cancelled on Sunday.


One person dead after explosion and fire

One person dead after explosion and fire

One person dead after explosion and fire

20 October 2024

Police said a second person has been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries following the incident in Cleat Hill, Bedford.


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