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PM says closing railway ticket offices is ‘right thing for British public’

PM says closing railway ticket offices is ‘right thing for British public’

PM says closing railway ticket offices is ‘right thing for British public’

10 September 2023

Rishi Sunak was questioned about plans by train operators to shut nearly all railway station ticket offices in England.


Rishi Sunak does not commit to maintaining triple lock in next Tory manifesto

Rishi Sunak does not commit to maintaining triple lock in next Tory manifesto

Rishi Sunak does not commit to maintaining triple lock in next Tory manifesto

10 September 2023

The state pension could rise by 8% next year in line with the increase in average wages.


William tells of excitement at return of Rugby World Cup

William tells of excitement at return of Rugby World Cup

William tells of excitement at return of Rugby World Cup

10 September 2023

The Prince of Wales paid a flying visit to south-west France on Sunday.


British tourists had to sleep on streets after Morocco earthquake, husband says

British tourists had to sleep on streets after Morocco earthquake, husband says

British tourists had to sleep on streets after Morocco earthquake, husband says

10 September 2023

Rebecca Calvert, 63, and friend Hilary Mckegney, 64, had just arrived in a remote village in the Atlas Mountains when the earthquake struck.


Home Secretary pushes for ban on American bully XL dogs

Home Secretary pushes for ban on American bully XL dogs

Home Secretary pushes for ban on American bully XL dogs

10 September 2023

Suella Braverman called the dogs a ‘clear and lethal danger’ after an attack on an 11-year-old girl.


ActionAid UK launches emergency Morocco earthquake appeal

ActionAid UK launches emergency Morocco earthquake appeal

ActionAid UK launches emergency Morocco earthquake appeal

10 September 2023

The official death toll from the earthquake was more than 2,000 people by Sunday evening.


UK sees seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

UK sees seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

UK sees seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

10 September 2023

The Met Office said that the highest temperature on Sunday was recorded in Cambridge, at 32.5C.


Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

Alastair Stewart praised for ‘eloquence’ as charity talks vascular dementia risk

10 September 2023

A scan revealed the former ITV News presenter had had a serious of minor strokes.


Moroccan student unable to contact loved ones after deadly earthquake

Moroccan student unable to contact loved ones after deadly earthquake

Moroccan student unable to contact loved ones after deadly earthquake

10 September 2023

Nawal Ait Idmou, a university student in Marrakesh, said her family’s phones have lost power and she cannot communicate with them.


£1 billion peace funding announcement to be made in Belfast

£1 billion peace funding announcement to be made in Belfast

£1 billion peace funding announcement to be made in Belfast

10 September 2023

The investment will be received through PeacePlus, a new EU programme aimed at building reconciliation and greater prosperity across the region.


Unions to involve faith groups in ‘shared mission’

Unions to involve faith groups in ‘shared mission’

Unions to involve faith groups in ‘shared mission’

10 September 2023

The network will be launched at the TUC Congress in Liverpool on Monday.


New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

10 September 2023

A document highlighted how reductions in deaths by suicide have stalled since 2018.


Critically endangered leopard cub takes first steps at UK wildlife park

Critically endangered leopard cub takes first steps at UK wildlife park

Critically endangered leopard cub takes first steps at UK wildlife park

10 September 2023

The 12-week-old Amur leopard, said to be one of the rarest cats in the world, is part of an international breeding programme to increase numbers.


Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?

Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?

Why is China considered a threat to the UK and how is the Government responding?

10 September 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confronted Chinese premier Li Qiang hours after news emerged of two arrests under the Official Secrets Act.


Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists

10 September 2023

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday.


Terror suspect Daniel Khalife charged with escaping from Wandsworth Prison

Terror suspect Daniel Khalife charged with escaping from Wandsworth Prison

Terror suspect Daniel Khalife charged with escaping from Wandsworth Prison

10 September 2023

The former soldier was arrested on a canal towpath in west London on Saturday morning.


Harry loses televised penalty shootout to German politician

Harry loses televised penalty shootout to German politician

Harry loses televised penalty shootout to German politician

10 September 2023

The Duke of Sussex appeared on TV to promote the Invictus Games being staged in Dusseldorf and wore a German club’s scarf after losing the challenge.


Staff to strike at Scottish university over marking boycott pay deductions

Staff to strike at Scottish university over marking boycott pay deductions

Staff to strike at Scottish university over marking boycott pay deductions

10 September 2023

Staff at the University of Stirling will begin strike action over deductions from their pay for taking part in a marking boycott.


Ukraine has around 45 days left before weather hinders offensive – US army chief

Ukraine has around 45 days left before weather hinders offensive – US army chief

Ukraine has around 45 days left before weather hinders offensive – US army chief

10 September 2023

General Mark Milley told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme it will become ‘very difficult to manoeuvre’ once the rains come.


UK set for seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

UK set for seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

UK set for seventh consecutive day of 30C heat in September

10 September 2023

It comes as thunderstorm warnings are in place for parts of the UK on Sunday afternoon.


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