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Idris Elba says work to tackle youth violence is moving in the right direction
Idris Elba has said tackling serious youth violence is a marathon, not a sprint but feels progress is moving in the right direction..
Letby not referred to regulator by bosses over lack of evidence inquiry hears
Lucy Letby was not referred to the nursing regulator after concerns about her were raised to hospital bosses because there was a lack of evidence she may be killing babies, a public inquiry has heard..
Police searching for missing ex England rugby star Tom Voyce find body in river
Specialist officers searching for missing former England rugby player Tom Voyce have found a body close to where he was swept away while trying to drive across a flood-swollen river, police have said..
Questions need answering after Sara Sharif death Prime Minister says
Questions must be answered over the awful case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif who was murdered by her father and stepmother, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Energy firms to offer zero standing charge tariffs under Ofgem plans
Energy firms will have to offer household tariffs free of standing charges as an alternative to existing ones under plans by regulator Ofgem..
75m redress scheme to be launched for veterans who suffered under gay ban
Veterans who suffered mistreatment in the armed forces under the gay ban will receive up to £70,000 each as part of a £75 million scheme being launched by the Government..
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 mens World Cup
The Middle East nation were the sole bidders.
Sara Sharifs family guilty of killing her
A horrific campaign of abuse.
Farmers and tractors line up in Whitehall
The Government says its support for the sector is steadfast.
Women and girls left to suck it up as health conditions dismissed report
Women and girls are being left to suck it up and endure pain for years due to a lack of awareness surrounding painful reproductive conditions, according to a new report..
Teachers reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment
Most teachers are reluctant to use or are not interested in artificial intelligence for pupil learning and assessment, new research has found..
At least 354000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024 says Shelter
One in 160 people were estimated to be homeless in England on a given night this year, new research from Shelter has suggested..
Government sets target for 14000 prison cell spaces by 2031
The Government has said it will build four new prisons within the next seven years in a bid to grip the overcrowding crisis..
Pamela Andersons Baywatch swimsuit to go on display
It will be on loan to the Design Museum in London.
Thousands flock to Assad regime prison in search for missing loved ones
Sprawling prison is known as the Slaughterhouse.
Eustons large advertising screen to be used for train information
A controversial large advertising screen above the concourse at Euston railway station will be used to display train information, Network Rail said..
Reeves to take iron fist to waste as departments challenged to find 5 savings
Whitehall departments will have to find savings of 5% as Rachel Reeves promised to use an iron fist to squeeze government waste..
Amazon and eBay to pay for e waste recycling under Government plans
The Government has unveiled plans to make online marketplaces and vape producers pay their fair share towards recycling electrical waste in the UK..
Starmer has economy as top priority on Saudi trip amid human rights concerns
Sir Keir Starmer is putting efforts to kickstart economic growth above human rights concerns as he meets Saudia Arabias crown prince Mohammad bin Salman..
Reeves pushes for closer trade ties with EU in Brussels talks
Improving trade ties with the European Union could boost the economy and drive up living standards, Rachel Reeves claimed, as she attended a meeting of EU finance ministers..