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Virginia Giuffre Vindicated By Andrews Title Surrender Says Family
Virginia Giuffre’s family say the news that Prince Andrew will give up his remaining titles “vindicates” their sister..
Dormice Otters And Other Rare Wildlife At Risk From Planning Reforms Report
Dormice, otters and other threatened wildlife could be put at risk by plans to make developers pay a levy for their impacts on nature, green groups have warned..
Jimmy Fallon Gets Highland Welcome From Soldiers As He Holidays In Scotland
US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside..
Palestine Action Co Founder Can Challenge Terror Ban Court Of Appeal Rules
Palestine Action’s co-founder can proceed with a legal challenge against the Government over the group’s ban as a terror organisation, the Court of Appeal has ruled, as it dismissed a Home Office appeal..
Red Tape On Meat Exports To EU Slashed After Deal UK Government Says
Scottish meat exporters will benefit from less red tape following a deal with the EU, the UK Government has said..
Banks Missing Opportunities To Break Spell Of Romance Scams Says Regulator
Banks have sometimes missed opportunities to help “break the spell” of romance scams, according to the City regulator..
Choosing Right Plants For Garden Can Help Protect It From Flooding Minister
Homeowners are being urged to make their gardens more resilient to flooding with plants that can help them bounce back from heavy rain and floods..
Israeli Fans Ban From Birmingham Football Match Wrong Starmer Says
A ban on Israeli fans from attending an Aston Villa match is “wrong”, Sir Keir Starmer has said..
Written Complaints To NHS In England Rises To New Record High
The number of written complaints submitted to the health service has risen year-on-year to a new record high, NHS England data shows..
MI5 Faces New Era Tackling Terrorism And Rise In State Threats
Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned..
King Hails Resilience Of Farmers Through Challenges Of Changing Climate
The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”..
Ex West Ham Star Said Benrahma Fined After His Dogs Attack Golden Retriever
Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street..
Ricky Hatton Found Hanged At Home Inquest Told
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard..
Driving Penalty Points Up 12 In A Year After Boom In Speed Camera Offences
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year..
38 Of Viewers Say BBC Ineffective At Being Independent From Government
As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government..
Quarter Of Children Consuming News Online Fooled By Fake Stories Research
More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research..
Funeral Director Admits Giving Women Ashes He Claimed Were Their Unborn Children
A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children..
UK Sanctions Russias Largest Oil Companies In Latest Package Amid Ukraine War
The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine..
More Than 730 Police Officers Sacked And Barred From Service Last Year
More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show..
Graduate Hiring Falls 8 Since Last Year Survey Finds
Graduate hiring has fallen 8% since 2024, a survey has found, but apprentice hiring has increased by 8%..















