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Call for money seized by authorities to fund Invictus Games-style police event

Call for money seized by authorities to fund Invictus Games-style police event

Call for money seized by authorities to fund Invictus Games-style police event

16 May 2024

More than 5,080 people have signed a petition calling on Parliament to allocate some proceeds of crime to groups which support police officer welfare.


Russia expels UK defence attache in tit-for-tat diplomatic row

Russia expels UK defence attache in tit-for-tat diplomatic row

Russia expels UK defence attache in tit-for-tat diplomatic row

16 May 2024

The UK expelled Russia’s defence attache earlier this month on the grounds he was an ‘undeclared military intelligence officer’.


Heart disease research shortfall ‘puts UK at risk of being left behind’

Heart disease research shortfall ‘puts UK at risk of being left behind’

Heart disease research shortfall ‘puts UK at risk of being left behind’

16 May 2024

A charity is calling for an uplift to ensure ‘more people can live longer lives in good health’.


Queen takes centre stage at celebration of literature in East Sussex

Queen takes centre stage at celebration of literature in East Sussex

Queen takes centre stage at celebration of literature in East Sussex

16 May 2024

Camilla was greeted by crowds lining the cobbled streets in the rain as she arrived in Rye.


William makes speech calling for ‘urgent’ action on antimicrobial resistance

William makes speech calling for ‘urgent’ action on antimicrobial resistance

William makes speech calling for ‘urgent’ action on antimicrobial resistance

16 May 2024

The Prince of Wales was speaking at a conference at the Royal Society in London on Thursday.


Post Office stripped of reporting agency role by Lord Advocate

Post Office stripped of reporting agency role by Lord Advocate

Post Office stripped of reporting agency role by Lord Advocate

16 May 2024

Dorothy Bain KC also sought to defend the Crown Office from suggestions it should have been more suspicious of Horizon evidence.


Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face public parole hearing

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face public parole hearing

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face public parole hearing

16 May 2024

The hearing is due to take place in July.


Rich should save for own social care, says May

Rich should save for own social care, says May

Rich should save for own social care, says May

16 May 2024

Theresa May acknowledged she had made mistakes with her own social care proposals, and said difficult conversations needed to be had with voters.


Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories

Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories

Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories

16 May 2024

Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.


No-fault eviction bailiff repossessions hit six-year high

No-fault eviction bailiff repossessions hit six-year high

No-fault eviction bailiff repossessions hit six-year high

16 May 2024

The number is the highest for any quarter since the beginning of 2018.


UK ‘rowing back’ on international law, warns Theresa May

UK ‘rowing back’ on international law, warns Theresa May

UK ‘rowing back’ on international law, warns Theresa May

16 May 2024

The former prime minister told journalists Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and Richard Tice should not be welcomed into the Conservative Party.


Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

16 May 2024

The Prime Minister said serving in his North Yorkshire constituency is ‘wonderful’ and ‘of course’ he will remain in Parliament.


Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

16 May 2024

Incident happened at men’s high security prison HMP Swaleside in Kent.


MPs call for vote on compensation scheme for Waspi women

MPs call for vote on compensation scheme for Waspi women

MPs call for vote on compensation scheme for Waspi women

16 May 2024

During a debate on the PHSO report, it was said the Waspi women suffered a ‘gross injustice’ over state pensions.


King and Queen to enter No Adults Allowed garden at Chelsea Flower Show

King and Queen to enter No Adults Allowed garden at Chelsea Flower Show

King and Queen to enter No Adults Allowed garden at Chelsea Flower Show

16 May 2024

The garden is the first in the history of the show to be designed by children, for children – but grown-ups must make a special pledge to gain access.


NI civil servants more reactive than proactive at start of pandemic – Sue Gray

NI civil servants more reactive than proactive at start of pandemic – Sue Gray

NI civil servants more reactive than proactive at start of pandemic – Sue Gray

16 May 2024

The former civil servant was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast on Thursday.


Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

16 May 2024

A barrister for the Department of Health rejected as ‘without merit’ claims it did not ring alarm bells loud enough in early 2020.


Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

16 May 2024

More virtual wards will also be used in a bid to free-up capacity in emergency departments.


Helen Mirren to host D-Day commemorative event as BBC outlines coverage plan

Helen Mirren to host D-Day commemorative event as BBC outlines coverage plan

Helen Mirren to host D-Day commemorative event as BBC outlines coverage plan

16 May 2024

The event in June will feature well-known faces and military personnel as well as performances from musical stars.


Global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050 – study

Global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050 – study

Global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050 – study

16 May 2024

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, countries where life expectancy is currently lower are expected to see the largest increase.


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