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Bath where Andrew was accused of sex attack ‘too small for a man’ of his size

Bath where Andrew was accused of sex attack ‘too small for a man’ of his size

Virginia Giuffre alleges Andrew sexually assaulted her in British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s London home, starting in the bath tub.

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

Senior minister for UK space launches needed, MPs told

The deputy CEO of SaxaVord Spaceport, said they are aiming for their first rocket launches this summer.

New figures show plumbing and pest problems on rise in Parliament

New figures show plumbing and pest problems on rise in Parliament

Incidents involving plumbing have more than doubled since 2021.

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset will go on sale in February

Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset will go on sale in February

Apple boss Tim Cook said the launch meant ‘the era of spatial computing has arrived’.

UK welcomes Germany’s move to allow Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

UK welcomes Germany’s move to allow Eurofighter jet sale to Saudi Arabia

The German government had vetoed deliveries because of Riyadh’s involvement in the Yemen civil war and human rights concerns.

Scotland will not be safe haven for XL bully dogs from south of border – Yousaf

Scotland will not be safe haven for XL bully dogs from south of border – Yousaf

The First Minister was commenting on reports that the dogs are being brought to Scotland since a ban came into effect in England and Wales.

Sex tapes filmed of Duke of York and Richard Branson, Epstein victim claims

Sex tapes filmed of Duke of York and Richard Branson, Epstein victim claims

The duke strenuously denies any wrongdoing.

Civil service chief Simon Case back at work after illness

Civil service chief Simon Case back at work after illness

The UK’s senior official is now expected to give evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry.

Somerset executive considers 10% council tax hike and ‘heartbreaking’ cuts

Somerset executive considers 10% council tax hike and ‘heartbreaking’ cuts

Somerset Council may be forced to declare effective bankruptcy if the Government does not agree to grant financial flexibilities.

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its cars

Volkswagen is adding ChatGPT to its cars

The car giant is bringing generative AI to its vehicles, it said at the CES tech show.

‘Stark’ famine risk as UK lobbies Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza

‘Stark’ famine risk as UK lobbies Israel to allow more aid to reach Gaza

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell outlined the situation in response to an urgent Commons question.

Footballer cleared of raping and sexually assaulting woman he met on Tinder

Footballer cleared of raping and sexually assaulting woman he met on Tinder

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond, 23, denied assaulting the woman at his house in Fatfield, in Washington, Sunderland, in May 2022

Weak sales growth ends ‘sluggish’ year for retailers

Weak sales growth ends ‘sluggish’ year for retailers

Weak consumer confidence continued to hold back spending, with total UK retail sales in December up by just 1.7% on a year earlier.

Secretary of State urged to intervene before strike by public sector workers

Secretary of State urged to intervene before strike by public sector workers

The walkout on January 18 will be across the public sector and is expected to be one of the biggest strikes seen in recent history.

‘Lost opportunity’ to prevent Scout’s cliff-fall death, inquest hears

‘Lost opportunity’ to prevent Scout’s cliff-fall death, inquest hears

Ben Leonard, 16, died after falling 200ft from a cliff during a Scout trip in 2018.

Peregrine: ‘Anomaly’ occurs on private Moon mission

Peregrine: ‘Anomaly’ occurs on private Moon mission

The Peregrine Mission One would be the first private probe to land on the lunar surface.

Former net zero tsar Chris Skidmore formally quits as MP triggering by-election

Former net zero tsar Chris Skidmore formally quits as MP triggering by-election

Former Conservative Chris Skidmore formally submitted his resignation as an MP on Monday.

Red Sea response not escalating despite UK sending in new warship – Shapps

Red Sea response not escalating despite UK sending in new warship – Shapps

The Defence Secretary told MPs that HMS Richmond is only being deployed to replace British vessels already patrolling the Red Sea.

Awaab’s Law: Father welcomes new proposals for social landlords to fix problems

Awaab’s Law: Father welcomes new proposals for social landlords to fix problems

A consultation has been launched on measures under legislation named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died in December 2020.

Programmer with peanut allergy ‘asked if he was going to die after eating pizza’

Programmer with peanut allergy ‘asked if he was going to die after eating pizza’

James Atkinson, a popular computer programmer, died aged 23 in Newcastle in 2020.

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