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Watchdog ‘shocked’ after male prison guards forcibly strip girl inmate

Watchdog ‘shocked’ after male prison guards forcibly strip girl inmate

The ‘incredibly vulnerable’ child was twice restrained and had her clothes removed by ‘multiple men’ at Wetherby young offenders’ institution.

Stormont Opposition motion expresses ‘shame’ at repeated devolution collapses

Stormont Opposition motion expresses ‘shame’ at repeated devolution collapses

Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole said they want to see the Assembly reformed to ensure it does not happen again.

New womb cancer treatment to benefit hundreds of patients each year

New womb cancer treatment to benefit hundreds of patients each year

Jemperli has been recommended for those with advanced or recurring forms of the disease.

Minority ethnic artists under-represented in GCSE curriculum at ‘shocking’ level

Minority ethnic artists under-represented in GCSE curriculum at ‘shocking’ level

Only 2.3% of all named stand-alone artists referenced in GCSE art and design exam papers are from black or South Asian backgrounds, a report suggests.

Significant rise in ‘non-cigarette smoking’ – study

Significant rise in ‘non-cigarette smoking’ – study

Cancer Research UK warned that all products containing tobacco are harmful and increase the risk of developing cancer.

UK ‘aligned’ with US on Gaza after Harris calls for immediate ceasefire – No 10

UK ‘aligned’ with US on Gaza after Harris calls for immediate ceasefire – No 10

Britain is ‘entirely aligned’ with Washington in wishing to see a pause in the fighting as soon as possible, Downing Street said on Monday.

No 10 denies Sunak is Budget ‘backseat driver’ as Hunt hints at tax cuts

No 10 denies Sunak is Budget ‘backseat driver’ as Hunt hints at tax cuts

Downing Street was forced to deny suggestions that Rishi Sunak views his Chancellor as ‘timid as Jeremy Hunt promised a responsible Budget.

What could be in Wednesday’s Budget – and what has already been announced

What could be in Wednesday’s Budget – and what has already been announced

Speculation about tax cuts has surrounded the Budget with the Chancellor under pressure to deliver more reductions.

‘Church’s work on slavery should inspire others to do the right thing’

‘Church’s work on slavery should inspire others to do the right thing’

An investment fund originally set at £100m must instead look towards a target of £1bn, a report has said.

Georgia Harrison supported by Anton Danyluk at Stephen Bear court hearing

Georgia Harrison supported by Anton Danyluk at Stephen Bear court hearing

The TV star made more than £22,300 from his OnlyFans revenge pornography video.

EU regulators slap £1.5bn fine on Apple after years-long spat with Spotify

EU regulators slap £1.5bn fine on Apple after years-long spat with Spotify

Spotify complained in 2019 that Apple was giving its own music streaming service an unfair advantage by charging fees on third-party companies.

Labour promises crackdown on benefits payments to inactive young people

Labour promises crackdown on benefits payments to inactive young people

Shadow work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall did not specify what form the tougher measures on universal credit would take.

Areas from Cornwall to Scotland enjoy ‘rare’ Northern Lights display

Areas from Cornwall to Scotland enjoy ‘rare’ Northern Lights display

The natural light display is caused by charged particles from the Sun interacting with Earth’s magnetic field.

Father who killed six-month-old son with ‘severe’ blow jailed for 15 years

Father who killed six-month-old son with ‘severe’ blow jailed for 15 years

David Hollick was cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter after jurors were told he had shaken and caused impact injuries to Kairo Hollick.

Ocado latest grocer to add ‘Buy British’ tab to website

Ocado latest grocer to add ‘Buy British’ tab to website

The retailer said searches for ‘British produce’ was up 77% year on year while 87% of customers considered it important to support British farmers.

Sophie urges world to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with those raped during war

Sophie urges world to stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with those raped during war

The Duchess of Edinburgh is a champion of the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative, and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

Siemens unveils plan for new £100m Chippenham rail centre

Siemens unveils plan for new £100m Chippenham rail centre

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who visited the site on Monday, described the investment as ‘a big boost’.

Girl born with no eyes ‘has changed our lives for the better’, say parents

Girl born with no eyes ‘has changed our lives for the better’, say parents

Laura and John Duffy-Moss’s one-year-old daughter, Margot, was born with a rare condition called bilateral anophthalmia.

Dramatic footage of flats fire rescue released by police as suspect arrested

Dramatic footage of flats fire rescue released by police as suspect arrested

Officers helped evacuate residents from the burning building in South Kensington in the early hours of Friday.

New BBC chairman warns corporation faces ‘hard choices and tough decisions’

New BBC chairman warns corporation faces ‘hard choices and tough decisions’

Veteran TV executive Samir Shah has sent an email to all staff on the first day of his tenure.

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