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PM would back honours committee if it chose to review ex-Post Office boss’s CBE

PM would back honours committee if it chose to review ex-Post Office boss’s CBE

It comes as calls grow for former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells to hand back her CBE over the Horizon scandal.

Sunak does not deny considering axing Rwanda scheme during leadership bid

Sunak does not deny considering axing Rwanda scheme during leadership bid

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of the policy following reports he had doubts about it as chancellor and during his Tory campaign.

Bet365 chief’s £220m pay packet is not fair or appropriate, says think tank

Bet365 chief’s £220m pay packet is not fair or appropriate, says think tank

Denise Coates received the huge remuneration despite the gambling group tumbling to a loss.

Sunak in election-year pitch says Labour would drag country ‘back to square one’

Sunak in election-year pitch says Labour would drag country ‘back to square one’

With a general election expected in the second half of the year, the Prime Minister upped his attack on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Fresh ice warnings issued as cold snap hits parts of the UK

Fresh ice warnings issued as cold snap hits parts of the UK

Forecasters issued a yellow warning for ice across southern England and South Wales, which will last from 3pm on Monday to 3am on Tuesday.

Channel 4 warns staff of job cuts amid shift from TV to streaming

Channel 4 warns staff of job cuts amid shift from TV to streaming

The company has told staff to prepare for jobs to be impacted as it looks to tighten budgets this year.

Families call for action ahead of inquiry into suicides at Polmont YOI

Families call for action ahead of inquiry into suicides at Polmont YOI

Katie Allan, 21, and William Lindsay, 16, were found dead in their cells in separate incidents at the facility in 2018.

Idris Elba: Facts show stop-and-search powers help but do not halt knife crime

Idris Elba: Facts show stop-and-search powers help but do not halt knife crime

The Luther star, 51, has launched the Don’t Stop Your Future campaign calling for the immediate banning of machetes and so-called zombie knives.

Camilla’s shock at online fraud in first episode of Queen’s Reading Room Podcast

Camilla’s shock at online fraud in first episode of Queen’s Reading Room Podcast

The Queen was interviewing author Peter James, creator of the bestselling Roy Grace books.

The Post Office scandal: What is it and has anyone been held accountable?

The Post Office scandal: What is it and has anyone been held accountable?

The scandal has resurfaced following the release of the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

Christmas came early for Co Down nature conservators with late brood of owls

Christmas came early for Co Down nature conservators with late brood of owls

In Northern Ireland, barn owl eggs are typically laid in April, with chicks normally fledging in June or July.

Starmer criticises Government’s response to flooding

Starmer criticises Government’s response to flooding

Sir Keir was speaking after Ian Clements, 68, showed him around his drenched semi-detached house in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Strip Post Office of prosecution powers over Horizon scandal – Starmer

Strip Post Office of prosecution powers over Horizon scandal – Starmer

It comes as MPs plan to raise the Horizon scandal in the Commons as Parliament returns this week, amid public outcry.

Investors condemned for opposing move to make meat suppliers cut antibiotics use

Investors condemned for opposing move to make meat suppliers cut antibiotics use

ShareAction found investors overwhelmingly opposed shareholder resolutions to phase out the use of medically important antibiotics in meat production.

Autumn trial for mother accused over deaths of four boys

Autumn trial for mother accused over deaths of four boys

Deveca Rose is charged with manslaughter and cruelty to a child over the deaths of her two sets of twin sons in a fire in south London in 2021.

MPs plan to raise Horizon scandal in Commons as calls grow for victim redress

MPs plan to raise Horizon scandal in Commons as calls grow for victim redress

Conservative backbencher David Davis and Labour MP Kevan Jones are pushing for an emergency debate.

Cherry: I expect cross-party support for plan to reform Lord Advocate’s role

Cherry: I expect cross-party support for plan to reform Lord Advocate’s role

The SNP MP has introduced a private member’s bill to split the role of Scotland’s top law officer.

More progress needed before any deal to unlock Stormont deadlock – Donaldson

More progress needed before any deal to unlock Stormont deadlock – Donaldson

The DUP leader said he hoped for an update from the Government on post-Brexit trading arrangements within days.

UK Government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

UK Government ‘fighting others’ on legacy – Murphy

Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy was speaking after the UK Government challenged Ireland over its record on tackling legacy issues.

Sharma says he cannot back Sunak’s North Sea oil legislation

Sharma says he cannot back Sunak’s North Sea oil legislation

Cop26 president Sir Alok Sharma criticised the plan for annual licensing rounds for new oil and gas exploration.

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