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Law Society criticises Legacy Act as ‘attack on rule of law’ ahead of conference

Law Society criticises Legacy Act as ‘attack on rule of law’ ahead of conference

Legal professionals and victims groups will gather to discuss the new legislation in Belfast.

Key points from Rishi Sunak’s speech on changes to emissions reduction targets

Key points from Rishi Sunak’s speech on changes to emissions reduction targets

The Prime Minister has announced changes to policies impacting how the Government intends to reach net zero.

PM criticised for timing of net zero speech as world leaders meet at UN summit

PM criticised for timing of net zero speech as world leaders meet at UN summit

The Prime Minister has announced the watering down of climate change commitments in a speech in Downing Street on Wednesday.

Friends accused of causing death of woman were driving erratically, court hears

Friends accused of causing death of woman were driving erratically, court hears

One witness, who saw the group seconds before the fatal collision, said their driving was ‘dangerous and stupid’.

Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

Braverman pledges ‘unwavering focus’ for Windrush victims as working group ends

The Home Secretary said she wants to see all those affected by the scandal compensated.

Rishi Sunak waters down climate policies, citing need to avoid public ‘backlash’

Rishi Sunak waters down climate policies, citing need to avoid public ‘backlash’

The Prime Minister outlined the plans in a hastily arranged press conference in Downing Street.

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

Ruling in judicial review of gender laws block could take some time, says judge

The case explored the UK Government’s use of Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop Scottish Government legislation gaining royal assent.

Speaker lambasts Sunak for announcing net zero changes during Commons recess

Speaker lambasts Sunak for announcing net zero changes during Commons recess

Sir Lindsay Hoyle criticised the way the Prime Minister was unveiling the major policy shift, saying ‘this is not the way to do business’.

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

Health services involved in transgender woman’s care ‘underfunded’, coroner says

A coroner investigating the death of a trans young woman has adjourned her conclusion until two weeks’ time.

Man appears in court charged with murdering church warden

Man appears in court charged with murdering church warden

David Parish will now appear before Bristol Crown Court on September 22.

Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

Charles gives Macron Voltaire collection to mark first state visit

In return, the president gave the King a golden coin featuring Charles’s portrait.

Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

Labour victory in Rutherglen seat will put SNP and Tories on notice – Murray

A by-election is being held in the constituency next month.

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth said he will inform the Port of London Authority of the suggestion.

Joanna Lumley asks PM to show ‘true leadership’ on banning live animal exports

Joanna Lumley asks PM to show ‘true leadership’ on banning live animal exports

The actress delivered a box with 95,000 signatures to 10 Downing Street, urging the Government to ban live animal exports.

Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

Al Gore says Rishi Sunak taking ‘wrong decision’ on climate

The former US vice president urged the PM not to curb his green policies.

New easyJet recruitment drive tackles cabin crew stereotyping

New easyJet recruitment drive tackles cabin crew stereotyping

The campaign is part of the budget airline’s bid to hire 1,000 new cabin crew this year.

Heavy rain could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

Heavy rain could cause travel disruption, Met Office warns

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain in south-east England and strong winds in western Scotland.

Bank still expected to hike rates to 5.5% despite inflation surprise

Bank still expected to hike rates to 5.5% despite inflation surprise

Economists think that interest rates will rise for a 15th consecutive time on Thursday.

Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

Fewer school leavers in UK accepted on university courses – Ucas

A record number of British 18-year-olds have secured a higher education place using clearing, figures show.

Avon to sell in UK shops for first time as beauty brand partners with Superdrug

Avon to sell in UK shops for first time as beauty brand partners with Superdrug

The beauty business, historically known for its door-to-door salespeople, said it will now sell items from 100 Superdrug shops across the UK.

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