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Fresh police search in Gibraltar for Royal Navy sailor missing for 37 years

Fresh police search in Gibraltar for Royal Navy sailor missing for 37 years

Simon Parkes, from Bristol, was last seen in December 1986 when the ship he was serving on, HMS Illustrious, was docked in the territory.

Daughter of Sir David Amess taking legal action against police and Home Office

Daughter of Sir David Amess taking legal action against police and Home Office

The veteran MP was knifed to death by Ali Harbi Ali at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex in October 2021.

Cameron: We live in very unstable, uncertain and dangerous times

Cameron: We live in very unstable, uncertain and dangerous times

Lord Cameron will hold high-level meetings at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Sunak faces crunch vote on Rwanda plan after major Tory revolt

Sunak faces crunch vote on Rwanda plan after major Tory revolt

Allies of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have insisted there is only an ‘inch’ between party colleagues, despite the scale of the Commons rebellion.

Train passengers pay more when buying tickets from machines – study

Train passengers pay more when buying tickets from machines – study

Consumer group Which? said its investigation found the best value fares are either unavailable or hidden among myriad options on many machines.

Criminal probe into Horizon scandal will take at least until 2026 – Met chief

Criminal probe into Horizon scandal will take at least until 2026 – Met chief

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said an exhaustive investigation will have to take place to determine whether crimes have occurred.

Virus detection method paves way for quicker pandemic response – study

Virus detection method paves way for quicker pandemic response – study

Isolating infected people and contact tracing could become faster, slowing down the spread of deadly illnesses.

Wizz Air passengers get £1.2m after review of rejected refund claims

Wizz Air passengers get £1.2m after review of rejected refund claims

Additional payments following flight disruption were made in relation to around 6,000 cases after 25,000 claims were re-examined.

BP appoints Murray Auchincloss as its permanent boss

BP appoints Murray Auchincloss as its permanent boss

The Canadian has been acting as interim chief executive of the energy giant since September after former boss Bernard Looney’s shock resignation.

Higher tobacco and alcohol prices drive surprise rise in inflation – ONS

Higher tobacco and alcohol prices drive surprise rise in inflation – ONS

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 4% in December, up from 3.9% in November.

Father-of-two hopes to beat World Record by skiing in 30 countries in 28 days

Father-of-two hopes to beat World Record by skiing in 30 countries in 28 days

James Dick, 50, is aiming to tackle the slopes in 30 countries in under 30 days, fundraising for two charities along the way.

Temperature plummets as new snow warnings issued

Temperature plummets as new snow warnings issued

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice are in place across Scotland, much of northern England and parts of North Wales until Thursday.

Lesley Lokko to receive top architecture award presented on behalf of the King

Lesley Lokko to receive top architecture award presented on behalf of the King

The Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator will be formally presented with the award in London on May 2.

What the papers say – January 17

What the papers say – January 17

Here are the stories making headlines today.

June Givanni to receive Bafta’s outstanding British contribution to cinema award

June Givanni to receive Bafta’s outstanding British contribution to cinema award

The film curator and writer will receive one of Bafta’s highest accolades during a ceremony on February 18.

Plant protein-rich diets ‘may help women stay healthy as they age’

Plant protein-rich diets ‘may help women stay healthy as they age’

Researchers suggest their findings support the recommendation that women eat most of their protein in the form of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Stormont recall in last-ditch bid to revive devolved government before deadline

Stormont recall in last-ditch bid to revive devolved government before deadline

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris has indicated he will have decisions to make if the Assembly has not been restored by Friday.

Man extradited from Pakistan and charged with 2015 murder of known gang member

Man extradited from Pakistan and charged with 2015 murder of known gang member

It comes almost a decade after Manchester Police offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to his capture.

Problem periods and menopause ‘priorities’ for women’s health in 2024

Problem periods and menopause ‘priorities’ for women’s health in 2024

The announcement marks the second year of the Women’s Health Strategy.

Sunak faces crunch vote as Rwanda plan dealt fresh blow by senior resignations

Sunak faces crunch vote as Rwanda plan dealt fresh blow by senior resignations

The Prime Minister is battling to see off another major revolt on Wednesday as MPs decide whether to back the legislation.

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