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Letby inquiry asks hospital neonatal units if CCTV has been installed

Letby inquiry asks hospital neonatal units if CCTV has been installed

A senior judge said the query about CCTV has been included in a questionnaire after it was suggested by parents of babies harmed by Letby.

Prosecuting water companies does not improve environment, says watchdog boss

Prosecuting water companies does not improve environment, says watchdog boss

Clare Pillman, of Natural Resources Wales, said a prosecution only happened at the point that regulation had failed.

PM’s claims of ‘no sense of a border’ in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says Gullis

PM’s claims of ‘no sense of a border’ in the Irish Sea ring hollow, says Gullis

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he did not accept this during the exchange in the House of Commons.

Hunt raises benefits in line with inflation ‘to support families in difficulty’

Hunt raises benefits in line with inflation ‘to support families in difficulty’

Campaigners had voiced concern amid reports they would not be raised in the usual way, instead using last month’s lower inflation figure.

Sunak avoids specifics when asked if scientists consulted on Eat Out to Help Out

Sunak avoids specifics when asked if scientists consulted on Eat Out to Help Out

Rishi Sunak was challenged at Prime Minister’s Questions over whether the sought scientific advice on the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Autumn statement at a glance: What measures did the Government announce?

Autumn statement at a glance: What measures did the Government announce?

Changes to national insurance, minimum wage and tighter welfare rules featured in the Chancellor’s speech to Parliament.

Sir James Dyson ‘forced’ to defend reputation with libel claim, High Court told

Sir James Dyson ‘forced’ to defend reputation with libel claim, High Court told

The 76-year-old inventor described allegations in a Daily Mirror article as a ‘vicious and vitriolic’ personal attack.

Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer criticised the Prime Minister for trying to blame the Opposition for Government ‘failures’.

Hunt sets out plan to boost economy and cut taxes

Hunt sets out plan to boost economy and cut taxes

The Chancellor’s autumn statement was aimed at boosting growth and cutting taxes ahead of a general election expected next year.

One in 10 younger parents will use baby bank for essentials this winter – survey

One in 10 younger parents will use baby bank for essentials this winter – survey

One charity said it had already supported over 7,560 children this year, helping 25% more families across London than at the same point in 2022.

Four men jailed for life for machine gun murder of Ashley Dale in her home

Four men jailed for life for machine gun murder of Ashley Dale in her home

Gunman James Witham was jailed for a minimum of 43 years.

Record number of businesses close across the UK – ONS

Record number of businesses close across the UK – ONS

ONS data shows 345,000 firms across the UK shut their doors in 2022, up 5% on the previous year and the highest figure since records began in 2002.

Scotland’s only oil refinery to cease operations by 2025

Scotland’s only oil refinery to cease operations by 2025

Its owners Petroineos said the site will become a fuel import terminal.

Chemicals giant Johnson Matthey reveals plan to cut 600 more jobs

Chemicals giant Johnson Matthey reveals plan to cut 600 more jobs

The global manufacturer also said it aims cut up to 30% of its management team.

Whitty never told about Eat Out to Help Out but ‘should have been’ – inquiry

Whitty never told about Eat Out to Help Out but ‘should have been’ – inquiry

England’s chief medical officer is giving evidence to the public inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 for a second day.

Live: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers tax-cutting autumn statement

Live: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers tax-cutting autumn statement

Mr Hunt’s Commons statement contained 110 different growth measures as he seeks to revive the UK’s economy.

Solo life in Antarctica has ‘not hit home yet’ for skiing ex-Royal Marine

Solo life in Antarctica has ‘not hit home yet’ for skiing ex-Royal Marine

Sam Cox will cover more than 2,000km on a route that has never been attempted before.

Government ‘minded’ to intervene over Telegraph sale deal – Culture Secretary

Government ‘minded’ to intervene over Telegraph sale deal – Culture Secretary

The news comes after Abu Dhabi-backed fund RedBird IMI said on Monday that it was poised to take control of the Telegraph Media Group.

Cameron’s personal use of Greensill private jet under HMRC scrutiny – report

Cameron’s personal use of Greensill private jet under HMRC scrutiny – report

Officials are examining whether all tax was paid on benefits such as flights for non-business trips when the Foreign Secretary worked for the firm.

Officer denies assaulting man during arrest at police station

Officer denies assaulting man during arrest at police station

Pc Shaun Elliott will face trial in August 2024.

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