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Shoplifters to ‘face full force of the law’ if Christmas retail staff attacked

Shoplifters to ‘face full force of the law’ if Christmas retail staff attacked

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk told MPs that anyone who assaults a shop worker in the lead up to Christmas will face the consequences.

Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour – survey

Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour – survey

Some 48% of respondents to a poll for Churchill Motor Insurance said neighbours have blocked access to their allocated parking space.

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abuse campaign

Many girls’ schools have increased their collaboration with local boys’ schools to ensure pupils are not only mixing at social events like discos.

Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

Official immigration statistics this week could add to Rishi Sunak’s headaches about controlling the UK’s borders.

Bank of England governor warns UK inflation threat being ‘underestimated’

Bank of England governor warns UK inflation threat being ‘underestimated’

Andrew Bailey said the Bank’s decision-makers are more concerned about the persistence of inflation than the financial markets appear to be.

Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

Toyota SUV ads banned for condoning driving ‘with no regard for environmental impact’

The video and poster showed groups of Toyota Hilux SUVs being driven across various natural environments.

Lawyers for Gerry Adams ask High Court judge to throw out damages claims

Lawyers for Gerry Adams ask High Court judge to throw out damages claims

Lawyers representing Mr Adams and three claimants are outlining legal arguments at a High Court hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice complex.

Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Belfast High Court is hearing a legal challenge to the Government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles.

Workers at Cammell Laird shipyard vote to strike

Workers at Cammell Laird shipyard vote to strike

Union members alleged they had been discriminated against and some made claims of bullying and harassment.

Charles and Camilla welcome South Korea’s leader as he begins state visit

Charles and Camilla welcome South Korea’s leader as he begins state visit

Alongside the ceremonial welcome, the UK and South Korea are to launch talks on a new trade deal and sign a diplomatic accord.

London Underground workers start voting on possible strike action

London Underground workers start voting on possible strike action

Members of the RMT union are being balloted for industrial action in a dispute over pay.

Backbench splits complicate Chancellor’s job as he considers tax cuts

Backbench splits complicate Chancellor’s job as he considers tax cuts

Jeremy Hunt must balance fiscal responsibility, inflation and the need for investment with demands for a range of tax cuts from Tory MPs.

BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’ after Andrew Flintoff crash

BBC to ‘rest’ Top Gear for ‘foreseeable future’ after Andrew Flintoff crash

The UK version of the show has already been off-air for almost a year

Disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles was ‘unnecessary’ – police chiefs

Disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles was ‘unnecessary’ – police chiefs

Lancashire Police was criticised over the way it made public details of missing Ms Bulley’s medical situation amid a media frenzy earlier this year.

Police hunting for missing boys find their car

Police hunting for missing boys find their car

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris are thought to have been travelling in the Harlech and Porthmadog areas of Gwynedd.

Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Whitty tells pandemic inquiry

Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Whitty tells pandemic inquiry

England’s chief medical officer said the risks of going into lockdown too early or too late had to be balanced.

Ex-Tory MP and property developer acquitted after month-long party funding trial

Ex-Tory MP and property developer acquitted after month-long party funding trial

Former Northampton South MP David Mackintosh and businessman Howard Grossman were cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to political donations.

Deliveroo riders are not employees, Supreme Court rules

Deliveroo riders are not employees, Supreme Court rules

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain lost the latest round of its legal fight to represent delivery riders in London.

Rishi Sunak hits back at UN criticism of long sentences for climate protesters

Rishi Sunak hits back at UN criticism of long sentences for climate protesters

The Prime Minister said it was ‘entirely right that selfish protesters’ are handed ‘tough sentences’.

Pensions shake-up could give employees option to pick ‘pot for life’ – reports

Pensions shake-up could give employees option to pick ‘pot for life’ – reports

Plans which could enable workers to nominate a scheme they want to pay into are expected to be unveiled in the autumn statement.

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