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Fujitsi urged to make £10m ‘initial contribution’ towards Horizon compensation

Fujitsi urged to make £10m ‘initial contribution’ towards Horizon compensation

SNP MP Marion Fellows issued the demand to Fujitsu Europe director Paul Patterson.

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

The two nations have entered into a new strategic dialogue on biological security.

Fresh blow for Sunak’s authority as Tory deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda vote

Fresh blow for Sunak’s authority as Tory deputy chairmen resign over Rwanda vote

Lee Anderson and Brendan Clarke-Smith said that said it was ‘important in terms of credibility that we are consistent’ in arguing for safeguards.

Coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit UK overnight, Met Office warns

Coldest temperatures in 14 years could hit UK overnight, Met Office warns

Temperatures could plummet as low as minus 15C due to a blast of ‘cold Arctic air’, it said.

Israel has responsibility to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza, says Cameron

Israel has responsibility to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza, says Cameron

The Cabinet minister suggests an immediate pause in the devastating conflict could form the basis of a lasting ceasefire.

Hiring judges for Rwanda appeals will be a challenge, says ex-justice secretary

Hiring judges for Rwanda appeals will be a challenge, says ex-justice secretary

The Lady Chief Justice has stressed that the decision to deploy more judges was ‘exclusively a matter for the judiciary’.

London school facing High Court challenge from Muslim pupil over ‘prayer ban’

London school facing High Court challenge from Muslim pupil over ‘prayer ban’

Michaela Community School in Brent is accused of discriminating against the student.

Prison officer given ‘money, gifts and promises’ to lie for murder case inmate

Prison officer given ‘money, gifts and promises’ to lie for murder case inmate

Wiktoria Bujko, 30, pleaded guilty to perverting the course of justice for reporting a ‘false confession’.

Current and former politicians turn out for Betty Boothroyd memorial service

Current and former politicians turn out for Betty Boothroyd memorial service

The former Commons speaker – the first and only woman to have been elected to the role – died in February, aged 93.

Man accused of violence outside asylum seeker hotel was walking dog, court told

Man accused of violence outside asylum seeker hotel was walking dog, court told

Three police officers were injured during a demonstration outside the hotel, said to have been organised by the English Defence League (EDL).

Government could save billions by improving productivity, says watchdog chief

Government could save billions by improving productivity, says watchdog chief

National Audit Office chief Gareth Davies criticised ‘unrealistic’ assessments of major projects in his annual speech to Parliament.

Drax wins permission for carbon capture at Britain’s largest power plant

Drax wins permission for carbon capture at Britain’s largest power plant

The plant near Selby in North Yorkshire stopped burning coal in 2021.

Avanti West Coast described taxpayer funding as ‘free money’

Avanti West Coast described taxpayer funding as ‘free money’

The train operator apologised after displaying the message to on a presentation slide.

Drinking 100% fruit juice may be linked to weight gain in children – study

Drinking 100% fruit juice may be linked to weight gain in children – study

Researchers say the findings support guidance to limit consumption of fruit juice.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settles racism dispute with spirits giant Diageo

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs settles racism dispute with spirits giant Diageo

Mr Combs withdraw his legal action and all allegations as part of a resolution.

Baby ‘shaken and battered by his father before he died of catastrophic injuries’

Baby ‘shaken and battered by his father before he died of catastrophic injuries’

Kairo Hollick died in his mum’s arms in hospital after suffering a ‘catastrophic’ brain injury allegedly inflicted by his dad, a court has heard.

Scientists in China report cloned rhesus monkey has survived for two years

Scientists in China report cloned rhesus monkey has survived for two years

ReTro was born following a gestation period of 157 days.

Scotland in ‘good state of preparedness’ for winter, MSPs told amid Arctic blast

Scotland in ‘good state of preparedness’ for winter, MSPs told amid Arctic blast

Justice Secretary Angela Constance addressed Holyrood as Met Office yellow weather warnings for ice and snow are in place.

Met uses undercover ‘victim’ officers to clamp down on luxury watch thefts

Met uses undercover ‘victim’ officers to clamp down on luxury watch thefts

Two operations carried out in late 2022 and 2023 saw officers deployed as potential targets wearing expensive watch brands.

How is Fujitsu involved in the Post Office IT scandal?

How is Fujitsu involved in the Post Office IT scandal?

The PA news agency looks at the company and its role in the scandal.

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