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Post Office ‘understands profound mistrust’ after litany of disclosure failings

Post Office ‘understands profound mistrust’ after litany of disclosure failings

The Horizon IT inquiry was delayed again in November after around 363,000 emails were found on a ‘legacy’ mailing system.

Date set for subpostmasters to appeal against convictions

Date set for subpostmasters to appeal against convictions

It came as a lawyer condemned the lack of information on pardoning schemes for those caught up in the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Sunak visits Kyiv with promise of £2.5bn in military aid for next year

Sunak visits Kyiv with promise of £2.5bn in military aid for next year

The Prime Minister made his first visit of the year to Kyiv, as he pledged continuing British backing for the country.

Yemen strikes sent ‘strong signal’ to Houthis, Sunak says

Yemen strikes sent ‘strong signal’ to Houthis, Sunak says

The Prime Minister insisted the action was ‘necessary, proportionate and targeted’ amid concerns of escalating tensions in the Middle East.

No legal basis for joint authority rule in Northern Ireland – Robinson

No legal basis for joint authority rule in Northern Ireland – Robinson

The Stormont institutions have been suspended for almost two years because of a DUP boycott in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Starmer defends plans for supervised toothbrushing for children under Labour

Starmer defends plans for supervised toothbrushing for children under Labour

Critics claim it is an example of the ‘nanny state’ and say it is the role of parents to ensure children brush their teeth.

Treatment satisfaction is high among HIV patients but stigma remains – survey

Treatment satisfaction is high among HIV patients but stigma remains – survey

Almost a third of those surveyed reported low self-esteem due to their HIV status.

Red Sea: Why is it important to trade and could crisis increase prices?

Red Sea: Why is it important to trade and could crisis increase prices?

The PA news agency looks at why the trade route is important and what disruption could mean for UK consumers.

Driver admits killing pedestrian hit by car being followed by police

Driver admits killing pedestrian hit by car being followed by police

Joshua Gregory was told he would receive a ‘lengthy’ prison term.

Mother and ex-boyfriend jailed over 18-month-old boy’s murder in caravan

Mother and ex-boyfriend jailed over 18-month-old boy’s murder in caravan

Alfie Phillips suffered 70 injuries to his body in an overnight attack by Hedges and Benham in November 2020.

Ex-civil servant labelled ‘propagandist for Russia’ loses sanctions legal fight

Ex-civil servant labelled ‘propagandist for Russia’ loses sanctions legal fight

Graham Phillips was made the subject of an ‘asset freeze’ by the UK Government in July 2022.

Starmer: Vast majority of Horizon prosecutions led by Post Office

Starmer: Vast majority of Horizon prosecutions led by Post Office

The Labour leader, who led the CPS between 2008 and 2013, has said he was not aware of Horizon cases brought against subpostmasters.

Vistry ‘optimistic’ lower mortgage rates will boost demand in housing market

Vistry ‘optimistic’ lower mortgage rates will boost demand in housing market

The affordable homes provider also said it expected housing shortages to be at the top of the political agenda in the lead up to a general election.

Yousaf’s wife demands resettlement scheme as brother remains trapped in Gaza

Yousaf’s wife demands resettlement scheme as brother remains trapped in Gaza

Nadia El-Nakla said her sister-in-law and her four children have fled the region but her brother has not been allowed to leave.

TUC accuses Government of ‘failing to act on lessons’ from Post Office scandal

TUC accuses Government of ‘failing to act on lessons’ from Post Office scandal

Widespread outsourcing of public contracts had led to a ‘race to the bottom’ on quality, the union body said.

Met Office and WMO confirm 2023 as hottest year

Met Office and WMO confirm 2023 as hottest year

Analysis finds the Earth to be heating by around 0.2C per decade.

Which fighter jets and bombs are being used to strike Houthi rebel sites?

Which fighter jets and bombs are being used to strike Houthi rebel sites?

Powerful fighter jets and bombs have been used to attack the region.

Independence campaign will not end, regardless of election result – Yousaf

Independence campaign will not end, regardless of election result – Yousaf

The SNP leader will launch his party’s campaign in Glasgow on Friday ahead of the general election this year.

Sunak faces calls for Parliamentary consultation on strikes in Yemen

Sunak faces calls for Parliamentary consultation on strikes in Yemen

The Prime Minister said the UK took ‘limited, necessary and proportionate action in self-defence’ after the Houthis attacked ships in the Red Sea.

Supermarket accepts smaller vegetables in bid to help flood-hit farmers

Supermarket accepts smaller vegetables in bid to help flood-hit farmers

One grower reported that sprouts were growing underwater due to flooding.

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