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Feud between rival groups led to children being shot at playground, court told

Feud between rival groups led to children being shot at playground, court told

Two youngsters, aged 11 and 15, were ‘right in the line of fire’ when shots were fired from a car towards another vehicle, a jury has heard.

Activists disrupt energy conference in protest over Rosebank oil field approval

Activists disrupt energy conference in protest over Rosebank oil field approval

Rosebank, located west of Shetland off the Scottish coast, is thought to be one of the largest untapped oil fields in UK waters.

Right-wingers hit out at Sunak after dramatic reshuffle

Right-wingers hit out at Sunak after dramatic reshuffle

Multiple right-wing MPs have criticised the Prime Minister following his reshuffle, sparked by Suella Braverman’s sacking.

Public says sacking Braverman was right move but is less sure on ex-PM’s return

Public says sacking Braverman was right move but is less sure on ex-PM’s return

An Ipsos poll found the public had mostly negative memories of David Cameron’s time in office but supported the decision to sack Suella Braverman.

Teaching less attractive due to limited home working and flexibility, MPs told

Teaching less attractive due to limited home working and flexibility, MPs told

Supermarkets have been offering term-time only roles to teaching assistants, the chair of the education select committee said.

Deferred umbilical cord clamping reduces premature baby death risk – study

Deferred umbilical cord clamping reduces premature baby death risk – study

Delaying the clamping allows blood to flow from the placenta to the baby while the baby’s lungs fill with air.

Chancellor outlines number of investigations into suspected Covid-19 fraud

Chancellor outlines number of investigations into suspected Covid-19 fraud

Jeremy Hunt said a total of 80 arrests have been made so far as he responded to concerns from Labour.

Meta to allow users to delete Threads accounts without losing Instagram

Meta to allow users to delete Threads accounts without losing Instagram

The update will unlink a user’s Instagram and Threads account for the first time – a feature of the platform that had frustrated some users.

Ministers wargame response to possible Supreme Court defeat on Rwanda

Ministers wargame response to possible Supreme Court defeat on Rwanda

New Home Secretary James Cleverly briefed the Cabinet after taking over from the sacked Suella Braverman.

Hunt considers further support for businesses ahead of autumn statement

Hunt considers further support for businesses ahead of autumn statement

MPs used Treasury questions to press the Chancellor to act over a range of issues.

Cervical cancer ‘to be eliminated in England by 2040’

Cervical cancer ‘to be eliminated in England by 2040’

The vaccine to protect against cervical cancer is given to boys and girls in secondary school.

Homeless tents crackdown plan ditched along with Braverman

Homeless tents crackdown plan ditched along with Braverman

Downing Street confirmed that the former home secretary’s idea of a crackdown on charities giving tents to homeless people would not proceed.

Two more complainants have come forward with Russell Brand allegations, BBC says

Two more complainants have come forward with Russell Brand allegations, BBC says

The corporation is conducting a review into the conduct of the comedian while he was employed there.

Sunak meets Metropolitan Police chief in wake of Armistice Day unrest

Sunak meets Metropolitan Police chief in wake of Armistice Day unrest

The Prime Minister is meeting Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley following last Saturday’s violent scenes in London.

Church of England takes next step towards redress for abuse victims

Church of England takes next step towards redress for abuse victims

In June, the church announced its commitment to allocate £150 million in funding to the scheme.

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

Top cancer doctors call for UK-wide improvements in care

A policy review has suggested a 10-point plan to improve current standards.

‘Savage pruning’ for returns on Green Savings Bonds

‘Savage pruning’ for returns on Green Savings Bonds

Savings giant NS&I has launched a new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, with a new rate of 3.95%, compared with 5.70% for its previous issue.

Number of Welsh prisoners sleeping rough on release more than trebles in a year

Number of Welsh prisoners sleeping rough on release more than trebles in a year

A ‘persistent set of problems’ has returned as the justice system recovers from Covid-19, a report has concluded.

Lioness Leah Williamson guest-edits Beano to mark Minnie the Minx 70th birthday

Lioness Leah Williamson guest-edits Beano to mark Minnie the Minx 70th birthday

Minnie has appeared in more than 3000 issues of the Beano.

Bus workers to strike in dispute over pay

Bus workers to strike in dispute over pay

Members of the RMT at Stagecoach East Midlands will walk out for 48 hours from November 27 and for the same period from December 4, 11 and 18.

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