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Royal Mail fined £5.6m for ‘significant’ delivery target failures

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for ‘significant’ delivery target failures

Ofcom said that, even after taking circumstances into account, Royal Mail fell short of its targets by a ‘significant and unexplained margin’.

Storm Debi likely to bring dangerous winds as amber warning issued

Storm Debi likely to bring dangerous winds as amber warning issued

Parts of north-east Scotland likely to see heavy rain were also battered by Storm Babet last month.

Storm Debi brings heavy rain and gale-force winds to parts of UK

Storm Debi brings heavy rain and gale-force winds to parts of UK

Parts of north-east Scotland which are likely to see heavy rain were also battered by Storm Babet last month

Storm Debi to batter Ireland with gusts of up to 130km/h

Storm Debi to batter Ireland with gusts of up to 130km/h

The storm brings the threat of localised flooding, airborne debris and power outages.

AI could tackle ‘avoidable’ heart attack deaths, study finds

AI could tackle ‘avoidable’ heart attack deaths, study finds

The tool also helped improve treatments plans for almost half of patients.

‘IS Beatle’ to be sentenced on terrorism charges

‘IS Beatle’ to be sentenced on terrorism charges

Aine Leslie Davis last month admitted having a firearm for terrorist purposes and two charges of funding terrorism.

UK gaming trade body names former library association boss as chief executive

UK gaming trade body names former library association boss as chief executive

Nick Poole, the former chief executive of library trade body Cilip, will take over at Ukie.

Sunak seeks clampdown on protests as pressure grows to sack Braverman

Sunak seeks clampdown on protests as pressure grows to sack Braverman

The Prime Minister is reportedly seeking to tighten the laws to make it easier to ban pro-Palestinian marches.

What the papers say – November 13

What the papers say – November 13

These are the stories dominating Monday’s newspapers.

Avon launching first UK stores in its 137-year history amid global retail push

Avon launching first UK stores in its 137-year history amid global retail push

The beauty outlets will be run as franchises by Avon representatives.

Lib Dems call for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war

Lib Dems call for ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war

Sir Ed Davey’s demand for a ceasefire will add to pressure on Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer over his stance on the crisis.

Severe weather warnings for Storm Debi extended to most of Ireland

Severe weather warnings for Storm Debi extended to most of Ireland

Many schools have been asked to delay opening as the country prepares for winds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (80mph).

‘This could be last time we see our home’ – couple evacuate after earthquake

‘This could be last time we see our home’ – couple evacuate after earthquake

Grindavik in Iceland has been evacuated after recent seismic activity in the area moved south towards the town.

Mother pays tribute to teenage son shot dead in Birmingham

Mother pays tribute to teenage son shot dead in Birmingham

Diego Henry, 16, died two days after he was found with a gunshot wound, West Midlands Police said.

Storm Debi to hit UK within hours bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds

Storm Debi to hit UK within hours bringing heavy rain and gale-force winds

Weather warnings have been issued for large parts of the UK as Storm Debi is forecast to hit on Monday.

Schools asked to delay opening over Storm Debi ‘possible danger to life’

Schools asked to delay opening over Storm Debi ‘possible danger to life’

Employers were asked to allow people to work from home.

Family to meet minister over sentences for dangerous driving after three deaths

Family to meet minister over sentences for dangerous driving after three deaths

The Solicitor General has agreed to meet Summer Mace, who is calling for life sentences for those who cause death by dangerous driving.

Michael Gove thanks police after he was mobbed by pro-Palestinian protesters

Michael Gove thanks police after he was mobbed by pro-Palestinian protesters

The senior Cabinet minister said he was ‘very grateful for so many kind messages’ after a crowd surrounded him at Victoria station on Saturday.

Braverman attacks ‘sick’ antisemitic chants as police charge seven over protests

Braverman attacks ‘sick’ antisemitic chants as police charge seven over protests

The Home Secretary praised police after criticism of her claim last week that officers were lenient towards pro-Palestinian protesters.

‘Possible danger to life’ in parts of Ireland during Storm Debi

‘Possible danger to life’ in parts of Ireland during Storm Debi

Weather warnings apply to the entire island of Ireland due to the storm.

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