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Almost 300,000 women to be offered drug which can reduce risk of breast cancer

Almost 300,000 women to be offered drug which can reduce risk of breast cancer

The drug is to be offered to post-menopausal women at moderate or high risk of breast cancer.

Every effort being made to secure release of Irish Israeli girl, says minister

Every effort being made to secure release of Irish Israeli girl, says minister

The authorities in Israel believe Emily Hand may be being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

18-year-old pleads not guilty to teenager’s murder

18-year-old pleads not guilty to teenager’s murder

Cameron Hamilton was fatally stabbed during a fight in Bournemouth, Dorset.

Construction sector dips again in second-worst month since 2020

Construction sector dips again in second-worst month since 2020

An influential survey has suggested that builders are struggling to drum up enough new business.

Government urged to introduce mandatory corporate reporting on social impact

Government urged to introduce mandatory corporate reporting on social impact

ShareAction urged ministers to put forward legislation that would require companies to share information on their social impact.

Oil and gas licences plan may ‘not necessarily’ bring down bills, says Coutinho

Oil and gas licences plan may ‘not necessarily’ bring down bills, says Coutinho

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said a legislative plan – due to be announced in the King’s Speech on Tuesday – may not have any impact on bills.

New car market increased by 14.3% in October

New car market increased by 14.3% in October

Some 153,529 new cars were registered last month, up from 134,344 in October 2022.

Interviews completed for Northern Ireland’s new police chief

Interviews completed for Northern Ireland’s new police chief

Bobby Singleton and Jon Boutcher have been shortlisted in the race to succeed Simon Byrne as the region’s top officer.

Boohoo breaks promises over treatment of suppliers – BBC Panorama

Boohoo breaks promises over treatment of suppliers – BBC Panorama

It comes around three years after the company overhauled its ethical practices following a supply chain scandal.

William ‘delighted’ to be in Singapore and says Kate ‘sorry she can’t be here’

William ‘delighted’ to be in Singapore and says Kate ‘sorry she can’t be here’

During a speech, the Prince of Wales said Kate is ‘helping George through his first set of major exams’.

DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

DUP talks with government ‘have not concluded’ – Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The DUP leader said his party will be meeting the government later this week, adding that gaps remain.

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

Virgin Atlantic given green light for transatlantic flight using low-carbon fuel

Virgin Atlantic given green light for transatlantic flight using low-carbon fuel

The Civil Aviation Authority said it has approved the flight, which is due to take place from London Heathrow to New York JFK on November 28.

Amazon workers to strike in long-running pay row

Amazon workers to strike in long-running pay row

Members of the GMB union at the online giant’s Coventry site will walk out for three days, and again on November 24 – Black Friday.

Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

Starmer sticks to Gaza position after councillors quit Labour

The Labour leader is continuing to grapple with divisions over his stance on the Hamas-Israel conflict.

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy and cattle products.

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza tensions

Some UK embassy staff and families withdrawn from Lebanon amid Gaza tensions

The Foreign Office pointed to the current ‘security situation’ as the reason behind the move.

Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

Ryanair forecasts further jump in air fares as earnings leap higher

The Irish carrier posted a 59% surge in post-tax profits, to 2.18 billion euros (£1.89 billion) for the six months to September 30.

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