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Council fights plans to house migrants at former Dambusters airbase

Council fights plans to house migrants at former Dambusters airbase

West Lindsey District Council says a decision to use land at the disused RAF Scampton – where the Dambusters were based – should be quashed.

Starmer battles to maintain Labour discipline over Israel-Hamas war

Starmer battles to maintain Labour discipline over Israel-Hamas war

Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls to push for a ceasefire, arguing that a humanitarian pause was the only credible route forward.

Sections of Newry under water as flooding hits Northern Ireland

Sections of Newry under water as flooding hits Northern Ireland

The banks of the city’s canal burst after a night of relentless rain across counties Down, Armagh and Antrim.

Fewer people ‘think relations between Protestants and Catholics have improved’

Fewer people ‘think relations between Protestants and Catholics have improved’

The findings come in the latest Good Relations Indicator report published by The Executive Office.

Betfred ads featuring boxer Anthony Joshua banned because of appeal to under-18s

Betfred ads featuring boxer Anthony Joshua banned because of appeal to under-18s

The ruling forms part of wider work by the Advertising Standards Authority banning gambling ads which are likely to have a strong appeal to under-18s.

‘Jaws mayor’ Johnson faced ‘wrong crisis’ in Covid-19, ex-adviser Cain says

‘Jaws mayor’ Johnson faced ‘wrong crisis’ in Covid-19, ex-adviser Cain says

Messages shown to the official inquiry showed aides including Dominic Cummings venting their frustrations.

17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

17% annual slump in home sales in September – HMRC figures

Across the UK, an estimated 85,610 home sales took place in September 2023, which was also 1% lower than in August, HMRC said.

Investigation after ‘partial evacuation’ of S Club concert

Investigation after ‘partial evacuation’ of S Club concert

The Monday performance in Liverpool had been rescheduled from October 13 due to issues with the venue’s power supply.

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Plans to close railway station ticket offices hit the buffers

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said the Government has asked train operators to withdraw their proposals.

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

Johnson didn’t think Covid was a ‘big deal’ in March 2020 – Cummings message

Former Downing Street communications director Lee Cain was appearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry ahead of his old ally, Dominic Cummings.

Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009

The number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from their debts also jumped, according to Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales.

Heatwaves and cost of living ‘spark surge in holidays outside summer’

Heatwaves and cost of living ‘spark surge in holidays outside summer’

A poll commissioned by travel trade organisation Abta indicated that May and June will be the most popular months for overseas breaks next year.

Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

Sarwar: Starmer’s comments on Israel and Gaza ‘hurtful’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared in an interview to back cutting off water and power to Gaza – remarks he has since rowed back on.

Sunak puts economy and public safety at heart of King’s Speech plans

Sunak puts economy and public safety at heart of King’s Speech plans

The Prime Minister updated his Cabinet ahead of the King’s Speech on November 7.

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Pomp and pageantry welcome King and Queen to Kenya

Charles and Camilla were warmly greeted by Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife First Lady Rachel Ruto.

Cigarette-style warning labels could reduce meat consumption, study finds

Cigarette-style warning labels could reduce meat consumption, study finds

Researchers at Durham University looked at how warning labels could affect consumers’ choices.

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has retained his pandemic-era messages and would be happy to give them to the inquiry.

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Police were called to the seafront at Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, at 6.39am on Tuesday.

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Sir Peter Soulsby, the city’s mayor, said he feared for the future unless more financial support was given.

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

The oil giant said it had tried to renegotiate deals around three wind farms off the coast of New York, but was refused.

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