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Martin praises Cameron after discussion on Stormont and Gaza crisis

Martin praises Cameron after discussion on Stormont and Gaza crisis

Micheal Martin met Lord Cameron in London on Wednesday.

Mother-of-two died trying to protect family, court told

Mother-of-two died trying to protect family, court told

Lianne Gordon, 42, died at the scene of a shooting in east London last Tuesday in which two others were also injured.

No Clean Air Zone charges for Greater Manchester drivers

No Clean Air Zone charges for Greater Manchester drivers

Mayor Andy Burnham said his alternative plan will bring air pollution down faster.

We have a duty to help resettle former Afghan special forces, says minister

We have a duty to help resettle former Afghan special forces, says minister

Johnny Mercer said he will do everything he can to help those eligible to relocate to the UK.

Refugee tells of agonising wait for go-ahead to move family from Sudan

Refugee tells of agonising wait for go-ahead to move family from Sudan

Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim, who lives in Glasgow, has already lost three children to the consequences of conflict in the North African country.

Shelter: 309,000 people likely to spend Christmas in some form of homelessness

Shelter: 309,000 people likely to spend Christmas in some form of homelessness

The charity said levels of homelessness in England this Christmas are likely to be 14% higher than last year.

Financial ombudsman highlights ‘concerning’ rise in vehicle-related complaints

Financial ombudsman highlights ‘concerning’ rise in vehicle-related complaints

Disputes arising from both the financing and insuring of people’s cars, motorcycles and caravans reached 11,869 complaints between July and September.

James Bulger’s parents ‘relieved’ killer Jon Venables refused prison release

James Bulger’s parents ‘relieved’ killer Jon Venables refused prison release

The Parole Board said 41-year-old Venables still posed a danger to children and could go on to offend again.

Actress’s discrimination claim against Bafta thrown out of High Court

Actress’s discrimination claim against Bafta thrown out of High Court

India Eva Rae had alleged she was ‘victimised’ by the arts charity while on a diversity programme but the claim was filed at the wrong court.

US man who left UK after nurse injured in crash reportedly now in Texas

US man who left UK after nurse injured in crash reportedly now in Texas

Issac Calderon was due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on December 1.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 15-year high

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 15-year high

The latest meeting comes after key economic data from the Office for National Statistics this week showed signs of cooling in the economy.

Police name mother and son killed in Derbyshire collision

Police name mother and son killed in Derbyshire collision

Angela and Stephen Boyack died following a crash near Kelstedge on Saturday.

UK announces fresh Hamas sanctions as Sunak hints at Royal Navy role in Gaza aid

UK announces fresh Hamas sanctions as Sunak hints at Royal Navy role in Gaza aid

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said the sanctions would ‘isolate’ the Palestinian militant group’s leaders and financial backers further.

Man arrested over felling of Sycamore Gap tree to face no further action

Man arrested over felling of Sycamore Gap tree to face no further action

There was a national outcry in September when the much-loved tree was found cut down in mysterious circumstances.

Government ‘minded’ to send commissioners in to cash-strapped council

Government ‘minded’ to send commissioners in to cash-strapped council

Labour-led Nottingham City Council issued a section 114 notice, meaning it is effectively bankrupt, in late November.

Boy accused of ‘frenzied’ stabbing of Brianna Ghey blames co-accused for murder

Boy accused of ‘frenzied’ stabbing of Brianna Ghey blames co-accused for murder

The transgender teenager was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife in an attack in a park near Warrington earlier this year.

Teacher killed by escaped cow that went into ‘fight mode’, court hears

Teacher killed by escaped cow that went into ‘fight mode’, court hears

Marian Clode, 61, died after being attacked by a cow near Belford, Northumberland, in April 2016.

More than £281m given to top universities by anonymous donors, probe shows

More than £281m given to top universities by anonymous donors, probe shows

Leaders in the higher education sector were concerned about proposals by MPs last year to improve transparency around overseas donations.

Carpet fitter ‘panicked’ and dumped ex-partner’s body near lay-by, trial told

Carpet fitter ‘panicked’ and dumped ex-partner’s body near lay-by, trial told

Darren Hall denies murdering Sarah Henshaw but admitted leaving her body at a lay-by near Chesterfield.

Motorcyclist appeared to ‘grab front brake’ before fatal collision, court told

Motorcyclist appeared to ‘grab front brake’ before fatal collision, court told

US servicewoman Mikayla Hayes denies causing the death by careless driving of Matthew Day, 33, in a collision in Norfolk.

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