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Builder admits murdering woman after working on extension at her home

Builder admits murdering woman after working on extension at her home

Peter Norgrove changed his plea to guilty during an appearance at Wolverhampton Crown Court.

Key questions around Cleverly’s immigration shake-up

Key questions around Cleverly’s immigration shake-up

Home Secretary James Cleverly said he had a five-point plan to bring numbers down.

Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

Ikea announces 2024 pay rises for UK staff worth £10 million

The furniture retailer said its hourly paid employees will get a 10% pay rise in 2024.

Cleverly pledges ‘biggest ever reduction’ in net migration with new plans

Cleverly pledges ‘biggest ever reduction’ in net migration with new plans

The Home Secretary’s announcement came after net migration figures hit a record high.

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Israel of ‘cleansing entire population of Gaza’

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Israel of ‘cleansing entire population of Gaza’

The Islington North MP said Israel’s response is in ‘no way proportionate’ to the ‘appalling events’ of October 7.

Minister hopes Hamas sex attackers ‘get what’s coming to them’

Minister hopes Hamas sex attackers ‘get what’s coming to them’

The Tory frontbencher also joined criticism of campaigners who have remained silent over the outrages.

Grant Shapps condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on British-owned ship in Red Sea

Grant Shapps condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on British-owned ship in Red Sea

The Defence Secretary said the UK is committed to ensuring ‘maritime security’ and ‘regional stability’ after the drone and missile strike.

Tanaiste condemns renewed attacks on Gaza as ‘unconscionable’

Tanaiste condemns renewed attacks on Gaza as ‘unconscionable’

Micheal Martin said innocent civilians were being killed as Israel tries to eliminate Hamas.

Gove warns councils not to cancel Hanukkah celebration over Middle East conflict

Gove warns councils not to cancel Hanukkah celebration over Middle East conflict

Havering Borough Council in east London had planned not to light Hanukkah candles from December 7 over concerns they could be vandalised.

Briton injured in Paris terror attack suffered eye injuries – local media

Briton injured in Paris terror attack suffered eye injuries – local media

Three people were allegedly targeted by a French national near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday evening.

Last decade hottest on record, says World Meteorological Organisation

Last decade hottest on record, says World Meteorological Organisation

Greenhouse gases are causing glaciers to melt, which are raising sea levels and threatening millions with flooding.

Cash-strapped councils will see no extra funding from Labour, Gove claims

Cash-strapped councils will see no extra funding from Labour, Gove claims

Michael Gove suggested Labour MPs would be ‘raising false hopes’ if they thought election victory for their party would mean extra funds.

Labour’s £28bn green plans subject to fiscal rules, says Starmer

Labour’s £28bn green plans subject to fiscal rules, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer used a speech to warn that a Labour administration will not be able to ‘turn on the spending taps’.

Strikes halted at school as deal reached over ‘unacceptable’ pupil behaviour

Strikes halted at school as deal reached over ‘unacceptable’ pupil behaviour

Staff at Oasis Academy, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, had been on strike for three days demanding a zero-tolerance approach to bad behaviour.

Starmer: EU is no ‘silver bullet’ to fix UK economy

Starmer: EU is no ‘silver bullet’ to fix UK economy

The Labour leader said it would be a ‘mistake’ to attribute all the UK’s problems to severing ties with Brussels .

‘True London oasis’ wins House of the Year 2023

‘True London oasis’ wins House of the Year 2023

The home has been described as a ‘true oasis’ within London.

Ofsted inspectors not given set guidance on headteacher distress, inquest told

Ofsted inspectors not given set guidance on headteacher distress, inquest told

The inquest into Ruth Perry’s death has heard the headteacher ‘looked extremely distressed and upset’ during the inspection of her school.

Knifeman told mother ‘I’m gonna make a sacrifice’ after bloodbath, court told

Knifeman told mother ‘I’m gonna make a sacrifice’ after bloodbath, court told

Joshua Jacques, 29, has pleaded guilty to four counts of manslaughter but denies murders.

Murderer whose conviction made legal history to have parole hearing in public

Murderer whose conviction made legal history to have parole hearing in public

William Dunlop was brought to justice after his victim’s mother campaigned for more than a decade to get the double jeopardy law changed.

Top rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa facing jail after admitting sexual offences

Top rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa facing jail after admitting sexual offences

The international appeared before Cardiff Crown Court and pleaded guilty to two charges of assault by penetration and one charge of sexual assault.

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