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Sunak vows to ‘unleash businesses’ as he denounces economy ‘naysayers’

Sunak vows to ‘unleash businesses’ as he denounces economy ‘naysayers’

The Prime Minister said he will seek to deepen the UK’s trade and investment links at the G20 summit in India.

Community ‘united in sorrow’ as vigil held for man killed in stabbing

Community ‘united in sorrow’ as vigil held for man killed in stabbing

Members of the Castlederg and Strabane communities gathered at the Diamond in Castlederg for a vigil after the death of Conor Browne.

Government accused of ‘flying blind’ on soaring levels of fraud

Government accused of ‘flying blind’ on soaring levels of fraud

A panel has criticised the current system of fraud assessment.

Duty-free shops for arriving passengers would boost growth and tourism, says MP

Duty-free shops for arriving passengers would boost growth and tourism, says MP

Tory MP Henry Smith spoke during an adjournment debate in the Commons.

More than one in 10 women across UK have faced online violence, survey suggests

More than one in 10 women across UK have faced online violence, survey suggests

Online violence can include trolling, threats, abuse, unwanted sexual remarks and non-consensual sharing of intimate photos and messages.

Skiathos flights cancelled for seven days amid ‘biblical’ weather

Skiathos flights cancelled for seven days amid ‘biblical’ weather

A Briton stuck on the Greek island said flooding has been ‘bonkers’ and created an ‘absolute mess’ for locals and tourists.

Judge orders woman told not to move partner’s body from funeral home

Judge orders woman told not to move partner’s body from funeral home

Peter Otitoju’s daughter took ‘somewhat unusual’ legal action and argued that a relative, not a ‘girlfriend’, should make funeral arrangements.

What is Horizon Europe?

What is Horizon Europe?

The scheme is a collaboration involving Europe’s leading research institutes and technology companies.

Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

Two men in court charged with the murder of Conor Browne

The 28-year-old died earlier this week following an incident in Castlederg, Co Tyrone, on Saturday.

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

Hottest September day since 2016, Met Office says

The recording is 0.2C short of the hottest day of the year, which was recorded in June.

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Further human remains discovered amid Boscombe murder investigation

Dorset Police said the discovery is linked to their current investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Policing crisis deepens as no-confidence vote passed in deputy chief constable

Mark Hamilton was unable to attend a meeting of the Police Federation due to a medical procedure.

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

UK ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bank of England Governor says

Andrew Bailey told a Treasury Committee session there is no longer a clear upward path for interest rates.

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

Sir Frederick Barclay told to keep ex-wife updated on money-raising efforts

A judge has heard that Sir Frederick has yet to pay Lady Barclay £100 million he owes following the end of a 34-year marriage.

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Terror-accused ex-soldier escapes prison by clinging to delivery van

Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was working in the kitchen at HMP Wandsworth when he managed to flee on Wednesday.

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

BBC licence fee-payers should hold shares and appoint its bosses, Tory MP says

Sir John Redwood accused the corporation of being ‘out of touch’ with its audiences due to its focus on a ‘narrow set of attitudes and interests’.

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Council to review more than 200 Freedom Pass rejections after watchdog report

Under the Transport Act 2000, passengers over 65 are entitled to concessionary travel, as well as any passenger a council decides is disabled.

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

The former SNP leader was mistakenly referred to as ‘first minister’ by the Deputy Presiding Officer at Holyrood.

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

Two men admit plotting to steal Declan Donnelly’s Range Rover

The 45-year-old’s black Range Rover was among around £750,000 worth of high-value vehicles targeted by the group

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