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What are the outstanding questions in the wake of the Wandsworth prison escape?

What are the outstanding questions in the wake of the Wandsworth prison escape?

Daniel Khalife was reportedly initially in custody at maximum security Belmarsh prison.

Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with crime victim

Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with crime victim

A misconduct hearing was told Dermot Dunne started a relationship with the woman in 2005 when she was a victim of crime.

Route of lorry to which police believe Daniel Khalife strapped himself

Route of lorry to which police believe Daniel Khalife strapped himself

More than 150 officers and staff have been working around the clock to apprehend Khalife, the Met Police said.

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.

King reflects on loss of Elizabeth II in first anniversary of accession message

King reflects on loss of Elizabeth II in first anniversary of accession message

The monarch also chose a photograph of the late Queen, pictured by Cecil Beaton in 1968, to release to mark the solemn occasion.

Date set for retrial decision on serial killer nurse Lucy Letby

Date set for retrial decision on serial killer nurse Lucy Letby

The jury of seven women and four men could not reach verdicts on some of the allegations against Letby.

Laura Kuenssberg: Sunday politics show ratings are not down since Andrew Marr

Laura Kuenssberg: Sunday politics show ratings are not down since Andrew Marr

The 47-year-old former BBC political editor also ruled out competing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Bereaved parents welcome police investigation into maternity care at NHS trust

Dr Jack and Sarah Hawkins lost their daughter Harriet during labour due to failings in care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Sunak remembers late Queen’s ‘sharp wit’ and devotion to duty

Sunak remembers late Queen’s ‘sharp wit’ and devotion to duty

Rishi Sunak said the sacred bond between the people and the monarch endures under the King.

GP who travelled 100 miles to rape 10-year-old girl struck off

GP who travelled 100 miles to rape 10-year-old girl struck off

The behaviour of Rupesh Seth, who was jailed for more than three years in March, was ruled to be ‘fundamentally incompatible with being a doctor’.

Half of Education Department staff working in office as concrete crisis unfolded

Half of Education Department staff working in office as concrete crisis unfolded

Some 51% of DfE desks were occupied in the week more than 100 schools were told to close, Civil Service data for August indicated.

Stepfather who murdered 10-month-old baby will not have sentence increased

Stepfather who murdered 10-month-old baby will not have sentence increased

Craig Crouch was convicted of the murder of his stepson, Jacob Crouch, on August 2.

Lack of sightings ‘testament to ingenuity of on-the-run soldier’ – police chief

Lack of sightings ‘testament to ingenuity of on-the-run soldier’ – police chief

The Met’s counter-terrorism commander, Dominic Murphy, said it was ‘unusual’ to have no confirmed sightings.

Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation

Legal challenge lodged over controversial Northern Ireland legacy legislation

Victims campaigner Raymond McCord has applied for a judicial review on the grounds it is a breach of his human rights.

Prince of Wales kissed by Gazza during visit to Pret for homelessness campaign

Prince of Wales kissed by Gazza during visit to Pret for homelessness campaign

The prince’s visit to the south coast follows the launch of his anti-homelessness programme in June.

American man guilty of murder after stabbing security guard during eviction row

American man guilty of murder after stabbing security guard during eviction row

Chad Henderson will be sentenced next month after refusing to appear in court at his trial

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary said it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if the Prime Minister and Chancellor do not pass on more cash.

Wind farm builders face ‘perfect storm’ ahead of key announcement

Wind farm builders face ‘perfect storm’ ahead of key announcement

Companies are set to find out if they have won contracts to build new wind farms, but many fear there will be little interest from developers.

Rural areas prioritised in funding scheme for hundreds of electric buses

Rural areas prioritised in funding scheme for hundreds of electric buses

The first £25 million of a zero-emission buses scheme worth up to £129 million will be focused on rural communities.

Harry all smiles on arrival at WellChild Awards

Harry all smiles on arrival at WellChild Awards

The Duke of Sussex was last seen in the UK for his High Court case in June.

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