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A-list celebrities mentioned during Kevin Spacey sex offences trial

A-list celebrities mentioned during Kevin Spacey sex offences trial

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Elton John and Richard Harris were among those referenced as the Hollywood star gave evidence.

William praises ‘inspirational’ Dele Alli for revealing mental health struggles

William praises ‘inspirational’ Dele Alli for revealing mental health struggles

The Prince of Wales told the footballer in a personal tweet: ‘We’re all with you and we wish you the very best’.

MPs and peers urge Prime Minister to back moratorium on deep sea mining

MPs and peers urge Prime Minister to back moratorium on deep sea mining

A cross-party group says we know too little about the potential damage on ocean ecosystems to allow it to go ahead.

Police pay rise of 7% is a step in right direction but falls short – federation

Police pay rise of 7% is a step in right direction but falls short – federation

Officers will get extra pay this year, the Government has announced.

Superagers ‘more resistant to overall age-related decline than typical adults’

Superagers ‘more resistant to overall age-related decline than typical adults’

They are more likely to have greater movement speed as well as lower rates of anxiety and depression.

Government can appeal against Rwanda decision at Supreme Court

Government can appeal against Rwanda decision at Supreme Court

The Home Office has been given the go-ahead to challenge a ruling that the policy is unlawful at the UK’s highest court.

‘Anger’ over Welsh Government’s rejection of care system reform proposals

‘Anger’ over Welsh Government’s rejection of care system reform proposals

Only four out of 27 recommendations by an inquiry into the care system were accepted and almost all of the most radical proposals were rejected.

Rishi Sunak tells unions pay award is Government’s final offer

Rishi Sunak tells unions pay award is Government’s final offer

The PM said he had accepted the recommendations of pay review bodies, but critics warned the lack of extra money would mean cuts to services.

Nicky Campbell among broadcasters voicing compassion for Huw Edwards

Nicky Campbell among broadcasters voicing compassion for Huw Edwards

Huw Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, said he is ‘suffering from serious mental health issues’ and receiving in-patient care.

RTE executive denies misleading committee on knowledge of Tubridy deal

RTE executive denies misleading committee on knowledge of Tubridy deal

Interim deputy director general Adrian Lynch insisted he had been ‘completely truthful’ in his evidence to the Public Accounts Committee in Dublin.

Kevin Spacey sex assault claims ‘madness’ and ‘stab in the back’, jury told

Kevin Spacey sex assault claims ‘madness’ and ‘stab in the back’, jury told

The Hollywood star is accused of sexual assaults between 2001 and 2013.

Amber Gibson had injuries consistent with being strangled, murder trial told

Amber Gibson had injuries consistent with being strangled, murder trial told

The 16-year-old’s brother, Connor, is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of her murder.

‘Bumper’ raspberry season arrives after June heat delayed ripening

‘Bumper’ raspberry season arrives after June heat delayed ripening

Raspberries benefit from consistent temperatures and partial cloud cover, which was lacking in June, to ripen.

What the Government’s pay offer means for strikes, budgets and inflation

What the Government’s pay offer means for strikes, budgets and inflation

The Government has announced significant pay increases for public sector workers of around 6% or more.

MP demands action to protect ‘our daughters’ from Taylor Swift ticket resellers

MP demands action to protect ‘our daughters’ from Taylor Swift ticket resellers

One ticket for the star’s Cardiff show was spotted on a re-sale site for £3,352

Government ‘refused to listen’ union boss says after agency worker ruling

Government ‘refused to listen’ union boss says after agency worker ruling

FDA assistant general secretary Amy Leversidge described the judge’s decision as a victory for ‘basic fairness and for the trade union movement’.

UK must adapt its buildings for higher temperatures, say scientists

UK must adapt its buildings for higher temperatures, say scientists

Northern Europe faces the highest level of relative change in the number of times it will need to cool down buildings, new research has found.

BBC bosses to face questions in Parliament following Huw Edwards furore

BBC bosses to face questions in Parliament following Huw Edwards furore

The broadcaster’s director-general Tim Davie will be questioned by peers about the ‘adequacy of the BBC’s governance arrangements’.

Families of Nottingham attack victims to create foundations to honour their memories

Families of Nottingham attack victims to create foundations to honour their memories

Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, both 19, were killed in attacks in the city on June 13, as well as 65-year-old Ian Coates.

King and Queen enjoy sneak preview of coronation display before Palace opens to public

King and Queen enjoy sneak preview of coronation display before Palace opens to public

Charles and Camilla visited the special Coronation exhibition in the Ballroom, before the royal residence opens it doors to visitors on July 14.

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