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Shapps visits Kyiv as UK announces support for Ukraine’s nuclear energy supply

Shapps visits Kyiv as UK announces support for Ukraine’s nuclear energy supply

The Government said the support will bring the UK’s non-military financial assistance to Ukraine to nearly £5 billion.

Murdered Pc’s father says making offenders go to sentencing may cause ‘anguish’

Murdered Pc’s father says making offenders go to sentencing may cause ‘anguish’

Letby did not leave her cell on Monday as she was given a whole-life sentence in prison.

Labour can bring change – now it must show it can bring hope, says Burnham

Labour can bring change – now it must show it can bring hope, says Burnham

The Manchester mayor said the next election would be ‘the most unpleasant, divisive general election that we will have seen in our lifetimes’.

Sir Ed Davey calls for more action on food inflation with visit to Dorries’ seat

Sir Ed Davey calls for more action on food inflation with visit to Dorries’ seat

Analysis by the Lib Dems shows the price of what the party describes as a typical weekly shop has increased by 37% in two years.

Hard-of-hearing music fans prefer a different sound, research suggests

Hard-of-hearing music fans prefer a different sound, research suggests

Researchers examined the impact of hearing loss on someone’s enjoyment of music.

Murder accused removed from court after interrupting judge

Murder accused removed from court after interrupting judge

Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow both deny murder.

Man dead after being hit by Tube train following police chase

Man dead after being hit by Tube train following police chase

The victim, who has not been named, was seen near the tracks before being hit by a passing train.

Nicky Campbell: ‘Abusive’ teacher at Edinburgh Academy ‘was like Jimmy Savile’

Nicky Campbell: ‘Abusive’ teacher at Edinburgh Academy ‘was like Jimmy Savile’

The broadcaster was giving evidence to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry about Edinburgh Academy where he was a pupil from age five to 17.

Drugs minister: I know the hard-fought battle supporting loved one into recovery

Drugs minister: I know the hard-fought battle supporting loved one into recovery

Elena Whitham has sent a message to those living in fear of something happening to their loved ones battling drug addiction.

TV star Chris Packham hails snares ban proposal in Scotland as ‘excellent news’

TV star Chris Packham hails snares ban proposal in Scotland as ‘excellent news’

The Springwatch presenter welcomed a consultation by the Scottish Government on banning the use of the devices.

Autistic man should not be forced to undergo kidney dialysis, judge rules

Autistic man should not be forced to undergo kidney dialysis, judge rules

Mr Justice Hayden heard the man, 26, did not ‘accept’ that he had ‘chronic kidney disease’, nor see the need for dialysis.

Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

Information watchdog issues warning to ‘text pests’

Information watchdog issues warning to ‘text pests’

Around one in three 18 to 34-year-olds said they had been propositioned romantically or sexually after giving their details to a business.

Letby murders: Why there is a push for inquiry to be upgraded from non-statutory

Letby murders: Why there is a push for inquiry to be upgraded from non-statutory

The Government is under mounting pressure to upgrade the public probe, which it ordered last week on a non-statutory basis.

Chris Evans: I’m extraordinarily lucky after ‘second best’ skin cancer diagnosis

Chris Evans: I’m extraordinarily lucky after ‘second best’ skin cancer diagnosis

The radio DJ said specialists refer to it as ‘stage zero’ or ‘pre-cancer’.

Man admits driving dangerously without a licence before fatal crash

Man admits driving dangerously without a licence before fatal crash

Shane Andrew Loughlin was not driving the vehicle at the time of the collision in which three people died.

Model’s Only Fans billboards cleared after complaints children could see them

Model’s Only Fans billboards cleared after complaints children could see them

The ASA received 30 complaints that Eliza Rose Watson’s posters featured sexual adult content and were inappropriate to be seen by children.

‘Nadine Dorries should just go’, Sir Keir Starmer says

‘Nadine Dorries should just go’, Sir Keir Starmer says

Conservative former minister Ms Dorries said in June she would leave her parliamentary seat.

No charges over Birmingham pub bombings ‘ethical, moral and legal turpitude’

No charges over Birmingham pub bombings ‘ethical, moral and legal turpitude’

Julie Hambleton said the attack that killed her sister and 20 others was ‘off-limits’ for prosecution.

Starmer: Labour working on proposals for ‘fairer’ deal on student finances

Starmer: Labour working on proposals for ‘fairer’ deal on student finances

Sir Keir Starmer said he would not be able to afford to go to university today, but the Labour leader dropped a pledge to scrap tuition fees.

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