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Put ‘public good’ at heart of AI and new tech, Starmer to say

Put ‘public good’ at heart of AI and new tech, Starmer to say

The Labour leader will offer his own vision for how to address fast-paced technological changes at a tech conference on Tuesday.

Johnson accuses Sunak of ‘talking rubbish’ as rancour becomes slanging match

Johnson accuses Sunak of ‘talking rubbish’ as rancour becomes slanging match

The Prime Minister had accused his predecessor of asking him to overrule a vetting panel over his House of Lords nominations.

I’m not an object, Nikki Sanderson tells High Court in Mirror publisher claim

I’m not an object, Nikki Sanderson tells High Court in Mirror publisher claim

The actress is suing Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for damages over alleged unlawful information-gathering.

Christmas Eve pub shooting accused admits handling stolen goods

Christmas Eve pub shooting accused admits handling stolen goods

Connor Chapman pleaded guilty to the charge ahead of his trial for the murder of Elle Edwards who was shot in Wallasey, Wirral on Christmas Eve.

Woman, 19, accused of murdering son denies knowing she was pregnant, court hears

Woman, 19, accused of murdering son denies knowing she was pregnant, court hears

Paris Mayo is accused of inflicting complex skull fractures on Stanley Mayo at her parents’ home in Ross-on-Wye in March 2019.

People seek hay fever advice once every three seconds, says NHS England

People seek hay fever advice once every three seconds, says NHS England

It comes as the pollen count was ‘very high’ in many parts of the country.

More people eligible to have historical homosexuality convictions wiped

More people eligible to have historical homosexuality convictions wiped

Under the changes, women will also be eligible to apply for the scheme.

Mural celebrates black blood donors as NHS calls for more in sickle cell fight

Mural celebrates black blood donors as NHS calls for more in sickle cell fight

Artist Neequaye Dreph’s mural honours members of the black community who donate blood regularly, and encourages others to do the same.

Tax cuts without lower inflation is ‘betrayal’ of Thatcher, says minister

Tax cuts without lower inflation is ‘betrayal’ of Thatcher, says minister

Gillian Keegan said the Government would need to ensure ‘sound money’ and financial stability before planning to cut taxes.

Where fat builds up in men and women can be linked to cancer risk – study

Where fat builds up in men and women can be linked to cancer risk – study

The obesity-related risks also vary across cancer types, like bowel, oesophageal, and liver cancer.

Deadline to plug national insurance gaps extended until April 2025

Deadline to plug national insurance gaps extended until April 2025

The deadline to fill national insurance gaps going back to April 2006 will be extended until April 5 2025, HMRC has confirmed.

Picasso, Warhol and Hockney artworks to be on display at new Tate Modern exhibit

Picasso, Warhol and Hockney artworks to be on display at new Tate Modern exhibit

The new display, titled Capturing the Moment, opens to the public on Tuesday June 13.

No 10 defends partygate probe MPs after Johnson criticises ‘kangaroo court’

No 10 defends partygate probe MPs after Johnson criticises ‘kangaroo court’

The Privileges Committee’s report on whether the former prime minister lied to Parliament with his partygate assurances could be released within days.

Man, 64, appears in court accused of murdering married couple

Man, 64, appears in court accused of murdering married couple

The 64-year-old defendant wore a grey jumper and spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.

More than 2,000 staff redundant as delivery firm Tuffnells collapses

More than 2,000 staff redundant as delivery firm Tuffnells collapses

The firm has appointed joint administrators at Interpath Advisory after failing to secure funding in recent weeks.

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry: I never signed off children’s ward, says professor

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry: I never signed off children’s ward, says professor

Professor Brenda Gibson is giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, as part of its probe into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

Flood alerts as thunderstorms forecast across country

Flood alerts as thunderstorms forecast across country

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms and rain from 12pm to 9pm on Monday.

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead in France – reports

Schoolgirl from British family shot dead in France – reports

The 11-year-old was reportedly killed while playing on her garden swing.

King to join birthday parade on horseback this weekend

King to join birthday parade on horseback this weekend

It will be the first time the reigning monarch has ridden at Trooping the Colour since 1986.

Berlusconi made ‘huge impact’ on Italian politics, says No 10

Berlusconi made ‘huge impact’ on Italian politics, says No 10

Italy’s longest-serving premier and media mogul Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86.

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