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Up to ministers to ensure existing security protocols are followed, says No 10

Up to ministers to ensure existing security protocols are followed, says No 10

It has been claimed that Robert Jenrick, minister for immigration, left his red box unattended whilst on a train.

Sunak backs review of Scottish civil servants’ work on independence

Sunak backs review of Scottish civil servants’ work on independence

The Prime Minister discussed the issue when he visited Scotland on Monday.

Just Stop Oil protesters lose appeals against jail terms for scaling bridge

Just Stop Oil protesters lose appeals against jail terms for scaling bridge

Morgan Trowland, 40, and Marcus Decker, 34, were jailed after using ropes and other climbing equipment to scale the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge.

Frederick Douglass ‘amongst the people he loved’ as statue unveiled in Belfast

Frederick Douglass ‘amongst the people he loved’ as statue unveiled in Belfast

A statue of the former slave, turned writer and statesman, is now on display in Lombard Street in the city centre.

‘Final preparations’ taking place to house asylum seekers on barge

‘Final preparations’ taking place to house asylum seekers on barge

The Home Office had been expecting to send an initial group of people to the accommodation in Portland, Dorset, on Tuesday.

Living costs for wrongfully convicted prisoners unfair, Sunak says

Living costs for wrongfully convicted prisoners unfair, Sunak says

It comes amid concerns that Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, faces deductions from any compensation.

Court of Appeal gives green light for wild camping on Dartmoor

Court of Appeal gives green light for wild camping on Dartmoor

Alexander and Diana Darwall previously brought a legal challenge against the Dartmoor National Park Authority

Melanin Magic: London bookstore opens to create ‘safe space’ for black children

Melanin Magic: London bookstore opens to create ‘safe space’ for black children

Founder Kelly-Jade Nicholls wanted to create a ‘fun’ place that allows ‘black children to be children’.

Police appeal to find body of man murdered 14 years ago

Police appeal to find body of man murdered 14 years ago

Jesse Richards was killed over a drugs debt in Worcestershire.

New rough sleepers in London rose by 12% in figures branded ‘appalling’

New rough sleepers in London rose by 12% in figures branded ‘appalling’

A total of 3,272 people were recorded as sleeping rough in the capital, up 9% on the total figure for April-June 2022.

Metropolitan Police officer charged with stalking woman

Metropolitan Police officer charged with stalking woman

Pc Ben Bunsell, attached to Central South Command Unit, is said to have stalked the woman between June and July 2023.

How to make the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot burger

How to make the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot burger

The Prince of Wales and The Earthshot Prize have collaborated with Sorted Food on a new veggie burger.

Adventure farm park closes after E.coli outbreak

Adventure farm park closes after E.coli outbreak

So far, three children have fallen ill with the bacterial infection after visiting Hobbledown, near Epsom in Surrey.

New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

New campaign urges struggling mortgage borrowers to ‘reach out’ for help early

The Reach Out campaign has been launched by UK Finance.

Boy, 15, has charge upgraded after maths teacher ‘stabbed in school corridor’

Boy, 15, has charge upgraded after maths teacher ‘stabbed in school corridor’

The teenager, who cannot legally be identified due to his age, is now charged with section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

More negative impacts for children of furloughed parents than others – research

More negative impacts for children of furloughed parents than others – research

The researchers said their survey was designed to screen for emotional or behavioural problems.

Police commander who wrote anti-drugs strategy ‘took LSD and magic mushrooms’

Police commander who wrote anti-drugs strategy ‘took LSD and magic mushrooms’

Commander Julian Bennett has served in the Metropolitan Police since 1976.

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

Sunak: New North Sea licences ‘entirely consistent’ with UK net-zero pledge

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced Government support for future rounds of oil and gas licensing.

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Overall, shop prices were 7.6% higher in July than a year ago, slowing from 8.4% in June, and also the lowest level this year.

Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

Union accepts pay rise for teachers in England and calls off strikes

Overall, 86% of National Education Union teacher members in England voted to accept the progress made in the dispute and end industrial action.

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