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Man’s bid to clear name over rape conviction due to be heard by Court of Appeal

Man’s bid to clear name over rape conviction due to be heard by Court of Appeal

Andrew Malkinson’s case was referred to the Court of Appeal in January by the Criminal Cases Review Commission.

Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond finds

Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond finds

Researchers think they understand the conditions which see the precious stones erupt to the Earth’s surface from far below where they are formed.

NatWest boss quits after admitting Farage leak to BBC

NatWest boss quits after admitting Farage leak to BBC

An emergency board meeting was called late on Tuesday night, with the announcement of Dame Alison Rose’s resignation coming a few hours later.

Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’

Tottenham owner Joe Lewis indicted in US for ‘brazen insider trading scheme’

The billionaire bought a controlling stake in the club in 2001 for £22 million.

Protest planned as Rishi Sunak will give evidence at Infected Blood Inquiry

Protest planned as Rishi Sunak will give evidence at Infected Blood Inquiry

Campaigners will call on the Prime Minister to pay full compensation to those infected and affected by contaminated blood and blood products.

Government help for renters in stark contrast to homeowner support, PM told

Government help for renters in stark contrast to homeowner support, PM told

An open letter signed by groups including Shelter, The Big Issue founder Lord Bird and Citizens Advice has been written to Rishi Sunak.

‘Significant concerns’ in Downing Street after NatWest boss admits Farage leak

‘Significant concerns’ in Downing Street after NatWest boss admits Farage leak

Dame Alison Rose said she had made a ‘serious error of judgment’.

Britons tell of ‘terrifying’ and ‘traumatic’ experiences amid Rhodes wildfires

Britons tell of ‘terrifying’ and ‘traumatic’ experiences amid Rhodes wildfires

Thousands of holidaymakers have been rescued from fire-hit parts of the Greek holiday island while others are having to cancel planned trips.

NatWest Group chief faces resignation calls over Nigel Farage leak

NatWest Group chief faces resignation calls over Nigel Farage leak

Dame Alison Rose said she had made a ‘serious error of judgment’.

Forensic review over unsolved murder of elderly couple at farmhouse in 1993

Forensic review over unsolved murder of elderly couple at farmhouse in 1993

Harry and Megan Tooze, both in their 60s, were murdered at their Welsh farmhouse in July 1993.

Carlos Acosta wants dance centre to become inclusive global landmark

Carlos Acosta wants dance centre to become inclusive global landmark

The former Royal Ballet star wants to bridge dance and community engagement gaps.

Test ‘refugee visa’ to curb Channel crossings, urges charity

Test ‘refugee visa’ to curb Channel crossings, urges charity

The idea is one of a series put forward by the Refugee Council.

Bowel cancer patients pay tribute to George Alagiah amid plea for better care

Bowel cancer patients pay tribute to George Alagiah amid plea for better care

It was announced on Monday that the BBC newsreader had died at the age of 67 after he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014.

NatWest backs Rose as she admits ‘serious error of judgment’ in Farage case

NatWest backs Rose as she admits ‘serious error of judgment’ in Farage case

In a statement, NatWest Group’s chairman Sir Howard Davies said chief executive Dame Alison Rose ‘should not have spoken in the way she did’.

City minister to meet top banks to address freedom of expression concerns

City minister to meet top banks to address freedom of expression concerns

The talks were arranged after the recent closure of Nigel Farage’s account with Coutts.

Governments need to work with common strategy on Stormont return – Varadkar

Governments need to work with common strategy on Stormont return – Varadkar

The Taoiseach also said he was hopeful that Stormont would return in the autumn.

Open conclusion recorded in Richard Okorogheye inquest

Open conclusion recorded in Richard Okorogheye inquest

The student was found dead in Wake Valley Pond in Essex in April 2021, two weeks after he was reported missing.

Study reveals hidden mental health symptoms in people with autoimmune diseases

Study reveals hidden mental health symptoms in people with autoimmune diseases

Experts are calling for urgent mental health support for autoimmune disease patients.

Met Police face probe after black mother wrongly accused of bus fare evasion

Met Police face probe after black mother wrongly accused of bus fare evasion

Video footage of the woman shouting as two male Metropolitan Police officers hold her arms and handcuff her has provoked criticism.

American reworking of Dickens classic wins world’s oldest literary prize

American reworking of Dickens classic wins world’s oldest literary prize

Barbara Kingsolver was named as one of the two winners of the James Tait Black Prize for her book Demon Copperhead, which reworks David Copperfield.

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