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Olivia murder accused wore tracksuit bottoms matching the gunman’s, court hears

Olivia murder accused wore tracksuit bottoms matching the gunman’s, court hears

Thomas Cashman, 34, denies killing nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool last year.

UK economy expected to be second-worst in G20 this year – OECD

UK economy expected to be second-worst in G20 this year – OECD

The OECD said that it expects a 0.2% fall in UK gross domestic product (GDP) this year, followed by a rise of 0.9% next year.

MPs back plans for tougher sanctions on parents who do not pay child maintenance

MPs back plans for tougher sanctions on parents who do not pay child maintenance

The Child Support (Enforcement) Bill would strengthen the enforcement powers of the DWP to reclaim debts built up by non-paying parents.

Drakeford accuses UK Government of ‘dog whistle’ politics over Stop The Boats

Drakeford accuses UK Government of ‘dog whistle’ politics over Stop The Boats

Wales’ First Minister was in Paris when he hit out at the Home Secretary’s controversial new asylum bill.

Pc facing sack after excessive force misconduct finding in Dalian Atkinson case

Pc facing sack after excessive force misconduct finding in Dalian Atkinson case

Pc Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith had faced disciplinary action over her behaviour during a fatal incident involving the former footballer.

Dominic Raab’s warning over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s prison marriage bid

Dominic Raab’s warning over serial killer Levi Bellfield’s prison marriage bid

The Justice Secretary said there was a risk to anyone wanting to marry such an offender.

Cecil the lion did not die ‘in vain’, minister says as trophy-hunting ban passed

Cecil the lion did not die ‘in vain’, minister says as trophy-hunting ban passed

MPs critical of the hunting trophy import ban claimed it could be viewed as ‘neo-colonial’.

Appeal judges cut jail term handed to former politician Lord Nazir Ahmed

Appeal judges cut jail term handed to former politician Lord Nazir Ahmed

The peer had been convicted of sexually abusing two children when he was a teenager in Rotherham in the 1970s.

Diesel drivers ‘not benefiting from fuel duty freeze’

Diesel drivers ‘not benefiting from fuel duty freeze’

The RAC said major fuel retailers are refusing to cut pump prices in ‘any meaningful way’ despite wholesale diesel costs falling.

Peanut allergies may fall by 77% if babies weaned early on products – scientists

Peanut allergies may fall by 77% if babies weaned early on products – scientists

Researchers said that introducing allergens in small quantities between four and six months of age reduces the risk of developing the condition.

Three men accused of murdering footballer Cody Fisher to stand trial in July

Three men accused of murdering footballer Cody Fisher to stand trial in July

All three men, who are accused of killing Mr Fisher at a nightclub in Birmingham on Boxing Day 2022, deny charges of murder and affray.

Great-great-grandmother, 108, says ‘lunchtime tipple’ is key to long, happy life

Great-great-grandmother, 108, says ‘lunchtime tipple’ is key to long, happy life

Mary Ann Clifton was born on March 16 1915 in Lambeth, south London.

Jodey Whiting’s mother has ‘chance of justice’ after second inquest ordered

Jodey Whiting’s mother has ‘chance of justice’ after second inquest ordered

Court of Appeal judges ruled on Friday there should be a fresh inquest into Ms Whiting’s death after a legal battle fought by her mother, Joy Dove.

Childminders warn of closures after Chancellor’s ‘free’ childcare promise

Childminders warn of closures after Chancellor’s ‘free’ childcare promise

Multiple childminders said they will have to close unless sufficient funding is provided.

Former violin teacher denies sexual assault charges

Former violin teacher denies sexual assault charges

Jan Repko, 64, was suspended by the London conservatoire after the allegations were made last July.

Health committee chair Steve Brine under investigation over lobbying claims

Health committee chair Steve Brine under investigation over lobbying claims

The Tory MP for Winchester is being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over paid advocacy and declaration of an interest.

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in month

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in month

The operator has been badly affected by drivers no longer volunteering to work paid overtime shifts.

Man faces court accused of supporting banned loyalist group

Man faces court accused of supporting banned loyalist group

Kieron Brockhouse, 41, faces two charges of supporting a proscribed organisation on or around April 7 2021 and May 8 2022.

Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

She was made a CBE in the 2016 New Year Honours.

Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

Among the famous faces leading the parade was Vera Pauw, the manager of the Irish women’s football team.

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