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Inquest opens into murder of woman by husband after secure unit release

Inquest opens into murder of woman by husband after secure unit release

Sobhia Khan was beaten to death just four weeks after she was married to Atual Mustafa.

Taxpayer facing unnecessary costs to decarbonise because of energy crisis delays

Taxpayer facing unnecessary costs to decarbonise because of energy crisis delays

The Government missed an October deadline because it was busy planning how to help consumers with their rising energy bills.

Police should have disclosed more about involvement with Sheku Bayoh – detective

Police should have disclosed more about involvement with Sheku Bayoh – detective

An inquiry into the death of the father-of-two has heard evidence from Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley.

Irish premier: It is reasonable for DUP to be given time to consider agreement

Irish premier: It is reasonable for DUP to be given time to consider agreement

Sinn Fein has argued there is now ‘no justification’ for the DUP to continue its boycott of the powersharing institutions.

Four arrested in NCA migrant smuggling investigation

Four arrested in NCA migrant smuggling investigation

The suspects were detained on Tuesday.

The Windsor Framework – how egg sandwiches and late nights fuelled the deal

The Windsor Framework – how egg sandwiches and late nights fuelled the deal

Hours before Rishi Sunak and Ursula von der Leyen met on Monday, UK and EU officials were still making last-minute checks to the deal.

Government rejects small payments scheme idea to tackle account access issues

Government rejects small payments scheme idea to tackle account access issues

Concerns have focused around parents wanting to access matured child trust funds belonging to young adults who lack mental capacity.

Epsom College headteacher’s husband died from ‘shotgun wound on school grounds’

Epsom College headteacher’s husband died from ‘shotgun wound on school grounds’

George Pattison, 39, is believed to have murdered Mrs Pattison, 45, and their seven-year-old daughter Lettie before killing himself on February 5.

Use preserved vegetables to combat shortages, says MasterChef host Gregg Wallace

Use preserved vegetables to combat shortages, says MasterChef host Gregg Wallace

Mr Wallace, who fronts the popular cooking show alongside John Torode, has been recognised for services to food and charity at Windsor Castle.

I learned about complexities of Northern Ireland from university room-mate – PM

I learned about complexities of Northern Ireland from university room-mate – PM

Rishi Sunak also said he was thinking of DCI John Caldwell, who was shot by dissidents last week.

Parents of truanting pupils could have child benefit stopped, says Gove

Parents of truanting pupils could have child benefit stopped, says Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary said there must be a ‘rigorous focus’ on school attendance.

Unfair Bulb sale process prevented British Gas making ‘better’ bid, court told

Unfair Bulb sale process prevented British Gas making ‘better’ bid, court told

Power companies Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon are taking legal action over the sale of failed supplier Bulb to Octopus.

Sunak visits Northern Ireland to sell the benefits of his Brexit agreement

Sunak visits Northern Ireland to sell the benefits of his Brexit agreement

The Democratic Unionist Party has yet to decide its response but Rishi Sunak said he was confident of support for the ‘historic’ Windsor Framework.

Schools in north of England shut doors to pupils as teachers strike over pay

Schools in north of England shut doors to pupils as teachers strike over pay

The leaders of the National Education Union have called on the Government to stop ‘burying its head in the sand’.

Yousaf: It would be foolish to abandon SNP’s progressive agenda

Yousaf: It would be foolish to abandon SNP’s progressive agenda

The SNP leadership contender said he would use his first budget to expand free childcare provision.

Doctor ‘felt uncomfortable at thought of Lucy Letby being alone with baby girl’

Doctor ‘felt uncomfortable at thought of Lucy Letby being alone with baby girl’

Letby, 33, is accused of murdering seven babies and trying to kill 10 others.

Newly betrothed see northern lights on flight home after foiled aurora proposal

Newly betrothed see northern lights on flight home after foiled aurora proposal

Adam Groves proposed to his partner Jasmine Mapp in Iceland but had been foiled in his plan to do so under the northern lights due to cloud cover.

Apps and online therapy recommended to help treat anxiety and depression

Apps and online therapy recommended to help treat anxiety and depression

Officials estimate some 40,000 people could benefit.

More than 1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s closes two depots in wider overhaul

More than 1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s closes two depots in wider overhaul

The supermarket giant aims to shut its Argos warehouse in Basildon, Essex, and a depot in Heywood, Greater Manchester, by 2026.

MP reveals she dressed up as ‘idol’ Betty Boothroyd on her 4th birthday

MP reveals she dressed up as ‘idol’ Betty Boothroyd on her 4th birthday

Labour’s Charlotte Nichols shared the anecdote in the Commons during a special session to honour Lady Boothroyd’s life.

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