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Powerful Nigerian politician on trial over alleged organ-harvesting plot

Powerful Nigerian politician on trial over alleged organ-harvesting plot

It is claimed Sonia Ekweremadu was to have been the recipient of the victim’s kidney in an £80,000 private transplant operation at the Royal Free Hos.

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson facing public Parole Board hearing next month

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson facing public Parole Board hearing next month

An application by Bronson’s lawyers to request the hearing takes place in public was granted last year.

UK sends rescue specialists to Turkey in aftermath of devastating earthquake

UK sends rescue specialists to Turkey in aftermath of devastating earthquake

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said it was too early to say whether there would be British fatalities, although none have been reported so far.

Truss admits plan to scrap 45p top income tax rate was ‘bridge too far’

Truss admits plan to scrap 45p top income tax rate was ‘bridge too far’

The former prime minister continued to defend her failed bid to boost growth in her first interview since stepping down.

Theatres Trust removes three venues from risk register

Theatres Trust removes three venues from risk register

The advisory body’s annual report has identified 38 UK theatres at risk of closure, redevelopment or severe decay.

Climber dies after falling from Snowdonia mountain ridge

Climber dies after falling from Snowdonia mountain ridge

The man was climbing the 3,200ft Y Gribin with two others when a handhold broke, the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation said.

Man jailed for nine years for killing 23-year-old in city centre attack

Man jailed for nine years for killing 23-year-old in city centre attack

Connor Pool was pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Freddie Fonte in Salisbury.

Rapist Met Police officer faces life sentence

Rapist Met Police officer faces life sentence

David Carrick, 48, carried out a ‘catalogue of violent and brutal sexual offences’

Not charging Keyham gunman with assaults ‘posed danger to public’, inquest hears

Not charging Keyham gunman with assaults ‘posed danger to public’, inquest hears

Detective Sergeant Edward Bagshaw said assaults by Jake Davison on teenage boy and girls should have been sent to the CPS to consider charges.

Lawyer appointed to investigate BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s appointment

Lawyer appointed to investigate BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s appointment

The public appointments commissioner recused himself from the probe, which comes after reports Mr Sharp helped Boris Johnson secure a loan, last week.

Killer Andrew Innes must serve at least 36 years in jail for double murder

Killer Andrew Innes must serve at least 36 years in jail for double murder

Innes, 52, was found guilty of the murders of Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her daughter Jellica.

Police officer raped woman then pushed her downstairs, court hears

Police officer raped woman then pushed her downstairs, court hears

Martyn Coulter is accused of raping and assaulting the woman and also raping and assaulting a young girl.

Vitamin D supplements help pregnant women have a ‘natural delivery’, says study

Vitamin D supplements help pregnant women have a ‘natural delivery’, says study

Analysis showed that 65.6% of women who took extra Vitamin D gave birth naturally.

UK digital currency ‘likely to be needed’, say Treasury and Bank of England

UK digital currency ‘likely to be needed’, say Treasury and Bank of England

The Bank and the Government will formally start a consultation for the digital currency on Tuesday.

Officials warned they did not have enough time to assess energy support plans

Officials warned they did not have enough time to assess energy support plans

Civil servants told ministers they did not have enough time to work out the implications of the Government’s energy support schemes.

‘I felt I had encountered evil’ – Carrick’s victims speak before sentencing

‘I felt I had encountered evil’ – Carrick’s victims speak before sentencing

Eleven victim impact statements were read to the court on Monday.

Man guilty of the murder of Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica

Man guilty of the murder of Bennylyn Burke and her daughter Jellica

Andrew Innes, 52, of Dundee, was also found guilty of raping a girl and sexually abusing the toddler that he murdered.

Too many LGBT people have heard ‘the words of rejection’ from Church of England

Too many LGBT people have heard ‘the words of rejection’ from Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the remarks in his opening address to the General Synod 2023.

Apprenticeships to be showcased alongside degrees on Ucas website

Apprenticeships to be showcased alongside degrees on Ucas website

The Government hopes thousands more school and college leavers will benefit by expanding the service to apprenticeship opportunities.

Strike dates announced at 11 Scottish airports in February

Strike dates announced at 11 Scottish airports in February

Unite has set new dates for industrial action at Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.

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