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Police horse dies months after suffering serious injuries in car crash

Police horse dies months after suffering serious injuries in car crash

Rocky was badly hurt when he collided with a car while on patrol in July.

Eurostar security staff announce pre-Christmas strikes

Eurostar security staff announce pre-Christmas strikes

Members of the RMT union employed by private contractor Mitie will walk out on December 16, 18, 22 and 23.

Mulberry makes plea for return of VAT-free shopping as wealthy shun London

Mulberry makes plea for return of VAT-free shopping as wealthy shun London

The luxury handbag maker revealed UK retail sales plunged 10% over its first half.

Some specialist operations suspended at hospital by watchdog

Some specialist operations suspended at hospital by watchdog

The Care Quality Commission has suspended upper gastrointestinal surgery at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton.

HSBC to axe 114 branches from April in move to mobile banking

HSBC to axe 114 branches from April in move to mobile banking

The bank said it is investing tens of millions of pounds in updating its remaining branch network, which will total 327 after the closures.

Cybersecurity laws to be updated to boost UK protection from cyber attacks

Cybersecurity laws to be updated to boost UK protection from cyber attacks

Outsourced IT providers will be brought into the scope of cyber regulations, which require strong cybersecurity measures to be in place.

Matt Hancock reflects on ‘controversial’ I’m A Celebrity stint after show finale

Matt Hancock reflects on ‘controversial’ I’m A Celebrity stint after show finale

The contestants will be seen exiting the campsite to be reunited with friends and family during Thursday’s special.

Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey

Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey

The RAC said the research ‘completely undermines’ the main reason for turning hard shoulders into running lanes.

Bed-in-a-box brand Emma facing CMA probe amid pressure selling concerns

Bed-in-a-box brand Emma facing CMA probe amid pressure selling concerns

The firm’s use of online countdown timers and claims about time limits are to be examined by the Competiton and Markets Authority.

Coffey ‘disappointed’ if delayed environment targets not published by Christmas

Coffey ‘disappointed’ if delayed environment targets not published by Christmas

The Government came under fire for missing the deadline to publish legally binding targets on tackling air and water pollution.

Parents urged to get children flu vaccine after 70% jump in hospital cases

Parents urged to get children flu vaccine after 70% jump in hospital cases

Covid restrictions mean most young children have never encountered flu and have no natural immunity to the virus.

Strikes by Royal Mail workers, lecturers and teachers being solidly supported

Strikes by Royal Mail workers, lecturers and teachers being solidly supported

Unions say members of the public are showing their support for workers on picket lines.

Man charged with murder over stabbing of boxing trainer on bridge

Man charged with murder over stabbing of boxing trainer on bridge

Reece Newcombe died after being stabbed with a piece of glass on Richmond Bridge, London, in the early hours of Saturday.

Motor insurance policy fraud cases jump as households squeezed by living costs

Motor insurance policy fraud cases jump as households squeezed by living costs

Aviva is warning drivers to think twice if they are tempted to lie in an attempt to save money on their policy.

Alleged people smuggler appears in court over deaths of 39 in lorry container

Alleged people smuggler appears in court over deaths of 39 in lorry container

Marius Mihai Draghici, 49, is accused of being a leading organiser in a gang responsible for the deaths of the Vietnamese nationals in October 2019.

Sturgeon told ‘shame on you’ by heckler over gender reform plans

Sturgeon told ‘shame on you’ by heckler over gender reform plans

The Scottish First Minister was speaking at an event on violence against women and girls when she was interrupted.

Channel crossings top 43,000 for the year so far

Channel crossings top 43,000 for the year so far

Almost 900 migrants made the journey on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Further extension to detention granted for three arrested after baby deaths

Further extension to detention granted for three arrested after baby deaths

Two men and a woman are still being held by police following the discovery of the bodies of two infants at a property in Bridgend, South Wales.

Ambulance services will be ‘incredibly stretched’ during strike, says NHS chief

Ambulance services will be ‘incredibly stretched’ during strike, says NHS chief

Saffron Cordery, interim chief executive of NHS Providers, said this winter is going to be an ‘incredibly testing time’.

Government hails new digital trade agreement with Ukraine

Government hails new digital trade agreement with Ukraine

The deal comes after First Lady Olena Zelenska called for British support for a special tribunal to prosecute Russian aggression.

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