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Shoreham Airshow disaster witnesses describe ‘huge fireball’ and devastation

Shoreham Airshow disaster witnesses describe ‘huge fireball’ and devastation

One witness, Neil Lewer, said he saw the ‘huge fireball’ caused by the crash 25 feet away from where his family were sat watching the show.

Researchers awarded grant to investigate use of edible insects in animal feed

Researchers awarded grant to investigate use of edible insects in animal feed

Experts at Scotland’s Rural College will carry out research into the use of the high protein food.

Brown: Support ‘swelling’ for Labour under Starmer’s leadership

Brown: Support ‘swelling’ for Labour under Starmer’s leadership

Last Labour PM said the public are backing Labour because the party is offering ‘real change’.

Soaring cost of infant formula leading to ‘unsafe feeding practices’, charities warn

Soaring cost of infant formula leading to ‘unsafe feeding practices’, charities warn

The price of the cheapest brand of formula has increased by 22% this year, according to analysis by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS).

RMT urged to think again over plan for rail strikes in run-up to Christmas

RMT urged to think again over plan for rail strikes in run-up to Christmas

Downing Street said the ‘right offer’ had been made to the union.

No 10 does not rule out ban on illegal migrants settling in UK

No 10 does not rule out ban on illegal migrants settling in UK

Downing Street refused to ‘speculate’ on future migration policy when presented with a series of proposals from the Centre for Policy Studies.

Polls ‘do not point to re-election’ for Conservatives

Polls ‘do not point to re-election’ for Conservatives

Rishi Sunak’s personal popularity has not yet brought an improvement in his party’s ratings, according to Ipsos.

Downing Street urges parents to be ‘on the lookout’ amid rising cases of Strep A

Downing Street urges parents to be ‘on the lookout’ amid rising cases of Strep A

No 10 also denied there was a shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin.

Stormont Assembly recalled as DUP rivals urge party to drop devolution boycott

Stormont Assembly recalled as DUP rivals urge party to drop devolution boycott

The latest bid to restore powersharing in Northern Ireland looks set to fail.

More limits should be put in place over debt collector contact, says charity

More limits should be put in place over debt collector contact, says charity

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is urging the Government to charge regulators with limiting how often debt collectors can contact people.

Harry speaks of a ‘dirty game’ as Netflix docuseries release date unveiled

Harry speaks of a ‘dirty game’ as Netflix docuseries release date unveiled

The series will be released in two volumes.

Sainsbury’s pledges further £50m for cost-of-living price cuts

Sainsbury’s pledges further £50m for cost-of-living price cuts

Simon Roberts, chief executive of the supermarket chain, said the company is “doing everything we can to fight inflation”.

Severe cold weather to hit UK as temperatures plunge

Severe cold weather to hit UK as temperatures plunge

A cold weather alert warns of severe conditions between 6pm on Wednesday and 9am on Monday, December 12.

Scot dead following shooting at bar in St Lucia

Scot dead following shooting at bar in St Lucia

Donnie McKinnon, from Scotland, died after the attack on Saturday.

Labour unveils ethics reforms to undo ‘Conservative sleaze’

Labour unveils ethics reforms to undo ‘Conservative sleaze’

A new integrity and ethics commission is one of several proposals aimed to improve standards in politics.

Starmer claims rejoining single market would not boost economic growth

Starmer claims rejoining single market would not boost economic growth

The Labour leader first said he did not think the move would uplift the economy ‘at this stage’, before later appearing to clarify his remarks.

Thames Water delivers almost £400m profit as leaks increase

Thames Water delivers almost £400m profit as leaks increase

The utilities giant said it showed ‘good progress’ in its recent turnaround programme following a series of operational changes.

Coroner makes recommendations following allergy sufferer’s death

Coroner makes recommendations following allergy sufferer’s death

Celia Marsh, 42, who had an acute dairy allergy, ate a super veg vegan wrap contaminated with milk from Pret a Manger’s Bath store.

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan loses appeal against sexual assault conviction

Khan, the ex-MP for Wakefield, West Yorkshire, also lost an appeal against his 18-month jail term.

Belfast-based artist wins acclaim for mural in tribute to displaced Ukrainians

Belfast-based artist wins acclaim for mural in tribute to displaced Ukrainians

The artwork by Ernic, aka Eoin McGinn, is one of 12 that has been showcased in Graffiti Art Magazine’s guide to Urban Contemporary Art 2022.

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