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Man spared jail over Buckingham Palace trespasses

Man spared jail over Buckingham Palace trespasses

Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Daniel Brydges was ‘fixated’ on accessing royal grounds.

Tenant jailed for trying to sell house he rented in ‘truly brazen crime’

Tenant jailed for trying to sell house he rented in ‘truly brazen crime’

Andrew Smith, 41, had agreed a price of more than £400,000 with a potential buyer for the three-bed home he was renting in Cambridge.

Lily Allen returns to the West End to star in award-winning play

Lily Allen returns to the West End to star in award-winning play

The 37-year-old singer-songwriter is the first woman to play Katurian in The Pillowman.

Claims from man fighting extradition to US ‘entirely outlandish’, court told

Claims from man fighting extradition to US ‘entirely outlandish’, court told

The man denies that he is Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted by prosecutors in America on rape allegations.

Charles unveils Queen statue as stonemason says it was his first portrait piece

Charles unveils Queen statue as stonemason says it was his first portrait piece

Weighing 1.1 tonnes and made from French limestone, the sculpture shows Elizabeth II in the robes of the Order of the Garter.

Meta job cuts: What has happened to the tech giant?

Meta job cuts: What has happened to the tech giant?

Founder Mark Zuckerberg has accepted responsibility for the job losses and pointed to several factors behind the need for cost cutting at the firm.

Helpline advisers gear up for calls from ‘huge’ number facing homelessness

Helpline advisers gear up for calls from ‘huge’ number facing homelessness

Some 70% of callers to Shelter’s helpline over the past three months said the cost-of-living crisis is making their housing situation worse.

The Woman In Black closing in West End after 33 years

The Woman In Black closing in West End after 33 years

More than 13,000 performances have taken place since 1989.

One in five ‘have recently sought free help or guidance as living costs rise’

One in five ‘have recently sought free help or guidance as living costs rise’

The research was released by the Money and Pensions Service to mark Talk Money Week.

Puppy found dumped on roadside becomes police sniffer dog

Puppy found dumped on roadside becomes police sniffer dog

Chester the Cocker spaniel was rescued by the RSPCA after he was abandoned in a metal cage with six other puppies at four months old.

‘Demoralised’ nursing associate votes for strike action to protect NHS future

‘Demoralised’ nursing associate votes for strike action to protect NHS future

Maxine Wade, a nursing associate from Yorkshire, said she has decided to strike to defend patient safety.

Parents in court after husky mauls three-month-old girl to death in woodland

Parents in court after husky mauls three-month-old girl to death in woodland

Kyra King died in woodland after suffering horrific wounds to her neck and head.

Revolution Beauty boss resigns amid audit investigation

Revolution Beauty boss resigns amid audit investigation

Chief executive officer Adam Minto has resigned from the business with immediate effect, the company told investors on Wednesday.

Material insecurity and mental distress doing ‘great harm’ in Britain – JRF

Material insecurity and mental distress doing ‘great harm’ in Britain – JRF

There is much to support the characterisation of modern Britain as an ‘insecurity society’, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns in a new report.

Northern Ireland paramilitaries ‘coercing and sexually exploiting young people’

Northern Ireland paramilitaries ‘coercing and sexually exploiting young people’

Children’s Commissioner Koulla Yiasouma said government is not working together effectively to protect children and young people.

‘Father of election science’ and Swingometer inventor Sir David Butler dies

‘Father of election science’ and Swingometer inventor Sir David Butler dies

His family paid tribute to a ‘loving father’ who had politicians, pollsters and journalists as admirers.

Wallace: UK doesn’t fear Russian reprisals for supporting Ukraine

Wallace: UK doesn’t fear Russian reprisals for supporting Ukraine

The Defence Secretary spoke out on a visit to an Army camp where Ukrainian volunteers are being trained to fight in the war against Russia.

Sunak ‘regrets’ Gavin Williamson’s appointment but denies knowledge of conduct

Sunak ‘regrets’ Gavin Williamson’s appointment but denies knowledge of conduct

The Prime Minister is facing questions over his political judgment for bringing the twice-sacked minister back into the Cabinet.

Baby among dozens of children killed in British military action in Afghanistan

Baby among dozens of children killed in British military action in Afghanistan

The armed forces paid compensation to the relatives of 64 confirmed victims under the age of 18 over nine years.

Facebook parent company Meta to cut more than 11,000 jobs globally

Facebook parent company Meta to cut more than 11,000 jobs globally

Mark Zuckerberg has taken responsibility for the losses, saying he ‘got it wrong’ as the company faces falling revenue and increased competition.

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