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Molly Russell’s father calls for independent regulation of online platforms

Molly Russell’s father calls for independent regulation of online platforms

Ian Russell said ‘the age of self-regulation on internet platforms must be ended for the sake and safety of our children’.

New oil and gas exploration good for environment, insists climate minister

New oil and gas exploration good for environment, insists climate minister

The Green Party hit out at the move, warning ‘we truly have stepped through the looking glass’.

Deaths in England and Wales were 6% above average during summer heatwaves

Deaths in England and Wales were 6% above average during summer heatwaves

Some deaths among vulnerable people are likely to have been ‘brought forward’ by the hot weather.

Suspected Channel crossings people smuggler arrested in police raid

Suspected Channel crossings people smuggler arrested in police raid

The National Crime Agency is now questioning the 30-year-old Albanian man.

Shackleton’s lost ship ‘could be raised from under sea off Antarctica’

Shackleton’s lost ship ‘could be raised from under sea off Antarctica’

Endurance sank after becoming stuck in ice in the Weddell Sea off the coast of Antarctica in 1915.

Economy and currency paper for independent Scotland to be published next week

Economy and currency paper for independent Scotland to be published next week

Speaking ahead of that, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said work on a Scottish central bank would begin immediately after a Yes vote.

Fixed mortgage rates continue to climb above 6% as choice of products improves

Fixed mortgage rates continue to climb above 6% as choice of products improves

The average two-year fixed-rate deal on the market is 6.16%, while the average five-year fix is 6.07%, Moneyfacts said.

Government not advising people to reduce energy use, says minister

Government not advising people to reduce energy use, says minister

But climate minister Graham Stuart was unwilling to completely rule out the need for rationing.

Youth charged with murder of 14-year-old as family pay tribute to ‘amazing son’

Youth charged with murder of 14-year-old as family pay tribute to ‘amazing son’

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was due before Newcastle Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Avanti West Coast given short-term contract renewal by Government

Avanti West Coast given short-term contract renewal by Government

The train company has been given until April 1 next year to improve its services.

Rise in frontline workers seeking help for suicidal thoughts

Rise in frontline workers seeking help for suicidal thoughts

Experts believe the cost-of-living crisis will add to the burden faced by frontline workers.

Pumpkin grower says there is ‘full availability’ despite summer heatwave

Pumpkin grower says there is ‘full availability’ despite summer heatwave

Oakley Farms, of Cambridgeshire, which supplies Tesco, grows around five million pumpkins each year.

Average UK house price falls back from previous record high in September

Average UK house price falls back from previous record high in September

House prices have been largely flat since June, Halifax said.

What the papers say – October 7

What the papers say – October 7

Most of the front pages splash on a dire warning from the electricity grid operator.

Brad Pitt to respond ‘in court’ to abuse allegations made by Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt to respond ‘in court’ to abuse allegations made by Angelina Jolie

The actor’s lawyer said he had been on the receiving end of ‘every type of personal attack and misrepresentation’.

Volatility of sterling disrupts winter sun holiday planning – survey

Volatility of sterling disrupts winter sun holiday planning – survey

The pound plunged to historic lows against the US dollar in the wake of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget on September 23.

Draconid meteor shower to put on a show in the night sky

Draconid meteor shower to put on a show in the night sky

The celestial event is set to peak on October 8.

Human chain to be formed around Parliament in support of Julian Assange

Human chain to be formed around Parliament in support of Julian Assange

Thousands of people will join the protest in Westminster on Saturday.

Nadhim Zahawi and Piers Morgan clash over mini-budget on Question Time

Nadhim Zahawi and Piers Morgan clash over mini-budget on Question Time

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster made an apology over the fiscal statement’s impact after an argument with the TalkTV presenter.

Ministers rule out energy-saving campaign despite potential blackout warning

Ministers rule out energy-saving campaign despite potential blackout warning

Prime Minister Liz Truss is reported to be ‘ideologically opposed’ to a campaign advising people how to reduce energy consumption.

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