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Metropolitan Police boss: People will be removed from force for ‘ghastly acts’

Metropolitan Police boss: People will be removed from force for ‘ghastly acts’

Sir Mark Rowley, who started his job last month, said the Met has let the public down.

Brian Cox says Liz Truss is the ‘wrong person for the job’ of prime minister

Brian Cox says Liz Truss is the ‘wrong person for the job’ of prime minister

The actor said he did not trust Ms Truss and described the recent Conservative Party conference as ‘an absolute fiasco’.

Government urged to pay nurses a ‘decent wage’ as RCN ballots on strike action

Government urged to pay nurses a ‘decent wage’ as RCN ballots on strike action

The RCN is asking all of its UK members if they are prepared to walk out over pay.

Jail for ‘thug’ who attacked Sikh cleric ‘without any justifiable reason’

Jail for ‘thug’ who attacked Sikh cleric ‘without any justifiable reason’

Claudio Campos, 28, attacked Avtar Singh, 62, in broad daylight in Manchester city centre.

Asda to offer £1 ‘winter warmer’ meal deal in its cafes for over-60s

Asda to offer £1 ‘winter warmer’ meal deal in its cafes for over-60s

The deal, consisting of soup, roll and tea or coffee, will be available throughout November and December in any of the supermarket chain’s cafes.

Move not to pursue corporate manslaughter charges in Noah Donohoe case reviewed

Move not to pursue corporate manslaughter charges in Noah Donohoe case reviewed

Police had investigated Stormont’s Department of Infrastructure in relation to the storm drain in which the schoolboy was found dead.

Calls for Hillsborough pathology review to be suspended

Calls for Hillsborough pathology review to be suspended

Ninety-seven football fans died in the crush at the match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15 1989.

Couple with links to Blairs embroiled in High Court divorce tussle

Couple with links to Blairs embroiled in High Court divorce tussle

Angela Jilina and estranged journalist husband Walid Abu-Zalaf want a judge to make decisions related to when their marriage broke down.

Beano comic strip changes colour for World Mental Health Day

Beano comic strip changes colour for World Mental Health Day

The comic giant said it will be giving away 20,000 free Beano comics for households to encourage children to read more.

How much money can I save by helping Britain avoid blackouts?

How much money can I save by helping Britain avoid blackouts?

A voluntary scheme is expected to start in November which will alert people when savings are needed.

Rees-Mogg: New oil and gas licensing will boost UK economy and energy security

Rees-Mogg: New oil and gas licensing will boost UK economy and energy security

Energy Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg spoke as the North Sea Transition Authority began its latest round of licensing for offshore oil and gas.

William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide

William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited a suicide prevention charity in north Belfast on a day of engagements in Northern Ireland.

MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

MSPs approve Bill on temporary freeze on rent and evictions

The Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Bill will be in effect until March 31, with the ability to extend it for two six-month periods.

Six high-profile figures suing publisher of Mail over alleged unlawful activity

Six high-profile figures suing publisher of Mail over alleged unlawful activity

A statement released by lawyers acting for the group said they are bringing claims for misuse of private information.

Modern pesticide accelerates corrosion of ancient Roman bowl – study

Modern pesticide accelerates corrosion of ancient Roman bowl – study

The study highlights that soil polluted with chlorobenzenes may pose a continuing threat to the preservation of archaeological material.

Liz Truss seeks to downplay fears over need for planned energy blackouts

Liz Truss seeks to downplay fears over need for planned energy blackouts

The National Grid Electricity System Operator has outlined a scenario which could see the need for three-hour outages.

Truss and ‘friend’ Macron signal progress on Channel crossing

Truss and ‘friend’ Macron signal progress on Channel crossing

The pair met at the first summit of the European Political Community in Prague, a gathering pushed for by the French president.

Liz Truss says UK ‘working with Europe’ but not moving closer

Liz Truss says UK ‘working with Europe’ but not moving closer

The Prime Minister was speaking at a summit in Prague.

Vicky McClure’s dementia choir to release debut single

Vicky McClure’s dementia choir to release debut single

The making of new track What’s Your Story? will also be explored in the BBC’s Our Dementia Choir Sings Again.

William and Kate bring historic town of Carrickfergus to a standstill

William and Kate bring historic town of Carrickfergus to a standstill

Thousands turned out to greet the royal couple in the Co Antrim town.

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