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Inchcape finance boss steps down after ‘incident’ where behaviour ‘fell short’

Inchcape finance boss steps down after ‘incident’ where behaviour ‘fell short’

The car dealership did not elaborate on the ‘lapse in judgment’, but said Gijsbert de Zoeten voluntarily resigned.

Shapps hints at onshore wind ban U-turn as Tory rebellion grows

Shapps hints at onshore wind ban U-turn as Tory rebellion grows

The Business Secretary suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could drop a ban on new developments to avoid a defeat.

Ambulance crew mark Movember with Atlantic rowing challenge

Ambulance crew mark Movember with Atlantic rowing challenge

A team of 12 from the Guildford and Chertsey 999 team are taking part in a virtual row across the ocean.

What the papers say – November 28

What the papers say – November 28

A wide range of stories feature on Monday’s front pages.

Charity calls for review into scale and severity of child food poverty

Charity calls for review into scale and severity of child food poverty

London’s child poverty charity, The Childhood Trust, said food banks were playing a crucial role in helping families struggling with food insecurity.

Slowdown in European doctors working in NHS following Brexit, says think tank

Slowdown in European doctors working in NHS following Brexit, says think tank

The Department of Health and Social Care said it rejected the Nuffield Trust’s findings.

Teenager arrested over fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys

Teenager arrested over fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys

The two incidents are being treated by police as linked.

Army would step in to help NHS during winter of strikes under contingency plans

Army would step in to help NHS during winter of strikes under contingency plans

Health and defence officials are drawing up a strategy to tackle a possible wave of industrial action in the health service.

BBC journalist ‘beaten and kicked by police’ during Covid protests in China

BBC journalist ‘beaten and kicked by police’ during Covid protests in China

The broadcaster said it was ‘very concerned’ after confirming cameraman Edward Lawrence ‘was attacked’ in Shanghai on Sunday.

From creepy crawlies to the Commons: What’s next for Matt Hancock?

From creepy crawlies to the Commons: What’s next for Matt Hancock?

The former health secretary left the jungle in third place having reached the final of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity.

Matt Hancock to face angry colleagues and constituents after leaving I’m A Celeb

Matt Hancock to face angry colleagues and constituents after leaving I’m A Celeb

The former health secretary came third on the ITV show.

Three arrested after bodies of two babies found in south Wales home

Three arrested after bodies of two babies found in south Wales home

Two men aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child and they remain in police custody.

Sunak pledges ‘robust pragmatism’ not ‘grand rhetoric’ with foreign policy

Sunak pledges ‘robust pragmatism’ not ‘grand rhetoric’ with foreign policy

The Prime Minister’s speech will signal a different approach to relations with competitors than under Boris Johnson.

Man stabbed to death with broken glass on Richmond Bridge is named

Man stabbed to death with broken glass on Richmond Bridge is named

Police were called to the scene in south-west London at about 4am on Saturday and found 31-year-old Reece Newcombe with serious injuries.

Fans ready to party as England v Wales World Cup showdown looms

Fans ready to party as England v Wales World Cup showdown looms

The so-called “Battle of Britain” – which will see both home nations go head-to-head as Group B rivals – is set to take place on Tuesday.

Shapps launches £1 billion scheme to insulate middle-income homes

Shapps launches £1 billion scheme to insulate middle-income homes

Labour criticised the move as a ‘reheated announcement with no new resources’.

More than 50 Tory MPs seek change to modern slavery laws to ease migrant crisis

More than 50 Tory MPs seek change to modern slavery laws to ease migrant crisis

Signatories including Sir Graham Brady, the chairman of the 1922 Committee of Tory backbenchers.

Firefighters back mental health ‘conversation’ and raise thousands for Movember

Firefighters back mental health ‘conversation’ and raise thousands for Movember

Graham Smith and the crew at Liskeard Community Fire Station in Cornwall have raised over £15,000 for Movember over the years.

‘Leaders have gone silent’: Malala calls for UK to help oppressed Afghan women

‘Leaders have gone silent’: Malala calls for UK to help oppressed Afghan women

The 25-year-old Pakistani activist accused world leaders of going “silent” as she addressed the Action for Afghanistan rally on Sunday.

Model Ivana Knoll insists she does not fear arrest over daring World Cup outfits

Model Ivana Knoll insists she does not fear arrest over daring World Cup outfits

The Croatia fan has received attention online during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, where visitors are advised to “dress modestly”.

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