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Farmer who murdered wife in 1982 ordered to serve at least 18 years

Farmer who murdered wife in 1982 ordered to serve at least 18 years

David Venables was jailed for life after his legal team said it was ‘inevitable’ he will die behind bars.

Online child sex abuse content ‘can be stopped without harming encryption’

Online child sex abuse content ‘can be stopped without harming encryption’

A new paper published by UK cybersecurity experts has proposed new ways of tackling abuse material without protecting encryption.

US city to host Duke of Cambridge’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony

US city to host Duke of Cambridge’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony

The inaugural ceremony was held at London’s Alexandra Palace last October.

Government go-ahead for new nuclear power station

Government go-ahead for new nuclear power station

Mixed reaction among supporters and opponents of the planned Sizewell C station.

Search for swimmer missing in sea near Clacton Pier scaled down

Search for swimmer missing in sea near Clacton Pier scaled down

Five people were pulled from the water on Tuesday but a 21-year-old man remained unaccounted for, police said.

Grenfell Tower Inquiry hears details of how vulnerable residents died alone

Grenfell Tower Inquiry hears details of how vulnerable residents died alone

Allison Munroe QC represented the families of Vincent Chiejina and Joseph Daniels, who died in their Grenfell Tower flats on June 14, 2017.

Health bosses face ‘impossible choices’ over cost pressures

Health bosses face ‘impossible choices’ over cost pressures

The health service is this year facing a real-terms cut in funding of between £4 billion and £9.4 billion, the membership organisation has warned.

Sunak’s meteoric rise could take him all the way to No 10

Sunak’s meteoric rise could take him all the way to No 10

The former chancellor topped the final vote of Tory MPs and now seeks the support of Conservatives around the country.

Liz Truss: From anti-Thatcher demos to heir to Iron Lady’s throne

Liz Truss: From anti-Thatcher demos to heir to Iron Lady’s throne

The highest office in the land is now within grasping distance for the Foreign Secretary.

Who are the people who will choose the next prime minister?

Who are the people who will choose the next prime minister?

Party members will vote amid a cost-of-living crisis, the war in Ukraine and the after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Blazes a ‘wake-up call’ on climate change, firefighters warn after record heat

Blazes a ‘wake-up call’ on climate change, firefighters warn after record heat

Temperatures climbed above 40C for the first time in the UK on Tuesday.

Universities must do more to tackle homelessness – report

Universities must do more to tackle homelessness – report

‘Striking’ lack of evidence collected by universities on housing status of their students, according to new paper.

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to face off in race to be Tory leader and PM

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to face off in race to be Tory leader and PM

Penny Mordaunt was eliminated in the final round of voting among party MPs.

Record number of cyclists take part in 288-mile ride to remember Jo Cox

Record number of cyclists take part in 288-mile ride to remember Jo Cox

The Jo Cox Way event was started in 2016 by North Yorkshire businessman and keen cyclist Sarfraz Mian.

Five arrested as demonstrators climb motorway signs in climate protest

Five arrested as demonstrators climb motorway signs in climate protest

Just Stop Oil targeted the M25 at various points on Wednesday morning.

Charles and Camilla meet veterans to mark 40th anniversary of Falklands war

Charles and Camilla meet veterans to mark 40th anniversary of Falklands war

The couple went on board the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at ‘cluttered’ top-floor flat

More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at ‘cluttered’ top-floor flat

The fire in north Woolwich came after the busiest day on record for fire crews.

Residents tell of flames sweeping through homes as major incident is stood down

Residents tell of flames sweeping through homes as major incident is stood down

A spokesman said two firefighters were taken to hospital.

City watchdog failed British Steel pension savers, MPs say

City watchdog failed British Steel pension savers, MPs say

The Financial Conduct Authority has been criticised by MPs on the the Public Accounts Committee.

Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

Minister: Parents who have miscarriages before 24 weeks can record ‘tragic loss’

Health Secretary Steve Barclay spoke about the need to ‘improve care for women and their partners who experienced the tragedy of pregnancy loss’.

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