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‘Lives will be lost’ if benefits and wages do not rise in line with inflation

‘Lives will be lost’ if benefits and wages do not rise in line with inflation

The most vulnerable are “paying the price” of world events, Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, will say.

Christopher Biggins among stars wrapping Royal Albert Hall in mile-long scarf

Christopher Biggins among stars wrapping Royal Albert Hall in mile-long scarf

#AScarfForLewy was a project where hundreds across the country contributed their own knitting in aid of a dementia charity.

Sturgeon: No country has been better prepared for independence than Scotland

Sturgeon: No country has been better prepared for independence than Scotland

The Scottish Government is due to publish a paper on its plans for the economy and currency of an independent Scotland on Monday.

What the papers say – October 15

What the papers say – October 15

The death of Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane features on many of the front pages.

Truss fighting to stay in power after day of chaos in Westminster

Truss fighting to stay in power after day of chaos in Westminster

It remains unclear whether she can remain in office, with the markets still jittery and reports of Tory MPs plotting intensely to replace her.

Funeral to be held for five-year-old and father killed in Creeslough blast

Funeral to be held for five-year-old and father killed in Creeslough blast

Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna were at the shop to buy a cake for her mother when the tragedy unfolded.

Francis Bacon triptych sells for £24.3m at auction

Francis Bacon triptych sells for £24.3m at auction

Three Studies for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes was sold on Friday.

Edinburgh theatre ‘deeply saddened’ to hear of death of Robbie Coltrane

Edinburgh theatre ‘deeply saddened’ to hear of death of Robbie Coltrane

At the age of 28, the actor appeared in the first theatre production of The Slab Boys at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.

Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional’ Robbie Coltrane

Hugh Laurie among stars remembering ‘exceptional’ Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish actor starred in a number of classic British franchises and shows during his career including 007, Blackadder and Harry Potter.

In Pictures: Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane

In Pictures: Harry Potter and Cracker star Robbie Coltrane

The Scottish star played Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and starred as criminal psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in crime drama Cracker.

Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

Daniel Radcliffe pays tribute to ‘incredible’ Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane

The actor was best known for playing the Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid in the fantasy series and a criminal psychologist in ITV’s crime drama Cracker.

Anglian Water fined £1.2 million over pollution in eastern England

Anglian Water fined £1.2 million over pollution in eastern England

The Environment Agency has said Anglian Water admitted causing pollution at inland freshwaters on several occasions.

New chancellor will be ‘chief executive’ in Government, says ally

New chancellor will be ‘chief executive’ in Government, says ally

Steve Brine called his friend Jeremy Hunt “calm personified” and said the Conservative Party now needs to unite.

Second man charged in connection with Bishopsgate knife attack

Second man charged in connection with Bishopsgate knife attack

City of London Police have charged Tyrone Dean, 23, with two counts of robbery and three counts of grievous bodily harm.

Demonstrators block Downing Street gates in protest at PM’s climate approach

Demonstrators block Downing Street gates in protest at PM’s climate approach

Crowds of Extinction Rebellion protesters arrived in Whitehall on Friday, waving flags, setting off flares, chanting and banging drums.

From Cracker to Hagrid, larger-than-life Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen

From Cracker to Hagrid, larger-than-life Robbie Coltrane dominated the screen

The actor was known for his roles in TV series Cracker and as Hagrid in the Harry Potter films.

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

The Scottish star is best known for playing the beloved Hogwarts gamekeeper Hagrid and psychologist Dr Eddie ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald in ITV’s crime drama.

Ed Miliband mocks David Cameron’s 2015 ‘chaos’ tweet after Liz Truss U-turn

Ed Miliband mocks David Cameron’s 2015 ‘chaos’ tweet after Liz Truss U-turn

The former Labour leader’s response to David Cameron’s tweet has quickly accrued tens of thousands of likes after a tumultuous day for the Tories.

Charities and asylum seekers face wait for Rwanda policy High Court ruling

Charities and asylum seekers face wait for Rwanda policy High Court ruling

“It is going to take a little bit of time,” judge Lord Justice Lewis said on Friday.

Three weeks of market chaos that toppled the chancellor

Three weeks of market chaos that toppled the chancellor

The market chaos that gripped London, and spilled over internationally, was some of the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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