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Human rights protections were no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling

Human rights protections were no defence to ‘violent’ Colston statue toppling

The Court of Appeal has given a ruling on legal issues arising out of the prosecution of the so-called Colston Four, who were cleared by a jury.

Nicola Sturgeon: UK is in midst of rapidly deteriorating economic crisis

Nicola Sturgeon: UK is in midst of rapidly deteriorating economic crisis

The First Minister called for the UK Government to immediately walk back plans to scrap the top rate of tax.

Rayner: Boris Johnson will be plotting comeback amid turmoil for new Government

Rayner: Boris Johnson will be plotting comeback amid turmoil for new Government

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner made a joke-laden speech to close her party’s conference in Liverpool.

Households urged to take energy meter readings ahead of October 1 price rise

Households urged to take energy meter readings ahead of October 1 price rise

The average household energy bill will rise from £1,971 to a frozen £2,500 from October 1.

Policeman thanks ‘heroes’ for food and accommodation on 263-mile charity walk

Policeman thanks ‘heroes’ for food and accommodation on 263-mile charity walk

Tom Harrison will complete his walk in London on Thursday after setting off from Land’s End, Cornwall, with no money on September 12.

UK braced for heavy rain and 60mph winds amid fallout from Hurricane Ian

UK braced for heavy rain and 60mph winds amid fallout from Hurricane Ian

Flooding and wind damage could affect areas across the country.

Small business defaults a ‘danger’ to future returns, British Business Bank says

Small business defaults a ‘danger’ to future returns, British Business Bank says

The state-owned bank warned of a challenging few years ahead for smaller businesses that are likely to be affected by the economic downturn.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary describes UK tax plans as ‘nuts’

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary describes UK tax plans as ‘nuts’

The airline chief said the move could potentially bankrupt the UK economy in the coming years.

Rail passengers urged only to travel if necessary on strike days

Rail passengers urged only to travel if necessary on strike days

Passengers are also advised to plan ahead and check when their last train will depart.

Demands for Chancellor to make emergency statement amid market turmoil

Demands for Chancellor to make emergency statement amid market turmoil

The Government faced calls for the recall of Parliament and a statement by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as the economic crisis deepened.

Pandemic cyber crime trends now business as usual among offenders, officer warns

Pandemic cyber crime trends now business as usual among offenders, officer warns

National Crime Agency chief Matt Horne said offenders had exploited the increase in numbers of people at home and using the internet.

Lucian Freud’s portrait of Wolseley restaurateur to go under the hammer

Lucian Freud’s portrait of Wolseley restaurateur to go under the hammer

The artist dined at the restaurant almost every night for the last few years of his life.

Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia’s ‘stolen generations’ of children

Scots urged to help hunt for art by Australia’s ‘stolen generations’ of children

The artwork was created by youngsters who were interned at a remote settlement in Western Australia in the 1940s.

Belarusian opposition leader: UK must continue to lead fight against tyranny

Belarusian opposition leader: UK must continue to lead fight against tyranny

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety and money laundering failings

Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety and money laundering failings

The Gambling Commission said it has penalised the bookmaker over ‘alarming’ failures.

Charles sends message to Canada’s governor-general following storm Fiona

Charles sends message to Canada’s governor-general following storm Fiona

The King said he and the Queen Consort wanted to send their ‘profound sympathy to the people of Atlantic Canada’.

Which? and Ofcom call on firms to ‘do more’ to help in cost-of-living crisis

Which? and Ofcom call on firms to ‘do more’ to help in cost-of-living crisis

Both Which? and Ofcom have reported record numbers of households struggling to pay their bills.

Barristers’ strike delays ‘may not be good enough reason to extend custody’

Barristers’ strike delays ‘may not be good enough reason to extend custody’

The Director of Public Prosecutions had brought a challenge against decisions made in two separate cases in Bristol and Manchester.

Social media impossible to keep track of, Molly Russell’s headteacher warns

Social media impossible to keep track of, Molly Russell’s headteacher warns

Sue Maguire told an inquest that schools now face challenges ‘we simply didn’t have 10 years ago or 15 years ago’.

Liz Truss tax plans ‘profoundly unconservative’ says former Tory MSP

Liz Truss tax plans ‘profoundly unconservative’ says former Tory MSP

Adam Tomkins hit out at Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget and said the UK ‘needs a Labour government’.

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