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Parliament watchdog drops probe into Chris Pincher groping claims – reports

Parliament watchdog drops probe into Chris Pincher groping claims – reports

He resigned as deputy chief whip after allegedly assaulting two people at a private members’ club in June.

Man arrested at airport on suspicion of attempted murder after four hit by car

Man arrested at airport on suspicion of attempted murder after four hit by car

The driver of the car did not stop at the scene, police said.

Two teenagers charged with murder after death of Khayri McLean

Two teenagers charged with murder after death of Khayri McLean

The teenagers, who are both from Huddersfield, have been remanded in custody.

Weather predicted to turn autumnal for UK in coming week

Weather predicted to turn autumnal for UK in coming week

Rain, sunny spells and blustery winds are all predicted.

Protesters clash with police outside Iranian embassy in London

Protesters clash with police outside Iranian embassy in London

Angry protesters could be seen shouting and pushing against officers who had formed a line in front of the embassy.

Ukrainian ambassador pleas for continued ‘patience’ from refugee hosts

Ukrainian ambassador pleas for continued ‘patience’ from refugee hosts

Vadym Prystaiko said Ukraine needs ‘much more’ help from the UK as the country fights back against Moscow’s invasion.

National Trust: Government going in ‘opposite direction’ to protecting nature

National Trust: Government going in ‘opposite direction’ to protecting nature

The director general of the National Trust said that investment zones ‘represent a free-for-all for nature and heritage’.

Labour should be bold on energy policy, union boss says

Labour should be bold on energy policy, union boss says

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham called for renationalisation of energy companies.

Fresh calls to allow Jeremy Corbyn to stand as Labour candidate at next election

Fresh calls to allow Jeremy Corbyn to stand as Labour candidate at next election

The former Labour leader remains a party member but sits in the Commons as an Independent MP.

Police drop investigation into ‘online threat’ made to JK Rowling

Police drop investigation into ‘online threat’ made to JK Rowling

The author shared screenshots of a message from a user who had written ‘don’t worry you are next’ in response to her tweet about Sir Salman Rushdie.

UK-US relationship still ‘special,’ says Liz Truss

UK-US relationship still ‘special,’ says Liz Truss

The Prime Minister said she is determined to foster even closer transatlantic ties.

Desecration of wreaths and tributes at site of Co Down atrocity condemned

Desecration of wreaths and tributes at site of Co Down atrocity condemned

Some 18 British soldiers were killed at Narrow Water in an IRA bomb attack in 1979.

No 10 defends top Truss aide who is paid through his lobbying firm

No 10 defends top Truss aide who is paid through his lobbying firm

The Prime Minister’s chief of staff Mark Fullbrook has joined Government ‘on secondment’ and gets his salary through a private company.

Two officers suffer life-threatening injuries after collision

Two officers suffer life-threatening injuries after collision

A man aged in his 20s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Labour pledges to use state-owned investment fund to ‘build British industry’

Labour pledges to use state-owned investment fund to ‘build British industry’

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out the policy at the party conference.

Holly and Phil abuse ‘really damaging’ warns deputy Labour leader

Holly and Phil abuse ‘really damaging’ warns deputy Labour leader

Angela Rayner said she was worried about the scale of the attacks aimed against This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Man dies ‘after climbing out of window to escape tower block fire’

Man dies ‘after climbing out of window to escape tower block fire’

Emergency services were called to Twinnell House in Bristol in the early hours of Sunday.

Trump should sign contract to behave before Facebook ban lifts, says Khan

Trump should sign contract to behave before Facebook ban lifts, says Khan

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Donald Trump must not be allowed to abuse his position on Facebook if he is allowed back on the platform.

Ed Sheeran backs scheme to secure future of grassroots music venues

Ed Sheeran backs scheme to secure future of grassroots music venues

Own Our Venues was launched by the charity Music Venue Trust in June as part of a ‘radical’ move to help the sector.

Labour pledges 13,000 new officers in ‘return to neighbourhood policing’

Labour pledges 13,000 new officers in ‘return to neighbourhood policing’

Shadow ministers said Labour would also overhaul police standards procedures in the wake of recent scandals.

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