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‘Closure’ for Paul Urey’s family as fundraiser to bring body home exceeds £8,000

‘Closure’ for Paul Urey’s family as fundraiser to bring body home exceeds £8,000

Mr Urey’s daughter said she is ‘overwhelmed’ by donations after her father died while being detained by Russian-backed separatists in July.

Labour promises specialist rape courts to fast-track cases and support victims

Labour promises specialist rape courts to fast-track cases and support victims

Only 1 in 100 suspected rapists are currently being prosecuted, despite record-high numbers of complaints.

Police find man’s body in crashed car two days after he was reported missing

Police find man’s body in crashed car two days after he was reported missing

John Winton McNab, 86, was reported missing on Friday September 16, with his body found in a Mercedes car on Sunday September 18.

Home Secretary: ‘Common sense policing’ must come first over ‘symbolic gestures’

Home Secretary: ‘Common sense policing’ must come first over ‘symbolic gestures’

In an open letter to police chiefs, the new Home Secretary set out her key priorities for the police and her crime cutting agenda.

Man to take on London Marathon with his cousins in memory of his ‘superhuman’ dad

Man to take on London Marathon with his cousins in memory of his ‘superhuman’ dad

Sam Spence is to take on the London Marathon with his three cousins to raise money for charity Maggie’s

Labour pledges to build National Care Service enforcing high standards in homes

Labour pledges to build National Care Service enforcing high standards in homes

The party accused some private equity-owned care homes of spending ‘hundreds of millions servicing debt and avoiding tax’.

‘Only the very richest’ in Britain will see incomes grow, tax cut analysis says

‘Only the very richest’ in Britain will see incomes grow, tax cut analysis says

Resolution Foundation said 95% of the population will still get poorer as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

What the papers say – September 24

What the papers say – September 24

The newspapers respond to the Government’s ‘Robin Hood in reverse’ mini-budget which saw the pound plummet to a 37-year low.

Labour conference gives Starmer chance to stress dividing lines with Tories

Labour conference gives Starmer chance to stress dividing lines with Tories

Supporters of the Labour leader hope he will make the most of his ideological advantage over the Government.

Kwasi Kwarteng insists vast tax cuts ‘not a gamble’ amid hostile reception

Kwasi Kwarteng insists vast tax cuts ‘not a gamble’ amid hostile reception

The Chancellor said the measures are ‘absolutely fair’ despite accusations they will deepen inequality.

UK ticket-holder scoops £171m EuroMillions jackpot

UK ticket-holder scoops £171m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning numbers from Friday’s draw were 14, 15, 22, 35 and 48. The Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 08.

Police operation surrounding Queen’s death and funeral ‘an enormous success’

Police operation surrounding Queen’s death and funeral ‘an enormous success’

More than 5,000 police officers from across the UK supported 10 days of ceremonial events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Endurance swimmer breaks record for longest ever open swim in Loch Ness

Endurance swimmer breaks record for longest ever open swim in Loch Ness

Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley has broken the record for the longest ever open water swim in Loch Ness.

Support services for victims of county lines exploitation given funding boost

Support services for victims of county lines exploitation given funding boost

The money will go towards providing a rescue service and specialist one-to-one support for victims.

Strictly Come Dancing pairings unveiled during stunning 2022 series launch

Strictly Come Dancing pairings unveiled during stunning 2022 series launch

The show opened with a ballroom performance from the professional dancers and John Legend performed his new single.

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Modelling suggests vaccinating 25% of the groups most at risk could significantly reduce the risk of transmission.

Police interview two men in Prince’s Foundation ‘cash-for-honours’ probe

Police interview two men in Prince’s Foundation ‘cash-for-honours’ probe

It is understood the King has not been spoken to by police, nor has he been requested to do so.

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption

Rail services at Paddington station hit by severe disruption

The problem has also delayed trains travelling from Reading and Heathrow Airport.

The pound is dropping – What will it mean for Britons?

The pound is dropping – What will it mean for Britons?

Sterling hit its lowest for 37 years on Friday after the Chancellor’s mini-budget.

Covid-19 ‘linked to increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children’

Covid-19 ‘linked to increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children’

Researchers highlight that it is not clear why type 1 diabetes appears to be more common after coronavirus infection.

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