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Two transplant patients died of infection linked to contaminated water

Two transplant patients died of infection linked to contaminated water

Royal Papworth Hospital was relocated to a new site in Cambridge in May 2019.

Sunak’s judgment under scrutiny as claims arise over Raab’s behaviour

Sunak’s judgment under scrutiny as claims arise over Raab’s behaviour

Multiple sources have alleged Dominic Raab created a ‘culture of fear’ in the Ministry of Justice, according to The Guardian.

Doctor who sought to cover up cause of nine-year-old girl’s death is struck off

Doctor who sought to cover up cause of nine-year-old girl’s death is struck off

A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel decided the sanction for Dr Heather Steen.

Warmest Armistice Day on record as weekend high is forecast to hit 20C

Warmest Armistice Day on record as weekend high is forecast to hit 20C

The warm conditions are forecast to continue on Saturday and Sunday.

Collapses of baby girl allegedly murdered by nurse came ‘out of the blue’

Collapses of baby girl allegedly murdered by nurse came ‘out of the blue’

Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of 10 others between June 2015 and June 2016.

Cleverly summons Iranian diplomat following ‘threats’ to UK-based journalists

Cleverly summons Iranian diplomat following ‘threats’ to UK-based journalists

The Foreign Secretary said ‘intimidation of any kind’ towards members of the press in Britain would not be tolerated.

Irish premier praises Rishi Sunak’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to NI Protocol dispute

Irish premier praises Rishi Sunak’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to NI Protocol dispute

Micheal Martin said Anglo-Irish relations have improved ‘very significantly’ as he expressed hope of a resolution to the stand-off.

Burglar who grabbed house keys through cat flap jailed for three years

Burglar who grabbed house keys through cat flap jailed for three years

Daniel Meade, 43, of Upper Rainham Road, Havering, used the keys to unlock the back door of an address in Dagenham.

Airbus and Qatar Airways allege regulator ‘collusion’ in A350 aircraft dispute

Airbus and Qatar Airways allege regulator ‘collusion’ in A350 aircraft dispute

The aircraft manufacturing giant is accused of ‘exerting its influence’ over the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Sturgeon ‘profoundly concerned’ ahead of autumn budget

Sturgeon ‘profoundly concerned’ ahead of autumn budget

Scotland’s First Minister said the UK is in an ‘incredibly difficult’ position.

Berlin embassy spy case reminiscent of John Le Carre thriller

Berlin embassy spy case reminiscent of John Le Carre thriller

Hopes of a warmer co-existence with Russia have been gradually snuffed out since the Cold War ended.

Rishi Sunak welcomes King Abdullah of Jordan to No 10

Rishi Sunak welcomes King Abdullah of Jordan to No 10

The monarch caught Downing Street off guard by arriving early on Friday, meaning he missed the customary doorstep handshake with the Prime Minister.

Murder accused ‘disposed of Albanian drug farm in oil barrel’, court told

Murder accused ‘disposed of Albanian drug farm in oil barrel’, court told

The prosecution previously alleged Mark Brown had used the homemade incinerators to dispose of Leah Ware’s body.

Guard admits spying for Russia while working at British embassy in Berlin

Guard admits spying for Russia while working at British embassy in Berlin

David Ballantyne Smith, 58, is said to have been driven by an intense hatred for his own country.

Calls for Government to rethink Public Order Bill after journalist arrests

Calls for Government to rethink Public Order Bill after journalist arrests

Civil liberties groups have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman to express concern about recent incidents during Just Stop Oil protests.

Naval destroyer sailors rescue crew of yacht sinking off the Isle of Wight

Naval destroyer sailors rescue crew of yacht sinking off the Isle of Wight

HMS Diamond had just left Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, when it answered a mayday call.

58 people charged over Just Stop Oil protests on M25 – Metropolitan Police

58 people charged over Just Stop Oil protests on M25 – Metropolitan Police

Over the last four days, environmental activists have climbed gantries above the motorway, forcing it to close in several places.

Priti Patel restricted disclosure of documents to Novichok death inquiry

Priti Patel restricted disclosure of documents to Novichok death inquiry

The former Home Secretary signed the restriction notice in July this year.

Twitter turmoil could be exploited by terrorists, experts warn

Twitter turmoil could be exploited by terrorists, experts warn

Safety group Tech Against Terrorism has raised concerns about the staff cuts and proposed moderation plans at the social media site.

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

Six leading national figures named as members of the Order of Merit

The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military.

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