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Nearly half of perpetrators of group child sexual abuse are children, data shows

Nearly half of perpetrators of group child sexual abuse are children, data shows

Assistant Chief Constable Becky Riggs, who is the UK lead for child protection, said officers are seeing ‘volatile’ and ‘aggressive’ behaviour.

Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate

Staff at Irish embassy in Ukraine told to work from home as tensions escalate

It comes after the US closed its embassy in Kyiv because of a ‘potential significant air attack’ by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Al Murray and James Holland ride through London on Second World War-era ‘tank’

Al Murray and James Holland ride through London on Second World War-era ‘tank’

The podcast co-hosts travelled from Westminster to the Imperial War Museum in Lambeth on Wednesday.

Ian Paterson colleague ‘did not feel he could take things further’ – inquest

Ian Paterson colleague ‘did not feel he could take things further’ – inquest

Dr Adrian Parnell said it was ‘unusual’ when he found breast tissue left behind in some of Paterson’s patients after they had undergone mastectomies.

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned.

Energy suppliers to spend £500 million on winter bills support

Energy suppliers to spend £500 million on winter bills support

The extra support comes as the Government seeks to reduce the impact of cutting winter fuel payments to about 10 million pensioners.

Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Mr Reid was best known as the long-time political editor of UTV.

UK Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine in Russia – reports

UK Storm Shadow missiles used by Ukraine in Russia – reports

Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has been found in Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, several media outlets have said.

Police pods roll out shows ‘we are here’ as hotspot patrols see crime fall

Police pods roll out shows ‘we are here’ as hotspot patrols see crime fall

Since launching the hotspot policing team in April, patrols have been stepped up with an additional 10,000 hours across Sussex.

Almost 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close Rathbones bakery arm

Almost 400 jobs at risk as Morrisons plans to close Rathbones bakery arm

Unions have accused Morrisons of throwing ‘workers on the scrapheap’ since its private equity takeover in 2021.

Cop29 president faces pressure over LSE climate academic detained in Azerbaijan

Cop29 president faces pressure over LSE climate academic detained in Azerbaijan

Dozens of fellow academics have called for the release of the London School of Economics professor Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu detained in Azerbaijan.

In Pictures: One Direction stars at Liam Payne funeral

In Pictures: One Direction stars at Liam Payne funeral

Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined other guests at the private service in Buckinghamshire.

Minister: 14 asylum hotels have opened since Labour came to power

Minister: 14 asylum hotels have opened since Labour came to power

Dame Angela Eagle said seven asylum hotels have also closed since July, representing a net increase of seven.

Sara Sharif begged parents’ forgiveness for ‘being rude’, court told

Sara Sharif begged parents’ forgiveness for ‘being rude’, court told

Her father Urfan Sharif, stepmother Beinash Batool and uncle Faisal Malik deny murdering the 10-year-old and causing or allowing her death.

New tram-like electric buses rolled out in London

New tram-like electric buses rolled out in London

The fleet of 20 buses are being recharged by pantographs at each end of the 15-mile route 358 in the south-east of the capital.

Man who killed friend on Christmas Eve showed ‘clear thinking’, court hears

Man who killed friend on Christmas Eve showed ‘clear thinking’, court hears

Dylan Thomas repeatedly stabbed William Bush on December 24 2023 and has admitted manslaughter but denies murder.

Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at funeral

Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at funeral

Singers Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson gathered with other mourners at the private funeral in Buckinghamshire.

Judge: McGregor case jury can consider if he ‘concocted pornographic fantasy’

Judge: McGregor case jury can consider if he ‘concocted pornographic fantasy’

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor is being sued by a woman who claims he raped her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

Transport Secretary promises ‘vision-led approach’ for project funding

Transport Secretary promises ‘vision-led approach’ for project funding

Louise Haigh said the switch could have ‘a lasting impact on transport for decades to come’.

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

Ships, helicopters and drones were all in Defence Secretary John Healey’s sights as he announced cost-saving measures.

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