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Terror suspect in court accused of plotting mustard gas attack

Terror suspect in court accused of plotting mustard gas attack

Jordan Richardson, 20, was said to have a recipe for the toxin when he was arrested on December 19.

Ellie Goulding ‘in awe’ of Crisis’s work as she helps with Christmas services

Ellie Goulding ‘in awe’ of Crisis’s work as she helps with Christmas services

Goulding was joined at the event by Bridgerton actor Sam Phillips and TV fitness expert Joe Wicks.

Keir Starmer to go abroad with family over New Year

Keir Starmer to go abroad with family over New Year

The Prime Minister and his family will spend Christmas at Chequers, his official country residence, before taking a break elsewhere.

Man jailed after brandishing deactivated AK-47 on X video during summer unrest

Man jailed after brandishing deactivated AK-47 on X video during summer unrest

Habeeb Khan was arrested at his Birmingham home after footage of him threatening to ‘blow away’ members of the English Defence League went viral.

Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Swinney reassures Scots over public safety at Christmas after Magdeburg attack

Five people – including a nine-year-old boy – were killed and more than 200 injured in the attack in the German city.

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

‘Vital’ to address Lord Advocate’s concerns on length of Eljamel probe – Swinney

Scotland’s top prosecutor Dorothy Bain KC said the seven-year investigation into the neurosurgeon had gone on for ‘far too long’.

Lack of growth in UK’s latest GDP figures ‘deeply alarming’, says Swinney

Lack of growth in UK’s latest GDP figures ‘deeply alarming’, says Swinney

The First Minister accused the UK Government of making ‘mistakes’ in its budget which will exacerbate the problem.

Duke of Sussex’s legal cases in 2024

Duke of Sussex’s legal cases in 2024

Harry is involved in several legal cases, including against newspaper publishers.

Man appears in court accused of murdering 42-year-old teacher

Man appears in court accused of murdering 42-year-old teacher

Gemma Devonish was found with stab wounds at an address in south London at around 10.30am on Thursday and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mandelson an ‘asset’ to UK-US ties, No 10 says after Trump ally jibe

Mandelson an ‘asset’ to UK-US ties, No 10 says after Trump ally jibe

Downing Street defended the Labour grandee as a ‘significant asset’ to the transatlantic relationship.

Morrisons extends discounts after IT issues hit Christmas shopping

Morrisons extends discounts after IT issues hit Christmas shopping

The supermarket chain is offering 10% off an entire shop on Monday and Tuesday for its loyalty card holders, and discounted prices for all shoppers.

NHS advice on drinking, rabies and bites top queries last Christmas

NHS advice on drinking, rabies and bites top queries last Christmas

Advice was sought on a variety of maladies on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according the NHS website.

King to hail healthcare workers and communities in Christmas address – reports

King to hail healthcare workers and communities in Christmas address – reports

The speech was reportedly recorded at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former chapel of the Middlesex Hospital in central London.

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces

The Prime Minister and the Ukrainian president spoke on Monday morning.

Emergency services at scene after light aircraft crashes near airport

Emergency services at scene after light aircraft crashes near airport

The crash happened on Monday morning near Fife Airport.

Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

Stopping child poverty is ‘utmost priority’ Swinney says in Christmas message

The First Minister’s Christmas card proceeds will go to charity Children First.

Met Office forecasts ‘mild Christmas’ with ‘notably high temperatures’

Met Office forecasts ‘mild Christmas’ with ‘notably high temperatures’

The weather service said conditions ‘should not play a factor’ in any disruption to roads over the next few days.

Jailed activist ‘hurt’ PM did not raise case with Egyptian leader, says family

Jailed activist ‘hurt’ PM did not raise case with Egyptian leader, says family

Campaigners want Sir Keir Starmer to make a direct intervention with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to help free Alaa Abd El-Fattah.

Sentencing of members of ‘depraved’ child abuse ring postponed until new year

Sentencing of members of ‘depraved’ child abuse ring postponed until new year

The two women and five men were convicted of a range of offences last year which the trial judge said plunged ‘the depths of human depravity’.

Woman appears in court charged with murder of five-year-old son

Woman appears in court charged with murder of five-year-old son

Claire Button, 35, appeared at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged over the death of her five-year-old son Lincoln Button.

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