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Sally Challen condemns Penelope Jackson sentence as ‘appalling’

Sally Challen condemns Penelope Jackson sentence as ‘appalling’

Mrs Challen, who killed her husband in 2010 but saw her murder conviction quashed, said the judicial system and the CPS have not learnt from her case.

Johnson warns Cop26 is ‘last chance’ to stop temperature rise passing 1.5C

Johnson warns Cop26 is ‘last chance’ to stop temperature rise passing 1.5C

The Prime Minister said the human race has entered the last chance saloon on the environment.

Harry and Meghan urge G20 leaders to ensure vaccine supplies for all nations

Harry and Meghan urge G20 leaders to ensure vaccine supplies for all nations

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been campaigning for equal access to Covid jabs for people across the world.

Boris Johnson vows to take ‘appropriate action’ in France fishing row

Boris Johnson vows to take ‘appropriate action’ in France fishing row

The Prime Minister said French threats to block British boats from some ports could be in breach of the UK’s Brexit agreement with the EU.

Penelope Jackson jailed for at least 18 years for stabbing husband to death

Penelope Jackson jailed for at least 18 years for stabbing husband to death

Judge Martin Picton dismissed Jackson’s claims that her husband had abused her and said she had not shown ‘a shred’ of remorse.

Cop26 bin strikes suspended following new pay deal

Cop26 bin strikes suspended following new pay deal

The GMB union has called off strike action for two weeks while members are consulted.

IOPC launches investigation after officer accused of removing head covering

IOPC launches investigation after officer accused of removing head covering

A complaint has been made against an officer who is a member of the West Midlands Police force.

The Queen’s busy October schedule

The Queen’s busy October schedule

The monarch has been told by her doctors to continue to rest.

Queen’s health over the years as she is advised to rest for two weeks

Queen’s health over the years as she is advised to rest for two weeks

The Queen’s doctors have recommended she continue to rest for the next two weeks.

Queen advised to rest for the next two weeks

Queen advised to rest for the next two weeks

The head of state is said to be in good spirits and is expected to attend the National Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday.

Boosters to be offered to vulnerable earlier than six months after second dose

Boosters to be offered to vulnerable earlier than six months after second dose

People in care homes, housebound patients, and those who are about to start immunosuppressive treatment are among groups who could get boosters sooner

Police chief promises ‘robust response’ to protesters seeking to disrupt Cop26

Police chief promises ‘robust response’ to protesters seeking to disrupt Cop26

Iain Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, said officers will deal with such protesters ‘swiftly and robustly’.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Six in 10 areas have recorded a week-on-week fall in rates.

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the changing Covid rules across the UK’s nations?

What are the current rules and outlook for each of the countries.

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s not certain that Cop26 will limit global temperature rise

Nicola Sturgeon: It’s not certain that Cop26 will limit global temperature rise

Scotland’s First Minister said there is still a ‘significant gap’ in climate change commitments from world leaders.

Honeybees use social distancing to protect against parasites – study

Honeybees use social distancing to protect against parasites – study

Researchers discovered that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from a harmful mite by modifying the use of space.

Ofgem could rip up licences of seven energy suppliers as payment deadline looms

Ofgem could rip up licences of seven energy suppliers as payment deadline looms

The firms owe £17.9 million in total to the so-called renewables obligation scheme.

Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

Drivers told to watch out for deer as clocks go back

There is a ‘substantial increase’ in the risk of vehicles hitting deer between October and December, according to National Highways.

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

More than 1.6 million newly eligible people receive coronavirus booster invite

Eligible people include over 50s, those living in care homes, frontline health and social care workers and people with underlying health conditions.

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Football fan lodges appeal over conviction for racial abuse of Romaine Sawyers

Simon Silwood was jailed in September after posting an offensive message about the West Bromwich Albion midfielder.

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