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Man who emailed Rayner felt she was ‘partially responsible’ for Amess death

Man who emailed Rayner felt she was ‘partially responsible’ for Amess death

Benjamin Iliffe was sentenced to 15 weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.

Artefacts recovered from the ruins of Hiroshima to be auctioned

Artefacts recovered from the ruins of Hiroshima to be auctioned

A twisted enamel sign and Japanese flag will be sold at Bath auction house Henry Aldridge and Sons on Saturday.

Camilla praises Commonwealth during award ceremony for essayists

Camilla praises Commonwealth during award ceremony for essayists

The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition was founded in 1883 and is believed to be the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools.

Emily Maitlis stalker tells jurors he ‘had to breach’ order to prove innocence

Emily Maitlis stalker tells jurors he ‘had to breach’ order to prove innocence

Edward Vines is accused of attempting to breach a restraining order by writing letters from HMP Nottingham.

China submits new climate plan with no fresh targets

China submits new climate plan with no fresh targets

The world’s biggest polluter has submitted its updated ‘nationally determined contribution’ ahead of Cop26 summit.

Plan for new body to investigate road crashes

Plan for new body to investigate road crashes

It would operate in a similar way to existing independent bodies which investigate air, maritime and rail accidents.

Sturgeon to address young climate activists ahead of Cop26

Sturgeon to address young climate activists ahead of Cop26

The First Minister will speak at the 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth.

Singer Annie Lennox adds her voice to calls for ‘real action’ at Cop26 summit

Singer Annie Lennox adds her voice to calls for ‘real action’ at Cop26 summit

The musician and campaigner spoke out ahead of the talks, which get under way on October 31.

All remaining countries removed from travel red list

All remaining countries removed from travel red list

the Latin American countries of Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Panama, Peru and Venezuela will be taken off the list at 4am on Monday.

Gender identity row professor quits University of Sussex after ‘horrible time’

Gender identity row professor quits University of Sussex after ‘horrible time’

Kathleen Stock, who praised the university’s leadership, said she will be leaving after a difficult few years.

Why is the UK at loggerheads with France over fishing?

Why is the UK at loggerheads with France over fishing?

The PA News Agency explains the context of tensions between the UK and the EU over fishing rights.

One in five women ‘have not checked for breast cancer signs in the last year’

One in five women ‘have not checked for breast cancer signs in the last year’

Every year, around 11,500 women and 85 men die from breast cancer in the UK.

Man who sent Labour deputy leader threatening email spared jail

Man who sent Labour deputy leader threatening email spared jail

Benjamin Iliffe, 36, of Chatteris in Cambridgeshire, sent the email from his personal account on October 16.

Jeremy Corbyn: Second vote on Scottish independence will happen ‘in a few years’

Jeremy Corbyn: Second vote on Scottish independence will happen ‘in a few years’

The former Labour leader said he was ‘strongly in support’ of people ‘having their voice’.

Half a million more homes to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband boost

Half a million more homes to benefit from £5bn gigabit broadband boost

Digital Secretary Nadine Dorries said the investment is ‘levelling up in action’.

Technology has tackled prejudice where governments could not, says will.i.am

Technology has tackled prejudice where governments could not, says will.i.am

The musician and tech entrepreneur said apps such as Uber have done ‘what companies and governments and cities were not able to do’.

Charles tells world leaders people expect action at Cop26

Charles tells world leaders people expect action at Cop26

The Prince of Wales and senior royals will carry out a series of royal events in support of the UN climate conference.

Killer Stephen Port made up story about victim to cover up murder, inquest told

Killer Stephen Port made up story about victim to cover up murder, inquest told

Ryan Edwards said he had suspicions about his friend and neighbour, who surrounded himself with young males and kept drugs at home.

Barry Bennell ‘shooed away’ from Manchester United, victim tells judge

Barry Bennell ‘shooed away’ from Manchester United, victim tells judge

The man told Mr Justice Johnson what he believed United’s attitude to Bennell had been when giving evidence at a trial after suing Manchester City.

Covid ‘Plan B’ may not be needed if cases continue to fall, says Sage expert

Covid ‘Plan B’ may not be needed if cases continue to fall, says Sage expert

Professor Neil Ferguson said there is no apparent growth in case numbers.

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