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Social care funding urged to ease ‘unbearable situation’ of people with dementia

Social care funding urged to ease ‘unbearable situation’ of people with dementia

Families will continue to face a ‘huge financial and psychological burden’ as key elements of social care reform remain undecided, MPs warn.

Sturgeon confident police can deal with Cop26 protests ‘sensitively’

Sturgeon confident police can deal with Cop26 protests ‘sensitively’

Police have said they will work to facilitate peaceful protest during the summit.

Husband welcomes ‘fresh pair of eyes’ in Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case

Husband welcomes ‘fresh pair of eyes’ in Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case

Richard Ratcliffe was meeting the Foreign Secretary to discuss further strategy around attempts to free his wife from prison in Iran.

Tesco links up with start-up Gorillas for rapid delivery service

Tesco links up with start-up Gorillas for rapid delivery service

The UK’s largest supermarket chain said the ultra-fast delivery pilot starts from its store in Thornton Heath, South London.

Fireworks used as signal for drugs ‘being dropped’ – MP

Fireworks used as signal for drugs ‘being dropped’ – MP

Robbie Moore told the Commons his constituents are having to go through fireworks being set off late at night.

Murdered sisters’ mother vows ‘they will not let him out – I will not let them’

Murdered sisters’ mother vows ‘they will not let him out – I will not let them’

Mina Smallman said justice had been done for her ‘beautiful girls’ Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman

Onus on Northern Ireland parties to draw up alternative legacy plan – Donaldson

Onus on Northern Ireland parties to draw up alternative legacy plan – Donaldson

The DUP leader said Stormont parties had to do more than just oppose the Government’s controversial plan to ban prosecutions.

Sir David Amess’s French bulldog crowned Westminster Dog of the Year

Sir David Amess’s French bulldog crowned Westminster Dog of the Year

The Conservative MP, who was stabbed to death in his constituency earlier this month, was a devoted animal lover.

Elections Bill deemed ‘another grubby Westminster power grab’ by SNP

Elections Bill deemed ‘another grubby Westminster power grab’ by SNP

The nationalists also questioned the need for introducing compulsory voter ID to access polling stations.

Cop26 chance to win a ‘victory’ for life on Earth but more action needed: Kerry

Cop26 chance to win a ‘victory’ for life on Earth but more action needed: Kerry

There is momentum among countries and businesses to tackle climate change, but more is needed, US climate envoy John Kerry urged ahead of Cop26.

Tube line shut due to Covid will fully reopen on weekdays next month

Tube line shut due to Covid will fully reopen on weekdays next month

The Waterloo and City line – which connects the City of London with Waterloo railway station – was closed in March 2020.

Man jailed for attempting to murder soldier in violent rage

Man jailed for attempting to murder soldier in violent rage

Dylan Rigby attacked Cobhan McLelland, 18, in a two-hour ordeal using scissors, knives and boiling water at a flat in Edinburgh in March.

Selfridges unveils ‘Christmas of Dreams’ window display

Selfridges unveils ‘Christmas of Dreams’ window display

The department store’s festive campaign has been launched at its London, Birmingham and Manchester stores and online.

Syrian refugee launches fitness record label inspired by athletes

Syrian refugee launches fitness record label inspired by athletes

Yazid Eid said the idea for Training Tunes came to him while facing life imprisonment in Syria.

Man wipes away tear at trial as he tells of ‘devil incarnate’ Barry Bennell

Man wipes away tear at trial as he tells of ‘devil incarnate’ Barry Bennell

The man is one of eight men who have sued Manchester City for damages after complaining of being abused by Bennell more than 30 years ago.

Testing shows I am not spewing Covid into the Commons, says maskless Rees-Mogg

Testing shows I am not spewing Covid into the Commons, says maskless Rees-Mogg

The Commons Leader is among those on the Government frontbench not to wear a face covering despite concerns over case numbers in Parliament.

Man who organised doomed flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala convicted

Man who organised doomed flight that killed footballer Emiliano Sala convicted

David Henderson, 67, has been convicted after a trial at Cardiff Crown Court.

Patel promises ‘thorough review’ of police vetting

Patel promises ‘thorough review’ of police vetting

Home Secretary Priti Patel also said hiring more women is ‘important’ for the future of police culture.

Satanic teenager jailed for life for murdering sisters

Satanic teenager jailed for life for murdering sisters

Danyal Hussein, 19, savagely stabbed Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27, in a park in north London in June last year.

UK investigates trawler detention amid French sanctions threat

UK investigates trawler detention amid French sanctions threat

Environment Secretary George Eustice said threats to block British boats from French ports and tighten checks appear to breach international law.

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