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Soldier dies during exercise on Salisbury Plain

Soldier dies during exercise on Salisbury Plain

The 23-year-old was part of a crew operating an armoured vehicle when the incident happened on Friday.

Send Covid vaccines to low-income countries now to save lives – Gordon Brown

Send Covid vaccines to low-income countries now to save lives – Gordon Brown

The former prime minister said it could help prevent thousands of deaths.

William urges society to ‘unite to repair planet’ at first Earthshot ceremony

William urges society to ‘unite to repair planet’ at first Earthshot ceremony

Every year from 2021 until the end of the decade, winners in five categories will receive £1 million to develop their projects.

Face-to-face meetings between MPs and voters must be suspended, says ex-minister

Face-to-face meetings between MPs and voters must be suspended, says ex-minister

Tobias Ellwood said there was ‘huge anxiety’ among MPs about their safety after Sir David Amess was killed.

Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn statue

Sir David Amess tribute to be added to Dame Vera Lynn statue

Virginia Lewis-Jones, daughter of Dame Vera and family friend of Sir David, has said she will pay tribute to the MP after his death.

Boy, 16, on murder charge after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Boy, 16, on murder charge after teenager stabbed to death on playing field

Hazrat Wali, 18, died after being attacked in Twickenham, south-west London, on Tuesday.

Boris Johnson lays flowers at scene of Sir David Amess death amid terror inquiry

Boris Johnson lays flowers at scene of Sir David Amess death amid terror inquiry

The PM was accompanied by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Home Secretary Priti Patel.

11 terror attacks which brought death and destruction to streets of Britain

11 terror attacks which brought death and destruction to streets of Britain

The Metropolitan Police are treating the killing of MP Sir David Amess as a terrorist incident.

Business insolvencies at highest level since pandemic began

Business insolvencies at highest level since pandemic began

Figures show there were 1,446 company insolvencies across England and Wales in September.

What the papers say – October 16

What the papers say – October 16

The death of Sir David Amess dominates the front pages on Saturday.

Police force ‘disappointed’ after unlawful killing verdict at inquest

Police force ‘disappointed’ after unlawful killing verdict at inquest

A Supreme Court judgment a year ago means a coroner or an inquest jury should reach an unlawful killing conclusion using the civil standard of proof.

Government takes over Southeastern train services

Government takes over Southeastern train services

Govia was stripped of the Southeastern franchise after failing to declare more than £25 million of taxpayer funding.

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

The Conservative MP was killed while meeting constituents in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on Friday.

Fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess declared terrorist incident

Fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess declared terrorist incident

A 25-year-old man arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder is in custody at an Essex police station.

Review of MPs’ security ordered after Sir David Amess fatally stabbed

Review of MPs’ security ordered after Sir David Amess fatally stabbed

The investigation is being led by counter-terror officers.

Asylum seeker pays tribute to ‘supportive’ and ‘welcoming’ Sir David Amess

Asylum seeker pays tribute to ‘supportive’ and ‘welcoming’ Sir David Amess

Sir David helped Ahmad Jaber with his asylum application when he was ‘ignored by the Home Office’.

French ticket-holder scoops record £184 million EuroMillions jackpot

French ticket-holder scoops record £184 million EuroMillions jackpot

Tuesday’s jackpot now sits at an estimated £14 million.

He would always turn up: Sir David Amess’ community and charity work remembered

He would always turn up: Sir David Amess’ community and charity work remembered

Leigh-On-Sea town clerk Helen Symmons said Sir David would ride a float for the town’s Christmas parade each year.

Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Priti Patel denounced the killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess as an ‘attack on democracy itself’.

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

The church fell silent as Father Jeffrey Woolnaugh paid tribute to the Conservative MP.

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