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Stephen Port detective tells inquest jurors of regret over laptop ‘failing’

Stephen Port detective tells inquest jurors of regret over laptop ‘failing’

Detective Constable David Parish said he spent the years since Port’s victim was first discovered ‘wishing’ he had acted differently.

New inquests opened into deaths of four patients at scandal-hit Gosport hospital

New inquests opened into deaths of four patients at scandal-hit Gosport hospital

A 2018 inquiry found that hundreds of patients at the hospital in Hampshire had their lives shortened through use of opioids.

Police seized firearm from home of ex-Royal Marines chief days before his death

Police seized firearm from home of ex-Royal Marines chief days before his death

Major General Matthew Holmes was found hanging at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2.

Britain no longer has God-given right to rule the waves, ministers told

Britain no longer has God-given right to rule the waves, ministers told

Crossbench peer Lord Singh of Wimbledon said such an attitude belonged to the 19th century.

Glenrothes mosque attack: Suspect had racist images on computer, court hears

Glenrothes mosque attack: Suspect had racist images on computer, court hears

An expert told the High Court in Edinburgh that Sam Imrie had images that were ‘anti-Jewish, anti-immigrant, anti-black (and) anti-everything’.

My energy firm has gone bust. What happens now?

My energy firm has gone bust. What happens now?

Colorado Energy and Pure Planet are the latest energy firms to fold since the start of September.

Insulate Britain suspends road-blocking protests

Insulate Britain suspends road-blocking protests

The organisation has caused misery for drivers in recent weeks, blocking the M25 and other major roads.

New Scotland Office minister takes seat in Lords after failed Holyrood bid

New Scotland Office minister takes seat in Lords after failed Holyrood bid

Tory donor Malcolm Offord failed in a bid to become an MSP but can serve as a minister after receiving a peerage.

GPs condemn ‘abuse’ over in-person care as Javid fails to address conference

GPs condemn ‘abuse’ over in-person care as Javid fails to address conference

Professor Martin Marshall, head of the Royal College of GPs, praised delegates for working tirelessly to support patients through the pandemic.

Gap between poor and affluent students going to university widest for 14 years

Gap between poor and affluent students going to university widest for 14 years

It comes as leading institutions are under pressure to widen access to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

NHS backlog hits record high with nearly 10,000 waiting more than two years

NHS backlog hits record high with nearly 10,000 waiting more than two years

Some 5.7 million people were waiting to start routine hospital treatment at the end of August 2021, according to NHS England.

Lewis failed to comply with duties over lack of abortion services, judge rules

Lewis failed to comply with duties over lack of abortion services, judge rules

Mr Justice Colton declined to make any order compelling Brandon Lewis to set out a timetable for the provision of abortion services.

Prince George frustrated by scale of litter problem, says William

Prince George frustrated by scale of litter problem, says William

The Duke of Cambridge was interviewed about climate change for BBC Newscast.

Waxwork of the Queen receives royal welcome in Blackpool

Waxwork of the Queen receives royal welcome in Blackpool

The figure will be joined on display in the seaside resort by models of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and a corgi.

London’s Night Tube to return in November

London’s Night Tube to return in November

Tens of thousands of people signed a petition calling for services to resume to help protect women and girls.

‘Less than five minutes of bad news on social media can lower mood’

‘Less than five minutes of bad news on social media can lower mood’

Research found that consumption of two to four minutes’ of posts related to Covid led to ‘immediate and significant reductions in positive effect’.

Brussels has gone ‘extra mile’ to resolve post-Brexit dispute, says EU envoy

Brussels has gone ‘extra mile’ to resolve post-Brexit dispute, says EU envoy

Talks will continue over proposals to address issues over trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Facebook whistleblower’s claims to be checked to see if tech giant broke UK law

Facebook whistleblower’s claims to be checked to see if tech giant broke UK law

Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham says she has written to former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.

Javid ‘sorry’ for those who suffered during Covid-19 crisis

Javid ‘sorry’ for those who suffered during Covid-19 crisis

The Health Secretary’s comments came after the Government’s response to the outbreak was criticised by MPs.

Queen to attend sixth opening of Welsh Parliament

Queen to attend sixth opening of Welsh Parliament

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will join the Queen at the Senedd in Cardiff.

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