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Sturgeon: UK Government should ‘reassess’ licence for Cambo oilfield

Sturgeon: UK Government should ‘reassess’ licence for Cambo oilfield

In a letter to the Prime Minister, Nicola Sturgeon also called for a four-nations summit in order to ‘provide clear leadership’ ahead of Cop26.

Woman killed in bus crash outside London railway station named by police

Woman killed in bus crash outside London railway station named by police

The 32-year-old, from Rainham in Kent, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at Victoria at around 9am on Tuesday.

Tens of thousands apply for EU Settlement Scheme after deadline

Tens of thousands apply for EU Settlement Scheme after deadline

Some six million applications were received before the June 30 cut-off date, according to the Home Office.

Minister unsure who from Government has met Gurkhas on hunger strike

Minister unsure who from Government has met Gurkhas on hunger strike

Nick Gibb said ‘we’ve always taken very seriously the welfare and the pension of Gurkhas’.

Facebook could be forced to sell Giphy after watchdog raises concerns

Facebook could be forced to sell Giphy after watchdog raises concerns

The social media giant said it would buy Giphy in May last year.

Father stabbed to death in confrontation ‘a man with a good heart and soul’

Father stabbed to death in confrontation ‘a man with a good heart and soul’

The Metropolitan Police said three teenagers have been arrested.

TikTok announces new protective measures for teenage users in latest safety push

TikTok announces new protective measures for teenage users in latest safety push

Direct messaging and video sharing are to be more restricted by default for teenage users.

Cineworld hikes ticket prices by 40% since reopening

Cineworld hikes ticket prices by 40% since reopening

The cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, revealed sales remain well down due to the Covid restrictions impacting openings and new releases.

Our grades are more valid because of disruption, say GCSE pupils

Our grades are more valid because of disruption, say GCSE pupils

Students as Ark Burlington Danes Academy in west London rejected claims their grades were inflated by the teacher-led assessments.

‘No-one above the law’ says Met chief after Duke of York allegations

‘No-one above the law’ says Met chief after Duke of York allegations

Dame Cressida Dick added that she has asked officers to again review allegations connected to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Body of woman found burned in lay-by identified by police as Jomaa Jerrare

Body of woman found burned in lay-by identified by police as Jomaa Jerrare

The body of the 52-year-old was discovered shortly before 2.30am on Monday in Perton, near Wolverhampton.

Met officers have been working on Berlin embassy spy case ‘for months’

Met officers have been working on Berlin embassy spy case ‘for months’

Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said the UK authorities continue to work closely with their German counterparts.

Pupils on free school meals fall further behind more privileged peers at GCSE

Pupils on free school meals fall further behind more privileged peers at GCSE

Ofqual suggested the widening gap could be a reflection of the ‘uneven impact’ of the coronavirus crisis.

1.3m new drivers set to get behind the wheel in year ahead, research finds

1.3m new drivers set to get behind the wheel in year ahead, research finds

Direct Line estimates that more than half a million motorists would have passed their test in the past year, had they been able to.

Bailiffs ‘nightmare’ for cloned number plate identity theft victim

Bailiffs ‘nightmare’ for cloned number plate identity theft victim

Claire Herron, from Hartlepool, said she was ‘on the edge of a nervous breakdown’ after receiving fines totalling nearly £20,000 from across London.

Lecturer hopes to beat running world record for third time in memory of nephew

Lecturer hopes to beat running world record for third time in memory of nephew

Sharon Gayter is looking to complete a run from Land’s End to John O’Groats within 12 days.

Record high of 5.45 million people now waiting for routine NHS treatment

Record high of 5.45 million people now waiting for routine NHS treatment

NHS England also said the number having to wait more than a year to start treatment was 304,803 in June.

Ministers to consider relaxing self-isolation rules in Northern Ireland

Ministers to consider relaxing self-isolation rules in Northern Ireland

The return of conferences and exhibitions will also be discussed by the Stormont Executive.

Minute’s silence held to mark one year since Stonehaven rail disaster

Minute’s silence held to mark one year since Stonehaven rail disaster

Three people were killed in the derailment on August 12, 2020.

Fresh Covid-19 cases found at Napier Barracks, months after major outbreak

Fresh Covid-19 cases found at Napier Barracks, months after major outbreak

The Home Office said a ‘small number’ of infections have been found at the site in Folkestone, Kent, which is being used to house asylum seekers.

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