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Two men charged in connection with alleged fraudulent banking schemes

Two men charged in connection with alleged fraudulent banking schemes

The schemes were reported in Glasgow and Manchester.

Businesses must consider disabled customers ‘from the outset’ – MPs

Businesses must consider disabled customers ‘from the outset’ – MPs

MPs have called for accessible product design, including for bank cards and websites, to empower disabled consumers ‘by default’.

Sunak insists Tories are united despite speculation about plot to oust him

Sunak insists Tories are united despite speculation about plot to oust him

Rishi Sunak said he was focused on improving the economy rather than ‘Westminster politics’.

Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time over unpaid tax bill

Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time over unpaid tax bill

The former glamour model owes more than £750,000 to HM Revenue & Customs.

No disciplinary hearing for senior officer after ‘regretful sex’ comment claim

No disciplinary hearing for senior officer after ‘regretful sex’ comment claim

Sir Stephen House denied making the remark at a meeting later described as ‘spiky’ and ‘hard-hitting’.

Two held after incident where man died ‘trying to stop car being stolen’

Two held after incident where man died ‘trying to stop car being stolen’

Chris Hanley, 57, died in the incident on Olympic Street in Beswick, Manchester

Mother accused of murdering son says he was oxygen-starved during birth

Mother accused of murdering son says he was oxygen-starved during birth

Christina Robinson denies murdering her son Dwelaniyah at the family home in Durham in November 2022.

EasyJet opens first new UK base in 12 years

EasyJet opens first new UK base in 12 years

The airline said its new operation at Birmingham Airport will give passengers more flight options and could reduce fares.

Man to face trial over claims of smuggling migrants in van at ferry port

Man to face trial over claims of smuggling migrants in van at ferry port

Anas Al Mustafa denied assisting unlawful entry to the UK after Vietnamese migrants were discovered in the back of a van at Newhaven ferry port.

Most expensive property names in England and Wales revealed

Most expensive property names in England and Wales revealed

Certain titles have held steady over hundreds of years and reveal much about the provenance and history of the property, Savills said.

Yousaf’s ‘Tory free’ rhetoric treats voters with open contempt – Douglas Ross

Yousaf’s ‘Tory free’ rhetoric treats voters with open contempt – Douglas Ross

The Scottish Conservative leader responded to remarks made by Humza Yousaf.

Minister to be challenged over plan to boost dentistry

Minister to be challenged over plan to boost dentistry

Dentists have called on the Government to show how the plan will lead to 2.5 million more appointments.

Sunak has ‘confidence for the future’ as Tory leadership rumours swirl

Sunak has ‘confidence for the future’ as Tory leadership rumours swirl

The Prime Minister gave an upbeat assessment of the economy as senior Tories sought to play down speculation about his future.

Only one in 10 children believes politicians prioritise their needs – poll

Only one in 10 children believes politicians prioritise their needs – poll

The survey asked 2,000 young people between eight and 17 in England and Wales.

Banksy confirms new mural in north London

Banksy confirms new mural in north London

Local residents said they are ‘proud and delighted’.

Protesters’ beliefs cannot be used to justify criminal damage, court rules

Protesters’ beliefs cannot be used to justify criminal damage, court rules

Three judges ruled that political or philosophical beliefs were ‘too remote’ to be classed as a lawful excuse for damaging property.

Tory MPs acting as newsreaders broke broadcasting due impartiality rules – Ofcom

Tory MPs acting as newsreaders broke broadcasting due impartiality rules – Ofcom

A further episode of Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg’s State Of The Nation was found not to have warranted investigation under the rules.

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two injured with crossbow

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two injured with crossbow

Two people were hurt when they were hit by crossbow bolts in Shoreditch, east London, in attacks 10 days apart.

XR demonstrators throw fake oil in GB News protest

XR demonstrators throw fake oil in GB News protest

The protest took place in Paddington, west London.

West Midlands police commissioner wins legal challenge against powers transfer

West Midlands police commissioner wins legal challenge against powers transfer

Simon Foster, the police and crime commissioner for the area, brought a High Court challenge against the Government’s move to scrap his role.

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