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Sunak prepared to defy European court over Rwanda despite judge’s warning

Sunak prepared to defy European court over Rwanda despite judge’s warning

The president of the European Court of Human Rights said the UK had a clear legal obligation to comply with any interim injunctions issued by judges.

Sunak declines to back calls for public inquiry into Nottingham attacks

Sunak declines to back calls for public inquiry into Nottingham attacks

Barnaby Webber’s mother Emma said Nottinghamshire Police had ‘blood on your hands’ after a triple killer was sentenced.

Youth, 15, remanded in custody charged with city square murder

Youth, 15, remanded in custody charged with city square murder

Muhammad Hassam Ali was found seriously injured in Victoria Square and died in hospital.

Microsoft cuts 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox

Microsoft cuts 1,900 jobs at Activision Blizzard and Xbox

The gaming giant completed its 69 billion US dollar takeover of Activision last year.

Rape and consent myths persist, Crown Prosecution Service survey results show

Rape and consent myths persist, Crown Prosecution Service survey results show

It is said to be the largest survey of its kind in five years and provides prosecutors with evidence on how the public view serious sex offences.

‘No obvious alternative’ to Sunak as Tory leader among 2019 party backers – poll

‘No obvious alternative’ to Sunak as Tory leader among 2019 party backers – poll

Rishi Sunak had the highest favourability rating of his front bench, and similar ratings to Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, the Ipsos poll indicated.

Idris Elba: There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to tackling knife crime

Idris Elba: There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to tackling knife crime

The actor and campaigner spoke after the parents of a student killed in the Nottingham stabbings called for mandatory jail terms for possession.

Long waits for scan results ‘having impact on patient care’, college warns

Long waits for scan results ‘having impact on patient care’, college warns

The NHS said in August that no imaging reporting turnaround should take longer than four weeks.

Lloyds Bank to cut 1,600 jobs across branches in shift to online banking

Lloyds Bank to cut 1,600 jobs across branches in shift to online banking

The overhaul will also see the banking giant create 830 roles in an expanded ‘relationship growth’ team.

Woman to be freed from prison after pregnancy discovery

Woman to be freed from prison after pregnancy discovery

The woman, 22, discovered she was pregnant at the start of her prison sentence after she was jailed for five years in June 2023.

Astronomers spot ‘old smokers’ and ‘squalling newborns’ among hidden stars

Astronomers spot ‘old smokers’ and ‘squalling newborns’ among hidden stars

The scientists made their ground-breaking discovery after monitoring almost a billion stars during a 10-year survey of the night sky.

Public more likely to link economic crime to politicians than oligarchs – poll

Public more likely to link economic crime to politicians than oligarchs – poll

The findings follow years of declining trust in politicians.

‘Basic’ instructions could have saved Scout’s life – inquest hears

‘Basic’ instructions could have saved Scout’s life – inquest hears

Ben Leonard, 16, fell 200 feet to his death while on a Scouting expedition in 2018.

Threats against Donaldson have been reported to police – DUP

Threats against Donaldson have been reported to police – DUP

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has attacked unionist critics of his attempts to reach a deal to restore Stormont.

MP warns of potential ‘second scandal’ over ‘faulty’ Post Office IT system

MP warns of potential ‘second scandal’ over ‘faulty’ Post Office IT system

Labour MP Kevan Jones has called on the Post Office boss to come before MPs to answer questions after reports about faults with Capture software.

Government drops proposed relaxation of MOT rules

Government drops proposed relaxation of MOT rules

The Department for Transport consulted on requiring new vehicles to have an MOT after four years rather than three.

Tourists could face 14-hour queues to enter Europe under new scheme, MPs told

Tourists could face 14-hour queues to enter Europe under new scheme, MPs told

The European Scrutiny Committee heard the Port of Dover and surrounding area could be hit by major disruption when the EU Entry-Exit System launches.

Pc ‘not in pursuit’ behind van driven by Calocane ahead of collision – watchdog

Pc ‘not in pursuit’ behind van driven by Calocane ahead of collision – watchdog

Nottinghamshire Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation after the incident in June last year.

Yousaf apologises to Covid bereaved over ‘poor’ response to message requests

Yousaf apologises to Covid bereaved over ‘poor’ response to message requests

Scotland’s First Minster is giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Edinburgh.

Foreign Office warns man against entering Algeria for Africa fundraising run

Foreign Office warns man against entering Algeria for Africa fundraising run

Russ Cook said his challenge is ‘hanging in the balance’ after facing visa issues in Algeria.

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