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World must renew ‘never again’ Holocaust vow after October 7 raids, says Cameron

World must renew ‘never again’ Holocaust vow after October 7 raids, says Cameron

The Foreign Secretary will use a memorial event to call for a recommitment to ‘rid the world of the prejudice and hatred that persists today’.

Irish Government urged by charity to support South African case against Israel

Irish Government urged by charity to support South African case against Israel

Trocaire said that Ireland’s calls for a Gaza ceasefire, though welcome, were no longer enough.

The Queen ‘discussed domestic violence’ with daughter of murdered woman

The Queen ‘discussed domestic violence’ with daughter of murdered woman

Roann Court said she told Camilla that Benjamin Cooper murdered her mother in January 2009.

Scottish Government set to pay UK’s costs in gender case legal challenge

Scottish Government set to pay UK’s costs in gender case legal challenge

The Court of Session ruled that the UK Government blocking the legislation was lawful.

Ministers approve Sir James Dyson’s £6m donation to state primary school

Ministers approve Sir James Dyson’s £6m donation to state primary school

The expansion would see purpose-built rooms equipped for design, technology, art, science and mathematics-based activities, the DfE said.

Sunak insists childcare pledge will be met despite ‘practical issues’

Sunak insists childcare pledge will be met despite ‘practical issues’

Rishi Sunak said ‘the biggest expansion in childcare that our country has seen’ would be delivered but providers and campaigners are concerned.

MMR vaccine push amid warning almost 3.5 million under 16s unprotected

MMR vaccine push amid warning almost 3.5 million under 16s unprotected

There have been 216 confirmed measles cases and 103 probable cases in the West Midlands since October 1 last year.

Man dies in crash involving fallen tree and two vans during height of Storm Isha

Man dies in crash involving fallen tree and two vans during height of Storm Isha

Tens of thousands of homes were left without power after the storm.

Energy price cap predicted to fall further despite Red Sea disruption

Energy price cap predicted to fall further despite Red Sea disruption

Cornwall Insight said tensions in the Red Sea had failed to derail the prospect of lower energy bills.

DUP meeting was not ‘make or break’ on Stormont return – Donaldson

DUP meeting was not ‘make or break’ on Stormont return – Donaldson

The DUP leader said no agreement had been reached which would allow the devolved powersharing institutions to return.

Police urge those involved in teenager’s murder to hand themselves in

Police urge those involved in teenager’s murder to hand themselves in

Officers believe the fatal attack on Muhammad Hassam Ali, 17, may have been a case of mistaken identity.

2024 local and mayoral elections: 100 days until voters head to polls

2024 local and mayoral elections: 100 days until voters head to polls

More than 2,500 council seats will be up for grabs in 107 local authorities.

Crispin Blunt re-bailed to April after arrest on suspicion of rape

Crispin Blunt re-bailed to April after arrest on suspicion of rape

The MP for Reigate had the Tory whip withdrawn after he was detained on October 25 in Horley.

Gary Glitter accused of treating victims with contempt ahead of parole hearing

Gary Glitter accused of treating victims with contempt ahead of parole hearing

The 79-year-old is currently serving a 16-year jail sentence for abusing three girls between 1975 and 1980.

Family lied to, risk assessments not done, Scout death inquest hears

Family lied to, risk assessments not done, Scout death inquest hears

Ben Leonard, 16, fell 200 feet to his death from cliffs while on a Scout expedition.

Lynda La Plante wins crime writing award for career ‘redefining women’

Lynda La Plante wins crime writing award for career ‘redefining women’

Previous winners of the Diamond Dagger include Ruth Rendell, PD James, Colin Dexter, Reginald Hill, and John Le Carre.

Downing Street would not back Royal Mail ditching Saturday post

Downing Street would not back Royal Mail ditching Saturday post

Regulator Ofcom is due to report back this week on its review of the universal postal service provided by Royal Mail.

I have my life back: Man receives kidney donated by his friend

I have my life back: Man receives kidney donated by his friend

Calum Mitchell, from Dunfermline, received a kidney from Ian Cameron when it turned out his friend was a 100% match.

Strike by train drivers at LNER next month ‘called off’

Strike by train drivers at LNER next month ‘called off’

The walk-out was to have come on top of a rolling programme of national strikes.

Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’

Blood test ‘could be as accurate as lumbar puncture for Alzheimer’s detection’

Experts suggest the new findings have the potential to ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis for people with suspected Alzheimer’s.

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