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Police chief calls for ‘deeper review’ into force over call before bodies found

Police chief calls for ‘deeper review’ into force over call before bodies found

The bodies of four members of the same family were discovered at an address in Costessey, near Norwich.

Richard Osman writes second platinum bestseller with million copies sold in UK

Richard Osman writes second platinum bestseller with million copies sold in UK

The annual Bestseller Awards were held at the Ham Yard Hotel in London on Monday evening.

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son says search for ‘truth and justice’ continues

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son says search for ‘truth and justice’ continues

Ian Bailey, the main suspect in Ms Toscan du Plantier’s murder, died on Sunday.

Minister insists private equity is welcome in social housing sector

Minister insists private equity is welcome in social housing sector

Social housing minister Baroness Scott is joined by the chief executive of Homes England in backing private investment to boost supply.

Rwanda deportation plan suffers first defeat in House of Lords

Rwanda deportation plan suffers first defeat in House of Lords

The unelected chamber supported a call that Parliament should not ratify the pact until ministers can show the east African country is safe.

Families of Israeli hostages say ‘more needs to be done’ after meeting PM

Families of Israeli hostages say ‘more needs to be done’ after meeting PM

Relatives of hostages being held in Gaza said Rishi Sunak told them he is ‘going to do everything he can’.

Alok Sharma urges ministers to heed climate ‘wake-up calls’

Alok Sharma urges ministers to heed climate ‘wake-up calls’

The Tory MP also cast doubt on suggestions that extra North Sea fuel production could help to lower consumer energy bills.

Police misconduct documentary will hopefully improve trust – chief constable

Police misconduct documentary will hopefully improve trust – chief constable

The three-part Channel 4 series will focus on mental health, sexual misconduct and race.

Humza Yousaf warns of more disruption from Storm Jocelyn

Humza Yousaf warns of more disruption from Storm Jocelyn

At least 66 schools were closed on Monday, and 15,000 homes were without power.

Mother of drowned teenager criticises police after inquest concludes

Mother of drowned teenager criticises police after inquest concludes

Christopher Kapessa died after being pushed off a ledge into the River Cynon in Fernhill, South Wales, in July 2019.

Suffering in Gaza is ‘unacceptable’, minister to tell UN

Suffering in Gaza is ‘unacceptable’, minister to tell UN

Middle East minister Lord Ahmad is to travel to New York on Tuesday to restate UK’s call for a sustainable ceasefire.

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.

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