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One-year-old girl killed in car park crash

One-year-old girl killed in car park crash

One-year-old girl killed in car park crash

16 May 2024

The incident occurred in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, on Wednesday evening.


SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

SAS doctors to vote on new pay offer from Government

16 May 2024

It comes months after a previous offer was rejected by members of the British Medical Association.


MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case

MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case

MPs call for inquiry into role of CPS in Assange case

16 May 2024

The Australian-born journalist is being held in Belmarsh prison in London as he fights being extradited to the United States.


United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

United Utilities posts earnings leap amid fallout from sewage spill

16 May 2024

The water group reported a 17.5% rise in underlying operating profits to £517.8 million in the year to March 31.


EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

EasyJet boss to stand down in 2025

16 May 2024

Johan Lundgren will step down in early 2025 after seven years in the role and hand over the reins to chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis.


Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza

Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza

Boy, six, to take on Welsh Three Peaks challenge to support family in Gaza

16 May 2024

Gabriel Fares aims to raise money to help his extended family in Gaza.


‘We are still suffering’, say families of contaminated blood scandal victims

‘We are still suffering’, say families of contaminated blood scandal victims

‘We are still suffering’, say families of contaminated blood scandal victims

16 May 2024

Both Irene Moore, who died in 1998, and Peter Lloyd, who died in 2008, left behind families who continue to struggle with their respective losses.


William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

William to attend celebration of efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance

16 May 2024

The Prince of Wales will deliver a short speech at the event.


Average private school fees soar to more than £18,000 a year

Average private school fees soar to more than £18,000 a year

Average private school fees soar to more than £18,000 a year

16 May 2024

Labour’s plan to charge VAT on fees is ‘looming large’ in parents’ minds and schools are worried about pupil recruitment, the ISC said.


Parents join calls for maternity review at hospital trust after baby’s death

Parents join calls for maternity review at hospital trust after baby’s death

Parents join calls for maternity review at hospital trust after baby’s death

16 May 2024

A hospital investigation found medics missed at least six opportunities to have intervened to save their daughter Esme.


Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes

Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes

Google boss ‘cautiously optimistic’ about protecting elections from deepfakes

16 May 2024

Sundar Pichai also said AI regulation would be needed, but should strike a balance to protect innovation.


What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

What the papers say – May 16

15 May 2024

Sir Keir Starmer’s election pledges feature heavily on the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.


Schools to be told not to teach sex education to children under nine

Schools to be told not to teach sex education to children under nine

Schools to be told not to teach sex education to children under nine

15 May 2024

The Department for Education will publish draft revised guidance on relationships, sex and health education on Thursday.


Lord Cameron set for Brussels talks on Gibraltar and Northern Ireland

Lord Cameron set for Brussels talks on Gibraltar and Northern Ireland

Lord Cameron set for Brussels talks on Gibraltar and Northern Ireland

15 May 2024

Concerns about Gibraltar’s relationship with the EU remain unresolved.


BMA chairman condemns ‘terrible way’ whistleblowing is regarded in NHS

BMA chairman condemns ‘terrible way’ whistleblowing is regarded in NHS

BMA chairman condemns ‘terrible way’ whistleblowing is regarded in NHS

15 May 2024

Professor Phil Banfield said doctors who raise issues are ‘often met with hostility and risk losing their careers’.


Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

Man arrested in terrorism probe after ‘suspicious substances’ found in village

15 May 2024

A 31-year-old man from Bedfordshire was arrested on Wednesday after ‘a number suspicious substances’ were found at a residential address.


Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

Solicitor General seeks approval to challenge ruling over climate protester

15 May 2024

A judge ruled in April that the Solicitor General could not take legal action against Trudi Warner for her protest outside a Crown Court.


Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

Hollywood supporters call for Kevin Spacey to be allowed to return to acting

15 May 2024

The Oscar-winning actor was one of the most recognised faces in Hollywood when allegations first surfaced in 2017.


Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

Minutes reveal bitter Executive clash between Foster and Mallon – Covid inquiry

15 May 2024

The handwritten notes from the meeting were published on the website of the Covid-19 Inquiry on Wednesday evening.


Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

Junior doctors and Government enter ‘mediated talks’ in bid to end pay dispute

15 May 2024

Strikes by junior doctors have caused disruption to the NHS in England for more than a year.


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