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Former subpostmistress who ‘suffered in silence’ has conviction quashed

Former subpostmistress who ‘suffered in silence’ has conviction quashed

Former subpostmistress who ‘suffered in silence’ has conviction quashed

25 January 2024

Kathleen Crane had endured an ‘appalling experience’ after being wrongly convicted of fraud as part of the Post Office scandal.


Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry next week

Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry next week

Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry next week

25 January 2024

The former first minister is likely to face questions on the use of private emails for Scottish Government business.


Roses are red, violets are blue, will there be a shortage from the EU?

Roses are red, violets are blue, will there be a shortage from the EU?

Roses are red, violets are blue, will there be a shortage from the EU?

25 January 2024

Labour MP Daniel Zeichner voiced concerns over the difficulties for importing flowers.


Under-18s now unable to get messages from strangers on Instagram and Facebook

Under-18s now unable to get messages from strangers on Instagram and Facebook

Under-18s now unable to get messages from strangers on Instagram and Facebook

25 January 2024

Meta has announced stricter controls for teenage users of its social media platforms.


Looted gold regalia to be loaned back to Ghana by British Museum and V&A

Looted gold regalia to be loaned back to Ghana by British Museum and V&A

Looted gold regalia to be loaned back to Ghana by British Museum and V&A

25 January 2024

The collection will be displayed at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi.


Proportion of people married or in civil partnerships falls below 50%

Proportion of people married or in civil partnerships falls below 50%

Proportion of people married or in civil partnerships falls below 50%

25 January 2024

The estimates by marital status and living arrangements cover England and Wales for 2021 and 2022.


Fuller’s in ‘great shape’ as pub chain’s festive sales jump a fifth

Fuller’s in ‘great shape’ as pub chain’s festive sales jump a fifth

Fuller’s in ‘great shape’ as pub chain’s festive sales jump a fifth

25 January 2024

The Chiswick-based company, which runs 370 venues across the UK, told investors that sales jumped 21.6%.


Top European judge warns UK Government not to ignore court orders

Top European judge warns UK Government not to ignore court orders

Top European judge warns UK Government not to ignore court orders

25 January 2024

Rishi Sunak’s Safety of Rwanda Bill sets out that ministers can choose whether or not to comply with European Court of Human Rights interim measures.


Knife crime ‘will not be fixed overnight’ by crackdown on zombie-style blades

Knife crime ‘will not be fixed overnight’ by crackdown on zombie-style blades

Knife crime ‘will not be fixed overnight’ by crackdown on zombie-style blades

25 January 2024

Policing minister Chris Philp has also not ruled out taking further action on certain types of swords if necessary.


Green shipping projects share £33m

Green shipping projects share £33m

Green shipping projects share £33m

25 January 2024

A total of 33 schemes across the UK will receive money for demonstrations, factory trials and feasibility studies.


Joe Wicks celebrates Mini London Marathon partnership with wildlife charity WWF

Joe Wicks celebrates Mini London Marathon partnership with wildlife charity WWF

Joe Wicks celebrates Mini London Marathon partnership with wildlife charity WWF

25 January 2024

Wicks, who found fame from his pandemic PE With Joe YouTube videos, said spending time in nature benefits both mental and physical health.


Wizz Air to restart flights between UK and Israel

Wizz Air to restart flights between UK and Israel

Wizz Air to restart flights between UK and Israel

25 January 2024

Most carriers suspended flights to Israel in October following the start of the country’s conflict with Hamas.


Idris Elba on knife crime: I don’t want to see my son in a hospital bed

Idris Elba on knife crime: I don’t want to see my son in a hospital bed

Idris Elba on knife crime: I don’t want to see my son in a hospital bed

25 January 2024

The actor said he is concerned about loopholes in the proposed legislation.


Charity fundraiser in training for rail running challenge

Charity fundraiser in training for rail running challenge

Charity fundraiser in training for rail running challenge

25 January 2024

Alex Rigby is hoping to run around 56 miles to 37 stations.


Haleon offloads ChapStick lip balm brand in £401m deal

Haleon offloads ChapStick lip balm brand in £401m deal

Haleon offloads ChapStick lip balm brand in £401m deal

25 January 2024

ChapStick, which was originally created in America in the early 1880s, made global sales of £112 million in 2023.


Triple killer Valdo Calocane is most evil person on the planet – victim’s son

Triple killer Valdo Calocane is most evil person on the planet – victim’s son

Triple killer Valdo Calocane is most evil person on the planet – victim’s son

25 January 2024

Calocane, 32, is expected to be sentenced for knifing three people to death in Nottingham and attempting to kill three more.


Colonel Tim Collins backs legacy laws: ‘Northern Ireland needs to move on’

Colonel Tim Collins backs legacy laws: ‘Northern Ireland needs to move on’

Colonel Tim Collins backs legacy laws: ‘Northern Ireland needs to move on’

25 January 2024

The military veteran will stand as a candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party in the next general election.


‘Breakthrough’ blood test for brain cancer

‘Breakthrough’ blood test for brain cancer

‘Breakthrough’ blood test for brain cancer

25 January 2024

Scientists believe it is a world first and could save some patients from risky surgery for a diagnosis.


Former political rivals call for sale of NHS data to drive AI treatment

Former political rivals call for sale of NHS data to drive AI treatment

Former political rivals call for sale of NHS data to drive AI treatment

25 January 2024

Tony Blair and Lord Hague’s report says ‘nothing will be more important to British jobs’ than biotechnology.


UK to loan back looted ‘crown jewels’ from Ghana

UK to loan back looted ‘crown jewels’ from Ghana

UK to loan back looted ‘crown jewels’ from Ghana

25 January 2024

The deal will last three years, with an option to extend for the same amount of time.


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