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‘Smells’ cut from Bill but charities fear homeless will still be criminalised

‘Smells’ cut from Bill but charities fear homeless will still be criminalised

‘Smells’ cut from Bill but charities fear homeless will still be criminalised

13 May 2024

Campaigners had said the Criminal Justice Bill was drafted so widely it could result in rough sleepers being arrested or fined for smelling bad.


Dangerous criminals being freed from jail early to cut overcrowding – watchdog

Dangerous criminals being freed from jail early to cut overcrowding – watchdog

Dangerous criminals being freed from jail early to cut overcrowding – watchdog

13 May 2024

The Government had said the measure would be temporary and would only allow low-level offenders out of prison up to 18 days early.


CO2 increasing 10 times faster than any point in last 50,000 years – study

CO2 increasing 10 times faster than any point in last 50,000 years – study

CO2 increasing 10 times faster than any point in last 50,000 years – study

13 May 2024

Scientists in the US and at the University of St Andrews studied ancient Antarctic ice to make the discovery.


Labour calls for investigation into alleged ministerial code breach

Labour calls for investigation into alleged ministerial code breach

Labour calls for investigation into alleged ministerial code breach

13 May 2024

Shadow Welsh secretary Jo Stevens has written to the director of the Welsh Office asking for an investigation into a possible rule breach.


Mother and son jailed after XL bully attack on eight-year-old boy

Mother and son jailed after XL bully attack on eight-year-old boy

Mother and son jailed after XL bully attack on eight-year-old boy

13 May 2024

The child had been at the flats to play with a friend when the attack happened.


Government ‘dragging its feet’ in response to report on women’s state pension

Government ‘dragging its feet’ in response to report on women’s state pension

Government ‘dragging its feet’ in response to report on women’s state pension

13 May 2024

In March, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report ruled that some women born in the 1950s were not adequately informed of changes.


UK must reduce reliance on overseas fruit and veg, PM to tell summit

UK must reduce reliance on overseas fruit and veg, PM to tell summit

UK must reduce reliance on overseas fruit and veg, PM to tell summit

13 May 2024

The first UK Food Security Index is to be published to ‘ensure the Government and sector is resilient to unexpected shocks to the market’.


Police tried to revive machete attack victim, murder trial jury told

Police tried to revive machete attack victim, murder trial jury told

Police tried to revive machete attack victim, murder trial jury told

13 May 2024

Shawn Seesahai was stabbed through the heart during an attack alleged to have been carried out by two 12-year-old boys.


Teenager stabbed 17-year-old boy to death on dance floor at party, court hears

Teenager stabbed 17-year-old boy to death on dance floor at party, court hears

Teenager stabbed 17-year-old boy to death on dance floor at party, court hears

13 May 2024

A video played in court showed a fight under the marquee where people were dancing to Toxic by Britney Spears in Warnham, West Sussex.


£51m announced in additional funding to help HMRC answer more calls

£51m announced in additional funding to help HMRC answer more calls

£51m announced in additional funding to help HMRC answer more calls

13 May 2024

The decision was made after HMRC halted plans to close its self-assessment phonelines over the summer.


CCTV footage shows pair hold up service station with imitation pistol and knife

CCTV footage shows pair hold up service station with imitation pistol and knife

CCTV footage shows pair hold up service station with imitation pistol and knife

13 May 2024

The pair were jailed for their roles in the incident.


Teacher recruitment in schools in ‘critical position’ despite autumn pay rise

Teacher recruitment in schools in ‘critical position’ despite autumn pay rise

Teacher recruitment in schools in ‘critical position’ despite autumn pay rise

13 May 2024

A report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) looked at teacher recruitment and retention in England.


I wish I had been told about information flow concern, Swann tells Covid inquiry

I wish I had been told about information flow concern, Swann tells Covid inquiry

I wish I had been told about information flow concern, Swann tells Covid inquiry

13 May 2024

The Covid-19 Inquiry previously heard there was discussion about moving Health Minister Robin Swann to another department in 2020.


Use TikTok to help youngsters avoid obesity, study suggests

Use TikTok to help youngsters avoid obesity, study suggests

Use TikTok to help youngsters avoid obesity, study suggests

13 May 2024

Academics said there is ‘huge potential’ in social media to help spread information about nutrition and healthy eating.


I’m no Bruce Lee, says police officer stabbed in attempt to detain killer

I’m no Bruce Lee, says police officer stabbed in attempt to detain killer

I’m no Bruce Lee, says police officer stabbed in attempt to detain killer

13 May 2024

Pc Steven Denniss has been included on the King’s first Civilian Gallantry List.


‘No watering down’ of Labour’s workers’ rights package, Starmer says

‘No watering down’ of Labour’s workers’ rights package, Starmer says

‘No watering down’ of Labour’s workers’ rights package, Starmer says

13 May 2024

The Labour leader said he was ‘absolutely committed’ to his party’s fair pay policy.


Call to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming magnet for asylum seekers

Call to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming magnet for asylum seekers

Call to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming magnet for asylum seekers

13 May 2024

Gavin Robinson was commenting after a judge in Belfast ruled that much of the UK’s Illegal Migration Act could not apply in Northern Ireland.


Encampment ‘just the start’ of Gaza protests at Irish universities, says student

Encampment ‘just the start’ of Gaza protests at Irish universities, says student

Encampment ‘just the start’ of Gaza protests at Irish universities, says student

13 May 2024

The encampment is organised by a Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) group set up by University College Dublin students last autumn.


MSs fighting for the ‘pawblic’ vote in first Senedd Dog of the Year competition

MSs fighting for the ‘pawblic’ vote in first Senedd Dog of the Year competition

MSs fighting for the ‘pawblic’ vote in first Senedd Dog of the Year competition

13 May 2024

Politicians in Cardiff Bay and their dogs are going paw-to-paw in the first Senedd Dog of the Year competition next Thursday.


Police investigate ‘missing ashes’ and financial misconduct at funeral home

Police investigate ‘missing ashes’ and financial misconduct at funeral home

Police investigate ‘missing ashes’ and financial misconduct at funeral home

13 May 2024

A probe has been launched into the return of cremated remains and allegations of financial misconduct at a funeral directors’ company.


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