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New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

New BBC drama adapted from Bernardine Evaristo novel will star Lennie James

06 June 2023

Mr Loverman will be an eight-part drama ‘about family, love, and being true to yourself’.


Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

Political row over Scotland’s deposit return scheme explained

06 June 2023

The environmental initiative is at the centre of a political storm.


Two dead in light aircraft crash

Two dead in light aircraft crash

Two dead in light aircraft crash

06 June 2023

Staffordshire Police said the victims, aged 56 and 63, died at the scene at Otherton Airfield, Penkridge on Sunday.


Shell announces plan to sell household energy supply arm

Shell announces plan to sell household energy supply arm

Shell announces plan to sell household energy supply arm

06 June 2023

Shell Energy was launched in 2008 as First Utility, but bought by the oil major a decade later.


Damage to Ukrainian dam ‘abhorrent act’ – Cleverly

Damage to Ukrainian dam ‘abhorrent act’ – Cleverly

Damage to Ukrainian dam ‘abhorrent act’ – Cleverly

06 June 2023

Ukraine has accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam and hydroelectric power station.


What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

What is the CBI and what are its members voting on?

06 June 2023

Members of the lobbying group are taking part in a crunch vote in London.


Harry felt ‘physically sick’ over detective payments about Diana, court told

Harry felt ‘physically sick’ over detective payments about Diana, court told

Harry felt ‘physically sick’ over detective payments about Diana, court told

06 June 2023

The duke is at the Rolls Building in central London to begin giving evidence.


Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’

Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’

Holidaymakers with medical conditions ‘face barriers to finding the right cover’

06 June 2023

More than a third with pre-existing medical conditions had encountered problems buying travel insurance in the past three years, Which? said.


Pc charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect

Pc charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect

Pc charged with assault of man arrested after being mistaken for suspect

06 June 2023

Pc Jonathan Marsh appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with assault by beating, where he pleaded not guilty.


Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

Covid Inquiry head making ‘no comment’ on legal row over Johnson messages

06 June 2023

Baroness Hallett told a preliminary inquiry hearing that she would not speak about the judicial review proceedings launched by ministers.


Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

Pensioner on trial accused of murdering young woman in 1974

06 June 2023

Eileen Cotter, 22, was found dead outside garages in north London.


UK housebuilding declines at sharpest rate for three years

UK housebuilding declines at sharpest rate for three years

UK housebuilding declines at sharpest rate for three years

06 June 2023

A closely-watched industry survey showed that growth in civil engineering and commercial building helped to offset the slump in housebuilding.


CBI facing crunch vote on its future

CBI facing crunch vote on its future

CBI facing crunch vote on its future

06 June 2023

Members will be asked whether the CBI’s plan for renewal is enough to give them confidence in the future of the once-influential lobbying group.


Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge

06 June 2023

The 92-year-old appeared at London’s Southwark Crown Court.


Generation of children could face damaged prospects without swift action – MPs

Generation of children could face damaged prospects without swift action – MPs

Generation of children could face damaged prospects without swift action – MPs

06 June 2023

A report warned it may take a decade for the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers to return to pre-pandemic levels.


UK takeover activity declines at start of the year

UK takeover activity declines at start of the year

UK takeover activity declines at start of the year

06 June 2023

Foreign companies spent £4.1bn less acquiring UK firms between January and March compared with the same quarter last year, the ONS said.


Minister orders Border Force to ‘see me in my office’ after e-gates failure

Minister orders Border Force to ‘see me in my office’ after e-gates failure

Minister orders Border Force to ‘see me in my office’ after e-gates failure

06 June 2023

The 24-hour outage caused long queues at airports across the UK on May 26 and 27.


STI cases reach record highs

STI cases reach record highs

STI cases reach record highs

06 June 2023

Cases of gonorrhoea and syphilis have both increased dramatically, new figures show.


Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

06 June 2023

Unlike storm overflows, water companies are only permitted to use them as a last resort, such as during power failure or a breakdown of pumps.


Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

Sue Gray could take up senior Labour job in autumn – reports

06 June 2023

The partygate investigator could get clearance to start her role as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff six months after her civil service departure.


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