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Renters’ protections loopholes ‘could see tenants evicted by the backdoor’

Renters’ protections loopholes ‘could see tenants evicted by the backdoor’

Renters’ protections loopholes ‘could see tenants evicted by the backdoor’

14 June 2023

Citizens Advice said reforms must be ‘watertight’ as they warned landlords could use excessive rent increases as a way of forcing tenants out.


Starmer claims Sunak ‘weak’ for failing to block Boris Johnson’s honours list

Starmer claims Sunak ‘weak’ for failing to block Boris Johnson’s honours list

Starmer claims Sunak ‘weak’ for failing to block Boris Johnson’s honours list

14 June 2023

The pair clashed at PMQs after several days of Tory infighting.


Four teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old in rival group

Four teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old in rival group

Four teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old in rival group

14 June 2023

Ramarni Crosby was stabbed to death after being confronted by youths armed with a machete, meat cleaver and knives in Gloucester in December 2021.


Sewage stench remained after children’s ward refurbishment, inquiry told

Sewage stench remained after children’s ward refurbishment, inquiry told

Sewage stench remained after children’s ward refurbishment, inquiry told

14 June 2023

Emma Somerville, a senior charge nurse, was giving evidence to the Scottish Hospital’s Inquiry on Wednesday.


Hammer attacker jailed for life for realising ‘depraved fantasy’ to kill

Hammer attacker jailed for life for realising ‘depraved fantasy’ to kill

Hammer attacker jailed for life for realising ‘depraved fantasy’ to kill

14 June 2023

Erik Feld ambushed victim Ranjith Kankanamalage in an east London cemetery.


Greater understanding of ‘real risks’ and benefits AI brings is needed – Keegan

Greater understanding of ‘real risks’ and benefits AI brings is needed – Keegan

Greater understanding of ‘real risks’ and benefits AI brings is needed – Keegan

14 June 2023

The Education Secretary has called on technology and education leaders to come forward with ideas on how AI can be used in a ‘safe and secure way’.


Junior doctors’ strikes pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’, NHS head says

Junior doctors’ strikes pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’, NHS head says

Junior doctors’ strikes pose ‘serious risk to patient safety’, NHS head says

14 June 2023

Amanda Pritchard, NHS England’s chief executive, said the action ‘creates risk and upheaval’.


DHSC accepts restrictions caused ‘profound pain’, Covid Inquiry hears

DHSC accepts restrictions caused ‘profound pain’, Covid Inquiry hears

DHSC accepts restrictions caused ‘profound pain’, Covid Inquiry hears

14 June 2023

Fiona Scolding KC, representing the Department of Health, said the Government was often faced with a choice between ‘hugely unpalatable options’.


Give kinship carers paid leave on par with adoptive parents, charity urges

Give kinship carers paid leave on par with adoptive parents, charity urges

Give kinship carers paid leave on par with adoptive parents, charity urges

14 June 2023

Kinship said many people have felt forced out of the workplace or that they had to reduce their hours when they took on a child.


People need to take responsibility for protecting against fraud says Braverman

People need to take responsibility for protecting against fraud says Braverman

People need to take responsibility for protecting against fraud says Braverman

14 June 2023

Suella Braverman called for “a culture change and a greater level of awareness” about online fraudsters.


NHS boss urges ‘quickest possible resolution’ to junior doctors’ strike

NHS boss urges ‘quickest possible resolution’ to junior doctors’ strike

NHS boss urges ‘quickest possible resolution’ to junior doctors’ strike

14 June 2023

Chris Hopson, chief strategy officer for NHS England, said industrial action was having a ‘significant impact’ on the health service.


Braverman backs coronation policing and calls for swifter response to protests

Braverman backs coronation policing and calls for swifter response to protests

Braverman backs coronation policing and calls for swifter response to protests

14 June 2023

The Home Secretary said the event was a ‘success for the police’.


Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

Police Scotland appoints first female chief constable

14 June 2023

Jo Farrell, who is currently in charge of Durham Constabulary, will succeed Sir Iain Livingstone.


NHS calls for retired consultants to help clear hospital wait lists

NHS calls for retired consultants to help clear hospital wait lists

NHS calls for retired consultants to help clear hospital wait lists

14 June 2023

Recently retired doctors will be able to perform outpatient appointments via a new digital platform


Travel firms say Brexit is blocking UK workers from being EU chalet hosts

Travel firms say Brexit is blocking UK workers from being EU chalet hosts

Travel firms say Brexit is blocking UK workers from being EU chalet hosts

14 June 2023

Only 3,700 people from the UK are being employed in the EU to do jobs such as chalet hosts, holiday reps and tour guides, new figures show.


Tributes paid to school site manager and students following deadly city rampage

Tributes paid to school site manager and students following deadly city rampage

Tributes paid to school site manager and students following deadly city rampage

14 June 2023

Ian Coates was named as the third victim of the attacks in Nottingham.


Train drivers vote to continue strike action in pay dispute

Train drivers vote to continue strike action in pay dispute

Train drivers vote to continue strike action in pay dispute

14 June 2023

Aslef bosses said it shows members are ‘in it for the long haul’.


ITV boss says allegations of toxicity at This Morning ‘deeply disappoints me’

ITV boss says allegations of toxicity at This Morning ‘deeply disappoints me’

ITV boss says allegations of toxicity at This Morning ‘deeply disappoints me’

14 June 2023

The chief executive of the broadcaster Dame Carolyn McCall faced questions from MPs in Parliament.


Vodafone and Three agree tie-up to create biggest UK mobile player

Vodafone and Three agree tie-up to create biggest UK mobile player

Vodafone and Three agree tie-up to create biggest UK mobile player

14 June 2023

The merged group will be majority owned by FTSE 100-listed Vodafone, with 51% of the combined business.


Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase

Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase

Heaton-Harris asks for advice on water charges and tuition fees increase

14 June 2023

The Northern Ireland Secretary has written to permanent secretaries in Stormont departments about revenue-raising measures.


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