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Teenagers deny murdering two 16-year-olds stabbed on streets of London

Teenagers deny murdering two 16-year-olds stabbed on streets of London

Teenagers deny murdering two 16-year-olds stabbed on streets of London

31 May 2023

The four have pleaded not guilty to the murders of Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke.


Farmers, undertakers and politicians among jobs with oldest workforce in census

Farmers, undertakers and politicians among jobs with oldest workforce in census

Farmers, undertakers and politicians among jobs with oldest workforce in census

31 May 2023

More than half of people in England and Wales paid to hold elected office are aged 60 or over.


‘I feel lost’ – AI pioneer speaks out as experts warn it could wipe out humanity

‘I feel lost’ – AI pioneer speaks out as experts warn it could wipe out humanity

‘I feel lost’ – AI pioneer speaks out as experts warn it could wipe out humanity

31 May 2023

Dozens of experts have put their name to a letter organised by the Centre for AI Safety.


Lobbyists call for action on transparency as Labour plans ban for ex-ministers

Lobbyists call for action on transparency as Labour plans ban for ex-ministers

Lobbyists call for action on transparency as Labour plans ban for ex-ministers

31 May 2023

Labour has proposed banning ministers from lobbying for five years after they leave office, with fines for those who break the rules.


Consumers turning to ‘affordable’ books in tough times, Bloomsbury says

Consumers turning to ‘affordable’ books in tough times, Bloomsbury says

Consumers turning to ‘affordable’ books in tough times, Bloomsbury says

31 May 2023

The Harry Potter publisher said it achieved its ‘best ever’ financial performance in the year to the end of February.


Climate platform calls on 1,600 firms to share their environmental impact data

Climate platform calls on 1,600 firms to share their environmental impact data

Climate platform calls on 1,600 firms to share their environmental impact data

31 May 2023

Almost 300 financial institutions put pressure on firms to share their climate data as part of the Carbon Disclosure Project’s campaign.


Former Pc accused of raping woman before he joined the Met granted bail

Former Pc accused of raping woman before he joined the Met granted bail

Former Pc accused of raping woman before he joined the Met granted bail

31 May 2023

Jade Ebanks, 29, was suspended from duty as a police constable after he was arrested.


‘Reality check’ for the housing market as sales slide by 8% month-on-month

‘Reality check’ for the housing market as sales slide by 8% month-on-month

‘Reality check’ for the housing market as sales slide by 8% month-on-month

31 May 2023

Some experts suggested the housing market slowdown is likely to be longer and deeper than originally anticipated.


Just Stop Oil block major road in latest protest action

Just Stop Oil block major road in latest protest action

Just Stop Oil block major road in latest protest action

31 May 2023

A police officer was filmed dragging one protester along the ground by his hi-vis vest.


People who get ‘poor’ bank rates should ‘shop around’, Cabinet minister says

People who get ‘poor’ bank rates should ‘shop around’, Cabinet minister says

People who get ‘poor’ bank rates should ‘shop around’, Cabinet minister says

31 May 2023

Mel Stride said some of the ‘stickiness’ comes because there is ‘often inertia’ and that it is ‘relatively easy to change and switch accounts’.


Britain’s future is ‘outside the EU’, says Starmer

Britain’s future is ‘outside the EU’, says Starmer

Britain’s future is ‘outside the EU’, says Starmer

31 May 2023

Writing in the Daily Express newspaper, Sir Keir also said he would not be seeking a return to freedom of movement.


Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater

Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater

Ministers to re-evaluate deposit return after glass ban ‘sabotage’ – Slater

31 May 2023

The Scottish circular economy minister hit out once again at the UK Government’s decision that DRS must only include tin and plastic.


Woman behind food sharing app wins entrepreneurial award

Woman behind food sharing app wins entrepreneurial award

Woman behind food sharing app wins entrepreneurial award

31 May 2023

Tessa Clarke, who jointly set up Olio, has won the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman award.


Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince ‘perfectly legitimate’ party donor – Labour

Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince ‘perfectly legitimate’ party donor – Labour

Just Stop Oil backer Dale Vince ‘perfectly legitimate’ party donor – Labour

31 May 2023

Labour’s Nick Thomas-Symonds said the party has been clear about its views on Just Stop Oil.


Greta Thunberg to join Edinburgh International Book Festival event

Greta Thunberg to join Edinburgh International Book Festival event

Greta Thunberg to join Edinburgh International Book Festival event

31 May 2023

She will deliver and address and take part in a conversation at an event called It’s Not Too Late To Change The World.


Mel Stride: Covid inquiry will be given information ‘it is right for it to have’

Mel Stride: Covid inquiry will be given information ‘it is right for it to have’

Mel Stride: Covid inquiry will be given information ‘it is right for it to have’

31 May 2023

The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government would hand over material to the inquiry ‘where it is appropriate’.


Russia’s Medvedev says UK officials are ‘legitimate military targets’

Russia’s Medvedev says UK officials are ‘legitimate military targets’

Russia’s Medvedev says UK officials are ‘legitimate military targets’

31 May 2023

The former Russian president said the UK was his county’s ‘eternal enemy’ and was behind an ‘undeclared war’ against Moscow.


Holly Willoughby ‘has nothing to hide’ and will return to This Morning next week

Holly Willoughby ‘has nothing to hide’ and will return to This Morning next week

Holly Willoughby ‘has nothing to hide’ and will return to This Morning next week

31 May 2023

Phillip Schofield resigned from ITV last week after admitting to an ‘unwise but not illegal’ affair with a younger male colleague.


Two men charged with murder of ‘caring and generous’ 30-year-old

Two men charged with murder of ‘caring and generous’ 30-year-old

Two men charged with murder of ‘caring and generous’ 30-year-old

31 May 2023

Thomas Barton died on the Isle of Wight on Sunday.


Unexpected donation from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney delights fundraisers

Unexpected donation from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney delights fundraisers

Unexpected donation from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney delights fundraisers

31 May 2023

The pair who co-own Wrexham AFC left the comment ‘Up The Town’ on the JustGiving page.


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