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Young girls in the UK drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys

Young girls in the UK drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys

Young girls in the UK drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys

24 April 2024

In one of the largest studies of its kind, the World Health Organisation examined data for 280,000 children from 44 countries.


Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

Leaving European Convention on Human Rights ‘not necessary,’ Cameron says

24 April 2024

Ministers are braced for legal challenges to the Rwanda plan and the judiciary has made 25 courtrooms available to deal with cases.


UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

UK-based cybersecurity firm Egress to be acquired by US giant KnowBe4

24 April 2024

US-based security awareness training firm KnowBe4 has agreed a deal to buy the London-based organisation.


Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

Case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

24 April 2024

The former DUP leader, 61, was arrested and charged in relation to historical sexual allegations at the end of March.


Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

Politicians ‘must be put on the spot’ on social care during election campaign

24 April 2024

Public satisfaction with social care services dropped to a new low last year, according to a survey.


Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

Spice Girl Mel C and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson win Northern Music Awards

24 April 2024

The inaugural event was held at the Albert Hall in Manchester.


Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

Terry Carter, Battlestar Galactica and McCloud actor, dies aged 95

24 April 2024

The actor ‘died peacefully’ at his New York home on Tuesday.


What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

What the papers say – April 24

23 April 2024

A range of stories features on the front page of the nation’s newspapers.


Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

Questions unanswered about arms exports to Israel, Commons panel chairwoman says

23 April 2024

Even where there are concerns about selling weapons, the Government may not halt exports, Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron suggested.


Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

23 April 2024

Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday.


Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

Sun publisher files intellectual property claim over Kate farm shop video

23 April 2024

A filing to the Intellectual Property and Enterprise Court was made by News Group Newspapers Limited on Monday.


Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

Bibby Stockholm staff joked about ‘one less mouth to feed’ after death – claim

23 April 2024

The incident is said to have happened shortly after Leonard Farruku, an Albanian asylum seeker, died while living on board the barge in December.


Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

Duke of Sussex ‘jumped the fence’ at Glastonbury, jokes Sir Michael Eavis

23 April 2024

The Duke was spotted at the festival in 2013 watching The Rolling Stones perform and partying until the early hours of the morning with Sir Michael.


Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

Nottingham attack victims ‘properly butchered’, officer posted in WhatsApp group

23 April 2024

Emma Webber, the mother of Barnaby Webber, has written to the Nottinghamshire Police officer who she says posted graphic details of the injuries.


Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

Susan Hall tells Sadiq Khan ‘nobody believes you anymore’ in mayoral debate

23 April 2024

Mr Khan and Ms Hall appeared alongside the Lib Dems and Green Party candidates Rob Blackie and Zoe Garbett to answer questions on a series of issues.


Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

Stuart Broad: Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’

23 April 2024

The former England cricketer was made a CBE on Tuesday at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

Floella Benjamin to get Bafta Fellowship for ‘tireless support of children’

23 April 2024

On Wednesday, Bafta announced her as a recipient of the highest accolade the awards organisation can give.


Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

Proposal to revive FA cup replays to be tabled in Commons

23 April 2024

All replays from the first round are to be abolished after an agreement between the Football Association and Premier League.


Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

23 April 2024

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has said speed limit revisions could cost between £3-5 million.


Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

Richard Osman confirms Thursday Murder Club film cast

23 April 2024

The bestseller features retirement residents attempting to investigate murders in their sleepy English village and was Osman’s debut novel.


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