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Holidaymaker who got sick on break to Turkey wins nine-year legal battle

Holidaymaker who got sick on break to Turkey wins nine-year legal battle

Holidaymaker who got sick on break to Turkey wins nine-year legal battle

29 November 2023

Peter Griffiths took his case against tour operator Tui to the Supreme Court after losing in the county court and Court of Appeal.


WH Smith and DHL among 200 firms calling for Cop28 pledge to ditch fossil fuels

WH Smith and DHL among 200 firms calling for Cop28 pledge to ditch fossil fuels

WH Smith and DHL among 200 firms calling for Cop28 pledge to ditch fossil fuels

29 November 2023

On the eve of the UN summit, 204 firms representing more than 1.5 trillion dollars in annual revenue have signed an open letter to world leaders.


Brown think tank lays out plan for ‘decade of delivery’ to create 300,000 jobs

Brown think tank lays out plan for ‘decade of delivery’ to create 300,000 jobs

Brown think tank lays out plan for ‘decade of delivery’ to create 300,000 jobs

29 November 2023

The strategy suggests the creation of ‘growth zones’ where selected industries could be based to improve access to labour and expertise.


Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Tributes paid to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

29 November 2023

The Conservative peer, a former MP and MSP, has died aged 81.


New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

29 November 2023

Culture minister Sir John Whittingdale said the powers would be “focused” on benefit claimants, but MPs were not convinced.


Discovery of rotating disc surrounding star in another galaxy a ‘special moment’

Discovery of rotating disc surrounding star in another galaxy a ‘special moment’

Discovery of rotating disc surrounding star in another galaxy a ‘special moment’

29 November 2023

Findings could help astronomers understand more about how stars are born.


Laurence Fox ‘outed himself as a racist’, Nicola Thorp tells High Court

Laurence Fox ‘outed himself as a racist’, Nicola Thorp tells High Court

Laurence Fox ‘outed himself as a racist’, Nicola Thorp tells High Court

29 November 2023

The broadcaster was giving evidence on the sixth day of a libel trial in London.


Signed Banksy print to go under the hammer

Signed Banksy print to go under the hammer

Signed Banksy print to go under the hammer

29 November 2023

AGILE is a hand-finished, seven-colour screen print on cardboard.


Ruth Perry told husband Ofsted inspector was ‘bully’ with ‘agenda’ – inquest

Ruth Perry told husband Ofsted inspector was ‘bully’ with ‘agenda’ – inquest

Ruth Perry told husband Ofsted inspector was ‘bully’ with ‘agenda’ – inquest

29 November 2023

Mrs Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading.


Hunt refuses to commit to maintaining fuel duty cut

Hunt refuses to commit to maintaining fuel duty cut

Hunt refuses to commit to maintaining fuel duty cut

29 November 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he would not announce a decision before the spring budget.


Under-fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

Under-fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

Under-fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

29 November 2023

The ex-minister’s evidence is expected to take up the whole of Thursday’s available time at the inquiry.


Belfast primary school classrooms deemed unsafe after Raac identified

Belfast primary school classrooms deemed unsafe after Raac identified

Belfast primary school classrooms deemed unsafe after Raac identified

29 November 2023

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete has been confirmed in part of Cairnshill Primary School.


Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

Adults with rare blood disorder to be offered stem cell transplants

29 November 2023

Experts welcomed the updated guidance as a ‘remarkable milestone’.


Nottingham City Council issues Section 114 notice over £23m budget deficit

Nottingham City Council issues Section 114 notice over £23m budget deficit

Nottingham City Council issues Section 114 notice over £23m budget deficit

29 November 2023

The local authority denied that the move meant it was insolvent and said it will be able to meet current obligations to pay staff.


Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China

Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China

Final chance to see pandas at Edinburgh Zoo ahead of their return to China

29 November 2023

Yang Guang and Tian Tian have lived at the zoo since 2011.


Levi Bellfield was lying when he admitted murder of Elizabeth Chau, police say

Levi Bellfield was lying when he admitted murder of Elizabeth Chau, police say

Levi Bellfield was lying when he admitted murder of Elizabeth Chau, police say

29 November 2023

The 55-year-old, convicted killer claimed earlier this year that he kidnapped, murdered and buried the student, who went missing in 1999.


Labour aiming to win rural vote with ‘respectful attitude’ towards countryside

Labour aiming to win rural vote with ‘respectful attitude’ towards countryside

Labour aiming to win rural vote with ‘respectful attitude’ towards countryside

29 November 2023

Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed wants to demonstrate his party’s commitment to farmers and landowners.


Family of woman who died when she was run over by boy feel ‘completely let down’

Family of woman who died when she was run over by boy feel ‘completely let down’

Family of woman who died when she was run over by boy feel ‘completely let down’

29 November 2023

Foster carer Marcia Grant suffered catastrophic injuries as she tried to stop the youngster taking her car from outside her Sheffield home.


HIV testing increased to spot undiagnosed cases

HIV testing increased to spot undiagnosed cases

HIV testing increased to spot undiagnosed cases

29 November 2023

Around 4,400 people in England are living with undiagnosed HIV.


Government should reform ‘costly’ triple lock to free up money, OECD says

Government should reform ‘costly’ triple lock to free up money, OECD says

Government should reform ‘costly’ triple lock to free up money, OECD says

29 November 2023

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said it is an urgent task for the UK to address its tax and spending policies.


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