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Vitamin D alters gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity, study suggests

Vitamin D alters gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity, study suggests

Vitamin D alters gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity, study suggests

25 April 2024

Researchers found that the vitamin encourages the growth of a type of gut bacteria which gives mice better immunity to the disease.


Asylum seeker ‘inspired by Gaza revenge’ guilty of murdering pensioner in street

Asylum seeker ‘inspired by Gaza revenge’ guilty of murdering pensioner in street

Asylum seeker ‘inspired by Gaza revenge’ guilty of murdering pensioner in street

25 April 2024

Ahmed Alid stabbed Terence Carney six times in Hartlepool town centre on October 15 – eight days after Hamas attacked Israel.


Ex-transport secretaries give warnings on rail nationalisation

Ex-transport secretaries give warnings on rail nationalisation

Ex-transport secretaries give warnings on rail nationalisation

25 April 2024

The decades under state-owned British Rail was ‘not a time when everything was fantastic’, Parliament was told.


Prince of Wales tours ‘amazing’ farm providing child mental health support

Prince of Wales tours ‘amazing’ farm providing child mental health support

Prince of Wales tours ‘amazing’ farm providing child mental health support

25 April 2024

William chatted to youngsters caring for chickens and sheep as he toured Birmingham’s Woodgate Valley Urban Farm.


Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

Government must ‘rocket-boost’ mental health support in schools to tackle crisis

25 April 2024

Waiting lists for children’s mental health services are ‘chronic’ and provision is a ‘postcode lottery’, a report has warned.


Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

Man found guilty of wearing headband in support of Hamas

25 April 2024

Khaled Hajsaad, 24, wore the clothing at a pro-Palestine rally in Trafalgar Square on November 25, 2023.


Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions

25 April 2024

Judges are due to give their decision over her case at a later date.


Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

Climate protesters target BP and Drax shareholder meetings

25 April 2024

The energy companies both held their annual general meetings on Thursday.


Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in libel damages

25 April 2024

The actor-turned-politician was successfully sued by former Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal.


Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

Ed Davey calls for billion-pound budget boost for farming

25 April 2024

The Liberal Democrat leader visited a farm in Treflach, Shropshire on Thursday.


‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

‘Moral and economic case’ for helping autistic people into work, says Tory MP

25 April 2024

Sir Robert Buckland who led the review said employment can provide ‘fulfilment and happiness’ for people on the autistic spectrum.


Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

25 April 2024

Stuart Andrew said the ban is a ‘very challenging issue to get right’ but added the Government is clear that the practice is abhorrent.


Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

Unions say their plan to save steel jobs rejected by Tata

25 April 2024

Unions met the company on Thursday with another plea not to press ahead with proposals for its Port Talbot plant which will lead to job losses.


Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

Robin Swann votes against budget and warns it could see health services collapse

25 April 2024

The Stormont powersharing Executive has agreed a budget for the current financial year.


Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse overnight

25 April 2024

The sails of the red windmill atop the world-famous cabaret club plunged in the early hours of Thursday.


Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

25 April 2024

Environmental groups said vital legislation to tackle the climate crisis must get back on track.


William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

William surprises schoolboy who wrote to him about mental health campaign

25 April 2024

The Prince of Wales delighted pupils by telling a ‘dad joke’.


Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

Football agent told by judge to stop being ‘confrontational’ in court

25 April 2024

Saif Alrubie claimed he played a part in facilitating the transfer of Kurt Zouma in August 2021 from Chelsea to West Ham for about £29 million.


Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

Louise Haigh: MP spearheading Labour rail plans known for hard work and humour

25 April 2024

She worked as a Metropolitan Police officer before becoming an MP.


Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

Laurence Fox ordered to pay £180,000 in damages after losing libel case

25 April 2024

The Reclaim Party founder was successfully sued by ex-Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on Twitter, now known as X.


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