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US citizen pleads guilty to dangerous driving which left nurse unable to walk
A US citizen who fled the UK after a car crash which left a mental health nurse unable to walk has pleaded guilty following his extradition.
Hong Kong rejects activist Jimmy Lai’s bid to have jury trial for libel case
A Hong Kong court has rejected jailed publisher Jimmy Lai ’s request to have a jury trial for his libel case against a pro-Beijing newspaper in the latest setback for the activist who suffered multiple blows in other legal battles.
Downing Street denies ‘snubbing’ Rayner over National Security Council seat
Angela Rayner has been left out of the permanent membership of the UK’s National Security Council (NSC), despite being Deputy Prime Minister.
Alleged victim of domestic abuse waited until partner was sleeping before stabbing him in chest and stomach, court told
An alleged victim of domestic abuse waited until her alleged abusive partner was sleeping before stabbing him in the chest and abdomen, a jury heard today.
Lough Neagh blue-green algae to be observed from space
Blue-green algae on Lough Neagh is set to be observed from space.
Zelensky outlines ‘victory plan’ in No 10 talks with Starmer and Nato chief
Volodymyr Zelensky presented his “victory plan” to Sir Keir Starmer as pressure mounted on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles to strike targets in Russia.
Fall in visa applications by overseas students prompts fears for universities
The number of overseas students applying for visas to come to the UK has fallen ahead of the start of the academic year, prompting fears about universities’ finances.
Letby asked nurses to be ‘supportive’ as she planned return to ward – inquiry
Lucy Letby urged her fellow nurses to be “sensitive and supportive” on her planned return to a hospital neonatal unit as she told them she had been “fully exonerated” of any wrongdoing, an inquiry has heard.
What is in the new Employment Rights Bill?
The Government has published the Employment Rights Bill, promising the biggest overhaul in workers’ rights in a generation.
Two teenagers attacked in Bristol died from stab wounds, murder trial told
Post-mortem examinations found two teenage boys died from stab wounds after they were attacked in a case of mistaken identity, a jury has heard.
Government urged to speed up Holocaust memorial so survivors see completion
The Government has been urged to ensure that a Holocaust memorial planned to be built next to Parliament will be finished before the last survivor dies.
Julie Ann McIlwaine waited until partner asleep before stabbing him, court told
James Crossley's alleged domestic abuse of his partner key to possible verdict in murder trial
Parents pay tribute to ‘smiley little girl’ who died in house fire
The parents of a six-year-old who died in an accidental house fire have paid tribute to their “smiley little girl”.
Scott Hastings pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ wife on World Mental Health Day
Ex-Scotland rugby player Scott Hastings has paid tribute to his “beautiful, loving” wife Jenny, who took her own life last month – and revealed he was “at peace” when her body was found.
Watchdog urged to investigate Government’s handling of winter fuel payment cuts
A ministerial watchdog should investigate concerns over the Government’s handling of the winter fuel payment cuts, the Conservatives have said.
What the latest NHS performance figures for England show
Ambulance response times and A&E delays have lengthened, while the size of the overall waiting list for treatment has increased – though waits of more than a year have fallen.
Sammy Wilson calls for clarity on private school tax
The North Antrim MP is concerned of the impact the new tax could have on grammar and church-run schools in Northern Ireland
Mary Ward: Timeline of the PSNI investigation into the murder of 22-year-old mother
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Dublin on suspicion of her murder
HS2 will see Welsh and Cornish passengers face ‘more disrupted journeys’ – MP
Cornish and Welsh travellers could face “slower and more disruptive journeys” into London, MPs have heard.