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‘It should never be forgotten’: families recount care home victims’ experiences in wake of Covid findings
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‘It should never be forgotten’: families recount care home victims’ experiences in wake of Covid findings

Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy“At the time it felt like a devil’s bargain – it was horrible, but it was what [we th...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken
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'Targeted' attack on much-loved MP leaves Australian town heartbroken

Locals describe the MP, who had to have both legs amputated, as a genuinely kind person who fought for the community.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago
Shabana Mahmood urged to ‘read the room’ on Labour opposition to immigration policy
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Shabana Mahmood urged to ‘read the room’ on Labour opposition to immigration policy

No 10 declines to rule out watering down plans to extend waiting period for indefinite leave to remain as cabinet split widensShabana Mahmood has been urged to “read the room” on Labour opposition to...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield
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Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield

Exclusive: Officials say Miatta Fahnbulleh minded not to give approval in victory for climate campaignersMiatta Fahnbulleh is minded to reject the giant Rosebank oilfield, sources have told the Guardi...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened
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UK politics: Reform UK claims racism exposé has left some members ‘psychologically damaged’ as it reports ITV to police – as it happened

Zia Yusuf claims undercover investigation broke the law as broadcaster stands by its journalismHere is an explainer by Jill Ambrose about the Jackdaw decision.But environmental groups have condemned t...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material
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Reform UK fined for failing to declare it was publisher of campaigns material

Party given additional penalty by Electoral Commission for not paying original fine on timeReform UK has been fined more than £2,000 for failing to declare it was the publisher of campaign material se...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament
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Jeffrey Donaldson investigated over alleged rape in UK parliament

Met police investigating after referral from PSNI about allegation former DUP leader raped woman in 2016The Metropolitan police are investigating an allegation that the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donal...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
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Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death

Former art teacher, who cared for her disabled son, ‘received almost no support’, said her local MP Manuela PerteghellaAndy Burnham has backed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament
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Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson being investigated over alleged rape inside Parliament

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago
Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays
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Bereaved civil service families could face ‘unjust’ tax bills due to pension scheme delays

MPs say ‘chaos’ at Capita-run scheme could mean some claims miss tax-free time limit on lump sum paymentsBereaved families could face “unconscionable” tax bills because of “chaos” in the civil service...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost
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Stratford International on track to get cross-Channel trains in budget boost

Sadiq Khan says upgrade would unlock station’s true potential and allow it to live up to its nameStratford International train station in east London will receive funding in next week’s budget, accord...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of rape inside Parliament - reports
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Jailed former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of rape inside Parliament - reports

Police are investigating former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson over an allegation that he raped a woman in the Houses of Parliament, the PA news agency reports.

Sky News - UK3 weeks ago
UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
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UK approves Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea

Decision was widely expected after lobbying by Shell but will dismay environmental campaignersWhat does the UK’s approval of the Jackdaw gasfield mean?The UK government has approved the controversial...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield
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Climate campaigners condemn ‘maddening’ decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield

Critics say move will jeopardise climate targets, fail to cut cost of living and distract from need to decarbonise energyClimate campaigners and green experts have condemned the government’s decision...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
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Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says

Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

BBC News - UK3 weeks ago
UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget
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UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget

Government paid £10.9bn in debt interest, the highest September figure since records beganBusiness live – latest updatesThe Treasury ran a higher than expected budget deficit of £24.5bn last month as...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
How might Andy Burnham tackle Thames Water debacle?
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How might Andy Burnham tackle Thames Water debacle?

A look at some of the options after PM is urged to consider radical alternatives to deal with stricken companyAndy Burnham has told officials to rip up their plans for how to fix Thames Water and pres...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling
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Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling

Court of appeal decision prevents woman from suing police and CPS for disclosing her address to violent ex-partnerThe Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she hopes the UK’s highest court “sees sense” and...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback
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Streeting delays defence jobs plan for young people after union pushback

UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hourWes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get more young people into...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago
Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says
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Mystery of Roman sarcophagus unearthed at Westminster Abbey solved at last, expert says

Archaeologist says skeleton inside coffin inscribed to Valerius Amandinus is likely to be remains of 11th-century abbotIt has all the ingredients of a chilling mystery: the skeleton of an unknown man...

The Guardian - UK News3 weeks ago