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Post Office scandal extends 'greatly beyond Horizon' - victims' lawyer
The post office scandal extends “greatly beyond” faulty Horizon software, according to a lawyer for victims.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:36:00 +0100
The post office scandal extends “greatly beyond” faulty Horizon software, according to a lawyer for victims.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:36:00 +0100
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to appear in court charged with rape
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, will appear in court this morning charged with rape and other historical sex offences.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:59:00 +0100
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, will appear in court this morning charged with rape and other historical sex offences.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:59:00 +0100
Take-at-home brain cancer treatment for children will soon be available on NHS
Children with brain tumours will soon have access to drugs they can take at home, the NHS has announced.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:37:00 +0100
Children with brain tumours will soon have access to drugs they can take at home, the NHS has announced.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:37:00 +0100
Migrant deaths: Are we seeing new form of crime after rival group pushed their way on to boat?
Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:11:00 +0100
Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:11:00 +0100
PM warns of 'growing threats' as he announces tens of billions of pounds in extra defence funding
Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the face of the growing threats from Russia, Iran and China.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:49:00 +0100
Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the face of the growing threats from Russia, Iran and China.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:49:00 +0100
More than 100 MPs earn over £10,000 a year as landlords
More than 100 MPs have earned over £10,000 a year as landlords over the course of this parliament, research from Sky News has found.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:29:00 +0100
More than 100 MPs have earned over £10,000 a year as landlords over the course of this parliament, research from Sky News has found.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:29:00 +0100
What are the parties hoping for at the locals, and what might it mean for a general election?
Many Conservative councillors face certain defeat on 2 May. The party will lose control of councils at the same time. The scale of this setback, so close to the general election, is the main consideration.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:34:00 +0100
Many Conservative councillors face certain defeat on 2 May. The party will lose control of councils at the same time. The scale of this setback, so close to the general election, is the main consideration.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:34:00 +0100
Six arrests after violence at St George's Day event in central London
At least six people have been arrested after violence broke out at a St George's Day event in central London.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:54:00 +0100
At least six people have been arrested after violence broke out at a St George's Day event in central London.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:54:00 +0100
King recognises Queen and William in honours list and creates new role for Kate
The King has recognised the public service of his family in a new list of honours, including creating a new role for the Princess of Wales.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:52:00 +0100
The King has recognised the public service of his family in a new list of honours, including creating a new role for the Princess of Wales.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:52:00 +0100
Sunak's defence pledge sets trap for Starmer
On the plane from Warsaw to Berlin, Rishi Sunak was buoyant as he briefly chatted to the travelling pack.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:08:00 +0100
On the plane from Warsaw to Berlin, Rishi Sunak was buoyant as he briefly chatted to the travelling pack.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:08:00 +0100