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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 16:13
A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

Labour suspends entire Leicester East constituency branch

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 15:33
The party's national executive is investigating the troubled Leicester East branch, an email reveals.

Rishi Sunak keeps changes minimal in safety-first shake up

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 13:40
Why Rishi Sunak promoted Grant Shapps and Claire Coutinho - and avoided a wider reshuffle for now.

Nadine Dorries’ Boris Johnson book in legal delay

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 13:34
The book on Boris Johnson’s downfall claims to reveal "corruption" and "secrecy" in Downing Street.

How many complaints are made against police officers, and how many are sacked?

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 13:18
There were almost 88,000 complaints against offers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022.

Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:55
Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick.

Cardiff: Police dangerous driving probe over Ely teen deaths

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:49
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died in the crash after they were followed by the police.

Calls for NI police boss to go after string of controversies

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:48
Simon Byrne's future is in doubt after a major data breach and a court ruling on two officers.

Body found in search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:47
Police find a body as they look for Gboyega Odubanjo, who went missing at Shambala Festival.

Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:36
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

NHS chiefs failed to act on surgeon who harmed patients

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:24
Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

Wilko deal to buy firm and save jobs falls through

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:21
M2 Capital claimed its £90m offer would retain employees for two years but it failed to file paperwork.

Grant Shapps replaces Ben Wallace as defence secretary

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:04
The new defence secretary pledges to continue the UK's support for Ukraine as he takes over as defence boss.

Plan to force offenders into dock for sentencing could be deterrent - families

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:53
But critics of the proposed plans call it "sheer madness" that will make no difference.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper films to screen at London Film Festival

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 11:04
Films from Oscar winners are in the line-up, but Hollywood strikes may affect stars' attendance.

Why the UK is talking to China

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 10:42
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has been criticised for visiting China. This is why he went.

Richard Hammond says daredevil stunts will still be seen on TV

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 10:33
The ex-Top Gear presenter would like to see Freddie Flintoff return once he's recovered from injury.

Lucy Letby: Whistleblowing doctor deluged with NHS staff concerns

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:57
Dr Stephen Brearey says procedures are being used to punish those who raise patient safety concerns.

Offenders shouldn't be 'forced' into dock - Zara Aleena's aunt

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 09:56
In England and Wales, new rules will allow judges to order an offender to attend their sentencing hearing.

M62 driver with parrot on shoulder stopped by police

Thu, 08/31/2023 - 08:54
A driver was stopped after being found at the wheel with an African grey parrot on his shoulder.

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