Holidaymakers going to Laos in Southeast Asia have been issued fresh guidance regarding visa rules. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Britons that [more…]
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National Trust attacks Labour for putting ‘valuable’ green land at risk
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Baby seriously injured in dog attack in Folkestone
Two people have been arrested after an eight-month-old baby was seriously injured by a dog in Kent. Police were called to Siskin Close in Hawkinge, [more…]
More than 10,000 civil servants could lose jobs in savings drive | Politics News
More than 10,000 civil servants could lose their jobs after ministers were told to make savings of 5%, Sky News has learned. Government sources said [more…]
Right to jury trial under threat as Leveson asked to carry out ‘once in generation’ review of courts
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Energy firms must offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs next year under Ofgem plans
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Baby girl airlifted to hospital in serious condition after ‘XL bully attack’ in Kent | UK News
An eight-month-old girl is in a serious condition after being attacked by a dog and airlifted to hospital. The animal has been seized and destroyed [more…]
Luxury real estate brokers the Alexander brothers charged with drugging and raping dozens of women | US News
Two luxury real estate agent brothers have been charged with drugging and violently raping dozens of women. Oren and Tal Alexander, as well as their [more…]
The recipe for a Christmas number one – and how the secret to success has changed | Ents & Arts News
Christmas number one isn’t just a coveted slot for artists – it can also tell us about the mood of the nation and our evolving [more…]
Tony Blair calls for roll out of digital ID to tackle immigration and spiralling NHS costs
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Coronation Street actor’s husband dies after ‘jumping into freezing swimming pool’ | UK News
Coronation Street actress Carol Royle says her “heart is aching” following her husband’s death, caused by a sudden brain haemorrhage after jumping into a freezing [more…]
New Labour law could lead to pints being replaced by smaller glasses, MPs warn
MPs have issued a stark warning that the traditional British pint could be under threat thanks to new legislation currently being debated. The Product Regulation [more…]
Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons
Reuters Thousands of prisoners were released from Saydnaya prison, pictured above, on Sunday Syrian rebel forces have said they plan to close the notoriously harsh [more…]
Rap group sue record label over royalties
British rap group Bad Boy Chiller Crew have lodged a legal claim against their record label at the High Court, saying they are owed about [more…]
Storm Darragh not a storm, Kidderminster man told by insurers
BBC Dennis Iliffe spent £500 on repairs after his insurance provider will not pay out because the wind speed in Kidderminster did not hit 55mph [more…]
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Plans for new tariffs with no standing charge
Getty Images Energy firms will be forced to offer customers tariffs with no standing charges, under a proposed shake-up of bills by regulator Ofgem. All [more…]
‘I hid Sara Sharif’s family during international police hunt’
Watch: Mr Munir shows the BBC inside his house where he says the family hid A man armed with an AK-47 assault rifle waves us [more…]
Sports Personality of the Year 2024: Luke Littler’s year in photos
Though Littler lost the World Championship final to Luke Humphries, he won £200,000 for finishing second – part of £1m prize money in his first [more…]
National memorial to Queen Elizabeth II must ‘reflect on an extraordinary life’ | UK News
Leading artists, architects and engineers are being asked to put forward their ideas for the national memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II. With a [more…]
Ed Miliband launches £22bn carbon capture plant after 20 years of delays
Ed Miliband has launched a £22billion carbon capture plant after 20 years of delays. The Energy Secretary has said that Labour has now agreed on [more…]
