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Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

02 July 2023

Duwayne Brooks was there when five or six people attacked and killed Lawrence in south-east London in April 1993.


Lives ‘ruined by conversion therapy’ in years since ministers vowed to ban it

Lives ‘ruined by conversion therapy’ in years since ministers vowed to ban it

Lives ‘ruined by conversion therapy’ in years since ministers vowed to ban it

02 July 2023

The Government, then led by Theresa May, first pledged to ban conversion practices in July 2018.


Top medic describes ‘loss of trust’ between Government and doctors

Top medic describes ‘loss of trust’ between Government and doctors

Top medic describes ‘loss of trust’ between Government and doctors

02 July 2023

It comes as doctors prepare to stage strikes later this month.


Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

Wishart: SNP independence plan will ‘probably not’ lead to UK Government talks

02 July 2023

The veteran SNP MP spoke to Holyrood magazine on his party’s approach to Scottish independence.


What is conversion therapy and will it be banned?

What is conversion therapy and will it be banned?

What is conversion therapy and will it be banned?

02 July 2023

Major therapy professional bodies in the UK have spoken out against conversion therapy as unethical and potentially harmful.


Frankie Dettori’s trophies, jockey scales and boots among items up for auction

Frankie Dettori’s trophies, jockey scales and boots among items up for auction

Frankie Dettori’s trophies, jockey scales and boots among items up for auction

02 July 2023

A saddle and photographs are also among the 126 pieces to be sold in an online auction by Cheffins in Cambridge from July 5.


NHS at 75 – patients being penalised for living longer, top medic warns

NHS at 75 – patients being penalised for living longer, top medic warns

NHS at 75 – patients being penalised for living longer, top medic warns

02 July 2023

The British Medical Association chair has warned that the health service is ‘shrinking’, despite increasing need for it.


Strikes cause 650,000 NHS cancellations – with more on the way

Strikes cause 650,000 NHS cancellations – with more on the way

Strikes cause 650,000 NHS cancellations – with more on the way

02 July 2023

The unprecedented strikes have caused upheaval across the NHS.


Co-op to offer ‘water cremations’ in hope of reducing UK funeral sectors’ impact

Co-op to offer ‘water cremations’ in hope of reducing UK funeral sectors’ impact

Co-op to offer ‘water cremations’ in hope of reducing UK funeral sectors’ impact

02 July 2023

The UK’s largest funeral provider plans to introduce the practice called resomation to the UK later this year.


What the papers say – July 2

What the papers say – July 2

What the papers say – July 2

01 July 2023

A wide variety of stories feature in Sunday’s papers.


Met Police ‘bans wearing of Thin Blue Line badge by officers at London Pride’

Met Police ‘bans wearing of Thin Blue Line badge by officers at London Pride’

Met Police ‘bans wearing of Thin Blue Line badge by officers at London Pride’

01 July 2023

The symbol has become politically charged in the US, where it has been used by counterprotesters at Black Lives Matter marches.


Twitter limits number of tweets people can read in a day, Elon Musk announces

Twitter limits number of tweets people can read in a day, Elon Musk announces

Twitter limits number of tweets people can read in a day, Elon Musk announces

01 July 2023

The move has been condemned by some industry experts.


Truss to convene taskforce to tackle slumping global growth

Truss to convene taskforce to tackle slumping global growth

Truss to convene taskforce to tackle slumping global growth

01 July 2023

The former prime minister is set to launch a new taskforce of economists aimed at finding solutions to sluggish growth in the West.


Figures show growing number of staff leaving the NHS in England

Figures show growing number of staff leaving the NHS in England

Figures show growing number of staff leaving the NHS in England

01 July 2023

The analysis was published just days after the NHS workforce plan was revealed.


Three teenagers charged with murder after boy found dead in west London canal

Three teenagers charged with murder after boy found dead in west London canal

Three teenagers charged with murder after boy found dead in west London canal

01 July 2023

Victor Lee, from Ealing, was found in the water under Scrubs Lane, near Willesden Junction, at around 5.45pm last Sunday.


Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says MP

Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says MP

Labour led by right-wing, illiberal group engaged in witch-hunt, says MP

01 July 2023

A ‘right-wing, illiberal faction’ has taken over Labour and is engaging in a ‘witch-hunt’, Jon Cruddas has claimed.


Twitter limiting number of tweets users can read per day, Elon Musk announces

Twitter limiting number of tweets users can read per day, Elon Musk announces

Twitter limiting number of tweets users can read per day, Elon Musk announces

01 July 2023

Mr Musk took over Twitter in October.


Headteacher brands Jess Phillips’ social media posts ‘racist and bullying’

Headteacher brands Jess Phillips’ social media posts ‘racist and bullying’

Headteacher brands Jess Phillips’ social media posts ‘racist and bullying’

01 July 2023

Labour’s Jess Phillips has been accused of ‘racist and bullying behaviour’, after getting into a row on social media with Katharine Birbalsingh.


Rockall adventurer feared he would not see family again as storm hit tiny island

Rockall adventurer feared he would not see family again as storm hit tiny island

Rockall adventurer feared he would not see family again as storm hit tiny island

01 July 2023

Chris Cameron was nearly swept away as a fearsome storm damaged his shelter on the Atlantic outcrop.


Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

Legacy Bill amendments published that aim to prevent Adams seeking compensation

01 July 2023

The amendments seek to close a legal loophole over the use of internment during the Troubles.


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