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Innocent woman shot dead amid ‘ongoing feud’ between rival groups, court told

Innocent woman shot dead amid ‘ongoing feud’ between rival groups, court told

Innocent woman shot dead amid ‘ongoing feud’ between rival groups, court told

13 June 2023

Elle Edwards was killed outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, last Christmas Eve, Liverpool Crown Court heard.


BBC boss tells MPs there are imbalances of power in ‘strange’ TV industry

BBC boss tells MPs there are imbalances of power in ‘strange’ TV industry

BBC boss tells MPs there are imbalances of power in ‘strange’ TV industry

13 June 2023

Tim Davie appeared in front of MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday to answer questions on a wide range of topics.


Light aircraft crashes off South Wales coast

Light aircraft crashes off South Wales coast

Light aircraft crashes off South Wales coast

13 June 2023

Members of the public reported seeing the pilot being led out of the water in Porthcawl by coastguards.


Airport strike action averted after union secures deal in pay dispute

Airport strike action averted after union secures deal in pay dispute

Airport strike action averted after union secures deal in pay dispute

13 June 2023

Unite the union had warned of the potential for a summer of travel disruption if a deal was not secured.


Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out detail on sewage release

Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out detail on sewage release

Anglian Water ad banned for leaving out detail on sewage release

13 June 2023

The ad about Anglian’s building of wetlands failed to mention the firm’s history of releasing sewage into rivers.


Tory turmoil over Johnson is having an impact on UK’s reputation, Starmer claims

Tory turmoil over Johnson is having an impact on UK’s reputation, Starmer claims

Tory turmoil over Johnson is having an impact on UK’s reputation, Starmer claims

13 June 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer suggested the political chaos was damaging the UK’s international standing and causing concerns for business.


UK may ‘not have been well prepared at all’ for pandemic, Covid Inquiry told

UK may ‘not have been well prepared at all’ for pandemic, Covid Inquiry told

UK may ‘not have been well prepared at all’ for pandemic, Covid Inquiry told

13 June 2023

Chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett vowed that those who suffered in the pandemic will ‘always be at the heart of the inquiry’.


Custody sergeant murder accused begins giving evidence in modified way

Custody sergeant murder accused begins giving evidence in modified way

Custody sergeant murder accused begins giving evidence in modified way

13 June 2023

Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana.


GP referrals system may be creating ‘hidden backlog’ of patients needing help

GP referrals system may be creating ‘hidden backlog’ of patients needing help

GP referrals system may be creating ‘hidden backlog’ of patients needing help

13 June 2023

A study by the Institute For Government and Public First said not enough data has been published about the ‘advice and guidance’ referral system.


Homeowners warned to expect more mortgage pain after wage growth shoots up

Homeowners warned to expect more mortgage pain after wage growth shoots up

Homeowners warned to expect more mortgage pain after wage growth shoots up

13 June 2023

A stronger-than-expected rise in wage growth saw yields on gilts – used to price mortgages – rise above levels seen in the mini-budget market chaos.


Covid inquiry will be the thorough investigation the UK deserves, chair vows

Covid inquiry will be the thorough investigation the UK deserves, chair vows

Covid inquiry will be the thorough investigation the UK deserves, chair vows

13 June 2023

‘Their loss will be recognised,’ inquiry chair Baroness Heather Hallett vowed to bereaved families, on the first day of public evidence.


Researchers call for complete ban on vape advertising

Researchers call for complete ban on vape advertising

Researchers call for complete ban on vape advertising

13 June 2023

A study found exposure to advertising, past tobacco use, high incomes and having friends or family who vaped all influenced youngsters.


Man with muscle-wasting condition to take on Ironman triathlon for charity

Man with muscle-wasting condition to take on Ironman triathlon for charity

Man with muscle-wasting condition to take on Ironman triathlon for charity

13 June 2023

Chris Stennett is gearing up for Ironman Austria later this month.


Stars pay tribute to actor Treat Williams after death in motorcycle accident

Stars pay tribute to actor Treat Williams after death in motorcycle accident

Stars pay tribute to actor Treat Williams after death in motorcycle accident

13 June 2023

The actor enjoyed a career spanning five decades, with starring roles in the musical Hair.


Bereaved families hold pictures of loved ones in vigil outside Covid inquiry

Bereaved families hold pictures of loved ones in vigil outside Covid inquiry

Bereaved families hold pictures of loved ones in vigil outside Covid inquiry

13 June 2023

Tuesday’s hearing will see a video featuring people sharing their experiences of loss but some families said they feel marginalised.


Concerns raised about ‘short notice’ of self-assessment helpline changes

Concerns raised about ‘short notice’ of self-assessment helpline changes

Concerns raised about ‘short notice’ of self-assessment helpline changes

13 June 2023

The Treasury Committee is looking for clarification that the costs and benefits of the decision have been fully considered.


Man arrested after three people found dead in ‘tragic incident’ in Nottingham

Man arrested after three people found dead in ‘tragic incident’ in Nottingham

Man arrested after three people found dead in ‘tragic incident’ in Nottingham

13 June 2023

Another three people are in hospital after someone tried to run them over in a van in what police believe was a connected attack.


Sophie Morgan hits out at British Airways over treatment of disabled passengers

Sophie Morgan hits out at British Airways over treatment of disabled passengers

Sophie Morgan hits out at British Airways over treatment of disabled passengers

13 June 2023

The Loose Women star’s wheelchair equipment was damaged on a flight with the airline for the second time this year.


Framing disasters as natural masks societal inequalities, charity says

Framing disasters as natural masks societal inequalities, charity says

Framing disasters as natural masks societal inequalities, charity says

13 June 2023

The CEO of ShelterBox is asking the UK media to change the way it reports on floods, earthquakes and other catastrophes.


‘Natural justice’ says Sturgeon should stay in SNP during investigation – Brown

‘Natural justice’ says Sturgeon should stay in SNP during investigation – Brown

‘Natural justice’ says Sturgeon should stay in SNP during investigation – Brown

13 June 2023

The SNP depute leader backed Humza Yousaf’s decision not to suspend the whip.


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