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PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

PM faces fresh pressure as £290 million cost of grounded Rwanda scheme emerges

08 December 2023

The Government spent a further £100 million in the 2023-24 financial year while flights remained grounded amid a series of legal setbacks.


Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

Culture Secretary says ‘morally indefensible’ TV fee prosecutions to be reviewed

07 December 2023

Lucy Frazer on Thursday announced a £10.50 rise in the annual fee, lower than the BBC expected.


Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

Passengers stuck for hours on cold, dark trains following overhead cables fault

07 December 2023

Some passengers reported on social media being stuck for more than three hours while receiving no information from rail operators.


31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

31-year-old man charged with murder of nursing assistant Odhran Kelly

07 December 2023

A second 31-year-old man arrested as part of the investigation remains in police custody at this time.


William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

William surprises mother on charity walk in memory of daughter

07 December 2023

Emma Webb is walking from Wales to London to raise awareness of suicide prevention in memory of her daughter, Brodie.


Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

Passengers stranded on trains in west London after fault with overhead cables

07 December 2023

Great Western Railway said disruption was expected on the London Paddington to Reading line until the end of the day.


Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

Sir Keir Starmer confronted by pro-Palestine activists in Glasgow

07 December 2023

The Labour leader was accused of ‘facilitating genocide’ by voting against a ceasefire in Gaza.


Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

Man arrested after seven-year-old killed in Folkestone crash

07 December 2023

The two-vehicle collision happened at around 5.35pm on Wednesday.


US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

US marshal charged with drunken behaviour on flight to London

07 December 2023

Michael Brereton was arrested by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday morning.


Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

Former TV channel boss takes overdose amid bullying allegations

07 December 2023

Sian Doyle, who was in charge of Welsh language channel S4C, was found unresponsive on Thursday morning by her husband.


Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

Former Pc convicted over sex assaults and misconduct has jail term cut

07 December 2023

Jurors heard that Adnan Ali was serving with Greater Manchester Police when the offences were committed.


‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

‘Murder plan’ to kill transgender teenager Brianna Ghey detailed in court

07 December 2023

Brianna, 16, was stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife during a ‘frenzied’ attack near Warrington in February.


Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

Father appeals for driver to come forward after son killed in hit-and-run

07 December 2023

William Brown, seven, was hit trying to collect his football, his father said.


Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

Johnson described schools facemask policy as ‘totally f***** up’

07 December 2023

The former prime minister gave evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry for a second day.


Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

Six former Met officers given suspended sentences for sending racist messages

07 December 2023

The six men were sentenced to between six and 14 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.


Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

Undecided whether new income rules will apply to family visa renewals – No 10

07 December 2023

New measures aimed at curbing migration figures include a sharp increase in the minimum Britons must earn to be able to bring family to the UK.


‘Loyalty penalty’ class action claim launched against four largest mobile firms

‘Loyalty penalty’ class action claim launched against four largest mobile firms

‘Loyalty penalty’ class action claim launched against four largest mobile firms

07 December 2023

The claim alleges that long-standing customers were overcharged for handsets beyond the end of their contractual term.


Blocking Ukraine aid would be ‘Christmas present’ to Putin and Xi, Cameron says

Blocking Ukraine aid would be ‘Christmas present’ to Putin and Xi, Cameron says

Blocking Ukraine aid would be ‘Christmas present’ to Putin and Xi, Cameron says

07 December 2023

The Foreign Secretary urged allies to rally around Kyiv as he delivered a speech at the Aspen security conference.


Student, 17, stabbed to death during ‘altercation’ in south London

Student, 17, stabbed to death during ‘altercation’ in south London

Student, 17, stabbed to death during ‘altercation’ in south London

07 December 2023

Officers were called to Sutton High Street, where the teenage boy was found injured, just after 7pm on Tuesday.


Boris Johnson ‘rather sad’ his evidence to Covid inquiry is over

Boris Johnson ‘rather sad’ his evidence to Covid inquiry is over

Boris Johnson ‘rather sad’ his evidence to Covid inquiry is over

07 December 2023

The former prime minister gave two days of evidence to the inquiry and called for the origins of the virus to be investigated.


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