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 Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Whitty tells pandemic inquiry

Action against Covid-19 was taken too late, Whitty tells pandemic in...

November 21, 2023 12:09 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

England’s chief medical officer said the risks of going into lockdown too early or too late had to be balanced.

 Ex-Tory MP and property developer acquitted after month-long party funding trial

Ex-Tory MP and property developer acquitted after month-long party f...

November 21, 2023 12:04 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Former Northampton South MP David Mackintosh and businessman Howard Grossman were cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to political donations.

 Rishi Sunak hits back at UN criticism of long sentences for climate protesters

Rishi Sunak hits back at UN criticism of long sentences for climate...

November 21, 2023 12:01 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Prime Minister said it was ‘entirely right that selfish protesters’ are handed ‘tough sentences’.

 Shapps rejects new Argentinian president’s calls for Falkland handover talks

Shapps rejects new Argentinian president’s calls for Falkland handov...

November 21, 2023 11:12 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Javier Milei reportedly said during his presidential campaign that Argentina had ‘non-negotiable’ sovereignty over the Falklands.

 Historic home of Craster kippers given listed status

Historic home of Craster kippers given listed status

November 21, 2023 10:51 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The traditional techniques for smoking fish are still in use at the 167-year-old premises in the Northumberland town.

 Government borrowing rises but still leaves Chancellor room for tax cuts

Government borrowing rises but still leaves Chancellor room for tax...

November 21, 2023 10:46 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £14.9 billion in October – £4.4 billion more than a year earlier.

 Thousands of lost property items unclaimed every week, TfL says

Thousands of lost property items unclaimed every week, TfL says

November 21, 2023 10:32 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The transport authority moved its lost property office from South Kensington to West Ham to accommodate the rising number of objects being stored.

 Young offender institutions ‘more violent than adult jails’ – prisons inspector

Young offender institutions ‘more violent than adult jails’ – prison...

November 21, 2023 10:17 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

HM Inspectorate of Prisons published two new reports which it said ‘paint a bleak picture of youth custody in England and Wales’.

 What borrowing figures mean for Rishi Sunak’s five priorities

What borrowing figures mean for Rishi Sunak’s five priorities

November 21, 2023 10:03 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Prime Minister has achieved one of his five priorities for the year, but the others remain in doubt.

 Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

November 21, 2023 09:43 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Chancellor will deliver his autumn statement on Wednesday.

 ‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says...

November 21, 2023 09:38 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The SNP’s deputy leader defended Mr Matheson as someone of ‘integrity and honesty’.

 DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says forme...

November 21, 2023 09:24 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the Government.

 Hunt launched for missing young men

Hunt launched for missing young men

November 21, 2023 08:19 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris are thought to have been travelling in the Harlech and Porthmadog areas of Gwynedd.

 Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

November 21, 2023 08:07 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Under the proposals a week would be taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October.

 First Minister to lead Holyrood debate on Gaza ceasefire

First Minister to lead Holyrood debate on Gaza ceasefire

November 21, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Humza Yousaf tabled a motion calling for a ceasefire, which is expected to receive cross-party backing.

 Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles

Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health st...

November 21, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The review found that Lancashire Police had lost control of the public narrative at an early stage.

 Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation...

November 21, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

A College of Policing report said Lancashire Police felt some of Peter Faulding’s behaviour caused challenges to the investigation.

 Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

November 21, 2023 02:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton will hear the case at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.

 What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

November 21, 2023 01:30 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The fallout from the Covid inquiry features alongside a variety of stories in Britain’s newspapers.

 Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

November 21, 2023 12:01 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

His appearance comes a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic.

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