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 Flood alerts as heavy rain sweeps in after ‘tornado’ hits south coast

Flood alerts as heavy rain sweeps in after ‘tornado’ hits south coas...

October 28, 2023 08:23 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Storm Ciaran is forecast to batter southern England later this week.

 Scottish Government’s commitment to boost solar energy welcomed by industry

Scottish Government’s commitment to boost solar energy welcomed by i...

October 28, 2023 08:08 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Lorna Slater MSP, co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, made the announcement at her party’s conference in Dunfermline.

 PM plans investment in AI classroom tools to reduce teacher workloads

PM plans investment in AI classroom tools to reduce teacher workload...

October 28, 2023 07:44 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Ministers have claimed the funding will pave the way for a personalised AI assistant in every classroom.

 Sunak reveals focus on treating cancer and dementia with £100m AI fund

Sunak reveals focus on treating cancer and dementia with £100m AI fu...

October 28, 2023 07:15 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The Prime Minister detailed how the spending would be used ahead of an AI safety summit in the UK.

 MP describes ‘torturous’ wait to learn fate of family in Gaza

MP describes ‘torturous’ wait to learn fate of family in Gaza

October 28, 2023 07:15 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Liberal Democrat Layla Moran lost contact with her family during a communications blackout in the territory.

 Cancer patient’s 200-mile cycle ‘shows what can be done’ despite chemo

Cancer patient’s 200-mile cycle ‘shows what can be done’ despite che...

October 28, 2023 06:07 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Robert Seaward, 37, decided to cycle to Paris for the Rugby World Cup final after watching the Springboks defeat England last week.

 Israel will be judged at later date on compliance with global rules – minister

Israel will be judged at later date on compliance with global rules...

October 28, 2023 05:50 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan said it was ‘difficult to get to Hamas without hurting innocent civilians’ in Gaza.

 Labour unlikely to sack senior MPs rebelling over Israel stance – Peter Kyle

Labour unlikely to sack senior MPs rebelling over Israel stance – Pe...

October 28, 2023 05:13 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Sir Keir Starmer has called for a humanitarian pause in the fighting to allow for aid to be sent to Gaza, but some MPs want a ceasefire.

 Che Guevara’s lucky Irish cigar lighter among historical items up for auction

Che Guevara’s lucky Irish cigar lighter among historical items up fo...

October 28, 2023 05:00 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Other items include a bible Michael Collins had when he was assassinated, a newly discovered copy of a speech by Wolfe Tone and Phil Lynott’s guitar.

 Met boss calls for clarity on policing extremism amid pro-Palestinian rallies

Met boss calls for clarity on policing extremism amid pro-Palestinia...

October 28, 2023 04:59 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Sir Mark Rowley said he will support a review into the legal definition of extremism and how it should be policed.

 Yousaf says in-laws still alive in Gaza after days without contact

Yousaf says in-laws still alive in Gaza after days without contact

October 28, 2023 03:42 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Humza Yousaf and his wife, Nadia El-Nakla, had not heard from the latter’s parents in days.

 Single-use plastic ban comes into force in Wales

Single-use plastic ban comes into force in Wales

October 28, 2023 02:28 PM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The Welsh Government said it will reduce the flow of plastic pollution into the environment.

 Public services face ‘doom loop’ on current plans, think tank warns

Public services face ‘doom loop’ on current plans, think tank warns

October 28, 2023 08:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Britain’s crumbling public services could deteriorate further if current spending plans are followed, the Institute for Government said.

 Doctor ‘cautiously optimistic’ Assisted Dying Bill will pass vote on Isle of Man

Doctor ‘cautiously optimistic’ Assisted Dying Bill will pass vote on...

October 28, 2023 08:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The island’s parliament will have a second reading of the bill on Tuesday in what campaigners called a ‘landmark vote’.

 Prigozhin death may offer opportunities to tackle Wagner Group – Foreign Office

Prigozhin death may offer opportunities to tackle Wagner Group – For...

October 28, 2023 08:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The private military firm, whose former leader was killed in a plane crash over the summer, was proscribed as a terrorist group in September.

 Family continue fight for justice year on from grandmother’s fatal shooting

Family continue fight for justice year on from grandmother’s fatal s...

October 28, 2023 08:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Jacqueline Rutter, 53, was shot in the chest in her home on the Wirral, Merseyside, on October 30 last year.

 Joe Wicks ‘turned down Boris Johnson’s request to front public health campaign’

Joe Wicks ‘turned down Boris Johnson’s request to front public healt...

October 28, 2023 08:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The fitness guru said he thought the campaign lacked substance and was just a ‘PR thing’.

 Friends star Matthew Perry found dead aged 54

Friends star Matthew Perry found dead aged 54

October 28, 2023 08:16 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

The actor, who played Chandler Bing in the hit series was discovered at his Los Angeles home.

 What the papers say – October 29

What the papers say – October 29

October 28, 2023 07:00 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Israel’s growing bombardment of Gaza features across the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.

 Ministers review extremism label as police arrest protesters for ‘hate crimes’

Ministers review extremism label as police arrest protesters for ‘ha...

October 28, 2023 05:45 AM PDT | By PAMEDIA

Nine people were arrested in central London during a mainly peaceful pro-Palestine demonstration on Saturday.

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