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Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights
November 20, 2023 11:59 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPrime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground.

Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment
November 20, 2023 10:30 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA Treasury minister ruled out changes after senior Tory John Glen questioned whether the money could be better spent elsewhere.

Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child star...
November 20, 2023 09:49 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIASpeaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Mr Sunak announced a new virtual hub to link UK scientists with global research initiatives.

Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secur...
November 20, 2023 09:44 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAJagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India for 2,208 days.

Man arrested following death of woman in ‘domestic-related incident’...
November 20, 2023 08:06 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAOfficers were called to the property on Dearnley Street at 6.43pm on Sunday, the force said.

Man arrested after the death of a woman in Dewsbury
November 20, 2023 06:31 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAOfficers were called to a property at 6.43pm on Sunday where the woman was found ‘seriously injured’.

Inquiry says Ofsted viewed as ‘not fit for purpose’
November 20, 2023 05:23 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Beyond Ofsted inquiry called for ‘transformational change’ to the body.

What the papers say – November 20
November 20, 2023 02:29 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA variety of stories feature on the front of the UK’s newspapers on Monday.

Police searching for man after woman dies in West Yorkshire
November 20, 2023 12:37 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice said officers were called to a property in Dewsbury at 6.43pm on Sunday.

Police appeal to identify 15 people who took part in pro-Palestinian...
November 19, 2023 10:14 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIADozens of cars displaying Palestinian flags drove into central London at around 10.15pm on Saturday.

Girl with muscular dystrophy walks runway at Bristol Fashion Show
November 19, 2023 08:39 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIACarmela Chillery-Watson, now aged nine, has been appearing at the fashion show since the age of five.

Irish-Palestinian father reunited with his children in Dublin
November 19, 2023 08:36 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAKhalid El Estal thanked people who helped him.

Sir Patrick Vallance to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 inquiry
November 19, 2023 07:45 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAHe served as the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser from 2018 to 2023.

Some teachers ‘self-censoring’ to avoid causing religious offence, p...
November 19, 2023 07:33 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAA YouGov survey conducted for the Policy Exchange think tank found 16% of teachers had self-censored.

Earthquake struck Cornwall ‘like a juggernaut had hit the house’
November 19, 2023 07:26 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe British Geological Survey said a 2.7 magnitude hit Mount’s Bay at 12.50am on Sunday.

Call to end hire and fire ‘football manager’ culture in schools
November 19, 2023 06:55 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe IPPR said ‘overly simplistic’ school inspection judgments, such as inadequate or needs improvement, often trigger abrupt changes.

New Rwanda treaty seems unlikely to be ratified before new year
November 19, 2023 06:45 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIARishi Sunak’s new deal aimed at getting his asylum policy off the ground is not believed to be coming before Wednesday’s autumn statement.

Ceremony at Cenotaph commemorates Jewish servicemen and women
November 19, 2023 04:20 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASunday’s event took place 102 years after the laying of the first Star of David wreath by a group of Jewish ex-soldiers.

David Lammy visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
November 19, 2023 03:02 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMr Lammy will also meet with the Palestinian Authority’s deputy foreign minister Amal Jadu in the West Bank.

Robison urges Chancellor to avoid ‘ill-timed tax breaks’
November 19, 2023 02:33 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAShona Robison has written to Jeremy Hunt asking for additional funding for public services.