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Greta Thunberg denies public order offence after central London prot...

The 20-year-old from Sweden was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair on October 17.

Media minister welcomes 250,000 euro cap on RTE salaries

Catherine Martin said a unit would be set up within her department to oversee the allocation of funding for the broadcaster.

Asylum backlog of older cases down by nearly half since July

The overall number of applications has fallen from a record high earlier in the year.

Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer in appeal court bid to challenge senten...

Thomas Cashman was handed a mandatory life sentence for the murder of the nine-year-old in Liverpool in August 2022.

Sunak vows to do ‘whatever it takes’ after Supreme Court rules Rwand...

The Prime Minister’s flagship asylum policy was dealt a huge blow by the ruling.

Where Rwanda judgment and inflation figures leave Rishi Sunak’s five...

Wednesday has brought mixed news for Rishi Sunak on two of his five priorities for the year.

Christmas lights extravaganza ‘brings festive magic back for the kid...

Andrew Walters’ light display in Co Durham has become a local tradition.

Nottingham City Council could declare bankruptcy if it cannot balanc...

The authority is facing a £23 million in-year budget overspend but has said it can meet all of its current financial obligations.

Man arrested over death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson bailed by...

Mr Johnson, 29, died after being hit in the neck by the skate of an opposition player.

Minister admits rail reform legislation ‘unlikely’ before general el...

The establishment of Great British Railways, first proposed in May 2021, was included in a draft Rail Reform Bill in last week’s King’s Speech.

Supreme Court rules Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful

The ruling has a bearing over Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop the boats’.

Police name 17-year-old found dead five days after 16-year-old fatal...

Detectives said the death of Jaydon Beckford in Ladywood, Birmingham, is believed to be linked to the shooting of Diego Henry.

Scottish energy minister calls for social tariffs for struggling fam...

The Scottish Government proposed those in financial difficulty should pay lower prices for energy.

Parents of eight-year-old killed in prep school crash call for ‘acco...

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau both died following the incident at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon on July 6.

Ten people charged after protests on roads around Grand National

Merseyside Police said significant traffic delays were caused by demonstrators blocking roads, including access to the M57 motorway.

Sunak to face MPs in aftermath of Braverman broadside against his le...

Rishi Sunak faces Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons after Suella Braverman’s scathing response to being sacked as home secretary.

New Health Secretary: I’m an optimist who will get around the table...

Victoria Atkins was speaking via video link to delegates at the NHS Providers’ conference in Liverpool.

Train passengers reminded ‘it’s okay to talk’

TransPennine Express unveiled the message on one of its Class 185 trains to raise awareness of men’s mental health.

Ex-PM Brown and Comic Relief invite businesses to join ‘coalition of...

Companies are being asked to donate products that would otherwise go to waste to a service called Multibank, which helps families fighting poverty.

Commons showdown looming to test support for Gaza ceasefire

Labour is battling to contain an internal split on the issue, which the SNP hopes to put to a vote.