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Some Irish citizens ‘may be able to leave Gaza’ on Wednesday
November 14, 2023 11:13 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAIt comes as Ireland’s deputy premier Micheal Martin travels to Egypt.

Charities’ bank accounts suddenly closed, regulators warn
November 14, 2023 11:08 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe UK’s charity regulators have said charities experience ‘poor customer service and administrative delays’ and urged banks to improve services.

Urgent appeals for missing people to appear on Trainline app
November 14, 2023 10:28 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe initiative has the potential to reach millions of train travellers across the country.

Israel ‘has become a country blinded by rage waging a war on childre...
November 14, 2023 10:00 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMinister for Higher Education Simon Harris said Israel had a right to defend itself but its actions have escalated.

Just 5% of public feel prepared for climate change, poll suggests
November 14, 2023 09:59 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe LGA is calling for the autumn statement to signal a rapid acceleration in the adaptation work needed to prepare for climate change.

Government ‘must ensure value for money as flood defence plans hit b...
November 14, 2023 09:46 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Environment Agency has cut its forecast for the number of additional properties it will be able to better protect from flooding by 2027 by 40%.

Police appeal to trace 11 men seen at London pro-Palestine marches
November 14, 2023 08:30 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe Metropolitan Police said all those they seek to trace were seen at demonstrations in London since Hamas militants entered Israel on October 7.

Irish government accused of ‘double standards’ over Israel
November 14, 2023 08:21 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASinn Fein brought a private members bill to Dail Eireann on Tuesday evening ‘in response to cries from Gaza’.

Block of flats evacuated after structural issues found
November 14, 2023 07:08 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThere is a ‘risk to the structure of the block’ at Barton House in Bristol in the event of a fire, explosion or large impact, surveys found.

King celebrates 75th birthday by chatting to hundreds of NHS nurses
November 14, 2023 07:03 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIACharles hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to highlight the work of nurses and midwives over the decades as part of the NHS 75 celebrations.

Mother whose baby died in prison calls for end to pregnant women bei...
November 14, 2023 07:00 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAAisha Cleary was born at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey in the early hours of September 27 2019, but died at 9.03am that morning.

Family pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ Olympian killed in lorry coll...
November 14, 2023 06:23 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe children of 75-year-old Mr Hebditch, who was known as Brian and lived in Fareham, have paid tribute to him.

What is the ECHR and how does it relate to the Rwanda migrants polic...
November 14, 2023 06:20 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIATories on the right of the party will once again call for the UK to leave the European Convention on Human Rights if they lose in the Supreme Court.

Braverman suggests she struck deal with Sunak to help him become PM
November 14, 2023 06:10 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe right-wing Tory said she accepted his offer to return as home secretary on the back of ‘certain conditions’.

Braverman accuses ‘weak’ Sunak of betrayal as Tories ‘running out of...
November 14, 2023 06:04 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAFormer home secretary Suella Braverman told Rishi Sunak: ‘Your plan is not working, we have endured record election defeats, your resets have failed.’

Braverman blasts Sunak’s ‘magical thinking’ before Supreme Court Rwa...
November 14, 2023 05:50 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAThe sacked home secretary said the Prime Minister could betray the public even if he wins the legal appeal.

Detective says child abuse ring was unprecedented as review pledged
November 14, 2023 05:19 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAPolice Scotland will participate in a multi-agency learning review, after two of the child witnesses were quizzed around 40 times.

Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential v...
November 14, 2023 05:06 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASir Keir Starmer’s party also said it is ‘not going to be engaging’ with an SNP amendment demanding a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Lawyer for Stephen Lawrence’s mother writes to Met over ‘corrupt’ of...
November 14, 2023 04:55 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIAMr Lawrence was murdered in south-east London in 1993.

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter of ice hockey player Adam...
November 14, 2023 04:47 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIASouth Yorkshire Police said the man remains in custody after being arrested on Tuesday.