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Xinhua Silk Road: Xinhua-Hengshan Astragalus Membranaceus Market Ind...

BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Xinhua-Hengshan Astragalus Membranaceus Market Index was recently unveiled in Hunyuan County, north Chi...

Part of historic Old Courthouse in Cockermouth collapses into river

A section of the back of the Old Courthouse in Cockermouth has fallen away and landed in the River Cocker below.

15% of Londoners do not have suitable voter ID, polling suggests

Labour’s Sadiq Khan branded the system a ‘cynical assault’ on voting rights.

Labour would introduce ‘no loopholes ban on conversion therapy’

Shadow women and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds said Labour would “deliver where the Conservatives have failed”.

British man, 20, serving in Israeli army killed in Hamas attack

Another British citizen has been reported missing while providing security at a music festival close to the Gaza border.

Minister urges ‘proportionate’ response from Israel to ‘outrageous’...

Minister of State Thomas Byrne said the world needed to ‘get serious’ about a two-state solution.

Rayner to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within Labour’s first 100 days...

The deputy Labour leader told her party’s conference that the New Deal for Working People would not be watered down.

Families urge inquiry to provide ‘truth’ about British special force...

The substantive hearings in the independent inquiry relating to Afghanistan are due to begin on Monday.

‘Nothing ambiguous at all’ about our Network North plans – Transport...

Mark Harper said he was ‘happy to be judged’ on alternative plans for the money that would have been spent on HS2.

British national, 26, missing after Hamas attack on Israel

London-born Jake Marlowe was providing security at a music event when the terrorist group attacked.

Liverpool mayor calls for positive vision as Labour conference begin...

Steve Rotheram said there was a ‘buzz’ about the Labour Party similar to 1996.

Starmer says NHS medics will back his overtime plan despite lure of...

As Labour’s conference began in Liverpool, Sir Keir said he had plans to fix the NHS, grow the economy and build more homes.

‘Risk to life’ from flooding remains as heavy rain continues in Scot...

Parts of Scotland have been warned to ‘stay alert, not stand down’ while the south of the UK enjoys dry weather.

Starmer will reverse Rwanda policy even if Channel crossings decline

The Labour leader said the scheme would only ever impact a very small proportion of migrants.

Braverman wants ‘full force of law’ used on displays of support for...

Police patrols have been increased in London after videos were shared on social media which appeared to show people celebrating the attack on Israel.

The British skiing group promoting inclusivity and community on the...

The group was started in 2022, inspired by a holiday to Bansko, Bulgaria.

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys su...

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 54 flood warnings in place.

Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI...

It can carry out highly complex functions, and is predicted to create new jobs in the Scottish capital.

More than 400 criminals and ‘kingpins’ jailed in Met Police EncroCha...

The force used data taken from the platform to identify criminals, solve murders and tackle the drug trade.

Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free sp...

Professor Arif Ahmed said being shocked and offended is an ‘important part of education’.