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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has secured spending settlements with all government departments ahead of her upcoming Budget on 30 October. Recent reports had suggested some disagreement between the Treasury and multiple departments over the proposed scale of spending cuts. Reeves said she had struck deals with all her cabinet colleagues, traditionally marked by bursting balloons in the… Continue reading Reeves confirms Budget spending deals struck with all departments

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has reported that over 1,300 protected birds of prey in the UK, including the likes of the hen harrier and golden eagle, have been killed in the past 15 years. These acts have been deemed a “national disgrace” by the RSPB with the majority of incidents… Continue reading Birds of prey deaths blamed on shooting estate gamekeepers – RSPB

The acquittal of Martyn Blake, the officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022, continues to dominate the headlines. Several newspapers are reporting on the news that Mr Kaba was named as the perpetrator in a shooting at a nightclub a week prior to his death. The Metro has reported that a gang has placed a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Call to shield police from trials' and Ofwat 'faces axe'

Idris Elba, the British actor known for his work in the TV show “The Wire,” has announced his plans to relocate to Africa within the next few years to support its burgeoning movie industry. The actor’s interest in spreading awareness about Africa’s film business is already visible through his efforts in setting up a film… Continue reading Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa

Former Harrods boss, Mohamed Al Fayed, has been accused by TV personality Bianca Gascoigne of sexual assault. Gascoigne, who is the adopted daughter of former England footballer Paul Gascoigne, alleged that Al Fayed groomed and sexually assaulted her when she worked at the department store as a teenager. She said that Al Fayed would grope… Continue reading Bianca Gascoigne accuses Mohamed Al Fayed of grooming

A vaccine that could protect against norovirus, commonly known as a stomach bug resulting in vomiting and diarrhoea, is to be tested in a trial with thousands of people. The norovirus can be easily transmitted, affect people of all ages, and have major consequences such as closing hospital wards, taking children out of school and… Continue reading Norovirus: Vaccine to be trialled for vomiting bug

Veterans dismissed from the armed forces for being gay have claimed that the UK government is providing insufficient compensation, with the total amount available capped at £50 million. It is estimated that up to 4,000 veterans will be eligible, meaning an average payout of £12,500 each. The Royal British Legion and other charities have written… Continue reading Veterans demand raising of £50m cap on gay ban payout

The campaign for former president Donald Trump has taken action against the UK’s Labour Party by filing a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint, accusing the party of interfering in the US election in favour of the Harris-Walz campaign. Media reports involving contact between Labour and the Harris campaign, as well as volunteering efforts from Labour… Continue reading Trump accuses UK's Labour Party of 'foreign interference'

Lindsay MacCallum has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining almost £86,000 from the Rainbow Valley cancer charity in Scotland. MacCallum also embezzled over £9,000 from the Anthony Nolan Trust. Working as a fundraiser for the charity, MacCallum defrauded Rainbow Valley over a period of ten years, forging staff… Continue reading My greedy best friend stole £86,000 from my daughter's charity

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