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Christmas Eve pub shooting: Man charged with Elle Edwards murder

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 01:30
The 26-year-old was shot at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.

'Forever chemicals' still in use in UK make-up

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 01:08
PFAS substances linked with cancer discovered in UK cosmetics on day EU sets out to ban them.

Smart appliances could stop working after two years, says Which?

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 00:52
The consumer champion found "hardly any" brands came close to matching a device's expected lifespan.

Consider statins for millions more people in England, NHS told

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 00:12
Cholesterol-lowering pills could help more people cut their risk of heart attacks and stroke, guidelines say.

Newspaper headlines: 'Life-saving statin handout' and 'Grenfell agony'

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 00:09
Friday's papers cover calls for more people to be put on statins and Grenfell firefighters with cancer.

Decision looms on future of Britishvolt gigafactory

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 00:03
The site, intended to produce electric car batteries, has had a troubled start up so far.

Starmer to urge Sunak to put NI above 'Brexit purity cult'

Fri, 13/01/2023 - 00:01
Labour's leader will urge Rishi Sunak to fix minds on a resolution to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon hold private talks in Scotland

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 23:25
The two political leaders met during Mr Sunak's first visit to Scotland since becoming PM.

Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 23:08
The group is working "around the clock" to resolve severe disruption to overseas deliveries.

Wizz Air: Passengers in limbo after airline axes Cardiff

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 22:58
Customers complain of a lack of contact and refund difficulty as the airline withdraws from Cardiff.

Net zero: UK is falling behind, warns review

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:55
A review by a Tory MP, seen by the BBC, criticises "inconsistent policy" calls for a "new approach".

Dog attack: One woman dead and another injured in Surrey

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:46
Police say seven dogs have been seized after officers were called to Caterham on Thursday.

University staff plan 18 new days of strikes

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:39
The University and College Union said the "the clock is ticking" for a deal to be reached over pay.

Boris Johnson's office receives £1m donation from crypto investor

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:36
A source close to the former PM insists the money is "not about a comeback plan".

Ukrainian refugees on Glasgow cruise ship to be rehomed

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:18
The MS Ambition has housed about 1,170 people, including 420 children since September last year.

Andrew Bagshaw and Chris Parry: What we know so far about missing Britons

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 21:11
Two British nationals are reported missing in Ukraine. Here's what we know so far.

UK space launch: Premature shutdown behind Cornwall rocket launch failure

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 20:10
Failed Cornwall launch caused by early shutdown of the rocket, Virgin Orbit says.

Welsh Ambulance: Woman pleaded for help as her husband died

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 19:56
Lesley Weekley says she had to call 999 six times as her husband suffered a heart attack.

Scottish teacher strikes to go ahead after offer deadline passes

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 18:59
The EIS union says it is "disappointed" that no new offer was made in the ongoing teacher pay row.

Rishi Sunak facing major Tory rebellion over internet safety law

Thu, 12/01/2023 - 18:59
Nearly 40 Tory MPs want tech bosses to face time in prison if they fail to protect children online.

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