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Turkey Mourns 76 Killed In Ski Resort Hotel Fire As Minister Promises Justice
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says all flags at government buildings and Turkish embassies abroad would fly at half-staff on Wednesday.
Driving Bans and Bank Account Snooping Powers Planned for Benefit Fraudsters
The DWP will also be able to recover money directly from fraudsters’ bank accounts under the drive to tackle benefit fraud.
Starmer Promises Action to End ‘Shockingly Easy’ Access to Knives Online
The prime minister said he will introduce stricter measures in the wake of the Southport atrocity.
Southport Stabbings Join Series of Deadly Attacks Linked to Prevent Failures
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana had been referred to the UK’s counter-terrorism programme Prevent on three separate occasions.
Risk to Life Warning as Storm Eowyn to Sweep Strong Winds and Rain Across UK
The country can expect unsettled conditions from Thursday.
Digital Driving Licences Coming This Year as Part of New Government App
A new Gov.uk app will include a wallet to store digital versions of government-issued documents will be made available later this year.
UK Eyes China in New ETF Market Link to Enhance Global Financial Hub Status
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent visit to China has secured £600 million in deals and a plan to deepen financial ties.
Number of People Living With Cancer to Hit 3.4 Million This Year
Macmillan warned that the experience of having cancer is getting worse for many people.
UK Counter-Extremism Measures to Be Reviewed After Southport Murders
The murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, and misinformation on social media about the attacker, triggered riots last summer.
Thousands of British Troops Head to Romania for Major NATO Exercise
The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.
Unemployment Rate Rises but Pay Growth Picks up Again: ONS
The number of payrolled employees was estimated to have fallen by 47,000 during December to 30.3 million, which is the biggest drop since November 2020.
UK-First Operation Removes Previously Inoperable Tumour
Ruvimbo Kaviya had a tumour beneath her brain.
Matt Hancock: ‘Vaccine Damage Reporting System Was Phase 4 Trial’
Former health secretary was questioned at the COVID Inquiry about a WhatsApp exchange with Sir Chris Whitty where he referred to concern about ’shonky' details.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Tough Questioning
Incoming President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees faced senate hearings this week to ensure their vote.
UK Teenager Pleads Guilty to Girls’ Murders That Sparked Mass Riots
Axel Rudakubana admitted three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder, as well as possession of ricin and an Al Qaeda training manual.
Southport Child-Killer Axel Rudakubana Pleads Guilty on 1st Day of Trial
The 18-year-old, of Banks, Lancashire, was due to stand trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday.
Whole Country Thinking of Southport Families as Trial Begins, Says Home Secretary
Axel Rudakubana, 18, is due to go on trial accused of three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder.
Families of Hostages Wait for News After 3 Freed on 1st Day of Ceasefire
Foreign Secretary David Lammy said ‘our thoughts are with’ British-linked hostages Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz and Avinatan Or.
Starmer Congratulates Trump Ahead of Inauguration
The president-elect will be sworn in to his second term in the White House on Monday, eight years after he first took the oath of office.
