Lammy hails ‘historic moment’ ahead of talks on UK-EU security cooperation

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in Luxembourg to discuss security issues with his EU counterparts as the Government continues its attempt to “reset” relations with the bloc. Mr Lammy is the first Foreign Secretary to attend the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council for two years, and he hailed his visit as a “historic moment” as he arrived for the meeting on Monday morning. He told reporters: “UK and Europe’s security […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Right-to-die campaigner’s daughter: Dad would be ‘livid’ at law’s slow progress

Right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson would be “absolutely fuming” that more progress has not been made in the past 12 years on legalising assisted dying, his daughter said. Lauren Peters, who was 25 when her father died days after his case was rejected by the High Court in 2012, spoke ahead of the introduction of a Bill in Parliament this week to give choice at the end of life. Mr Nicklinson, […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Tory leadership contender Jenrick defends changing stance on Brexit

Tory leadership contender Robert Jenrick defended changing his stance on Brexit, when asked about a letter he is said to have signed describing it as a “dystopia”. Mr Jenrick voted to remain in the EU in the Brexit referendum but later backed leaving the bloc. A viewer sent in a question to Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg asking whether he agreed with the contents of a letter he had signed at […]

October 14, 2024 3

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Former Scotland first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Former Scotland first minister and current Alba Party leader Alex Salmond has died aged 69. Mr Salmond served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was leader of the Scottish National Party on two occasions, from 1990 to 2000 and from 2004 to 2014. Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Mr Salmond, calling him a “monumental figure” in the political world. The Prime Minister said: “For more […]

October 13, 2024 3

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Neglect by NHS staff contributed to 13-year-old’s sepsis death, coroner rules

Neglect by NHS staff contributed to the death of a 13-year-old girl in “unbearable” pain from sepsis in hospital, a coroner has concluded. At an inquest which concluded at Northampton Coroner’s Court on Friday, assistant coroner Sophie Lomas said there were several key missed opportunities to save Chloe Longster’s life. The missed opportunities identified in the inquest include delays to her sepsis screening and treatment, and delays to prescribe and […]

October 12, 2024 3

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Minister’s call for P&O Ferries boycott ‘not view of Government’, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has slapped down Transport Secretary Louise Haigh after her scathing criticism of P&O Ferries reportedly jeopardised a £1 billion investment in the UK. The Prime Minister said her call for a boycott of the ferry firm was “not the view of the Government”. Dubai-based DP World, P&O’s parent firm, is reported to have been planning to announce a major investment in the UK at the Government’s International […]

October 12, 2024 3

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Jay Blades enters not guilty plea to coercive and controlling behaviour charge

BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife. The 54-year-old, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court to one charge of engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards Lisa-Marie Zbozen. The charge alleges that controlling and coercive behaviour took place in an intimate or family relationship between January 1 2023 and September 12 this […]

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‘I was as close to death as you can be’ – Paralympian on meningitis diagnosis

A Paralympic gold medallist has described how he was “as close to death” as a person can be after contracting meningitis. Wheelchair rugby player Aaron Phipps said his experience was “absolutely horrendous” and “can happen to anyone” as he urged teenagers and young adults to ensure they are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease. Phipps had both legs and most of his fingers amputated after contracting meningitis when he was […]

October 12, 2024 3

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Child among 12 injured as Russian glide bomb hits Ukraine apartment block

A Russian glide bomb struck a five-story apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, injuring at least 12 people including a three-year-old girl, local officials said on Thursday. The bomb hit between the third and fourth floors of the building on Wednesday night, igniting blazes, Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. Firefighters searched for survivors through smoke and rubble. The city of Kharkiv, located around 30 kilometres (18 miles) from […]

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