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Met Police report increased robbery response after nixing mental health callouts

The police force credits six months of its Right Care, Right Person scheme as the cause for responding to 18% more urgent robbery calls. The...

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What the papers say – May 9

Here are the stories making headlines this Thursdsay. A Tory MP crossing the floor before the Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons on...

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Rishi Sunak criticises ‘extremists’ ahead of on-campus antisemitism talks

Pro-Palestine encampments have been set up by students at more than a dozen universities across the UK against the war in Gaza. Rishi Sunak has...

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Home Office stops publishing number of Channel crossings blocked

Some 8,790 people have made the crossing so far this year, up on the same period in both 2022 and 2023. The Government has stopped publishing the...

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Third of buyers ‘experienced scam on second-hand marketplaces in last two years’

Which? warned that fraud is ‘soaring’ on second-hand marketplaces after finding that 32% of buyers had experienced a scam over the last two years....

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Concern as medicine supply issues ‘on the rise’

Experts said that the issues are ‘wreaking havoc’ on patients. Patients are being forced to play “pharmacy bingo” – travelling from shop to...

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Universities must ‘crack down’ on antisemitic abuse on campuses – Keegan

Ministers will call on university leaders to take immediate disciplinary action if any student is found to be inciting racial hatred or violence....

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Labour faces backlash after Natalie Elphicke defects from Tories

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke announced she was joining Labour just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday. Labour MPs have criticised...

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Guaranteed £15m Saturday Lotto jackpot after no player scoops top prize

One lucky player won £1.2 million after matching five of the six main Lotto numbers as well as the bonus number. Saturday’s lottery jackpot is a...

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Two arrests and hundreds evacuated after bomb squad called to former pit village

South Yorkshire Police said the Wednesday morning evacuation came after ‘a number of suspicious items’ were found at a property. A second person...

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Journalists named in Harry’s court action against publisher

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Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

Researchers suggest that in the future the new implants could lead to treatments for spinal injuries without the need for brain surgery. A tiny,...

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US record producer and ‘punk legend’ Steve Albini dies aged 61

Albini produced Nirvana’s 1993 album In Utero, the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa, and PJ Harvey’s album Rid Of Me. Record producer Steve Albini, who...

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Trinity students end encampment after divestment pledge

The students taking part in the protest had vowed to maintain the blockade until the university cuts all ties with Israel. A student encampment...

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Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

The Duke of Sussex acknowledged supporters with a wave as he strode up St Paul’s Cathedral’s steps. The Duke of Sussex celebrated the 10th...

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Charles appears in good spirits with guests at Buckingham Palace garden party

The King spoke warmly with many of the attendees as he joined other royal family members at the event on Wednesday. The King laughed and made jokes...

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UK could see hottest day of the year as temperatures soar to 26C this weekend

The Met Office said Thursday and Friday will be sunny and dry in most of the UK. The UK could see its hottest day so far this year, as temperatures...

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Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Lorna Slater said a change of direction from John Swinney’s government would lead to ‘disagreements’ with her party. The Scottish Greens say...

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I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

Caral Ni Chuilin, who was Stormont’s Communities minister in June 2020, apologised at the Covid-19 Inquiry to the families of victims. A former Sinn...

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Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

John Swinney and Rishi Sunak spoke on the phone on Wednesday. John Swinney told the Prime Minister the UK Government needs to change direction in key...

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Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

Peter Shilton was honoured for his services to football and the prevention of gambling harm. Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has assured the...

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Chief medical officer’s response to Cass Review due by end of June – minister

Sir Gregor Smith is overseeing a multi-disciplinary team which is assessing what the report means for the Scottish NHS. Scotland’s chief medical...

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Olly Alexander ‘confused and stressed ‘ by Eurovision wardrobe malfunction

The Years And Years star said his mic pack fell off during his performance of Dizzy at the song contest’s first semi-final on Tuesday. Olly...

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King to visit Royal Engineers’ training base

Charles is continuing to receive cancer treatment as an outpatient, it is believed. The King will meet military staff and their families at a training...

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Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

Three of the British accusers were the subject of an investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary. Social media influencer Andrew Tate has been served...

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FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

The Financial Conduct Authority defended the proposals and stressed that they were still being deliberated. The UK’s financial watchdog has said it...

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Sacked whistleblower ‘foolish and naive’ to share emails with journalist

The former Foreign Office worker is alleging unfair dismissal over emails about the evacuation of Afghanistan. A sacked Foreign Office whistleblower...

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Police face criticism over court claims of surveillance of journalists

The NUJ and Amnesty International are among those to condemn the conduct of the PSNI outlined at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal. Police in Northern...

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Mary Earps says ‘bring it on’ ahead of FA Cup final after receiving MBE

The goalkeeper was made an MBE by the Prince of Wales on Wednesday. Mary Earps has said this weekend’s Women’s FA Cup final will be the...

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Chemicals in flavoured vapes could be very toxic when heated – study

Researchers used AI to simulate the effects of heating chemicals found in 180 vape flavours. Chemicals in flavoured vapes could be highly toxic when...

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MoD censured over soldier’s death on training exercise in 2016

Conor McPherson, 24, served in the Black Watch. The Ministry of Defence has been censured with the maximum sanction from the Health and Safety...

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Subpostmasters ‘unhappily’ not told expert withheld Horizon bugs, lawyer says

Brian Altman KC said leading Horizon engineer Gareth Jenkins had ‘possibly’ committed perjury. A top lawyer brought in to advise the Post Office...

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Diamonds Are Forever: Dame Shirley Bassey to auction ‘meaningful’ jewels

The Welsh singer is selling a selection of jewellery pieces including an emerald parure she bought to commemorate her first Royal Variety Performance....

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AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 jab from the market

The company stressed that the decision was due to a lack of demand for the jab. The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Oxford scientists during the...

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Party defections which have taken place during the current Parliament

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor in the Commons just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions. Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to...

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Man admits killing retired horsewoman but denies murder

Brian Whitelock appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Wendy Buckney, 71. A 57-year-old man...

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Kate Forbes made Deputy First Minister as John Swinney appoints Scottish Cabinet

It came hours after Mr Swinney was officially sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister. Kate Forbes has been appointed as John Swinney’s Deputy First...

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Families of Calocane’s victims repeat inquiry calls amid bid to change sentence

The families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates said failings by several organisations contributed to their deaths. The families...

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Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona up for auction

The improvised document has a starting price of £300,000. The napkin which helped bring Lionel Messi to Barcelona more than 20 years ago is up for...

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Energy bosses call for ‘progressive social tariff’ on bills amid price hikes

The chief executives of Centrica and E.On told MPs the new measures would help support poorer consumers. The bosses of Centrica and E.On have called...

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Nokia 3210 relaunched to mark handset’s 25th anniversary

The device is described as ‘one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time’. One of the most popular early mobile phones – the Nokia 3210 –...

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Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project

It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life. A musical “lifeline” for people...

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SF ministers had ‘one eye towards’ Dublin over Covid schools closure – Weir

Lord Weir told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry he ‘regretted’ that discussions had become politicised. Sinn Fein ministers acted with “one eye...

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Sunak handing migrants a ‘Tory amnesty’ says Starmer as MP defects to Labour

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke joined Labour just ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, where Sir Keir Starmer pressed Rishi Sunak on migration. The...

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Conviction of woman who caused cyclist to swerve into road is unsafe, court told

Auriol Grey was jailed for three years over the death of Celia Ward who fell into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The manslaughter trial of a...

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Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour with blast at Sunak’s ‘chaotic’ rule

The Dover MP said she was motivated by Tory failings over small boats and housing. Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the...

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Students on hunger strike in Gaza protest urged not to risk their health

Members of the Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society have been on hunger strike throughout much of this week. Students taking part in a...

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TSB to shut 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs amid digital shift

The latest round of branch closures will start in September, and continue through to May next year. Banking group TSB has said it is closing 36...

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Swinney sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister in ‘overwhelming’ ceremony

The Perthshire North MSP also vowed to stick to his pledge to offer a key Cabinet role to Kate Forbes. Being sworn in as Scotland’s new First...

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Some grocery retailers displaying inaccurate pricing, watchdog finds

The majority of problems were found in independent food stores and small independents operating under a brand name, the competition watchdog found....

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