Theresa May attempts Scottish accent in House of Lords maiden speech
There was laughter as the Tory peer impersonated her ‘mentor’ Baroness Goldie in recounting a funny story.
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Rayner to scrap ‘payday loan’ premium for council bailouts
A total of 18 councils were given an injection of money from the government in February to ensure they could meet their duty to balance the books.
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Man admits stoking fire outside hotel housing asylum seekers during riot
Levi Fishlock, 31, pleaded guilty to arson with intent to endanger the lives of dozens of people inside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham.
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FA charges Wolves sporting director after post-match behaviour against champions
The Premier League strugglers were on the wrong end of a controversial late decision against Manchester City on Sunday.
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Gap between private and state school pupils going to top universities widens
A social mobility expert has called the latest higher education participation figures a ‘national scandal’.
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Scotland pushes back ban on single-use vapes to match UK
The Scottish Parliament has passed regulations to bring in a ban on April 1 of next year, but this will now be changed to June 1.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter kills 17, say Palestinian officials
Another 42 people were also wounded in the strike in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp, according to the Awda Hospital.
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Jamie Smith comes to England’s rescue in Test decider against Pakistan
Smith’s 89 led England to 267 all out before the hosts slipped to 73 for three.
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Lucy Letby appeal bid dismissed by Court of Appeal
Letby, 34, received 15 whole life orders for offences committed while working as a nurse between 2015 and 2016.
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Gerry Hutch arrested by Spanish police in money laundering probe
The 61-year-old was arrested along with other relatives and is being questioned by authorities.
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Phil Foden hails ‘freak’ Erling Haaland after stunning Champions League goal
The England international says he is heading in the right direction after a slow start to the campaign.
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We’re hungry for more – Kostas Tsimikas urges Liverpool to continue fine form
The Reds have won 11 of their 12 fixtures this term.
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Call for surrender of blank firing guns after tests find them easily convertible
The National Crime Agency highlighted four brands of blank firing guns which are ‘readily convertible’ to fire live ammunition.
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Clocks changing can trigger anxiety and upset stomach in pets, expert warns
Owners should adjust their pets’ routines gradually by 10 to 15 minutes every day, a week before the clocks go back, Dr Jeffrey Kelu said.
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No end for Boeing strike as US workers reject 35% pay rise offer
The labour stand-off comes during an already challenging year for Boeing, which has become the focus of multiple investigations.
World News|Oct 24
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