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Man guilty of friend’s shallow grave murder in ‘ultimate betrayal’

Man guilty of friend’s shallow grave murder in ‘ultimate betrayal’

Mohammed Shah Subhani’s body was rolled up in a carpet and transported to woodland in Buckinghamshire, where it was burnt and buried.

Why has British Gas made a record profit?

Why has British Gas made a record profit?

British Gas owner Centrica has revealed that earnings at its retail supplier business soared by nearly 900%.

Banks and oil firms among those to get extra guidance on sharing net zero plans

Banks and oil firms among those to get extra guidance on sharing net zero plans

The Government has committed to introducing new rules requiring large UK businesses to publicly share their net zero progress.

Engineers and gas employees trained to spot signs of abuse on home visits

Engineers and gas employees trained to spot signs of abuse on home visits

Workers who make callouts have a unique chance to make a difference, the NSPCC said.

Number of permanent GPs in England falls year-on-year 12 months in a row

Number of permanent GPs in England falls year-on-year 12 months in a row

There were 26,521 permanent qualified GPs working in England in June 2023, down from 26,859 in June 2022, according to NHS Digital.

Can Kevin Spacey revive his Hollywood career after UK court case?

Can Kevin Spacey revive his Hollywood career after UK court case?

A PR expert suggested if the US actor can get on the right projects that ‘showcase his talents’ then the audience will come.

Coutts boss resigns after Nigel Farage bank account row

Coutts boss resigns after Nigel Farage bank account row

It follows the resignation of chief executive Dame Alison Rose in the early hours of Wednesday.

No rift in Labour over commitment to climate policies, says Miliband

No rift in Labour over commitment to climate policies, says Miliband

Ed Miliband dismissed ‘tittle tattle’ that has been aimed at the shadow climate change secretary in the wake of the Uxbridge by-election defeat.

No medical cause given for Sinead O’Connor’s death – coroner’s court

No medical cause given for Sinead O’Connor’s death – coroner’s court

An autopsy will be carried out.

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful for over 18 months, judge rules

Housing child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful for over 18 months, judge rules

The Home Office’s use of hotels to house unaccompanied child asylum seekers has been unlawful since December 2021, Mr Justice Chamberlain said.

Yousaf will not expel Ewing from SNP over criticism of party policy

Yousaf will not expel Ewing from SNP over criticism of party policy

Former Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing has described the atmosphere in the SNP’s Holyrood group as ‘toxic’.

Sunak threat to intervene on housebuilding in London sparks row with mayor Khan

Sunak threat to intervene on housebuilding in London sparks row with mayor Khan

Labour mayor Sadiq Khan said that under his leadership more homes had been completed in the capital than at any time since the 1930s.

Definitive answer soon from Government on Windsor Framework concerns – Donaldson

Definitive answer soon from Government on Windsor Framework concerns – Donaldson

Michelle O’Neill said she did not share optimism that Stormont would return this autumn.

Tram operators fined £14m over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Tram operators fined £14m over Croydon disaster that claimed seven lives

Transport for London and Tram Operations Limited had pleaded guilty to failing in their health and safety duties.

Scotland will choose independence, insists Yousaf as new policy paper released

Scotland will choose independence, insists Yousaf as new policy paper released

The latest Scottish Government proposals focus on the issue of citizenship in an independent Scotland.

Whole-life orders: The sentence that sees criminals likely to die behind bars

Whole-life orders: The sentence that sees criminals likely to die behind bars

They will never be considered for release unless there are exceptional compassionate grounds to warrant it.

Parents jailed for causing death of five-month-old baby

Parents jailed for causing death of five-month-old baby

Ava Mae Collard was found to have multiple severe injuries after she died in March 2020.

Trial date set for man accused of shotgun murder of brother-in-law on Skye

Trial date set for man accused of shotgun murder of brother-in-law on Skye

Finlay MacDonald denies killing John MacKinnon and the attempted murder of three other people on the same day.

Health experts call on public to ‘trust’ artificial intelligence

Health experts call on public to ‘trust’ artificial intelligence

It comes as the National Institute for Health and Care Research released a collection of studies that looked at the benefits of AI technology.

Rishi Sunak silent on future of NatWest chairman after Nigel Farage account row

Rishi Sunak silent on future of NatWest chairman after Nigel Farage account row

The Prime Minister declined to say whether he had confidence in Sir Howard Davies as the banking giant continues to face questions.

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