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Former MP accused of invoice fraud had ‘dysfunctional’ office, court told

Former MP accused of invoice fraud had ‘dysfunctional’ office, court told

Jared O’Mara is on trial for submitting fake invoices to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

BBC chairman set to be grilled by MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman set to be grilled by MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has said that he believed his selection process was conducted ‘by the book’.

Hybrid working keeps high street footfall 18% down on pre-pandemic 2019

Hybrid working keeps high street footfall 18% down on pre-pandemic 2019

An average of 55% of consumers worked at home for at least some days each week in 2022, analysts Springboard said.

Firefighter critically hurt in Jenners building fire named as Barry Martin, 38

Firefighter critically hurt in Jenners building fire named as Barry Martin, 38

Mr Martin is being treated at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Study finds heightened cancer death risk in patients with type 2 diabetes

Study finds heightened cancer death risk in patients with type 2 diabetes

Researchers found a ‘substantially’ higher risk for deaths caused by certain cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Plea for more information after man charged over shooting and acid attack death

Plea for more information after man charged over shooting and acid attack death

Police wish to trace a car.

Hundreds of hours of sewage discharged in two days, map shows

Hundreds of hours of sewage discharged in two days, map shows

Thames Water’s new online map shows storm overflows discharging in near real-time.

Doomsday clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight – the closest in history

Doomsday clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight – the closest in history

Scientists cited the ‘unprecedented danger’ posed by the Russia-Ukraine war in their decision.

Holocaust survivors to feature in new photography exhibition

Holocaust survivors to feature in new photography exhibition

The exhibition aims to capture the connections between Holocaust survivors and the younger generations of their families.

‘Terrifying risks’ to patrons at fatal stab attack nightclub, police warn

‘Terrifying risks’ to patrons at fatal stab attack nightclub, police warn

The Crane venue is facing closure after footballer Cody Fisher was stabbed on the dancefloor on Boxing Day.

NHS tops list of public concerns for first time since start of pandemic

NHS tops list of public concerns for first time since start of pandemic

More than 40% of people listed the state of the NHS as a major issue for the UK amid a wave of strikes.

MP calls for ‘full investigation’ of suspected chemical waste dump

MP calls for ‘full investigation’ of suspected chemical waste dump

A landfill site in a South Wales village may be leaking toxic PCBs past homes and into a nearby river.

UK Government committed to building Type 31 frigates as steel is cut on new ship

UK Government committed to building Type 31 frigates as steel is cut on new ship

Defence procurement minister Alex Chalk attended the ceremony to mark the start of work on HMS Active at Rosyth.

Royal Mail boss to face MPs after statements ‘may not have been wholly correct’

Royal Mail boss to face MPs after statements ‘may not have been wholly correct’

MPs said they were sent hundreds of complaints questioning Simon Thompson’s claims.

‘Impossible to say’ if public is safe amid probation failings in McSweeney case

‘Impossible to say’ if public is safe amid probation failings in McSweeney case

Career criminal Jordan McSweeney should have been recalled to prison before he had the chance to murder Zara Aleena, a report found.

Archbishop of Canterbury getting ‘flak’ from same-sex marriage blessings critics

Archbishop of Canterbury getting ‘flak’ from same-sex marriage blessings critics

Justin Welby called the move a ‘huge step’, although some campaigners criticised the Church for maintaining a ban on clergy marrying same-sex couples.

Protocol deal ‘bound to fail’ if it does not address unionist concerns

Protocol deal ‘bound to fail’ if it does not address unionist concerns

DUP MP Gavin Robinson also dismissed the suggestion that powersharing rules could be changed to override his party’s veto on forming an executive.

Colin Farrell ‘beyond honoured’ to receive first best actor Oscar nomination

Colin Farrell ‘beyond honoured’ to receive first best actor Oscar nomination

The actor received the coveted nod alongside veteran English actor Bill Nighy and Normal People star Paul Mescal – who both also claimed their first.

UK must change or die when it comes to how country is governed – Nandy

UK must change or die when it comes to how country is governed – Nandy

The shadow levelling-up secretary will accuse the Tories of failing to fulfil the pledge of creating opportunities outside of the South East.

Police continue to quiz woman in mobility scooter murder probe

Police continue to quiz woman in mobility scooter murder probe

Gloucestershire Police have been granted an additional 36 hours to questions the 40-year-old suspect on suspicion of murder and robbery.

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