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Inmates and staff taken to hospital after food poisoning at prison

Inmates and staff taken to hospital after food poisoning at prison

Those who became unwell at HMP Lewes in East Sussex are all thought to have eaten the same meal.

Scientists in breakthrough that could uncover hidden planets

Scientists in breakthrough that could uncover hidden planets

They say it could also improve understanding of how the universe naturally expands.

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Some 13,957 offences were recorded in the 12 months to September 2023, Home Office data shows.

UN calls on Rishi Sunak to scrap Rwanda plan

UN calls on Rishi Sunak to scrap Rwanda plan

The United Nations Human Rights Committee urged the PM to drop the legislation, but Government sources accused the UN of ‘double standards’ on Rwanda.

UN human rights body calls for repeal or amendment of Troubles legacy laws

UN human rights body calls for repeal or amendment of Troubles legacy laws

The UN Human Rights Committee voiced concern at the provision for conditional immunity for crimes committed during the conflict in Northern Ireland.

STV journalists join picket lines outside offices during 24-hour strike

STV journalists join picket lines outside offices during 24-hour strike

The industrial action has led to the broadcaster’s news bulletins being cancelled.

New energy price cap forecast to be higher than previous expectations

New energy price cap forecast to be higher than previous expectations

Ofgem changes the price cap every three months based on several factors, the most important of which is the price of energy on wholesale markets.

Song lyrics have become angrier since the 80s, study shows

Song lyrics have become angrier since the 80s, study shows

They have also become simpler and more repetitive over the past 40 years, according to the researchers.

Imposter sentenced for pretending to be immigration tribunal lawyer

Imposter sentenced for pretending to be immigration tribunal lawyer

Cecil Decker was challenged after court staff who knew the barrister he was pretending to be raised the alarm.

Reform UK launches Blackpool by-election campaign

Reform UK launches Blackpool by-election campaign

Former street preacher Mark Butcher says he aims to give Labour and the Tories a ‘bloody nose’.

Renters Reform Bill fast becoming landlords’ charter, say campaigners

Renters Reform Bill fast becoming landlords’ charter, say campaigners

The Bill is expected to come back to Parliament after the Easter break.

Compassionate release for murderer would be ‘absolutely reckless’, family warns

Compassionate release for murderer would be ‘absolutely reckless’, family warns

The family of Glenda Hoskins are speaking out about discussions to release her murderer Victor Farrant from prison who they say could strike again.

Man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Man arrested in connection with death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey

Gilbey also appeared on the 14th series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2014.

Driver who killed two passengers months after passing test jailed for six years

Driver who killed two passengers months after passing test jailed for six years

Owain Hammett-George had passed his test just three months before the fatal collision.

BBC predicts deficit will increase to £492m amid ‘significant strain’

BBC predicts deficit will increase to £492m amid ‘significant strain’

The corporation had an operating deficit of £220 million in 2022/23.

Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove

Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove

The Communities Secretary branded the water company’s leaders ‘a disgrace’ and claimed the firm had acted in an ‘arrogant way’ towards its customers.

UK records ‘highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables’

UK records ‘highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables’

A quarterly record of 51.5% marks the first time more than half of all UK generation came from renewable sources, the Government said.

BBC explains decision to use AI to recreate voice of dying person

BBC explains decision to use AI to recreate voice of dying person

It comes after an actress was told her services would no longer be required.

Queen inundated with goodwill messages for King and Kate after Maundy service

Queen inundated with goodwill messages for King and Kate after Maundy service

Camilla stood in for her husband at Worcester Cathedral during the historic Royal Maundy Service.

Strong demand for skincare helps Boots sales grow further

Strong demand for skincare helps Boots sales grow further

Boots’ UK boss Sebastian James said he is pleased to see “positive momentum” continue in recent months.

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