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Top barrister disbarred over sexual misconduct towards young aspiring lawyer

Top barrister disbarred over sexual misconduct towards young aspiring lawyer

A tribunal panel found three charges of professional misconduct proven against Navjot ‘Jo’ Sidhu KC in December last year.

King voices his admiration for the ‘thin green line’ of the PSNI

King voices his admiration for the ‘thin green line’ of the PSNI

Charles met a number of officers during his visit to Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

Spring equinox could be hottest day of 2025 so far and ‘well above average’

Spring equinox could be hottest day of 2025 so far and ‘well above average’

Forecasters have said that Thursday could hit 20C in south-eastern parts of the UK.

Rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from Cambridge University

Rapper Stormzy to receive honorary degree from Cambridge University

The musician is being recognised for his philanthropic work, including scholarships he has funded for black students.

Drivers warned not to hand over details in new twist on ‘crash for cash’ scam

Drivers warned not to hand over details in new twist on ‘crash for cash’ scam

Moped scammers are staging accidents and demanding photos of driving licences and insurance documents, the Insurance Fraud Bureau has said.

Criticism of PPE contract system ‘wholly naive’, Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Criticism of PPE contract system ‘wholly naive’, Hancock tells Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence to the probe’s fifth module, which is exploring pandemic procurement.

Ministers told to ‘stop pussyfooting around’ and end nuclear block in Scotland

Ministers told to ‘stop pussyfooting around’ and end nuclear block in Scotland

Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station is at Torness, where operations have been extended to 2030.

Chancellor tells National Wealth Fund to back ‘higher risk’ projects

Chancellor tells National Wealth Fund to back ‘higher risk’ projects

Rachel Reeves said she hopes the wealth fund, which was set up last year, will unlock £70 billion in private investment in the UK.

Former volunteer police officer admits taking pictures of footage showing body

Former volunteer police officer admits taking pictures of footage showing body

Ex-Leicestershire Police special constable William Heggs was told he is likely to be jailed for data protection and computer misuse breaches.

Deaf TikTok star assessed as ‘high risk’ of suicide two days before death

Deaf TikTok star assessed as ‘high risk’ of suicide two days before death

Imogen Nunn, who was born deaf, had more than 780,000 followers on social media, where she raised awareness of hearing and mental health issues.

Proportion of workforce economically inactive because of sickness, by local area

Proportion of workforce economically inactive because of sickness, by local area

Estimates range from 17.4% of the workforce in Clackmannanshire to 1.0% in the London borough of Lambeth.

More than 300 jobs at risk as Cheerios maker plans to shut Merseyside factory

More than 300 jobs at risk as Cheerios maker plans to shut Merseyside factory

Cereal Partners said sales of breakfast cereal were ‘in significant decline owing to the changing habits of UK and Irish consumers’.

Locations of grooming gang inquiries to be revealed ‘very soon’ – minister

Locations of grooming gang inquiries to be revealed ‘very soon’ – minister

When pressed to disclose the areas conducting local inquiries into grooming, Jess Phillips said the Government’s plans would ‘come before Easter’.

Minister raises concerns over ‘ease’ of becoming counsellor or therapist

Minister raises concerns over ‘ease’ of becoming counsellor or therapist

Officials are to look into the issue, Stephen Kinnock said.

Lucy Letby public inquiry will not be paused – Lady Justice Thirlwall

Lucy Letby public inquiry will not be paused – Lady Justice Thirlwall

The Thirlwall Inquiry has been examining how the former neonatal nurse was able to murder or attack 14 babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Cooper urges action over killings fuelled by fixation with extreme violence

Cooper urges action over killings fuelled by fixation with extreme violence

The Home Secretary warned stronger steps are needed to stop deadly crimes influenced by access to horrifying material online.

King and Queen meet creatives during visit to heart of Belfast

King and Queen meet creatives during visit to heart of Belfast

Charles and Camilla visited the cobble-stoned Commercial Court on Wednesday.

Supermarket price wars ‘chilling prospect’ for farmers, says MP in regulator bid

Supermarket price wars ‘chilling prospect’ for farmers, says MP in regulator bid

Alistair Carmichael said the farm-to-fork pipeline needed ‘direct action’ from the Government.

Swinney: Sarwar’s words count for nothing amid ‘return to austerity’ with cuts

Swinney: Sarwar’s words count for nothing amid ‘return to austerity’ with cuts

Scotland’s First Minister said Labour is ‘punishing the most vulnerable in our society’.

Woman denies killing five-year-old girl by scalding her in bath in 1978

Woman denies killing five-year-old girl by scalding her in bath in 1978

Janice Nix was charged in February over the death of Andrea Bernard, who died from her injuries in 1978.

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