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Mother did nothing to protect toddler from killer stepfather, court told

Mother did nothing to protect toddler from killer stepfather, court told

Andrew Cawker was repeatedly attacked by Tamika Beaton’s partner, Scott Coombe, in the months before his death on July 22 2019, a jury has heard.

Sales of Mirror and Express rose by a third after Queen’s death

Sales of Mirror and Express rose by a third after Queen’s death

However, soaring sales did not boost the owner Reach as advertisers suspended their campaigning.

Hoverflies vital for pollinating crops are under threat in Europe, say experts

Hoverflies vital for pollinating crops are under threat in Europe, say experts

More than a third of all hoverfly species are at risk of extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature assessment shows.

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 35,000 for the year

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 35,000 for the year

This is more than for the whole of 2021, when 28,561 were recorded.

Chart-topping singer Rex Orange County charged with sexual assault

Chart-topping singer Rex Orange County charged with sexual assault

The singer, whose real name is Alexander O’Connor, pleaded not guilty on Monday.

Offer 45-year-old women a menopause health check on the NHS – MPs

Offer 45-year-old women a menopause health check on the NHS – MPs

MPs said one of their central concerns is that women face a postcode lottery on whether they can access the right treatment from their GP.

Man charged after three people stabbed in bungled phone robbery

Man charged after three people stabbed in bungled phone robbery

Louis Parkinson, 25, from Catherall Street, Highbury, north London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

First funeral for Creeslough blast victims taking place

First funeral for Creeslough blast victims taking place

Jessica Gallagher, 24, was one of ten people killed in the blast in the Co Donegal village.

Starmer’s chief of staff out as party moves to election footing

Starmer’s chief of staff out as party moves to election footing

Sir Keir Starmer announced a restructuring of Labour’s operation, with chief of staff Sam White leaving his role.

Consumers at risk due to post-Brexit regulatory system, Commons committee warns

Consumers at risk due to post-Brexit regulatory system, Commons committee warns

The Commons Public Accounts committee has warned that regulators are ‘struggling to recruit and retain the skills they need to regulate effectively’.

Liz Truss becomes star of virtual world in new video game

Liz Truss becomes star of virtual world in new video game

In Liz We Trust, a free web-based 8-bit romp, was released on Tuesday.

Financial instability hits travel firms with ‘double squeeze’

Financial instability hits travel firms with ‘double squeeze’

Mark Tanzer, chief executive of sector body Abta, said companies are being hit by higher interest rates on top of rising energy bills.

Fall in Covid-19 death registrations may have levelled off

Fall in Covid-19 death registrations may have levelled off

It is too soon to know if the recent downwards trend in death registrations has come to a definite halt.

Energy crisis could lead to more people making hazardous choices, insurer warns

Energy crisis could lead to more people making hazardous choices, insurer warns

Candles can burn out of control in seconds, while combustible items need to be kept away from open fires, Zurich UK is warning.

Bank of England intervenes for second day running to ease market turmoil

Bank of England intervenes for second day running to ease market turmoil

The central bank warned that the sell-off in the UK government bond market poses a ‘material risk to UK financial stability’.

Jamie Oliver denies being part of the ‘anti-growth coalition’

Jamie Oliver denies being part of the ‘anti-growth coalition’

It follows a speech made by Prime Minister Liz Truss at the Tory party conference.

Labour MP Sam Tarry ‘extremely concerned’ by deselection vote

Labour MP Sam Tarry ‘extremely concerned’ by deselection vote

Mr Tarry has been deselected as Labour’s candidate in his Ilford South seat.

Lives in Creeslough will never be the same again, says Daniel O’Donnell

Lives in Creeslough will never be the same again, says Daniel O’Donnell

The popular singer was travelling home from the US when he heard about the tragedy in Co Donegal.

Royal College of Nursing issues apology after damning report into its culture

Royal College of Nursing issues apology after damning report into its culture

The independent report details ‘very serious findings’ including ‘a misogynistic environment’.

Demand for drink continues despite cost-of-living pressures, says Marston’s

Demand for drink continues despite cost-of-living pressures, says Marston’s

The company’s chief executive officer said the business is yet to see a change in behaviour from punters.

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