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Ministers’ U-turn over legal controls against dumping raw sewage into waterways

Ministers’ U-turn over legal controls against dumping raw sewage into waterways

The change follows a public outcry after the Government instructed Tory MPs to vote down similar proposals last week.

Two men rescued off Essex coast but search for third person called off

Two men rescued off Essex coast but search for third person called off

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Border Force and the RNLI took part in an ‘extensive search and rescue operation’.

Camilla hosts writers as they celebrate her online reading room

Camilla hosts writers as they celebrate her online reading room

The Duchess of Cornwall revealed her reading project now has 116,000 followers on Instagram.

Cat makes ‘miracle’ recovery as she finds new home after being hit by bus

Cat makes ‘miracle’ recovery as she finds new home after being hit by bus

Four-year-old Trudie suffered major head injuries after the incident in Luton.

The Queen’s busy October schedule

The Queen’s busy October schedule

The monarch has had a number of engagements throughout the month.

Sturgeon: Cop26 does pose threat of increased Covid-19 infection

Sturgeon: Cop26 does pose threat of increased Covid-19 infection

The First Minister revealed that a further £500 million was being allocated to help fight the virus as Glasgow prepared to host the climate summit.

Queen’s health over the years as she pulls out of Cop26 reception

Queen’s health over the years as she pulls out of Cop26 reception

The monarch has been advised to rest.

Sir David Amess funeral to be held at Westminster Cathedral next month

Sir David Amess funeral to be held at Westminster Cathedral next month

Cardinal Vincent Nichols will preside over the service for the murdered Southend West MP.

Police probe CCTV footage as three remain in custody over Essex double murder

Police probe CCTV footage as three remain in custody over Essex double murder

The trio, aged 19, 20 and 21, continue to be interviewed by officers following the deaths at the weekend.

Chancellor urged to use Budget to help Scots facing ‘real cost of living crisis’

Chancellor urged to use Budget to help Scots facing ‘real cost of living crisis’

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes wrote to Rishi Sunak ahead of Wednesday’s Budget statement.

Families of people murdered at Manchester Arena tell MI5 ‘do not fail us again’

Families of people murdered at Manchester Arena tell MI5 ‘do not fail us again’

Statement from families was read out to the public inquiry into the terror attack in 2017 in which 22 people died.

Afghan staff of UK charity settle in Scotland after fleeing Taliban

Afghan staff of UK charity settle in Scotland after fleeing Taliban

Frishta Matan and her sister Farzana have found peace in the Isle of Lewis.

Queen to miss Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow

Queen to miss Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow

The royal family are due to carry out a series of engagements at Cop26.

Man who sued Manchester City after Bennell abuse says apology means ‘nothing’

Man who sued Manchester City after Bennell abuse says apology means ‘nothing’

The man told a judge he had not taken part a compensation scheme set up by City because he did not agree with the terms and conditions.

‘Concerning’ rise in number of people being sectioned

‘Concerning’ rise in number of people being sectioned

New data show that 53,239 people were detained under the Mental Health Act in England in 2020/21.

Sunak to unveil Budget for ‘new economy’ after Covid-19 as critics await detail

Sunak to unveil Budget for ‘new economy’ after Covid-19 as critics await detail

The Chancellor will confirm billions of pounds for the NHS but will also want to bring borrowing under control after 18 months of high spending.

Number of UK Covid-19 hospital patients climbs to highest since early March

Number of UK Covid-19 hospital patients climbs to highest since early March

Figures have been on a slow upwards trend since the third wave began in May.

Ministers failed to understand role in applying for McMafia order, court told

Ministers failed to understand role in applying for McMafia order, court told

A judicial review is looking into why the Scottish Government did not try to place an unexplained wealth order on former US president Donald Trump.

Feargal Sharkey criticises ‘hypocrisy’ of government after sewage vote

Feargal Sharkey criticises ‘hypocrisy’ of government after sewage vote

Mr Sharkey said Boris Johnson will be performing ‘hypocrisy on a global scale’ when he hosts world leaders at the Cop26 summit next week.

Nato was not defeated in Afghanistan, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

Nato was not defeated in Afghanistan, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

He said the fall of the country to the Taliban represented a failure of ‘resolve’ by the Western alliance.

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