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‘Assange not ill enough to be unable to resist killing himself if extradited’

‘Assange not ill enough to be unable to resist killing himself if extradited’

The US authorities are appealing at the High Court against the decision not to extradite the WikiLeaks founder made earlier this year.

Budget ‘doesn’t add up’ to secure a green future – WWF analysis

Budget ‘doesn’t add up’ to secure a green future – WWF analysis

Environmental charity warns the Government is not delivering on climate promises such as cutting emissions by 78% by 2035 and to zero by mid-century.

Seeing double: 15 sets of twins to start school in one council area

Seeing double: 15 sets of twins to start school in one council area

The area of Scotland is dubbed ‘Twinverclyde’ given the regular high number of twins starting primary one.

Gang members found guilty of brutal killing of young NHS worker

Gang members found guilty of brutal killing of young NHS worker

Jurors heard the victim had nothing to do with gangs.

House hunter inquiries fall as stamp duty holiday tapered

House hunter inquiries fall as stamp duty holiday tapered

A net balance of 9% of property professionals reported new buyer inquiries falling rather than rising in July.

Cousin of ‘terror twins’ refused parole after concerns over prison behaviour

Cousin of ‘terror twins’ refused parole after concerns over prison behaviour

Abdullahi Jama Farah was convicted after creating a ‘hub of communication’ for a group of extremists.

Armed police officer who shot Streatham terrorist ‘feared for his life’

Armed police officer who shot Streatham terrorist ‘feared for his life’

Sudesh Amman, 20, was killed by police on Streatham High Road.

Virgin Atlantic flights linking Edinburgh with Barbados set for take-off

Virgin Atlantic flights linking Edinburgh with Barbados set for take-off

The airline is expanding its Caribbean offering following the relaxation of coronavirus travel rules.

Assange ‘an innocent man accused of practising journalism’

Assange ‘an innocent man accused of practising journalism’

The WikiLeaks founder’s partner Stella Moris told supporters outside court the US government is exploiting unfair extradition agreements with the UK.

NHS blood tests hit by disruption in tube supply chain

NHS blood tests hit by disruption in tube supply chain

Doctors have been told to only call for some tests under certain circumstances.

Charity camping boy says he’s ‘not coming in soon’ after 500th night in tent

Charity camping boy says he’s ‘not coming in soon’ after 500th night in tent

Max Woosey has raised more than £500,000.

Breast cancer drug recommended by health officials after discount agreed

Breast cancer drug recommended by health officials after discount agreed

Nice’s about-turn on abemaciclib has been welcomed as ‘fantastic news’ for patients with an incurable advanced type of the disease.

John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push

John Lewis signs deal with Tesco for warehouse space in online sales push

The deal for a million square feet in Milton Keynes is expected to create 500 jobs, the John Lewis Partnership said.

Man remanded on murder charge over death of woman found dumped in country lane

Man remanded on murder charge over death of woman found dumped in country lane

Ross Macullam is accused of murdering Megan Newborough, whose body was found near Woodhouse Eaves in Leicestershire on Sunday.

Morrisons to give staff Boxing Day off

Morrisons to give staff Boxing Day off

The supermarket has told its 111,000 workers they can have December 26 off as a thank you for their hard work during the pandemic.

British embassy worker in Berlin arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

British embassy worker in Berlin arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

The 57-year-old, known only as David S, was arrested on Tuesday.

Peter Lawwell fire attack: £20,000 reward offered for information

Peter Lawwell fire attack: £20,000 reward offered for information

Crimestoppers says someone in the local community may know who was behind the attack.

Labour calls for exams system rethink after record A-level results

Labour calls for exams system rethink after record A-level results

Ministers are said to be looking at the marking system after private schools recorded the biggest increase in top grades.

CMA backs slashed returns for energy networks, but finds Ofgem made ‘errors’

CMA backs slashed returns for energy networks, but finds Ofgem made ‘errors’

The competition watchdog said the industry regulator’s calculation of the so-called cost of equity was not wrong.

Red Arrows bid to turn red, white and blue smoke trails green

Red Arrows bid to turn red, white and blue smoke trails green

It comes as Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston aims to make the RAF ‘the first net-zero air force by 2040’.

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