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Thousands of lost property items unclaimed every week, TfL says

Thousands of lost property items unclaimed every week, TfL says

The transport authority moved its lost property office from South Kensington to West Ham to accommodate the rising number of objects being stored.

Young offender institutions ‘more violent than adult jails’ – prisons inspector

Young offender institutions ‘more violent than adult jails’ – prisons inspector

HM Inspectorate of Prisons published two new reports which it said ‘paint a bleak picture of youth custody in England and Wales’.

What borrowing figures mean for Rishi Sunak’s five priorities

What borrowing figures mean for Rishi Sunak’s five priorities

The Prime Minister has achieved one of his five priorities for the year, but the others remain in doubt.

UK and South Korea to launch trade talks during presidential state visit

UK and South Korea to launch trade talks during presidential state visit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s three-day state visit begins on Tuesday.

Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

Economy has ‘turned a corner’, says Trott as Hunt mulls tax cuts

The Chancellor will deliver his autumn statement on Wednesday.

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

‘No shortage’ of chances to scrutinise Matheson over data bill, says Brown

The SNP’s deputy leader defended Mr Matheson as someone of ‘integrity and honesty’.

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

DUP will not get all it wants in post-Brexit trade talks, says former leader

Peter Robinson said there is still a ‘gap’ between the DUP and the Government.

Ofcom fines Shell Energy £1.4m for not telling customers their contracts were up

Ofcom fines Shell Energy £1.4m for not telling customers their contracts were up

The broadband provider failed to tell customers their contracts were coming to an end, or did not include enough information when it did.

Hunt launched for missing young men

Hunt launched for missing young men

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris are thought to have been travelling in the Harlech and Porthmadog areas of Gwynedd.

Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Schools in Wales could have summer holidays cut by a week

Under the proposals a week would be taken from the summer holidays and added to the one-week break in October.

Borrowing data offers boost to Chancellor’s tax cut plans

Borrowing data offers boost to Chancellor’s tax cut plans

The Office for National Statistics said public sector net borrowing stood at £14.9 billion last month, £4.4 billion more than a year earlier,

Harry and Meghan make surprise appearance at Vancouver ice hockey game

Harry and Meghan make surprise appearance at Vancouver ice hockey game

The Duke of Sussex dropped the puck in a ceremonial face-off before the game.

Outsourcer Capita warns up to 900 jobs at risk in cost-cutting drive

Outsourcer Capita warns up to 900 jobs at risk in cost-cutting drive

The business, which runs Army recruitment services and manages the BBC licence fee, said it wanted to save around £60 million per year.

Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles

Review criticises police for disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles

The review found that Lancashire Police had lost control of the public narrative at an early stage.

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

Water search expert caused challenges to Nicola Bulley investigation – report

A College of Policing report said Lancashire Police felt some of Peter Faulding’s behaviour caused challenges to the investigation.

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

Legal challenge to laws dealing with legacy of Troubles to begin

High Court judge Mr Justice Colton will hear the case at the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast.

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

Black Friday busy as ever, says Amazon fulfilment centre boss

David Tindal, general manager of the retail giant’s Swindon fulfilment centre, said he was ‘not seeing any sign of a decline’ in Black Friday.

What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

The fallout from the Covid inquiry features alongside a variety of stories in Britain’s newspapers.

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

Latest hearing to be held in Harry’s High Court claim against Mail publisher

The duke is part of a group, which includes Sir Elton John, bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers.

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

Sir Chris Whitty to face questions at Covid inquiry

His appearance comes a day after former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance offered his insights into ministers’ handling of the pandemic.

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