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Recycling in England to be standardised from 2026, Government says

Recycling in England to be standardised from 2026, Government says

Local councils have warned that the changes will lead to higher costs but are glad they will be able to decide how to collect their own waste.

Zara Aleena’s killer’s sentence reduction bid ‘has reignited family’s agony’

Zara Aleena’s killer’s sentence reduction bid ‘has reignited family’s agony’

The victim’s aunt, Farah Naz, said it was ‘beyond belief’ that Jordan McSweeney had ‘the audacity to appeal’.

Storm Babet: Horses stranded in flooded field are rescued

Storm Babet: Horses stranded in flooded field are rescued

The three horses were evacuated by truck in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire.

Helen Mirren remembers ‘dedicated actress’ Haydn Gwynne as ‘funny and serious’

Helen Mirren remembers ‘dedicated actress’ Haydn Gwynne as ‘funny and serious’

The star of stage and screen died on Friday.

Ex-detective accused by Des O’Connor’s daughter ‘made inappropriate comments’

Ex-detective accused by Des O’Connor’s daughter ‘made inappropriate comments’

A judge heard allegations about James Mason, a former Metropolitan Police detective chief inspector, during litigation centred on Kristina O’Connor.

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home

DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.

Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, say police

Stage at pro-Palestine protest will be located away from Cenotaph, say police

More than 1,000 officers will be deployed to police the pro-Palestine march on Saturday in central London.

Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by armed police

Watchdog to investigate after boy with water pistol surrounded by armed police

It comes after the teenager’s mother said she feels ‘betrayed’ by the Metropolitan Police.

Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

Underworld informant avoids jail for shallow grave murder cover-up

The defendant gave evidence in court, leading to the conviction of Amraj Poonia for murder as well as his accomplices.

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

BBC director-general Tim Davie met Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl and its chief executive Michael Wegier.

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

More than 150 calls to Jewish students helpline since Hamas attacks, says union

Reports included verbal abuse, intimidation of students, offensive posters, Jewish students’ accommodation being targeted and even death threats.

Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by Storm Babet

Rescue efforts stepped up as hundreds of Scottish homes flooded by Storm Babet

A council official has said flooding and rescues are taking place across Angus in east Scotland.

Inflation to fall markedly this month, says Bank of England governor

Inflation to fall markedly this month, says Bank of England governor

Andrew Bailey indicated inflation will return to its recent pattern of slowdowns after the ONS reported a pause at 6.7% for September.

Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

Coroner urged to rule Yousef Makki stabbing an unlawful killing

A second inquest is being held into the teenager’s death after the High Court quashed the conclusions of the first in November 2021.

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

Academic’s career ‘effectively ended after sacking over Israel comments’

Professor David Miller is taking the University of Bristol to an employment tribunal after he was sacked over comments he made criticising Israel.

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Storm Babet sparks transport chaos

Several major roads have been closed, rail lines blocked and flights grounded by the severe weather.

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

‘More support needed’ to protect mental health of babies and young children

The report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists said ‘early action is vital’ and made a number of recommendations.

Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-Hamas war

Met Police reports ‘significant increase in hate crime’ amid Israel-Hamas war

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said officers would ‘not stand by’ if hate crimes took place.

Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

The Department for Transport wrote that keeping the network in a ‘safe and serviceable condition’ will be a growing priority.

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

Church of England services for same-sex couples blessings unlikely before 2025

Giving an update on progress made since the vote to approve prayers, the Bishop of London recognised that disagreement in the church remains.

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