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Disinformation and dishonesty ‘has created the need for pure impartiality’

Disinformation and dishonesty ‘has created the need for pure impartiality’

Deborah Turness reflected on the role of impartiality within news outlets alongside GB News and Sky bosses at the Royal Television Society conference.

Mother calls on Government to go much further on XL bully ban

Mother calls on Government to go much further on XL bully ban

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Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts

Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts

Ryanair said it is cutting its winter 2023/2024 schedule at Dublin Airport in response to increased charges.

Construction industry leaders launch coalition to improve diversity in sector

Construction industry leaders launch coalition to improve diversity in sector

Eleven companies and trade organisations, including Travis Perkins and Wolseley, have launched the Construction Inclusion Coalition.

Novice runner completes seven marathons in seven days for wild fish charity

Novice runner completes seven marathons in seven days for wild fish charity

Student Lucca Froud ran 200 miles from London to Paris to raise money for a charity which campaigns to protect fish and their waters.

Union urges MoD to resolve row with striking workers after forklift incident

Union urges MoD to resolve row with striking workers after forklift incident

The vehicle spun off a road at DM Beith in North Ayrshire while being driven by a soldier covering for staff who have walked out.

Water firms’ complaints processes labelled ‘a sham’ by bill boycotters

Water firms’ complaints processes labelled ‘a sham’ by bill boycotters

In an open letter to the Environment Secretary, around 50 customers from seven water companies said they have no effective way of challenging firms.

Team set up after Savile case works with Met Police following Brand allegations

Team set up after Savile case works with Met Police following Brand allegations

Police have urged people to report any allegations.

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

The 24-year-old died in Streatham Hill, south east London, last September 6.

King calls for courage over tackling climate change in wake of Sunak’s slowdown

King calls for courage over tackling climate change in wake of Sunak’s slowdown

The monarch delivered a historic address to the French Senate during his state visit to France.

AI advances outstripping global regulation, Oliver Dowden to warn at UN

AI advances outstripping global regulation, Oliver Dowden to warn at UN

The Deputy Prime Minister will take to the world stage in Rishi Sunak’s place as the Prime Minister is missing the gathering.

Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes

Consumer confidence continues to rise amid cost-of-living woes

GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased four points in September, but remains at a subdued minus 21.

SNP MP’s report calls for House of Lords to be abolished

SNP MP’s report calls for House of Lords to be abolished

The report said Scotland had 78 peers currently sitting in the House of Lords.

Co-op urges action after taking £33m hit as shoplifting cases hit record high

Co-op urges action after taking £33m hit as shoplifting cases hit record high

The group called for more action in the UK as it said the vast majority of offenders get away.

Police marksman charged with murder of Chris Kaba appears in court

Police marksman charged with murder of Chris Kaba appears in court

Mr Kaba’s parents and other relatives were in the public gallery of the court for the hearing.

Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold for first time in two years

Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold for first time in two years

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee had previously raised rates at each of the last 14 meetings.

32% of people ‘have £100 or less left in their account at end of each month’

32% of people ‘have £100 or less left in their account at end of each month’

One in 11 people said they have no money left in their account at the end of the month, according to Nationwide Building Society.

Cancer patient to abseil 160 ft down London hospital to ‘pay back’ NHS staff

Cancer patient to abseil 160 ft down London hospital to ‘pay back’ NHS staff

Claire Stork, 42, is to undertake the annual St Thomas’ Hospital abseil with her two friends to raise money for Guy’s Cancer Charity.

Gallows protest at Leinster House marks ‘very grave day for democracy’

Gallows protest at Leinster House marks ‘very grave day for democracy’

‘The ballot box is our answer to those people yesterday,’ Senator Jerry Buttimer said.

Lib Dem conference to fire election campaign starting gun to ‘smash blue wall’

Lib Dem conference to fire election campaign starting gun to ‘smash blue wall’

The party says it will target traditionally Tory seats in southern England.

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