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Labour’s John McDonnell urges supporters of Palestinians to push for ceasefire

Labour’s John McDonnell urges supporters of Palestinians to push for ceasefire

The former shadow chancellor said he feared an annihilation of civilians.

Charities call for Israel-Hamas de-escalation as they claim ambulances bombed

Charities call for Israel-Hamas de-escalation as they claim ambulances bombed

Save the Children UK and Islamic Relief said their teams in the region are ‘terrified’.

‘Almost half of girls and young women have lost trust in political leaders’

‘Almost half of girls and young women have lost trust in political leaders’

A survey by Plan International UK, suggested just 15% of girls and young women believe political leaders act in their best interests.

I did not rise to athlete’s provocation, officer tells police misconduct hearing

I did not rise to athlete’s provocation, officer tells police misconduct hearing

Athletes Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with officers in 2020.

‘Lucky’ woman saves four lives in Hamas attack on Israeli festival

‘Lucky’ woman saves four lives in Hamas attack on Israeli festival

Noa Beer, 29, attended the Supernova Festival with a DJ on Saturday when Hamas militants stormed the festival with rockets and gunfire.

Release of Sean Penn hostage satire delayed amid conflict in Israel and Gaza

Release of Sean Penn hostage satire delayed amid conflict in Israel and Gaza

The comedy C*A*U*G*H*T follows soldiers who find fame after a hostage video goes viral.

Justice system should prioritise sex assault victims’ cases – Georgia Harrison

Justice system should prioritise sex assault victims’ cases – Georgia Harrison

The television personality was speaking at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

Amazon workers to strike over pay on Black Friday

Amazon workers to strike over pay on Black Friday

Walkouts will take place on November 24, one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

World’s largest wind farm starts production off Yorkshire coast

World’s largest wind farm starts production off Yorkshire coast

The Dogger Bank wind farm will be bigger than any other in the world when it is fully operational, with 277 wind turbines.

Sunak and Hunt hail Euston HS2 business opportunities

Sunak and Hunt hail Euston HS2 business opportunities

The Prime Minister would not go so far as to promise HS2 would terminate in Euston, but said he was ‘very confident’ it could be achieved.

Winning images in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition revealed

Winning images in Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition revealed

Images of awe-inspiring creatures and habitats as well as the human impact on the natural world have made the final selection.

Sunak says jointly hosting Euro 2028 will deliver ‘massive boost’ to economy

Sunak says jointly hosting Euro 2028 will deliver ‘massive boost’ to economy

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the tournament is expected to deliver £2.6 billion of socio-economic benefit across the host nations.

Cooper warns rapists ‘the police will be after you’ under Labour government

Cooper warns rapists ‘the police will be after you’ under Labour government

The shadow home secretary used her keynote speech at the party conference to set out Labour’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.

Senior Scottish minister ‘guarantees’ SNP reflection after by-election defeat

Senior Scottish minister ‘guarantees’ SNP reflection after by-election defeat

Labour secured more than double the votes of the SNP in Rutherglen and Hamilton West last week.

Mayor begins High Court fight with Home Secretary over Bibby Stockholm barge

Mayor begins High Court fight with Home Secretary over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes wants a judge to give her the go-ahead to challenge the lawfulness of the use of the barge to house asylum seekers.

Michael Armitage print unveiled as new artwork for diplomatic buildings

Michael Armitage print unveiled as new artwork for diplomatic buildings

The Government Art Collection has commissioned a unique limited edition print by a leading British artist every year since 2018.

PE ‘enjoyment gap’ for girls is widening – survey

PE ‘enjoyment gap’ for girls is widening – survey

Fewer than two in three female pupils said they liked taking part in physical education compared to 86% of male pupils.

Sadiq Khan says threat of bedbugs on Tube is ‘real source of concern’

Sadiq Khan says threat of bedbugs on Tube is ‘real source of concern’

The mayor said Transport for London is ‘taking steps’ to prevent the insects spreading across the city.

Netflix UK sales grow as it gains more and higher-paying subscribers

Netflix UK sales grow as it gains more and higher-paying subscribers

The British services arm of the global company said it has seen more members sign up to the platform as it grows in popularity.

Reeves seeks greater use of technology to boost UK productivity

Reeves seeks greater use of technology to boost UK productivity

The shadow chancellor said the availability of migrant workers had led to slow take-up of robots and other technology.

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