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Older people being targeted in courier frauds, TSB warns
People are being pressured into handing over cards, cash or high-value items in person.
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Woman wanted for 22 years over assault arrested in live facial recognition trial
A total of 173 suspects were arrested for crimes including kidnapping and rape during the pilot in Croydon
New technique enables scientists to ‘hear’ black hole collisions
Experts said the process is similar to how music production software can correct a singer’s pitch if it is off key.
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Some of UK’s most popular sandwiches contain ‘alarmingly high’ levels of salt
Action on Salt & Sugar found the amount of salt in one sandwich sold by Gail’s was the equivalent of five McDonald’s cheeseburgers.
Woman wanted for more than 20 years arrested in live facial recognition pilot
The 36-year-old was among 173 suspects arrested in Croydon in a six-month period.
Keir Starmer to meet key rival Wes Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party
Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.
Ads for British beef and milk banned following Chris Packham complaint
Packham complained that the ads were misleading as they did not reflect the full environmental impact of British meat and dairy.
Immigration and Send reforms expected in King’s Speech as PM battles on
The Government says policies to be read out by the King at the State Opening of Parliament are an ‘ambitious programme to break the status quo’.
London politics LIVE: Starmer to meet Streeting as grip on power loosens after four ministers quit
The Prime Minister has vowed to fight on despite over 90 of his MPs calling on him to go
Streeting to face Starmer in showdown as four ministers quit and over 90 Labour MPs demand new leader
Likely leadership rival to ask Starmer how he plans to ‘get us out of this mess’ as PM faces mounting pressure to go
Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers
While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.
Rhun ap Iorwerth sworn in as First Minister of Wales
Mr ap Iorwerth was elected as leader of the country by Members of the Senedd on Tuesday.
‘Huge moment’ for Kate as she visits Italy as part of global early years crusade
The Princess of Wales has not travelled abroad for a major visit since December 2022.
Four arrested in dawn raids over fatal shooting of man outside Euston station
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder 26-year-old Nahom Medhanie
Labour rift over Sir Keir Starmer’s fate deepens as four ministers quit
Prominent MP Jess Phillips was among the four junior ministers to exit Sir Keir’s Government, piling pressure on him to go.
Brew-tiful: Cup of tea with friends is key to long life, says Margaret, aged 105
Margaret Blair received a special card from the King and Queen to mark her birthday.
Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance
The US president also argued Britain needs to get ‘tough on immigration’.
I totter along, says King as he jokes about getting older at palace garden party
Nearly 8,000 guests enjoyed tea, cakes, sandwiches and ice cream.
Greens leader Polanski admits he lived on houseboat and may owe council tax
Zack Polanski had faced mounting questions over whether the houseboat, moored in east London, was his primary residence.
Hantavirus: Ten Britons from remote islands to come to UK to isolate
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said people in British overseas territories would be brought to the UK in case they need care.