Covid victim’s daughter says legislative change needed over hospital visits
The Covid-19 Inquiry heard that Martina Ferguson had to argue with staff at a hospital for access in the days before her mother died in 2021.
Starmer held private meeting with NFU boss for ‘grown-up’ inheritance tax talks
Sir Keir Starmer met privately with the leader of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) amid an ongoing row over inheritance tax changes which will impact farmers. Downing Street described the Monday ...
British troops to help US find who is flying drones over English air bases
British troops have been drafted in to help the United States Air Force find out who is responsible for flying drones over three bases in England. A small number of drones were spotted overnight ...
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Dozens more roads could get double yellow lines across Tonbridge, Aylesford and Snodland
Details of the latest batch of parking restrictions planned for residents in Tonbridge and Malling have been revealed. They include changes that affect residents in Snodland and in Tonbridge. Double ...
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Letby inquiry highlights need for NHS manager accountability – officials
The Thirlwall Inquiry has heard how managers were aware of concerns about Letby (Peter Byrne/PA) It is “vital” that action is taken to strengthen the accountability of NHS managers after wrongdoing in ...
Rapper Slowthai and a friend raped two women at after-show party, court hears
Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai and a friend raped two women at a house party after a gig, a court has been told. The rapper ...
Fact check: Video of man in balaclava holding knives was filmed in the US
A social media user posted a video showing a man wearing a balaclava and holding knives on public transport alongside the words: “Woah. A terrified woman films a man on a train carrying two knives.
Terrorist friend of arena bomber freed from jail despite Parole Board concerns
Terrorist Abdalraouf Abdallah, the childhood friend of Manchester Arena attacker Salman Abedi, has been freed from jail. The 31-year-old was released from HMP Full Sutton in East Yorkshire on Tuesday ...
‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.
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New guide to encourage ‘farming with trees’ details 33 best species to plant
Farmers are being encouraged to plant trees such as hornbeam, beech and walnut to improve food production, farm businesses, and the environment. The Forestry Commission’s Forest Research agency has ...
Work begins on new park at Chatham Waters
Work has begun to build a new public park on Medway’s riverside. The open space at Chatham Waters will include natural play ...
Around 1,100 jobs at risk as Vauxhall owner plans to shut Luton factory
The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to shut its Luton van-making factory, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk. Stellantis said it was expecting to close the site in April next year.