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Government to order review into train fare prosecutions

Government to order review into train fare prosecutions

Government to order review into train fare prosecutions

13 November 2024

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is expected to announce that the Office of Rail and Road will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled.


Thames Water rescue deal reaches ‘important milestone’ in creditor backing

Thames Water rescue deal reaches ‘important milestone’ in creditor backing

Thames Water rescue deal reaches ‘important milestone’ in creditor backing

13 November 2024

The heavily indebted utility company has agreed a deal for £3 billion in extra funding, but it needed 75% of its senior creditors to agree to it.


Man charged with murder after altercation

Man charged with murder after altercation

Man charged with murder after altercation

13 November 2024

Lincolnshire Police said 33-year-old Viktors Zeglovs has been charged with the murder of Vadims Zmicerevskis in Spalding.


44% of warm-water coral species facing extinction, conservationists warn

44% of warm-water coral species facing extinction, conservationists warn

44% of warm-water coral species facing extinction, conservationists warn

13 November 2024

Conservation status for warm-water reef-building corals was analysed for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List.


King to celebrate film and TV industry and meet stars at Gladiator II premiere

King to celebrate film and TV industry and meet stars at Gladiator II premiere

King to celebrate film and TV industry and meet stars at Gladiator II premiere

13 November 2024

Charles is hosting a reception at Buckingham Palace to mark 100 years of the Film and TV Charity, before heading to London’s Leicester Square.


Southport stabbings suspect due to appear in court

Southport stabbings suspect due to appear in court

Southport stabbings suspect due to appear in court

13 November 2024

Axel Rudakubana, 18, is charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, in July this year.


What the papers say – November 13

What the papers say – November 13

What the papers say – November 13

13 November 2024

Here are the biggest stories leading Wednesday’s front pages.


Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?

Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?

Who might be the next Archbishop of Canterbury?

13 November 2024

There are more than 100 bishops in the Church of England.


Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts

Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts

Post Office to announce ‘transformation plan’ amid reports of job cuts

12 November 2024

Chairman Nigel Railton is to announce new cost-cutting measures that could result in the closure of more than 100 branches across the country.


Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem – safeguarding lead

Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem – safeguarding lead

Church of England must admit it has an abuse problem – safeguarding lead

12 November 2024

More than 100 boys and young men were abused physically, sexually and psychologically in the UK and Africa by John Smyth over five decades.


Hollywood star Luke Evans switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

Hollywood star Luke Evans switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

Hollywood star Luke Evans switches on Covent Garden Christmas lights

12 November 2024

Musician and broadcaster Myleene Klass hosted the event on the balcony of Covent Garden’s historic Market Building.


Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan

Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan

Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan

12 November 2024

Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.


The high-profile female winners of the Booker Prize

The high-profile female winners of the Booker Prize

The high-profile female winners of the Booker Prize

12 November 2024

Many female novelists have been honoured with damehood.


Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

12 November 2024

Her book Orbital, about astronauts looking down at Earth, was named as the winner of the £50,000 prize.


Samantha Harvey: A Booker 2024 winner who wants to spend her money on sculpting

Samantha Harvey: A Booker 2024 winner who wants to spend her money on sculpting

Samantha Harvey: A Booker 2024 winner who wants to spend her money on sculpting

12 November 2024

She does not have a mobile phone and spends money on liquorice


Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney

Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney

Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney

12 November 2024

The First Minister was speaking ahead of an address at the AgriScot conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.


John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others

John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others

John Smyth victim says Justin Welby resignation paves way for questioning others

12 November 2024

Richard Gittins told Sky News that bishops ‘who kept the stories to themselves’ should now be held accountable.


MPs reject bid to remove Church of England bishops from House of Lords

MPs reject bid to remove Church of England bishops from House of Lords

MPs reject bid to remove Church of England bishops from House of Lords

12 November 2024

The Commons heard calls for the bishops to focus on matters in their ministries rather than on the running of the country.


Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests

Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests

Isolation heightens ‘threat vigilance’ in teenagers, study suggests

12 November 2024

The findings might shed light on the link between loneliness and mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, researchers say.


Call to make revenge porn civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials

Call to make revenge porn civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials

Call to make revenge porn civil offence to avoid ‘retraumatising’ trials

12 November 2024

In a debate on tackling image-based abuse, MP Kirith Entwistle said allowing a civil process for victims would give them a ‘second chance’.


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