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Charity head condemns police chief’s ‘inflammatory’ comments on armed officers

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Director of Inquest Deb Coles said it was ‘appalling’ that Sir Mark Rowley had criticised justice campaign groups.

Ex-Scottish Labour leader wonders if he did enough to help at Clutha crash site

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Jim Murphy, a former Scottish Secretary, helped people in the pub after a helicopter crashed on November 29 2013.

Tory HQ considers scrapping party conference over general election clash

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Tory HQ is drawing up plans to cancel the event - the biggest get-together on the party’s calendar.

Parents told to register for new government childcare support. Here’s how to apply

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From April next year, eligible working parents of two-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare

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Scotland, England, Ireland brace for ice and snow as temperatures drop

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There are two yellow weather warnings in place for the United Kingdom.

November dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

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Inflation very gradually easing but many households still struggling

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

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Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

Freed Hamas hostage Emily Hand refuses to speak above whisper after ordeal

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Her father has revealed how the nine-year-old was led through gunfire in her pyjamas.

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Michael Gove’s explosive texts over No 10’s Covid mistakes revealed

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Minister told Dominic Cummings in expletive-laden WhatsApps that they were ‘f****** up’ on pandemic response – and apologises to families who lost loved ones due to government mistakes

The winter allowances and support can you claim in cold weather

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The cash payments and support available for household heating bills over the winter, who can apply and how

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British commuters still prefer cars to public transport as UK cities lag behind Europe, study finds

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Study estimates that if Liverpool were more like Leipzig there would 33,000 fewer workers commuting by car or taxi

Uber to start offering black cab journeys in London for first time as it recruits ‘hundreds’ of taxi drivers

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Group representing drivers accuses Uber of ‘trying to capitalise on success’ of iconic black cabs

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Elfbar vape ads banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

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Advertising watchdog finds Elfbar ads gave impression they were more ‘widely recyclable’ than they were

What the papers say – November 29

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Omid Scobie’s royal tell-all book Endgame has made waves in the British press.

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Dame Priti Patel: Government ‘needs to act’ over EU control in Northern Ireland

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The former Home Secretary said the Windsor Framework ‘posed a risk to the integrity’ of the United Kingdom.

Inquest to open into deaths of four teenagers killed in car crash

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The bodies of Jevon Hirst, 16, Harvey Owen, 17, Wilf Fitchett, 17, and Hugo Morris, 18, were found in a silver Ford Fiesta on November 21.

GP appointments over the phone or online can ‘put patients at risk’

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Some of the errors made related to serious conditions.

Acting chair urges nation to ‘believe in’ BBC as it faces difficult choices

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She will appear at the Voice of the Listener and Viewer conference on Wednesday.

First wave of childcare expansion rollout to open for applications in January

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From April next year, eligible working parents of two-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours of free childcare.

Uber to offer black cab journeys in London

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Senior figures in the black cab industry have frequently expressed concerns over the growth of Uber, which has traditionally offered minicab journeys.

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

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The Care Quality Commission downgraded its ratings for maternity care at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital in Burton-upon-Trent.

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health support – charity

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There has been a ‘perfect storm’ which meant that demand has outstripped capacity, experts said.

Scottish company wins EU backing to build one of the world’s biggest tidal farms

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Nova has won European Union funding to build the farm off the coast of Orkney.

UK cities lag behind European counterparts in public transport commuting – study

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The proportion of residents of Manchester and Birmingham who commute by public transport was found to be 16% and 18% respectively.

Schools providing ‘fourth emergency service’ feeding families in need – study

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One primary school pupil cited in the research wrote a letter to their school asking for help with gas and food.

Teach children about using AI at secondary school, IT professionals say

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The professional body for the IT and computing sector said children should begin learning about the usefulness of AI tools from the age of 11.

Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

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Government plans will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1 2009.

Labour vows to protect small firms from late payments and anti-social behaviour

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Labour said legislation to ensure invoices are paid on time would be introduced if the party wins the next general election.

Social media sites failing to stop the spread of suicide content, charity says

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New report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content.

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas, says LGA

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The organisation, which represents councils, said no-one should be asked to leave their asylum accommodation in Christmas week.