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Robbery mastermind guilty of Pc Beshenivsky murder likely to die in jail

Robbery mastermind guilty of Pc Beshenivsky murder likely to die in jail

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky’s family watched from court as the last member of the gang responsible for the armed raid that claimed her life was sentenced.

Jaguar Land Rover achieves record-breaking sales as luxury car demand booms

Jaguar Land Rover achieves record-breaking sales as luxury car demand booms

The company said it made £29 billion in sales over the year to the end of March.

CMO denies overreaching into department headed by Stormont leaders

CMO denies overreaching into department headed by Stormont leaders

Sir Michael McBride was asked at the Covid-19 Inquiry about an email in which he asked to ‘clear’ Executive Office papers during the pandemic.

Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

Boutcher to discuss ‘commentary’ on surveillance claims with oversight body

An Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard claims PSNI undertook six-monthly trawls of the phone data of ‘troublemaker’ journalists.

Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

Kate doing well, William says, during visit to Isles of Scilly

The Prince of Wales gave a positive update about his wife’s treatment for cancer.

Dutch Eurovision act stopped from rehearsing by organisers over ‘incident’

Dutch Eurovision act stopped from rehearsing by organisers over ‘incident’

Joost Klein was seen briefly at the Malmo venue on Friday but missed the scheduled performance of his track.

Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

Welsh FM urges Tata Steel to wait for Labour government before cutting jobs

Vaughan Gething said the company should not go ahead with the ‘irreversible choice’ of closing its blast furnaces now.

Ikea pushes back Oxford Street opening due to leaky basement

Ikea pushes back Oxford Street opening due to leaky basement

It is the second time the proposed store, which was previously home to Topshop’s flagship London site, has seen its opening delayed.

‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

‘Deeper understanding’ of AI risks is needed before new laws – minister

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One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

One in five young adults does not agree UK elections are fair – survey

The most common concern about the next election is ‘fake news’ and the spread of misinformation.

Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

Sunak condemns ‘outrageous scenes’ after Eurovision protests and boycott calls

As many as 12,000 people took to the streets of Malmo, where the contest is being held this year, to protest against Israel’s military campaign.

Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Chance to see Northern Lights before thunderstorms bring end to fine weather

Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said Friday night’s skies will offer a chance for the Northern Lights to be seen.

Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

Starmer says politics should be ‘less tribal’ as he welcomes Tory defector

The Labour leader was asked about the backlash to new MP Natalie Elphicke, who joined him to launch the party’s plan to tackle small boat crossings.

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

The meeting took place at Bute House in Edinburgh.

Senior football figure given anonymity in High Court sexual abuse claim

Senior football figure given anonymity in High Court sexual abuse claim

The figure is being sued for damages by a woman who claims she was sexually abused by the man when she was 15.

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a healthcare technology facility in Oxfordshire.

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

The regulator said the increase from £30 was to bring payments in line with inflation.

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

The landmark building was damaged by fires in 2014 and 2018.

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

The future king treated his entourage to the Cornish delicacy as he visited St Mary’s harbour.

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, smashed the glass around the historic document before gluing themselves to it.

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