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October 9, 2025
Two pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during Downing St demonstration
The Metropolitan Police said the Campaign Against Antisemitism protest took place largely without incident amid fears of potential clashes.
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October 9, 2025
No route back to Government for Mandelson, Starmer signals
The grandee of the New Labour era was sacked from his role as the UK’s ambassador to the US after his links to Jeffrey Epstein were revealed...
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October 9, 2025
London gets £36.5m boost to tackle homelessness as council accommodation bills soar
It comes after London boroughs revealed they were collectively spending a staggering £5.5m a day to tackle homelessness
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October 9, 2025
Lemurs, eagles and St Helena’s cloud forest receive UK conservation funding
More than 80 projects in developing countries and UK Overseas Territories have received a share of Darwin Initiative cash.
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October 9, 2025
Charles and William hailed as ‘dedicated champions of the natural world’
William is travelling to Brazil for his Earthshot Prize awards in Rio next month
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October 9, 2025
Two pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during Downing St demonstration
The Metropolitan Police said the Campaign Against Antisemitism protest took place largely without incident amid fears of potential clashes.
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October 9, 2025
Hamas says war with Israel 'over' after receiving guarantees from US over Trump deal
Israeli ministers are meeting to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, which they are expected to approve today
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October 9, 2025
Connolly hits back at Humphreys in radio debate over ‘scurrilous’ claim
The two presidential candidates were quizzed about their past records and plans for the presidency during the debate on RTE Radio 1.
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October 9, 2025
William to attend Cop30 as he joins King in London ahead of climate change talks
King Charles and Prince William visited the Natural History Museum together
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October 9, 2025
Government plans to axe public notices ‘devastating’ for local news, editors say
Ministers are looking at removing the requirement for printed statutory notices as part of a wider drive to slash ‘red tape’ and boost the e...
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October 9, 2025
Man arrested and released after Manchester synagogue attack rearrested
The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Failing to Disclose Information contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000, police said
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October 9, 2025
William to attend Cop30 as he joins King in London ahead of climate change talks
The prince will represent his father at the UN Conference of the Parties (Cop) summit in Brazil next month.
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October 9, 2025
Man arrested and released after Manchester synagogue attack rearrested
The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Failing to Disclose Information contrary to S38B of the Terrorism Act 2000, police said.
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October 9, 2025
Starmer focused on implementing peace in Middle East, not on Blair’s role
An initial agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting in Gaza and release some hostages and prisoners was announced by Donald Trum...
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October 9, 2025
‘The messier, the better’ – Kate enjoys making imaginary cakes with children
The Princess of Wales visited Home-Start Oxford to learn about the organisation’s work supporting parents.
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October 9, 2025
UK’s terror law watchdog ‘investigating’ after collapse of China spy case
Jonathan Hall KC said China was a ‘threat to national security’ and the public deserved a better explanation of what happened with the prose...
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October 9, 2025
Met Police move to prevent pro-Palestinian and antisemitism protests clashing
The Met Police has placed restrictions to separate a protest marking the Manchester synagogue attack and pro-Palestinian activists
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October 9, 2025
More than 1,000 small boat migrants arrive in UK in 24 hours
It is the fourth time this year that more than 1,000 migrants have arrived on small boats in the UK in a single day
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October 9, 2025
Microsoft recruits Rishi Sunak as senior adviser
Mr Sunak has joined the American tech giant as a paid part-time senior adviser.
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October 9, 2025
Met Police moves to prevent pro-Palestinian and antisemitisim protests clashing
Public order conditions have been imposed on Whitehall in central London for Thursday evening.
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October 9, 2025
Hospitality giants praise review into 'outdated' pub licensing rules
The review announced on Thursday could also make it easier for venues in the capital to serve food and drinks outside in a bid by Sir Keir S...
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October 9, 2025
Starmer says issue of India buying Russian oil raised with Modi directly
India continues to buy oil from Russia, as the West ratchets up sanctions aimed at crippling its war effort.
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October 9, 2025
Sex assault trial ex-police constable ‘back-handed’ victim as a joke, court told
Former officer Daniel Gentles, 22, admits touching the woman while on duty with Warwickshire Police but denies a single count of sexual assa...
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October 9, 2025
Reeves tells summit she has always felt she has ‘something to prove’ as a woman
The Chancellor told the Women in Work Summit in London she was determined to improve the lives of women through her work in Government.
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October 9, 2025
Whistleblowers who raised hospital safety concerns owed apology, inquiry told
Dr Scott Davidson, medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, addressed the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on Thursday.
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October 9, 2025
Microsoft recruits Rishi Sunak as senior adviser
Mr Sunak has joined the American tech giant as a paid part-time senior adviser.
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October 9, 2025
I don’t recall asking questions of botched Covid exam model, says Swinney
The First Minister appeared before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.
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October 9, 2025
AI will ‘pain whole swathe of UK economy before providing net benefit’
The greatest AI-driven cyber threat is its ability to find weak spots in digital spaces, the CTO of the National Cyber Security Centre has s...
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October 9, 2025
Starmer calls for ‘national debate’ on digital ID in bid to expand technology
Sir Keir defended what he described as the scheme’s ‘huge benefits’ after polls suggested public support for the proposals had plummeted.
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October 9, 2025
Southport killer referral ‘would have continued if officer saw internet history’
Ps Carmen Thompson of Counter Terrorism Policing North West gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall on Thursday.
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October 9, 2025
Ringleaders of crime gang which stole cars worth £2m jailed
A total of 107 high-value cars were taken across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire by the group led by George Berry and Benjamin Cross.
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October 9, 2025
‘The messier, the better’ – Kate enjoys making imaginary cakes with children
The Princess of Wales visited Home-Start Oxford to learn about the organisation’s work supporting parents.
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October 9, 2025
Leading the Charge: Electric London |The Standard podcast
For years, London’s Cleaner Vehicle Discount has allowed electric vehicles to travel through the congestion zone for free.
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October 9, 2025
Prostate cancer patients ‘missing out’ on life-extending care, charity warns
Prostate Cancer UK also raised concerns about the proportion of men who were only diagnosed after their disease had spread.
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October 9, 2025
Full list of 18 south London roads facing a 20mph speed limit crackdown
A new report by Kingston Council said the authority aims to improve road safety
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October 9, 2025
'Far-right agitators attempting to import division' London council warns
Tower Hamlets Council has passed a motion to ‘stand up to the far-right’ following a wave of protests
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October 9, 2025
Robber jailed for at least 30 years for murder over stolen BMW motorbike
Joshua Eno shot Rico Andrews, 21, in the chest in Battersea, south-west London, on October 5 2023, the Old Bailey was told.
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October 9, 2025
Man who stabbed Syrian refugee after he brushed past girlfriend guilty of murder
Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, who fled Homs after being injured in a bombing, had been living in Huddersfield only for a couple of weeks when he was...
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October 9, 2025
England sees second worst harvest on record, analysis shows
Provisional Government data suggests a much worse harvest than experts had so far predicted.
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October 9, 2025
Keir Starmer suggests Donald Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal
The winner of the the world's most prestigious award is set to be named on Friday and Mr Trump has made it clear he wants the honour
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October 9, 2025
Vigil held at Manchester synagogue one week after terror attack
Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, rang 999 during his deadly rampage, pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State terror group.
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October 9, 2025
Starmer says no minister involved in collapse of China spy case
It comes after the country’s chief prosecutor blamed ministers for failing to provide the crucial evidence needed to prosecute.
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October 9, 2025
Gun plot terror accused ‘hero-worshipped’ Paris attacks mastermind, jury told
Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, deny preparing acts of terrorism between December 13 2023 and May 9 2024.
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October 9, 2025
Man who stabbed Syrian refugee after he brushed past girlfriend guilty of murder
Ahmad Al Ibrahim, 16, who fled Homs after being injured in a bombing, had been living in Huddersfield only for a couple of weeks when he was...
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October 9, 2025
Ten officers at Charing Cross to face fast-track misconduct hearings
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says Londoners expect them ‘off the payroll as soon as possible’
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October 9, 2025
Tim Westwood charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
Former Radio 1 DJ charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault
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October 9, 2025
Rights group should be allowed to challenge jet parts export ruling, judges told
Al-Haq is bringing a bid to appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss their legal challenge earlier this year.
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October 9, 2025
Are NHS workers about to strike? Junior doctors express job shortage concerns
Thousands of junior doctors and low-paid NHS workers consider strike action, citing job shortages and pay issues
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October 9, 2025
What are the odds Donald Trump will win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The United States president is currently the bookies’ favourite to be the next laureate after Israel and Hamas agreed to his Gaza peace plan...
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October 9, 2025