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Witnesses to killings to be offered support nationwide for first time
W itnesses to atrocities such as the Manchester Arena bombing will be offered similar support to bereaved families nationwide for the first time after an expansion of homicide services. The broadening of eligibility for the help given to grief-stricken relatives in the aftermath of a major crime will also includeContinue Reading
Retailers hit out at plans for voluntary price caps on some foods
T he Government is facing a backlash from retailers over its plans to encourage supermarkets to impose voluntary price caps on food staples to help with the cost of living. Downing Street is understood to be drawing up proposals to advocate for charging the lowest possible amount for some basicContinue Reading
Blanchardstown fire: ‘Terrifying’ blaze destroys several apartments in high-rise
A resident of an apartment building in Dublin that caught on fire on Sunday evening has spoken of the “terrifying” blaze that has left potentially hundreds of people unable to return to their homes. Pictures on social media showed smoke billowing from the Falcon’s View apartment block in Blanchardstown justContinue Reading
Four MPs claimed hundreds of pounds in driving fines back on expenses
F our MPs claimed back hundreds of pounds in driving fines on their travel expenses. Energy minister Amanda Solloway added a Transport for London £80 fixed penalty notice to claims in 2020, the Independent reported. Tory select committee chairman Simon Hoare, former Tory vice-chairman Bim Afolami and SNP MP DaveContinue Reading
Barclay insists Johnson has ‘huge role to play’ in politics amid police referral
H ealth Secretary Steve Barclay has insisted Boris Johnson has a “huge role to play” in politics and should remain an MP after the next general election. The backing comes after the former prime minister hit out at the Cabinet Office for handing over information to police relating to furtherContinue Reading
Adenomyosis: from symptoms to treatment, two women’s health experts explain this little known condition
Leszek Glasner/Shutterstock BBC presenter Naga Munchetty recently revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a chronic condition that affects the uterus. She spoke of how her pain can leave her unable to move and how a recent flare-up was so intense her husband had to call an ambulance. Yet many peopleContinue Reading
The secret world of moss, ancient ancestor of all plants and vital for the health of the planet
Macromitrium microstomum is found throughout New Zealand on the trunks or branches of smooth-barked trees, or on rock Silvia Pressel, Author provided When people consider extraordinary plants, most probably don’t spare a thought for moss. It blends in against the green background of plant life, and seems to grow everywhereContinue Reading
Most voters now want closer ties with EU in dramatic reversal of public opinion since Brexit, poll says
M ost voters want the UK to build closer relations with the European Union, according to a new poll. A survey of more than 10,000 people appears to show a big shift in public opinion since Brexit. The Focaldata poll, for the internationalist campaign group Best for Britain and revealedContinue Reading
Pedestrian (50s) killed in Offaly collision
A man has been killed following a road traffic collision in Co Offaly overnight involving a car and a pedestrian. The collision took place shortly before 2am on Sunday on the R446 at Marshbrook, near the Westmeath border. The male pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at theContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt among Tories at risk as rural support for Labour soars – poll
A surge in support for Labour among rural voters could jeopardise several Cabinet ministers’ chances of re-election, including Jeremy Hunt, polling suggests. A poll published on Sunday found support for the opposition had soared by 16 points since 2019 in the 100 most rural constituencies, putting Labour only five pointsContinue Reading