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Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change

Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change

The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill received an unopposed third reading on Monday.

Injured military horses making progress after surgery, Army says

Injured military horses making progress after surgery, Army says

The horses were spooked by builders moving rubble in Belgravia last week and bolted.

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine and delivered a message to them on behalf of the King.

Government rejects proposal to end ‘extortion and corruption’ of ‘fleecehold’

Government rejects proposal to end ‘extortion and corruption’ of ‘fleecehold’

A cross-party group of peers condemned the system whereby people who own freehold properties are locked into contracts to maintain communal areas.

Esther Rantzen’s part in assisted dying campaign ‘has struck chord with public’

Esther Rantzen’s part in assisted dying campaign ‘has struck chord with public’

The 83-year-old broadcaster’s name was raised during a near three-hour debate.

MPs reject bid to include Scotland in Bill to exonerate Horizon scandal victims

MPs reject bid to include Scotland in Bill to exonerate Horizon scandal victims

SNP MP Marion Fellows argued it was a ‘Westminster problem’ which must be sorted out in the UK Parliament.

Assisted dying: Emotional debate hears country ‘not teeming with granny killers’

Assisted dying: Emotional debate hears country ‘not teeming with granny killers’

Monday’s debate has no vote but is a chance for MPs to share their own and their constituents’ views on the issue.

Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

MPs were taking part in a three-hour debate after a petition on the issue attracted 200,000 signatures.

Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

In a statement to the Commons, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride set out plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work.

TikTok prankster Mizzy found guilty of stealing phone while riding e-bike

TikTok prankster Mizzy found guilty of stealing phone while riding e-bike

Bacari-Bronze O’Garro was found guilty of theft at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.

‘Horrendous and chaotic’ border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear

‘Horrendous and chaotic’ border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear

Goods from Britain have faced EU controls since it left the bloc’s single market at the start of 2021.

Camilla hails ‘brilliant’ all-female yacht crew who won round-the-world race

Camilla hails ‘brilliant’ all-female yacht crew who won round-the-world race

The crew of the Maiden won the Ocean Globe Race earlier this month.

New Troubles body can succeed despite widespread opposition – Morgan

New Troubles body can succeed despite widespread opposition – Morgan

The Government’s Legacy Act received royal assent last year despite widespread opposition from political parties and victims’ organisations.

Decision made not to prosecute two former soldiers over separate 1971 incidents

Decision made not to prosecute two former soldiers over separate 1971 incidents

The decisions were taken concerning former soldiers reported over the deaths of Annette McGavigan, 14, and William McGreanery, 41.

Ocado boss’s £15m bonus deal voted through despite opposition

Ocado boss’s £15m bonus deal voted through despite opposition

At the firm’s annual general meeting, it said 19.43% of shareholder votes were made against the pay deal.

Heaton-Harris says UK-Irish relationship ‘strong enough’ to deal with legacy row

Heaton-Harris says UK-Irish relationship ‘strong enough’ to deal with legacy row

The legislation has been opposed by all Northern Ireland political parties as well as victims’ organisations.

It would be ‘insane’ to consider putting UK soldiers in Gaza, say Tory MPs

It would be ‘insane’ to consider putting UK soldiers in Gaza, say Tory MPs

Reports have suggested British personnel could help land humanitarian supplies from a temporary pier.

Get off the fence on assisted dying issue, demands Dimbleby as MPs begin debate

Get off the fence on assisted dying issue, demands Dimbleby as MPs begin debate

Three hours have been set aside for the Westminster Hall debate.

Chinese spy cameras ‘in use at Government sites until 2025’

Chinese spy cameras ‘in use at Government sites until 2025’

Ministers had first committed to ban their use at sensitive sites in November 2022.

Benjamin Mendy’s bankruptcy case dismissed after six-figure tax debt paid

Benjamin Mendy’s bankruptcy case dismissed after six-figure tax debt paid

Lawyers for fhe former Manchester City footballer said an outstanding sum of just under £710,000 had been paid.

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