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Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories

Plumber who gave services for free accused of raising millions with fake stories

Depher CIC, founded by Burnley plumber James Anderson, went viral in 2019 for helping vulnerable people to access free plumbing.

No-fault eviction bailiff repossessions hit six-year high

No-fault eviction bailiff repossessions hit six-year high

The number is the highest for any quarter since the beginning of 2018.

UK ‘rowing back’ on international law, warns Theresa May

UK ‘rowing back’ on international law, warns Theresa May

The former prime minister told journalists Reform UK’s Nigel Farage and Richard Tice should not be welcomed into the Conservative Party.

Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

Sunak vows to remain an MP even if Tories lose election

The Prime Minister said serving in his North Yorkshire constituency is ‘wonderful’ and ‘of course’ he will remain in Parliament.

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

Union calls for investigation after 25 prison staff poisoned with drug spice

Incident happened at men’s high security prison HMP Swaleside in Kent.

MPs call for vote on compensation scheme for Waspi women

MPs call for vote on compensation scheme for Waspi women

During a debate on the PHSO report, it was said the Waspi women suffered a ‘gross injustice’ over state pensions.

King and Queen to enter No Adults Allowed garden at Chelsea Flower Show

King and Queen to enter No Adults Allowed garden at Chelsea Flower Show

The garden is the first in the history of the show to be designed by children, for children – but grown-ups must make a special pledge to gain access.

NI civil servants more reactive than proactive at start of pandemic – Sue Gray

NI civil servants more reactive than proactive at start of pandemic – Sue Gray

The former civil servant was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast on Thursday.

Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

Department says scars left by Covid must inspire action to improve preparedness

A barrister for the Department of Health rejected as ‘without merit’ claims it did not ring alarm bells loud enough in early 2020.

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

Cash incentives for hospitals that tackle 12-hour A&E wait times

More virtual wards will also be used in a bid to free-up capacity in emergency departments.

Swinney condemns Jack’s ‘menacing’ suggestion of new nuclear plant in Scotland

Swinney condemns Jack’s ‘menacing’ suggestion of new nuclear plant in Scotland

The First Minister was clear that the Scottish Government will not back the construction of such a facility north of the border.

Daughter of Covid victim says actions of Stormont leaders ‘compounded grief’

Daughter of Covid victim says actions of Stormont leaders ‘compounded grief’

Brenda Doherty was reacting at the conclusion of the Belfast hearings in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Pensions minister ordered to pay back £1,367 after expenses breach

Pensions minister ordered to pay back £1,367 after expenses breach

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority found Paul Maynard had used a state-of-the-art printer for campaigning purposes.

Covid-19 inquiry chair hoping to make recommendations on preparing for pandemics

Covid-19 inquiry chair hoping to make recommendations on preparing for pandemics

Baroness Heather Hallett was speaking at the conclusion of three weeks of hearings in Belfast.

Alleged Russian spy denies conspiracy charge

Alleged Russian spy denies conspiracy charge

Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev has been charged with conspiring to collect information which could be harmful to the ‘safety and interest of the state’.

Murder accused visited funfair while body of teacher was at home, court told

Murder accused visited funfair while body of teacher was at home, court told

Paul Black, 65, denies killing Peter Coshan, 75, in Edinburgh in August 2022.

Boy, six, dies after falling from upper floor of east London apartment block

Boy, six, dies after falling from upper floor of east London apartment block

A resident of Jacob’s House, who gave his name only as JJ, said the boy lived on the 15th floor.

Appeal Court increases sentence for man jailed for ‘campaign of rape’

Appeal Court increases sentence for man jailed for ‘campaign of rape’

Judges increased 71-year-old Ian Elliott’s sentence from 18 years to 27 years, while maintaining a five-year licence period.

‘Full and final’ pay offer made to 1.5 million council workers

‘Full and final’ pay offer made to 1.5 million council workers

The deal equates to a rise of 5.77% for the lowest paid from April 1 this year, unions were told.

Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

Chevron to sell North Sea oil interests after 55 years

American energy super major confirmed it would market its assets in the basin, thought to be worth up to one billion dollars.

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