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Tories pledge to overhaul homicide laws, with tougher sentences for killers

Tories pledge to overhaul homicide laws, with tougher sentences for killers

The minimum sentence for murders that take place in the home would increase from 15 years to 25 years under the party’s proposals, The Times reports.

Hackney residents told to stay indoors as smoke billows from flat fire

Hackney residents told to stay indoors as smoke billows from flat fire

People described seeing thick, black smoke in the area after a blaze broke out at a block of flats.

Elections are won from centre ground, Jeremy Hunt warns

Elections are won from centre ground, Jeremy Hunt warns

The Chancellor said the Conservative Party will ‘always be a broad church’ which is ‘a good thing’.

Disney to fund cinema for sick children at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Disney to fund cinema for sick children at Great Ormond Street Hospital

The new MediCinema will allow hundreds of sick children and their families to ‘immerse’ themselves in the cinema experience.

Vaughan Gething vows to carry on as First Minister in Wales

Vaughan Gething vows to carry on as First Minister in Wales

Mr Gething lost a no-confidence vote in the Senedd on Wednesday.

Actresses urge creative industries to fund bullying and harassment watchdog

Actresses urge creative industries to fund bullying and harassment watchdog

The open letter calls for firms to make their ‘final financial commitment’ to the creation of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority.

Princess Royal pays tribute to D-Day veterans ahead of Normandy service

Princess Royal pays tribute to D-Day veterans ahead of Normandy service

Anne chatted to Don Jones, 99, who served in the Royal Navy ferrying men and equipment on to Sword Beach.

Former Rangers director awarded £500,000 in malicious prosecution action

Former Rangers director awarded £500,000 in malicious prosecution action

Imran Ahmad was awarded £517,755.61.

Ocado kicked off FTSE 100 while Darktrace secures ‘short-lived’ promotion

Ocado kicked off FTSE 100 while Darktrace secures ‘short-lived’ promotion

Analytics group FTSE Russell confirmed the changes in the latest quarterly review, which will come into effect on Monday June 24.

SNP accused of ‘shameless retreat’ of climate leadership over oil and gas stance

SNP accused of ‘shameless retreat’ of climate leadership over oil and gas stance

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said the SNP had never been against new oil and gas licences.

Residents challenge ‘unlawful’ Lincolnshire oil drilling plans at High Court

Residents challenge ‘unlawful’ Lincolnshire oil drilling plans at High Court

Campaign group SOS Biscathorpe has been fighting to prevent drilling at the site in the Lincolnshire Wolds for more than a decade.

Scientists discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

Scientists discover major cause of inflammatory bowel disease

IBD is the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, which are becoming more common, data suggests.

Wigtown Book Festival to end Baillie Gifford partnership after 14 years

Wigtown Book Festival to end Baillie Gifford partnership after 14 years

It is the third Scottish book festival to see its partnership with the investment management firm come to an end.

First Minister welcomes Taylor Swift to Scotland and praises ‘Loch Tay Tay’

First Minister welcomes Taylor Swift to Scotland and praises ‘Loch Tay Tay’

John Swinney, who represents Perthshire North including the Loch Tay area, said so-called Swifties would be ‘exhilarated’ by the singer’s visit.

Vaughan Gething loses vote of no confidence

Vaughan Gething loses vote of no confidence

The First Minister of Wales has lost a vote of no confidence in his leadership in the Senedd on Wednesday.

Election campaign day 14: Sunak accused of ‘lying’ in TV debate

Election campaign day 14: Sunak accused of ‘lying’ in TV debate

Labour claims the PM breached the rules for ministers in the first leaders’ TV debate

Emmerdale dog poisoning storyline prompts more than 850 complaints to Ofcom

Emmerdale dog poisoning storyline prompts more than 850 complaints to Ofcom

The soap reassured viewers that the dog was perfectly fine and there was no harm done to the animal while filming.

Dropped Labour candidate to stand as Independent

Dropped Labour candidate to stand as Independent

Faiza Shaheen confirmed her plans to contest the seat of Chingford and Woodford Green on July 4.

Kate would have ‘loved’ to have been at D-Day commemorations, William says

Kate would have ‘loved’ to have been at D-Day commemorations, William says

The Prince of Wales met veterans following an anniversary event in Portsmouth on Wednesday.

Mother’s teenage partner caused baby’s death, Crown Court jury told

Mother’s teenage partner caused baby’s death, Crown Court jury told

Carl Alesbrook was aged 16 when he is alleged to have caused fatal brain damage by shaking four-month-old Elijah Shemwell.

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