42 h. ago 999 calls in Cheshire unable to be made from landlines as fire service issues advice

Residents living in Runcorn and Widnes have been warned after landline phones were unable to make calls to 999 services. Cheshire Fire and Rescue have revealed when the issue will return to normal

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5 d. ago Slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Travel expert issues advice on Greek holidays after wildfires rage at tourist hotspot

Whether you're heading off to a remote Greek island or enjoying the mainland – a travel expert has advised the Daily Star on what to do during the wildfire outbreak in Crete

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5 d. ago Crete wildfire: Government issues emergency alert warning for Brits travelling to Greece

A major wildfire started on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday and has spread rapidly, forcing 3,000 residents to be evacuated. The UK government has issued advice for travellers

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6 d. ago Urgent UK passport warning for Brits as travel expert issues advice

An acclaimed travel expert has warned Brits to check their passports before heading to the airport this summer, after swathes of travellers are still being caught out by a little-known rule

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7 d. ago UK households told to follow Met Office's 'rule' at 11am this week

The government agency has issued fresh advice to Brits as the 'tropical' heat will continue for the rest of the week

Society

7 d. ago Payment warning to people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits

Social Security Scotland has issued crucial advice to people getting help to make a new claim for Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment.

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8 d. ago Full list of what government says every home needs as Brits urged to create 72

The UK government has issued new advice to Brits, encouraging them to have an emergency kit packed with at least three days' worth of supplies - but what should be in it?

Politics

8 d. ago Met Office urges Brits to do one thing when walking in red hot 34C heat

Brits are set to swelter in temperatures as high as 34C over the next 48 hours with crucial advice issued to anyone having to venture outside

Society

8 d. ago Women and people of colour issued warning over using AI for health advice

Certain demographics of people run the risk of receiving inaccurate or outdated medical information when asking chatbots for advice - and so should remain wary, an expert has said

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9 d. ago Three Mobile outage update for customer compensation after major service issues

Mobile operator Three has issued a statement after a huge network issue caused problems for customers as it offers advice for those people impacted by the outage

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to thousands of Halifax customers

The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a warning

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis issues advice to anyone changing money ahead of going on holiday this summer

Martin Lewis has offered his advice on the cheapest way to spend money when abroad

Politics

1 week ago Exact time Brits warned to stay inside this weekend according to Met Office

The weather agency has issued key advice with one exception as warm and humid weekend lies ahead

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1 week ago 'Britain needs a WW3 survival guide' claims expert as UK government slammed

An expert has warned that Brits are 'woefully lacking' in defence mechanisms and that the UK government should issue WW3 survival advice, including what to stockpile

Events

1 week ago Jamaica to ask King Charles to refer issue of reparations for slavery to UK’s privy council

Hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans were shipped to the Caribbean island when it was a colony of the UKJamaica will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue of slavery reparations from the judicial committee of the privy council, the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth nations.Under the Judicial Committee Act of 1833, the king, who remains Jamaica’s head of state after the country gained independence from Britain in 1962, has the authority to refer matters to the council for consideration. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Foreign Office issues new travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, Greece and Turkey

The heatwave in Europe has led to the UK's Foreign Office issuing new travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus as the mercury climbs above 40C

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1 week ago Dog trainer's advice after toddler's arm 'ripped open' by cockapoo outside primary school

Rowan Skinley was doing the school run with his children when three-year-old daughter Bunnie was mauled by a cockapoo – and a dog trainer has since issued their advice

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2 w. ago Foreign Office issues fresh travel alerts to countries including the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

New travel advice has been issued for countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar

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