15 h. ago Sheku Bayoh Inquiry could face years of delay after chairman quits, lawyer warns

Lord Bracadale said he was resigning as he felt ‘many of the core participants have lost confidence in my conduct’.

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16 h. ago A9 dualling: Drivers warned of delays from traffic lights and speed limit cut to 30mph

Restrictions to last for two weeks in November

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20 h. ago Thousands of passengers see flights cancelled after 'seats incorrectly cleaned'

Between October 13 and 21, around 10,000 passengers are thought to have been affected, with travellers warned to expect delays, changes and flight cancellations.

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3 d. ago Attorney General warns Tory attacks on justice could see judges quit and trials delayed

Richard Hermer hit out at the 'toxic' atmosphere being directed to legal professionals and claimed it left many used to fighting for justice not reconsidering their careers

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4 d. ago Met Office warns Brits in 3 areas to prep 'emergency' kit for 12 hours

Forecasters have warned of the risk of flooding, power cuts and delayed journeys on the road for 12 hours between midnight on Saturday and noon on Sunday and urged people to be prepared

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5 d. ago UK hits back after China warns of ‘consequences’ over London mega

UK hits back after China warns of ‘consequences’ over London mega-embassy delay  The Independent

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5 d. ago Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

UN urges opening of all crossing points as fewer than half of intended trucks enter strip and WHO warns of ‘spiralling’ diseaseMiddle East crisis – live updatesAid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Furious China threatens Britain with 'consequences' after Labour delays approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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5 d. ago China warns UK of ‘consequences’ after latest delay to new London embassy

Decision on planning application has been pushed back to December in latest blow to relations

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5 d. ago China vents fury at Labour for delaying approval of new London 'super

Beijing wants to create a huge diplomatic headquarters on an historic site near the City of London despite opposition from campaigners and local communities.

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7 d. ago M4 traffic LIVE as two horror crashes shut motorway with huge delays

Heavy traffic is building on the M4 while emergency services work at the scene of two collisions - with drivers warned to expect delays of at least a half an hour

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7 d. ago 'Essential carriageway investigations' to close busy Ayrshire road from tonight

Temporary traffic lights will be in place as part of the closure.

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9 d. ago M5 speed limit to drop this month as drivers at risk of £1k fine

The M5 near junction 26 for Wellington in Somerset will have major works from October 26, with speed restrictions lasting until February 2026

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9 d. ago Digital ID risks becoming another 'costly white elephant', Liberal Democrats warn as figures show existing Government IT projects will cost taxpayers £31 billion

Analysis has found that most major Government IT schemes are already delayed or over budget , prompting warnings that the new plan for mandatory digital ID will suffer the same fate.

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9 d. ago Crucial UK motorway is imposing 50mph speed limit this MONTH putting millions of drivers at risk of £1k fine

MILLIONS of drivers are set to be impacted by a new speed limit being imposed on a crucial UK motorway this month. The new 50mph speed limit is putting motorists at risk of a hefty £1,000 fine. Motorists are being warned about the reduced speed limit on the M5 motorway coming into force over the...

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9 d. ago UK train station 'evacuated' as emergency services deal with incident near railway

The popular UK London train station, Vauxhall, has been evacuated with 'emergency services' said to be dealing with an 'incident' near the railway line, with customers warned of delays

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9 d. ago Warning to travellers as train nightmare looms for thousands during Christmas period

Thousands of train passengers across the UK are being warned to expect delays and cancellations over the Christmas period due to major engineering work on the railways.

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9 d. ago Woman stops at red traffic light is gobsmacked after seeing who's next to her

Stopping at a red light can be quite time-consuming but it might get all that little bit exciting when you spot a familiar face waiting right next to you like one woman recently did

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9 d. ago British tourists prepare for HOURS of travel delays over new EU entry

Under the Entry Exit System (EES), Brits and other travellers from non-EU countries will have to register their biometric information before entering a Schengen area country for the first time. Now, experts have warned of potentially lengthy delays

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1 week ago A nation pauses: Ukraine’s daily moment of remembrance endures through intensified Russian attacks

Each morning at 9 o'clock, Ukraine stops for one minute of reflection to honor those killed in Russia’s full-scale invasion

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