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Pro Palestine protest organiser denies breaching police conditions during rally
The organiser of a pro-Palestine rally in central London has denied breaching protest conditions.
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Funeral to be held of 15 year old boy who was stabbed at school
The funeral is taking place on Friday of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at his school in Sheffield.
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Starmer facing pressure to be bold with Trump in Washington visit
Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to be bold with Donald Trump when he travels to Washington next week, amid a slew of unproven claims about Ukraine that have shaken Western political relations.
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Campaigner says domestic abuse law in nieces name will save lives
The aunt of a woman murdered by an ex-partner has welcomed a “fundamental shift in how victims of domestic abuse are supported” as specialists are embedded in 999 control rooms across some police forces.
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Ministers vow boost dentistry access with 700000 appointments rollout
The Government has vowed to get NHS dentistry “back on its feet” by starting the rollout of 700,000 extra urgent appointments pledged in its manifesto.
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Cancer death rates almost 60 higher in deprived areas
Cancer death rates are almost 60% higher for people living in the most deprived areas of the UK, according to new analysis.
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Reeves absolutely committed to spending 25 of GDP on defence
The Chancellor has said she is “absolutely committed” to spending 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, as Nato countries come under pressure to increase their spending amid fears the US could reduce its financial backing for European security.
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Controlling and coercive man jailed for murdering partner at railway station
A “controlling and coercive” man has been jailed for life for murdering his 19-year-old partner at a railway station.
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