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Theresa May: Every MP has lost a friend following murder of Sir David Amess

Theresa May: Every MP has lost a friend following murder of Sir David Amess

Theresa May: Every MP has lost a friend following murder of Sir David Amess

18 October 2021

MPs began Monday’s sitting by observing a minute’s silence in memory of Sir David.


Vodafone switches to recycled plastic Sim cards

Vodafone switches to recycled plastic Sim cards

Vodafone switches to recycled plastic Sim cards

18 October 2021

The firm hopes to reduce emissions by making the move


Military police come to aid of seal with drinks can stuck in lower jaw

Military police come to aid of seal with drinks can stuck in lower jaw

Military police come to aid of seal with drinks can stuck in lower jaw

18 October 2021

The seal had sparked concern when it was spotted in Belfast earlier this month.


‘Stranded’ cygnets rescued by railway workers

‘Stranded’ cygnets rescued by railway workers

‘Stranded’ cygnets rescued by railway workers

18 October 2021

Two baby swans have been rescued by Network Rail workers after losing their mother and wandering onto train tracks.


Police failed to flag up ‘significant’ incident involving serial killer

Police failed to flag up ‘significant’ incident involving serial killer

Police failed to flag up ‘significant’ incident involving serial killer

18 October 2021

Stephen Port mentioned an incident that should have alerted the Met’s homicide command when he was interviewed after the death of his first victim.


Prayer for those ‘who feel vulnerable in public service’ as MP remembered

Prayer for those ‘who feel vulnerable in public service’ as MP remembered

Prayer for those ‘who feel vulnerable in public service’ as MP remembered

18 October 2021

A ceremony is being held in Sir David Amess’s honour at St Margaret’s Church near Parliament.


Emotional Martin Lewis tells MPs of devastation caused by scam ads

Emotional Martin Lewis tells MPs of devastation caused by scam ads

Emotional Martin Lewis tells MPs of devastation caused by scam ads

18 October 2021

The consumer champion put his case for scam ads to be included in the Online Safety Bill.


Southend will become a city in tribute to murdered MP Sir David Amess

Southend will become a city in tribute to murdered MP Sir David Amess

Southend will become a city in tribute to murdered MP Sir David Amess

18 October 2021

Leading tributes in the Commons, Boris Johnson praised the politician, who ‘simply wanted to serve the people of Essex’ as a backbench MP.


Tesco launches first checkout-free high street store

Tesco launches first checkout-free high street store

Tesco launches first checkout-free high street store

18 October 2021

It is the latest shop where checkouts are replaced by high-tech cameras designed to track the items shoppers place in their baskets.


No Covid rules broken in Johnsons’ Christmas arrangements, No 10 insists

No Covid rules broken in Johnsons’ Christmas arrangements, No 10 insists

No Covid rules broken in Johnsons’ Christmas arrangements, No 10 insists

18 October 2021

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie were reportedly joined by activist and family friend Nimco Ali over the festive period.


Goto Energy becomes 13th supplier to quit troubled energy market

Goto Energy becomes 13th supplier to quit troubled energy market

Goto Energy becomes 13th supplier to quit troubled energy market

18 October 2021

The company had around 22,000 domestic customers, Ofgem said on Monday.


Asda cancels £750 million plans to sell forecourt business

Asda cancels £750 million plans to sell forecourt business

Asda cancels £750 million plans to sell forecourt business

18 October 2021

New information had caused Asda and EG Group to reassess their assumptions, they said.


Tuberculosis study identifies genetic causes of drug resistance

Tuberculosis study identifies genetic causes of drug resistance

Tuberculosis study identifies genetic causes of drug resistance

18 October 2021

Although TB is treatable, over the past 30 years drug resistance has emerged as a major problem.


No 10 warns of ‘challenging’ months ahead in battle against Covid-19

No 10 warns of ‘challenging’ months ahead in battle against Covid-19

No 10 warns of ‘challenging’ months ahead in battle against Covid-19

18 October 2021

Sage scientist Professor Andrew Hayward warned against complacency as ‘there is still huge potential for the NHS to come under a lot of pressure’.


Suspect had ‘dead girl pics’ folder on his computer, court hears

Suspect had ‘dead girl pics’ folder on his computer, court hears

Suspect had ‘dead girl pics’ folder on his computer, court hears

18 October 2021

Sam Imrie, 24, is on trial for terrorism offences at the High Court in Edinburgh.


Teletext Holidays facing court action over pandemic refund delays

Teletext Holidays facing court action over pandemic refund delays

Teletext Holidays facing court action over pandemic refund delays

18 October 2021

The Competition and Markets Authority does not believe the firm has done enough to deal with the issue.


Tony Blair pays tribute to ‘towering figure’ Colin Powell, his Iraq War ally

Tony Blair pays tribute to ‘towering figure’ Colin Powell, his Iraq War ally

Tony Blair pays tribute to ‘towering figure’ Colin Powell, his Iraq War ally

18 October 2021

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell has died aged 84 from Covid-19 complications.


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