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Lewis Moody in action for England during the 2011 Rugby World Cup

Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Student killed in Nottingham attacks awarded George Medal

A British student who was stabbed to death in the Nottingham attacks in 2023 while trying to protect her friend has been posthumously awarded the George Medal for her "exceptional courage in the face of extreme danger".

UK • 06 Oct

People in white overalls work at a crime scene

Police to question UK synagogue attack suspects further

British Counter-terror police have been granted warrants giving them extra time to question four people arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, with another two also in custody.

UK • 05 Oct

Police arrest an activist in Trafalgar square for defying the Palestine Action ban

More than 350 arrested at pro-Palestine protest in London

At least 355 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London which are taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

Middle East • 04 Oct

Archbishop of Canterbury-designate Dame Sarah Mullally pictured outside All Saints Church in Canterbury, Kent

First woman appointed to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally has been named as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England's history.

UK • 03 Oct

Police at the scene near Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester

Manchester attack victim was hit by police gunfire - GMP

ne of the victims killed in Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Manchester was shot by police during their attempts to bring the attacker, who was not carrying a gun, under control, officers said in a statement.

UK • 04 Oct

Looming elections could seal the fate of the British PM

With a wry smile on his way into the Labour conference exhibition hall last Sunday, the British government's Work and Pensions Secretary, Pat McFadden, told us that his party was in "fight back" mode.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Oct

Members of the public react as they gather near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue

Suspect among three dead following Manchester attack

The man who killed two Jewish men outside a synagogue on the holiest day of the religion's calendar was a British citizen of Syrian descent, police have said.

UK • 02 Oct

Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray dies aged 68

The BBC has paid tribute to Only Fools And Horses star Patrick Murray, who has died at the age of 68.

Television • 02 Oct

John Mackey died after he was attacked while walking home in London in May last year

Man pleads not guilty to murder of Irish man in London

A man charged with the murder of an 87-year-old Irish man in London last May has pleaded not guilty.

UK • 01 Oct

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Starmer says UK at fork between decency and division

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned his party that the UK stands at a fork in the road between decency and division.

World • 30 Sep

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a speech during the Labour Party Conference

NI Secretary in talks with Irish Govt over UK ID cards

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, has said that he is in consultation with the Irish Government around the implementation of mandatory ID cards in the UK.

UK • 30 Sep

Rachel Reeves, UK chancellor of the exchequer, smiling at the camera

Reeves to announce paid work for unemployed youth in UK

The UK Labour Party conference continues in Liverpool, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer set to announce guaranteed paid work placements for unemployed young people.

UK • 29 Sep

UK pledges £1.5 billion loan guarantee for Jaguar

Britain will back Jaguar Land Rover with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to help support its supply chain in the wake of the luxury carmaker's production shutdown following a cyberattack.

Business • 29 Sep

Siobhan McSweeney speaks at a press conference

McSweeney calls on UK govt to implement Philomena's Law

Actor Siobhán McSweeney has called on the British government to implement legislation that would give survivors of mother-and-baby homes, now living in the UK, access to Irish Government compensation.

UK • 28 Sep

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