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Parliament to vote on granting Government control of British Steel

Parliament to vote on granting Government control of British Steel

Parliament to vote on granting Government control of British Steel

11 April 2025

Both the Commons and the Lords will break from Easter recess for a highly unusual Saturday sitting.


US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned ‘like Berlin post-Second World War’

US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned ‘like Berlin post-Second World War’

US envoy suggests Ukraine can be partitioned ‘like Berlin post-Second World War’

11 April 2025

General Keith Kellogg appeared to suggest the country could be split into zones of control with British, French and Russian troops.


Mother ‘held in police cell for seven hours after confiscating daughters’ iPads’

Mother ‘held in police cell for seven hours after confiscating daughters’ iPads’

Mother ‘held in police cell for seven hours after confiscating daughters’ iPads’

11 April 2025

Vanessa Brown said she had suffered sleepless nights as a result of the incident on March 26.


Harry says ‘people would be shocked’ by private evidence in security appeal

Harry says ‘people would be shocked’ by private evidence in security appeal

Harry says ‘people would be shocked’ by private evidence in security appeal

11 April 2025

The Duke of Sussex is appealing in court against the Government’s decision to end his police protection.


‘Nightmare’ for family of man killed by psychiatric patient as attacker released

‘Nightmare’ for family of man killed by psychiatric patient as attacker released

‘Nightmare’ for family of man killed by psychiatric patient as attacker released

11 April 2025

David Fleet, a psychiatric patient who killed Lewis Stone, 71, in 2019, will be released on overnight visits.


Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

Hundreds attend funeral of SNP minister Christina McKelvie

11 April 2025

Brightly dressed mourners paid tribute to the late MSP who was described as a ‘fearless’ and ‘relentless’ fighter for kindness and equality.


Government seeks control of British Steel in potential move to nationalisation

Government seeks control of British Steel in potential move to nationalisation

Government seeks control of British Steel in potential move to nationalisation

11 April 2025

MPs and peers will break from Easter recess to debate the Bill as part of plans that would see taxpayer money used to keep the steelworks running.


IOPC investigate after woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police

IOPC investigate after woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police

IOPC investigate after woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police

11 April 2025

A woman was critically injured after a van being chased by police left the road and mounted an embankment at Aston Wood Golf Club.


Police dress as Batman and Robin to foil scammers on bridge in London

Police dress as Batman and Robin to foil scammers on bridge in London

Police dress as Batman and Robin to foil scammers on bridge in London

11 April 2025

The officers had to ‘think outside the box’ to catch the two men.


Teachers in England vote to reject Government offer of 2.8% pay rise

Teachers in England vote to reject Government offer of 2.8% pay rise

Teachers in England vote to reject Government offer of 2.8% pay rise

11 April 2025

Overall, 93.7% of NEU members who responded to the preliminary ballot voted to reject the Government’s recommendation of a 2.8% pay rise.


Family of man stabbed to death pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’

Family of man stabbed to death pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’

Family of man stabbed to death pay tribute to ‘gentle giant’

11 April 2025

Leicestershire Police have made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in connection with the death of Louis Howard.


Family of Warwick Davis’ late wife hope inquest will ‘provide answers’

Family of Warwick Davis’ late wife hope inquest will ‘provide answers’

Family of Warwick Davis’ late wife hope inquest will ‘provide answers’

11 April 2025

Samantha Davis died aged 53 at University College Hospital in London on March 24 last year.


British Steel’s future ‘hangs in the balance’, Sir Keir Starmer says

British Steel’s future ‘hangs in the balance’, Sir Keir Starmer says

British Steel’s future ‘hangs in the balance’, Sir Keir Starmer says

11 April 2025

Both the Commons and the Lords will return to Parliament for a rare Saturday sitting.


Stena Immaculate towed into harbour for inspection and repairs

Stena Immaculate towed into harbour for inspection and repairs

Stena Immaculate towed into harbour for inspection and repairs

11 April 2025

The US tanker was struck by a container ship while at anchor off the coast of East Yorkshire last month.


Noel Clarke ‘casualty’ of media MeToo ‘purge’, court hears

Noel Clarke ‘casualty’ of media MeToo ‘purge’, court hears

Noel Clarke ‘casualty’ of media MeToo ‘purge’, court hears

11 April 2025

The actor is suing the publisher of the Guardian over published allegations of sexual misconduct.


Sir Elton John scores 10th number one album with Brandi Carlile collaboration

Sir Elton John scores 10th number one album with Brandi Carlile collaboration

Sir Elton John scores 10th number one album with Brandi Carlile collaboration

11 April 2025

The singer said he has been ‘blown away by the response’ to Who Believes In Angels?.


Fact check: ‘Deportation’ stats, Netflix’s Adolescence and an airport in Pakistan

Fact check: ‘Deportation’ stats, Netflix’s Adolescence and an airport in Pakistan

Fact check: ‘Deportation’ stats, Netflix’s Adolescence and an airport in Pakistan

11 April 2025

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


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