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Putin 'morally responsible' for woman's death after authorising botched Salisbury ex-spy assassination
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
The assassination attempt on a former Russian spy was authorised by Vladimir Putin, who is "morally responsible" for the death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent used in the attack, a public inquiry has found.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000
Arrests after 'industrial scale' drugs laboratories found
Eight people have been arrested on Merseyside by police investigating the discovery of alleged drugs laboratories "on an industrial scale".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:17:00 +0000
Eight people have been arrested on Merseyside by police investigating the discovery of alleged drugs laboratories "on an industrial scale".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:17:00 +0000
'Absolutely shaken to my core': Earthquake recorded in the North West
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Lancashire - with dozens of people saying it shook their homes or woke them up.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:41:00 +0000
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake has struck Lancashire - with dozens of people saying it shook their homes or woke them up.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:41:00 +0000
Soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services to be reviewed
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:52:00 +0000
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:52:00 +0000
Number of flu patients in hospital beds across England rises by more than 50%
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Whistleblowers reveal hundreds of UK moderators have left TikTok
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000
Hundreds of UK online safety workers at TikTok have already signed agreements to leave the company, whistleblowers have told Sky News, despite the firm stressing to MPs that the cuts were "still proposals only".
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:01:00 +0000
Construction activity shrank 'at fastest pace since COVID' ahead of budget
The UK's construction sector suffered its sharpest contraction in activity since May 2020, according to a closely-watched survey taken before this month's budget.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:55:00 +0000
The UK's construction sector suffered its sharpest contraction in activity since May 2020, according to a closely-watched survey taken before this month's budget.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:55:00 +0000
Industrial action on agenda as actors balloted over AI concerns
Thousands of members of actors' trade union Equity are being asked whether they would support industrial action over artificial intelligence protections.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0000
Thousands of members of actors' trade union Equity are being asked whether they would support industrial action over artificial intelligence protections.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:37:00 +0000
Police to ramp up use of 'out-of-control' facial recognition tech
The use of controversial facial recognition technology will be ramped up by police under government plans.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:21:00 +0000
The use of controversial facial recognition technology will be ramped up by police under government plans.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:21:00 +0000
Farmers lose more than £800m after hottest spring and summer on record, study finds
British arable farmers are facing a revenue loss of more than £800m after one of the worst-ever harvests on record, analysis shows.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:23:00 +0000
British arable farmers are facing a revenue loss of more than £800m after one of the worst-ever harvests on record, analysis shows.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:23:00 +0000