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Met officer sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation

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PC Philip Neilson is the first of 10 officers to face a hearing as part of the Met's accelerated misconduct proceedings over footage recorded during an undercover BBC Panorama investigation.

PC Philip Neilson is dismissed following an accelerated misconduct hearing after the BBC investigation.

Lorry contents crash onto cars and vans during ferry journey

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No-one was injured in the incident on a ferry while it was crossing the Pentland Firth

Cha deach duine sam bith a ghoirteachadh san tachartas air bàta-aiseig fhad ’s a bha e a’ dol tarsainn air Caolas Pentland.

Serco NorthLink Ferries said no-one was hurt during the crossing between Stromness and Scrabster.

Caerphilly by-election polls open to choose Senedd member

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Polls for the Caerphilly by-election are open from 7am until 10pm tonight

Mae'r gorsafoedd pleidleisio ar gyfer isetholiad Caerffili ar agor o 7 ar ôl hanner nos, tan 10 hanner dydd wedi, heno.

Voters head to the polls in a by-election to choose a member of the Senedd.

US announces sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies

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The announcement came as Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte was due at the White House to discuss peace negotiations.

The announcement comes as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was due to meet with Donald Trump in Washington.

Life sentence for boy, 15, who murdered teen Harvey Willgoose — Sky News

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Harvey Willgoose killer sentenced to 16 years

Mohammed Umar Khan, who can now be named, took a 13cm hunting knife to school and used it to kill 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose outside the cafeteria.

Surprise food price fall helps keep inflation at 3.8% — Sky News

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However despite this, the UK's inflation rate remains the highest in the G7, which is made up of the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US.

Financial market data suggests the chances of an interest rate cut next month have not improved, but December now looks far more likely after the inflation figures came in lower than expected.

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The closures are part of a plan to 'accelerate growth', 'optimise operations' and 'help mitigate recent significant cost increases'.

Morrisons to close 103 stores by the end of the year

Supermarket giant Morrisons will close 103 stores, cafes, florists and pharmacies this year in the latest blow to the high street.

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The Guardian newspaper reported that the man claimed to have been a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smuggling gangs in France.

Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat

The man was sent to France under the 'one in, one out' deal but returned via the Channel on a small boat, the BBC understands.

Small boat migrant crossings to UK surpass last year's total — Sky News

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This year has consistently seen higher numbers of small boat arrivals than at the same points in 2024.

More migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats so far this year than in the whole of 2024, Sky News understands

Teenage killer of schoolboy Harvey Willgoose named

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Harvey's killer is named as 15-year-old Mohammed Umar Khan

A pupil from the same Sheffield school as Harvey will be sentenced for the 15-year-old's murder.

Oxford Union president-elect loses vote after Charlie Kirk posts

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Charlie Kirk and George Abaraonye took part in a debate at the Oxford Union in May

The Oxford Union announces George Abaraonye loses a no-confidence motion by 1,228 votes to 501.

Heavy rain and 75mph winds to batter parts of UK - as weather warning issued

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A yellow weather warning for rain covers most of southern England, the East Midlands, parts of Wales and Yorkshire and is in place all of Thursday until 9pm, the Met Office said.

The Met Office warns that strong winds may lead to power cuts, transport disruption and damage to buildings with a small chance of injuries and danger to life caused by large waves and beach material ...

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Sir David beat the record previously held by actor Dick Van Dyke, who was 98 when he won the guest performer in a daytime drama series category in 2024.

Sir David Attenborough is oldest Daytime Emmy winner for Secret Lives of Orangutans

The 99-year-old broadcaster and naturalist wins for his work narrating the series Secret Lives of Orangutans.

Violent protests at Dublin asylum hotel after alleged sexual assault — Sky News

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It is the second night of demonstrations outside the Citywest Hotel after an alleged sexual assault in its vicinity in the early hours of Monday morning.

It is the second night of demonstrations outside the Citywest Hotel after an alleged sexual assault in its vicinity in the early hours of Monday morning.

Chagos Islands deal passes in Commons - with formal 'surrender' now expected in just months

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MPs overwhelmingly backed the handover, despite fears of a 'secret deal with China'

MPs overwhelmingly backed the handover - despite fears of a 'secret deal with China'

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Football's European governing body Uefa said it wanted fans to be able to travel and support their team in a "safe, secure and welcoming environment".

Maccabi Tel Aviv will not accept Aston Villa Europa League tickets

Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv say they will not accept any ticket allocation from Aston Villa should the decision to ban their supporters from next month's Europa League match be overturned.

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These changes only affect England's universities as education is devolved in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation from next year

The education secretary says maintenance loans will also rise in line with inflation, and undergraduate tuition fees will eventually be linked to university quality.

Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents

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The announcement came as the Met confirmed it was dropping a probe into Father Ted creator Graham Linehan after he was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in posts on Twitter.

The move comes as an investigation into Graham Linehan is dropped, after his arrest at Heathrow Airport.

Diwali: India sparkles as millions celebrate the festival of lights

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Lamps and firecrackers light up homes and streets during the festival, which is observed by both Sikhs and Jains

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.

Pizza Hut to shut 68 restaurants in the UK — Sky News

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The company has not said how many workers might be impacted by the closures.

Pizza Hut is to close 68 restaurants after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration.