Matt Watts

<p>The RMT said hundreds of jobs are set to be axed, affecting Tube stations and maintenance (Jonathan Brady/PA)</p>
Transport
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Week of strike chaos to hit the Tube in New Year

Seven days of rolling strikes planned for early January that are set to bring misery to commuters

22 Dec 2023
<p>Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder of transgender teenager Brianna Ghey</p>
Crime

Two teenagers guilty of Brianna Ghey's murder

The killers had a fascination for violence, torture and murder and had planned the killing for weeks

21 Dec 2023
<p>A custody image of Jon Venables after he murdered James Bulger (Police/PA)</p>
Crime

James Bulger's mum 'celebrating' Jon Venables' rejected parole bid

Jon Venables tortured and killed James Bulger, aged 2, in 1993

13 Dec 2023
<p>Gary Lineker signed a letter calling on the Government to create a ‘fair new plan for refugees’</p>
UK

Lineker criticism of Shapps 'seems to breach BBC guidelines' -Shah

The BBC's incoming chairman made the comments to a committee of MPs.

13 Dec 2023
<p>Furious Tory MPs have slammed their party HQ for using an image of a BBC news anchor giving the middle finger to attack Labour over immigration</p>
Politics

Tory HQ under fire from own MPs over 'middle finger' attack on Labour

MPs criticise social media taunt using BBC news anchor Maryam Moshiri's viral gaffe as 'beneath us'

8 Dec 2023
<p>Student Ilyas Habibi was stabbed to death in Sutton High Street</p>
Crime

First picture of teenager stabbed to death in Sutton High Street

Student was fatally stabbed following 'altercation' minutes after leaving Sutton train station on Tuesday

7 Dec 2023
<p>Prince Harry arrives at the High Court in London on June 6</p>
UK

Harry says UK is his home and he was 'forced' to leave

Duke of Sussex statement given to the High Court amid challenge to Home Office over changes to his personal protection when in the UK

7 Dec 2023
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Crime

Family 'reeling' after 17-year-old stabbed to death in south London

Police have launched murder inquiry after being called to fatal stabbing on Tuesday evening

7 Dec 2023
<p>Nevada State Police officers head onto the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus after reports of an active shooter</p>
World

Four killed, including gunman, in shooting at University of Nevada

The gunman in the shooting was a professor who had unsuccessfully applied for a job at the school, according to the Associated Press

7 Dec 2023
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Politics

Robert Jenrick profile: Sunak ally who sparked crisis for PM

Resigning from Government, Mr Jenrick could cause further problems for the Prime Minister over the already challenging issue of immigration

6 Dec 2023
<p>Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plans are being closely watched by right-wing MPs (Justin Tallis/PA)</p>
Politics

Sunak hit by Tory civil war over 'emergency' Rwanda legislation

Prime Minister under pressure within his party over legislation on Rwanda deportations due to be published within days

5 Dec 2023
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UK

Paul McCartney leads tributes to Denny Laine after death aged 79

The co-founder of both Wings, which also featured Sir Paul, and The Moody Blues 'passed away peacefully' following a battle with lung disease

5 Dec 2023
<p>Rishi Sunak speaks at Cop28</p>
Politics

Sunak defends UK climate ambitions at Cop28 after scaling back pledges

Prime Minister wraps up 11-hour trip to global climate conference with new deal for UK wind farm

1 Dec 2023
<p>Fivefields, developed by Grosvenor in collaboration with the Westminster Foundation and operated and managed by flexible workspace specialist x+why, has welcomed several leading London charities </p>
London

Duke offers co-working space to help charities stay in central London

'Finding good office space in London can be extremely challenging on charity budgets'

1 Dec 2023
<p>A candle burns next to a photograph of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan at the Mansion House, in Dublin</p>
Showbiz

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at the age of 65

Tributes pour in for Irish singer-songwriter after his wife announces his death on Instagram

30 Nov 2023
<p>Sir Elton John addressing political leaders at a reception at the Speaker's House</p>
Politics

Sir Elton John tells Parliament: We can be first country to defeat HIV

The singer-songwriter was honoured at a reception hosted at the Speaker’s House for his commitment to ending the Aids epidemic

30 Nov 2023
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World

US congressman accused of stealing donor IDs and charging credit cards

US prosecutors have filed an array of criminal counts against embattled Republican

29 Nov 2023
<p>Kirsty Wark will step down as a lead presenter on BBC Newsnight at the next election (Aaron Chown/PA)</p>
UK

Newsnight shortened to half an hour as BBC makes budget cuts

The long-running nightly current affairs show on BBC Two will continue to air on weeknights but more than half of jobs will go

29 Nov 2023
<p>Consultants from the BMA on the picket line</p>
Health

Pay deal could end NHS consultant strikes

Breakthrough in dispute as Government reaches agreement with senior doctors to reform pay structure

27 Nov 2023