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Ex-Met police officer ‘intimidated’ neighbours by spraying them with hose in dog poo row A former Met Police officer washed her dog’s faeces and urine into her neighbour’s garden before spraying them with a hosepipe when they complained, a hearing has been told. Mel Chinn was found guilty of gross misconduct by a police disciplinary panel after the shocking allegations against her were revealed. The former detective sergeant in the Metropolitan Police, who has left the force since the accusations were made, first became embroiled in a row with her neighbours in 2019 over a planning dispute involving a ground-floor…

Victoria Taylor: Police search river in hunt for missing mother after finding possessions nearby Police say there is a “significant possibility” that missing mother Victoria Taylor entered a river before her disappearance late last month. Ms Taylor, 34, went missing from Malton home in North Yorkshire on Monday 30 September. Police have now revealed that some of her personal possessions were found near the River Derwent. Police recovered CCTV footage showing Ms Taylor leaving her home at 9am, and purchasing several items at a BP garage in Norton at 11.35am. She was seen at Malton Bus Station shortly afterwards. Chief…

Blind man left with ‘no dignity’ after two-year delay in getting guide dog while stuck on housing waiting list A blind man has described being “broken” while facing a two-year delay in getting a guide dog because he was stuck on a social housing waiting list. When Ray Clements began to lose his sight three years ago, the shared house he was living in quickly became untenable as he could not trip hazards. The 51-year-old began sleeping on his brother’s sofa in Liverpool for what he thought would be a short period as he awaited suitable social housing. However, almost…

Drink-driver runs red lights and ploughs into cars over taxi fare home A drink-driver ran multiple red lights and crashed into parked cars as he drove home from a nightclub in Nottingham in February, newly-released footage shows. Declan Muers, 27, of Brewsters Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, failed to stop for police as he sped through the city centre while over the limit. Muers was sentenced to 16 months, suspended for two years, on Monday (7 October) after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop when required by a police constable and drink-driving. Nottinghamshire Police said: “He should have got a…

Starmer bids to end Tory ‘scorched earth’ industrial relations policy with workers’ rights reset Union chiefs have hailed workers’ rights reforms unveiled by Keir Starmer’s government today for “changing the balance of power” in favour of employees and away from employers. The long-awaited package to unpick Tory anti-union legislation has been unveiled less than 24 hours after the Renters’ Rights Bill passed its second reading in the Commons. Experts also hailed that legislation as handing power to tenants and away from landlords as Labour pushed through a revolution to protect the rights of millions of people in the UK. The…

Sexual violence victims face rape myths and misogyny in cross-examination, report finds Sexual violence victims are being re-traumatised by the court process, with three-quarters asked questions founded on rape myths while cross-examined, according to a damning new report. Research by Victim Support found survivors have experienced suicidal thoughts and tried to take their own lives while going through the court process. Some have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Two victims – whose attackers were found guilty – told of the struggles they faced while going through the criminal justice system. Researchers looked at the experiences of sexual violence victims…

Starmer bolsters anti-Russian sanctions ahead of welcoming Zelensky to Downing Street Sir Keir Starmer has set up a team of experts to ensure British firms are complying with anti-Russian sanctions ahead of a visit by Volodymyr Zelensky to Downing Street. The prime minister will welcome his Ukrainian counterpart and Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte on Thursday. Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbour in 2022, Britain rolled out its most comprehensive set of sanctions against any major economy, with over £20bn worth of trade with Russia targeted. The sanctions have deprived Russia of more than £300bn of funds since February 2022,…

From flexible working to paternity leave: What you need to know about the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill The Government will today announce details of new rights for workers. Ministers described the Employment Rights Bill as the biggest boost to pay and productivity in the workplace in a generation. The new rules include plans to ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and “unscrupulous” fire and rehire practices which it said will benefit millions of workers. Unions warmly welcomed the measures as a “seismic shift” from the low pay, low productivity economy they accused the previous Conservative government of presiding over. There are…

House prices are rising across the UK for the first time in two years House prices are rising across the UK generally for the first time in two years, surveyors have reported. A balance of 16% of professionals reported prices increasing in September, up from a flat 0% result in August and the first positive reading since October 2022. Demand, sales, and new listings all grew in September, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) said. A net balance of 14% of property professionals saw demand from buyers rise rather than fall in September. An overall balance of 5% saw…

Tory MPs pivot to the right as centrist James Cleverly knocked out of leadership race Conservative MPs stunned Westminster by pivoting to the right and ditching centrist candidate James Cleverly in the race to succeed Rishi Sunak. In a shock result, the former home secretary was knocked out of the contest on Wednesday afternoon, leaving Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch – both candidates favoured by the right of the party – to face a vote of the membership. Tory MPs appear to have calculated that they need to move to the right to win back votes from Nigel Farage’s Reform…

Charles to miss key summit days after ‘pause’ in cancer treatment – Royal family news today King Charles won’t let cancer stop him’, says former royal butlerGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailThe King will miss next month’s COP29 climate summit, it has been reported.Charles, 75, has allegedly not been invited to this year’s event after government officials concluded that it would be in the best interests of his health and schedule. “The King will not be going to COP. He has not been asked by…

Will Rachel Reeves’s rules on debt and spending survive the budget? The chancellor desperately needs more money to finance growth and public spending, so expect some tweaking to supposedly strict constraints. Labour needs £25bn a year in tax rises ‘to rebuild public services’ change. Later this month the chancellor will attempt to walk the line between repairing Britain’s battered public realm while sticking to a manifesto promise to balance the books without raising taxes on working people. However, as the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns in its pre-budget analysis, this leaves Reeves with the job of financing change within tough…

It may only be October, but Christmas is creeping around the corner, and it’s never too early to get into the spirit. And what better way to get into the mood for the forthcoming festivities than planning a trip to the London’s best Christmas markets or dazzling light displays for 2024. While many of London’s biggest light displays fro 2024 are still being prepared, for the New Years switch-on but despite that they look fabulous. London’s best Christmas markets and light displays for 2024 From Oxford Street to Kew Gardens, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to light…

Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says TUC Trade union leaders meet ministers for final talks on employment rights bill before unveiling on Thursday. Labour can use its overhaul of workers’ rights to win over disaffected Tory and Reform voters, the TUC has said, as the government prepares to introduce landmark legislation that will grant new rights to 7 million workers. Trade union leaders met ministers on Tuesday for final discussions on the employment rights bill before its announcement on Thursday. Continue reading… Labour’s workers’ rights plans can win over Tory and Reform voters, says…

MI5 warns Russia and Iran attempting to cause mayhem in Britain Russia’s intelligence agency has been working to cause chaos on British and European streets, according to MI5 chief Ken McCallum. In his annual security update, McCallum said that Russian agents have been behind acts of arson, sabotage, and other reckless attacks in the UK, following Britain’s support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. McCallum also revealed that MI5 has dealt with 20 plots linked to Iran since 2022. However, most of the agency’s focus remains on tackling Islamist extremism and far-right terrorism. The mix of threats from terrorists…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

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Rather cloudy with showery rain pushing southwards across eastern parts of England. Some sunny spells developing elsewhere, mainly towards the south, but also the risk of some showers here too. A brisk northerly breeze, particularly in the north. Feeling colder. Tonight: Cloud and some showery rain continuing to move southwards across England and Wales. Clear spells across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with a patchy frost forming for inland areas. Source: Met Office

Domestic politics dominates the UK front pages, as continued speculation over the upcoming October Budget becomes the focus for the media again – after recent heavy coverage of international news.
Tuesday’s speech by the head of MI5, warning threats to Britain by Iran and Russia, also made many of the front pages this morning.

Keir Starmer pins hopes for economic growth on British Hollywood Keir Starmer has spoken of his own passion for the creative arts as he prepares to unveil a major new investment strategy for Britain’s film industry to put it at the heart of his plans to boost economic growth. The prime minister spoke exclusively to The Independent ahead of a new package of tax relief to help boost “British Hollywood” and see more films made in the UK with “many, many” more job opportunities. He told Independent TV: “This is a really important initiative, tax relief for filmmaking. Here in…