The Independent – ‘Order Xmas presents in November, Amazon warns’
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The Independent – ‘Order Xmas presents in November, Amazon warns’
The Independent online says that Amazon will recommend its customers place their orders in November amid fears about problems with this year’s Christmas shopping. The paper features an image from yesterday’s unrest in Lebanon.
Today's Headlines
Tory MP Mark Francois who used ‘racial slur’ made shadow defence minister by Kemi Badenoch
Tory MP Mark Francois who used ‘racial slur’ made shadow defence minister by Kemi Badenoch A Tory MP who used a ‘racial slur’ against the Japanese – and then claimed he was complementing their defence industry – has been appointed a shadow defence minister. The Japanese government officially complained about the comments, made in the House of Commons by ex-armed forces minister Mark Francois. Japan is considered one of the UK’s closest allies in the region, and
Sir Keir Starmer insists he has responded to Sir Alan Bates’ Post Office letters after postmaster rebuke
Sir Keir Starmer insists he has responded to Sir Alan Bates’ Post Office letters after postmaster rebuke Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he has written back to Sir Alan Bates about compensation for Horizon victims after the former post office worker claimed to have been snubbed by the Prime Minister. The recently knighted subpostmaster, 70, had told MPs he wrote to Sir Keir around a month ago requesting help for those affected by the scandal.
Ban to stop children from ever smoking a cigarette to be introduced in Parliament
Ban to stop children from ever smoking a cigarette to be introduced in Parliament A ban to stop children from legally smoking tobacco when they become adults is set to be introduced in Parliament. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to create the “first smoke-free generation”, will prevent anyone born after 1 January 2009 from legally smoking by gradually raising the age at which tobacco can be bought, It is hoped the “historic” legislation
Scores of taxi drivers given licenses despite having convictions for violent offences
Scores of taxi drivers given licenses despite having convictions for violent offences Scores of taxi drivers have been able to obtain licenses despite having convictions for violent offences, a charity has found. Data obtained following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals drivers with convictions, including for violent crimes like assault, battery and harassment, have still been given licences even though licensing authorities are aware of the offences they committed. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a
Delivery driver’s f-word slur towards colleague not a sackable offence in the North, tribunal rules
Delivery driver’s f-word slur towards colleague not a sackable offence in the North, tribunal rules A delivery driver who called his female colleague a “f***ing m***” during an argument over doughnuts in the office was unfairly dismissed, a judge ruled. Robert Ogden was sacked from his role at the wholesale provider Booker in 2023 when he left the woman in tears after making comments about her weight and her attendance at weight loss classes. However,
Cause of Wales train crash which killed man and injured 15 is revealed
Cause of Wales train crash which killed man and injured 15 is revealed An automated system that helps train wheels grip tracks failed on a train involved in a fatal crash in mid-Wales, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said. One passenger died while four other people were seriously injured in the crash on 21 October, and a further 11 required hospital treatment. David Tudor Evans, 66, was killed while travelling on the westbound service
