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Liberal Dems promise free adult personal care
If the Liberal Democrats were in power, free personal care would be provided to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes. An increase in care worker compensation would resolve the hospital crisis and enable individuals to remain in their homes. He stated that the estimated £2.7bn cost of the plans would be covered by reversing the tax concessions granted to large banks by the Conservatives by 2028-29.
Newham baby found in shopping bag had abandoned siblings, court told
The connection was established after DNA testing on the neonate, which was discovered in sub-zero temperatures in Newham, east London, in January. It has been disclosed that a newborn infant who was abandoned in a shopping bag has two siblings who were also discovered in similar circumstances. DNA testing on the neonate, who was discovered in sub-zero temperatures by a dogwalker in east London earlier this year, has revealed the connection.
Law enforcement arrests 53 around Champions League final
Most of the 53 arrests made by the police near the Champions League final were for attempting to enter the stadium without a ticket. Five individuals were apprehended for breaching the pitch, according to the Metropolitan Police. It was part of a significant police operation throughout London on Saturday, with over 2,000 officers on duty to police the final.
Sacked British ambassador to Mexico for ‘pointing gun at staff’
According to reports, Jon Benjamin was on an official trip when he purportedly retrieved a firearm from the vehicle in which he was travelling. The Foreign Office declared it had implemented "appropriate measures" after the incident. The British ambassador to Mexico has been removed from his position following the publication of a video online in which he is seen allegedly brandishing an assault rifle at an embassy employee.
D-Day veteran receives 100th birthday card from King
King Charles personally presented a 100th birthday card to a D-Day veteran. Jim Miller was granted permission to address the King at Buckingham Palace, where he recounted his experiences during the Normandy landings in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Mr. Miller expressed his humility at having reached such a significant number, particularly in light of the individuals who perished on the Normandy beaches decades ago.
Outdoor ad behemoth Clear Channel auctions UK arm
Clairvest, a Canadian acquisition firm, has emerged as a potential buyer for the billboard company that operates 2,000 advertising sites in Greater London. A Canadian private equity firm has emerged as a prominent contender for the acquisition of the British branch of Clear Channel, one of the world's largest sellers of outdoor advertising space.
Melanoma skin cancer cases are growing in the UK
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK is on the rise, and a cancer charity is urging individuals to take additional precautions to safeguard themselves from the sun. This year, Cancer Research UK anticipates a record-breaking 20,800 cases diagnosed, a significant increase from the annual average of 19,300 cases between 2020 and 2022.
Vennells told not to make Post Office top page news
The Post Office withdrew a comprehensive assessment of sub-postmasters' convictions due to concerns that it would generate "front page news." In 2013, Paula Vennells, the former head of the Post Office, proposed that convictions dating back a decade could be examined. However, it was disclosed at the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal on Thursday that ex-Post Office media chief Mark Davies informed Ms. Vennells that it would "fuel the story and turn it into something bigger than it is" in an email.
Ex-Post Office boss cries after admitting false evidence
Paula Vennells, the former head of the Post Office, has acknowledged that the evidence she provided to MPs investigating issues with the Horizon IT system in 2012 was inaccurate. During her first public appearance in nearly a decade, Ms. Vennells was questioned about the scandal and broke down in tears. She stated that her previous assertion that there had been no failed Horizon prosecutions was incorrect.
Child’s condition remains critical following river fatality
Police say that a 13-year-old boy is still in critical condition after he and a 14-year-old boy became entangled in a river over the weekend. The latter was subsequently discovered deceased. Following an exhaustive search in the River Tyne near Ovingham Bridge, Northumberland, the remains of the older child were discovered. His demise was officially confirmed at the location. Northumbria Police reported that the younger child was extracted from the water and transported to the hospital on Saturday afternoon.