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Morrisons faces 17m tax bill after losing legal bid over rotisserie chickens

Morrisons faces a £17 million tax bill after losing a legal challenge over whether VAT should be charged on its rotisserie chickens.

Leicester Square knifeman detained indefinitely for repeatedly stabbing girl 11

A man who “furiously and repeatedly” stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a random knife attack in Leicester Square has been detained indefinitely.

Teenage boy arrested after death of nine year old girl

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a nine-year-old girl.

Liverpool parade crash driver Paul Doyle jailed for more than 21 years

The driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring 134 supporters, has been jailed for 21 years and six months.

David Jason to reunite with cast of Only Fools And Horses for documentary series

Sir David Jason is to reunite with cast members from beloved sitcom Only Fools And Horses for a new documentary series.

Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients under new reforms for sector

Dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment under new reforms published by the Government.

More than half of teachers work at a school where a child is homeless survey

More than half of teachers in England have worked at a school in the past year where at least one child was homeless, a survey has found.

Sir Cliff Richard reveals he has been treated for prostate cancer

Sir Cliff Richard has revealed he has been treated for prostate cancer for the past year.

Liverpool parade driver told officers Ive just ruined my familys life

A driver who used a car as a “weapon” to plough through more than 100 people celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win told officers “I’ve just ruined my family’s life”, a court heard.

Hollywood devastated at death of director Rob Reiner and his wife

Hollywood actors have paid tribute after the death of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, and said they feel “devastated”.

Doctors strike to go ahead after medics reject Government offer

Strikes by resident doctors in England will go ahead as planned after members of the British Medical Association rejected a new offer from the Government.

Clarke Carlisle recalls alcoholism battle as he urges those in need to seek help

Former professional footballer Clarke Carlisle has told how he became suicidal during a struggle with alcoholism.

Robotic assisted biopsy hailed as paradigm shift for lung cancer diagnosis

A robotic-assisted procedure that allows doctors to make microscopic movements in the lungs could help diagnose cancer cases much faster, a UK-first trial has shown.

UK house sales set to edge down in 2026 amid tight affordability

House sales will edge down next year amid tight affordability for borrowers, according to a forecast from a banking and finance industry body.

British born rabbi among at least 12 killed in gun attack on Bondi Beach

At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died and 29 were injured when two “terrorist” gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said.

More police in British Jewish communities after Bondi terror attack

Police will put more officers into Jewish communities after an antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia.

Specialist teams for all police forces under violence against womens strategy

Specialist rape and sex offences investigators will be introduced to every police force as part of reforms to be introduced under the Government’s violence against women and girls (Vawg) strategy.

At least 12 people dead in antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach police

At least 12 people have been killed and 29 injured in a terrorist attack targeting a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australian police have said.

Kings special post box delivery for scientists in the Antarctic

Scientists working at a remote British research station in the Antarctic received a special delivery of a new Royal Mail post box in time for Christmas – thanks to the King.

Transformational train timetables revamp comes into effect

One of Britain’s most significant train timetable changes since the ill-fated May 2018 revamp comes into effect on Sunday.