Rishi Sunak given fixed penalty notice after being caught not wearing seatbelt

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Rishi Sunak has been given a fixed penalty notice after being caught not wearing a seatbelt. Mr Sunak is the second serving prime minister - after Boris Johnson - to be found to have broken the law while in office. AdvertisementIn the clip, police motorbikes escort the car as Mr Sunak addresses the camera. A party spokesperson said: "Hapless Rishi Sunak's levelling-up photo op has blown up in his face and turned him into a laughing stock. Mr Sunak came to office promising "integrity" after the scandals that eventually forced Mr Johnson from office.
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History made in China as Xi Jinping to serve third term - breaking decades-long precedent

History has been made in China after it was confirmed that President Xi Jinping will remain in power - breaking with a decades-long precedent that limits the terms of Chinese leaders. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 3:08 Xi Jinping set to tighten grip on ChinaThe new Standing Committee was revealed as President Xi led them on stage in rank order. Two figures in particular, Li Keqiang and Wang Yang, are notable in their demotion from the standing committee. Both are young enough to serve another term and are reportedly more reform leaning, but neither are considered to be arch President Xi loyalists. But In his ten years in power President Xi has also centralised much of the power within the state and the party under his control.

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Ukraine war: What is a 'dirty bomb' and is Russia planning to blow up the Nova Kakhovka dam?

Russia's claims that Ukraine could unleash a "dirty bomb" on its own territory have fuelled speculation that Moscow could be planning a false flag attack. Putin facing 'inevitable defeat' in southern Ukraine - war latest updatesWhat is a dirty bomb and is it a nuclear weapon? A dirty bomb is a conventional explosive device that has been laced with radioactive material. Image: The impact of a dirty bomb has been compared to the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. A good example of the effects of a possible dirty bomb detonation is the meltdown of reactor Number 4 at Chernobyl.

3 months ago Sky News

Essex Police officer injured while responding to a Just Stop Oil protest on M25

A police officer has been injured in a collision involving two lorries while responding to Just Stop Oil protests taking place on the M25. Image: A Just Stop Oil protester is removed from an overhead motorway gantry by officers on the M25. The Metropolitan Police said on Twitter: "We're ready to respond to any protest activity on #M25 with partner forces again today. Just Stop Oil said in a statement: "This is not a one-day event, expect us every day and anywhere. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:00 Tearful protester: 'I don't have future'National Highways has secured a High Court injunction to prevent Just Stop Oil protesters disrupting England's busiest motorway.

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Man arrested after eggs were thrown at King and Queen Consort in York is released on bail

A man who was arrested after eggs were thrown at King Charles and the Queen Consort on their royal visit to York has been released on bail. North Yorkshire police said it had arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of a public order offence after the incident on Wednesday. Local dignitaries had been welcoming Charles and Camilla to the city when a protester started booing the pair before four eggs were thrown at them. Image: A man was arrested after eggs were thrown at the King and Queen ConsortAs the eggs were being thrown, a suited protection officer positioned himself next to the King and briefly held his shoulder. The King and Queen Consort both see meeting the people as an important part of connecting with them.

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Family of Awaab Ishak killed by mould in Rochdale flat say racism played part in his death

Describing the property, which was owned and managed by Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, the coroner said it "was not equipped for normal day-to-day living activities, which led to excess damp and condensation". "There is little doubt that the tragic death of Awaab Ishak will and should be a defining moment for the housing sector." "We cannot tell you how many health professionals we've cried in front of and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing staff we have pleaded to, expressing concern for the conditions ourselves and Awaab have been living in," they said. We don't feel Rochdale Boroughwide Housing actually cared about us." "Rochdale Boroughwide Housing we have a message for you - stop discriminating, stop being racist, stop providing unfair treatment to people coming from abroad who are refugees or asylum seekers, stop housing people in homes you know are unfit for human habitation," they said.

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Fears of Christmas egg shortages amid farmers' rising costs and avian flu outbreak

Farmers are warning Britain could have run out of eggs by Christmas as a result of rising costs and the ongoing outbreak of avian flu. The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) warned in March that the biggest avian flu outbreak on record could see festive shortages of eggs nationwide. "Fewer hens means fewer eggs and we warned in March that eggs could be in short supply by Christmas. Shoppers face limits on egg sales per customerThe National Farmers Union (NFU) described the egg sector being under "immense pressure". But a spokesperson added: "We understand the difficulties that rising costs combined with the bird flu outbreak are causing for farmers and we are working with industry to monitor the egg market."

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Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say they are open to offers, raising prospect of club being sold

The owners of Liverpool FC have said they are open to offers, raising the prospect of the club being sold. The Fenway Sports Group (FSG), which also owns the Boston Red Sox, bought the club in 2010, with it going on to win the Premier League in 2019-20 and the Champions League in 2019. "FSG has frequently received expressions of interest from third parties seeking to become shareholders in Liverpool. AdvertisementThe group said in a statement: "We have seen reports today that FSG have put Liverpool FC up for sale. The struggles Liverpool are enduring this season – they are only eighth in the Premier League - might be a signal they want fresh investment in the club.

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No 10 admits King was asked not to attend COP27 - but minister says decision 'up to him'

"I'm conscious that King Charles has always taken a very deep interest in the environment and climate change," she said. Downing Street confirmed on Thursday that new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will also not be attending the climate summit in Egypt. Earlier this week, the new PM also demoted COP President Alok Sharma and climate minister Graham Stuart's roles so that they will no longer attend cabinet meetings. Former cabinet minister Nadine Dorries agreed that Mr Sunak should be attending the climate summit. While Rebecca Newsom, head of politics at Greenpeace UK, said the move suggests Mr Sunak does not take climate change "seriously enough".

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