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The Metropolitan Police has apologised and agreed a “mutually satisfactory settlement” to the family of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan. The UK’s largest police force admitted the original murder investigation 36 years ago was “marred by a cycle of corruption, professional incompetence and defensiveness”. Mr Morgan, who co-founded PI firm Southern investigations, was killed with […]

Susan Hall has been selected as the Conservative Party’s 2024 London mayoral candidate to face Sadiq Khan. The London Assembly member promised to scrap plans to expand the Ulez (ultra-low emission zone) on her first day if elected. She defeated opponent Mozammel Hossain with 57% of the vote from London Tory members. Ms Hall said

Pills containing compounds from the cannabis plant could be used to treat tumours. Biopharmaceutical company Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT), which has been exploring the potential of cannabinoids in medicine since 2017, has announced it is expanding its research into oncology. It comes after a breakthrough by the business identified “a potential ‘first in class’ immunotherapy

Burnley have announced the signing of Switzerland striker Zeki Amdouni on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old netted 12 times for Basel in the 2022-23 Swiss Super League, and was the Europa Conference League’s top scorer last season with seven goals. Amdouni, who has also scored five goals in as many senior international appearances, said in

The first British passports bearing the title “His Majesty” and issued in the name of King Charles III will start being rolled out this week. For more than 70 years, the official travel documents – revived with traditional dark blue covers post-Brexit – were supplied in the name of “Her Majesty” during the reign of

Vulnerable children should be given free school meals and all pupils leaving education should know how to cook at least 10 dishes, Jamie Oliver has said. The TV chef also called for children to be protected from junk food advertising – a move endorsed by Henry Dimbleby, the British businessman and co-founder of food chain Leon. Speaking at

Eurostar passengers departing from London can avoid one of two manual passport checks through a facial verification system. The launch of the technology at St Pancras station – which also removes the need to scan tickets – is aimed at easing congestion. To participate, passengers must use an app before travel to scan their identity

Bethany England says she stayed longer than she should have at Chelsea feeling “wasted” as the striker looks to take her fine form for Tottenham into the World Cup. After an impressive 2019-20 campaign with the Blues which saw her named PFA player of the year, the 29-year-old subsequently found herself in and out of

Chelsea will get their Women’s Super League title defence under way with a clash against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on October 1. The 5.30pm kick-off between Emma Hayes’ champions and Spurs, in their first match under new head coach Robert Vilahamn, is one of three games on the 2023-24 season’s opening day that are set to take

Pret A Manger said strong demand for its subscription service has helped drive half-year revenues up by more than a fifth despite a recent move to hike the price of the deal. The sandwich chain reported revenues of £429.9 million for the first six months of 2023, up 20.2% on a year ago. It said it achieved record weekly revenues in May and June