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‘Questionable decision-making’ in Prevent case involving ISIS-supporting killer of MP Sir David Amess

Political reporter @alixculbertson [http://twitter.com/@alixculbertson] Wednesday 12 February 2025 13:24, UK A “problematic” assessment of MP Sir David Amess’s killer led to “questionable decision-making” and the “suboptimal” handling of his Prevent case, a review has found. Sir David was stabbed to death [https://news.sky.com/story/sir-david-amess-from-a-humble-east-end-background-to-a-38-year-career-as-an-animal-loving-mp-12434605] by Islamic State (ISIS) supporter Ali Harbi Ali during a constituency surgery at…

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Energy bill savings promised as Drax subsidies cut

Both the government and wood-burning power provider are painting a new operational agreement as a success. with Drax pointing to benefits from not only lower bills but improved energy security. Business and economics reporter @SkyNewsBiz [http://twitter.com/@SkyNewsBiz] Monday 10 February 2025 09:59, UK The contribution to energy bills from a government deal with a biomass electricity…

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Big Boys cast bid farewell with season three of Bafta-winning show

The semi-autobiographical reflection of Jack Rooke’s university days, Big Boys, is ending after three seasons. Starring Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn and Sweetpea’s Jon Pointing, the Channel 4 show follows the friendship between two male students. Entertainment reporter @Debbie_Ridgard [http://twitter.com/@Debbie_Ridgard] Sunday 9 February 2025 08:41, UK Jack Rooke says he does not want to revisit the…

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Lisa Riley reacts to Peter Kay’s ‘upsetting’ gig jibe

An audience member says she is “annoyed and upset” by the comments made by the comedian. Arts and entertainment reporter @BethanyMinelle [http://twitter.com/@BethanyMinelle] Tuesday 11 February 2025 13:29, UK Lisa Riley has reacted to reports that Peter Kay likened a heckler to her, insisting she’s “not offended”. The Bolton comedian [https://news.sky.com/topic/peter-kay-7522] was performing his Manchester gig…

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Ireland’s first visually impaired politician resigns after drunk arrest

Fifty-year-old Martin Conway has admitted he did not inform his party of the arrest. Ireland correspondent @SMurphyTV [http://twitter.com/@SMurphyTV] Sunday 9 February 2025 13:23, UK The first visually impaired politician to serve in Ireland’s parliament has resigned from his party after being arrested while drunk on a Dublin street. Just days after being re-elected to the…

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Love or hate her, the much-disputed spirit of Margaret Thatcher continues to march through UK politics

Alongside the likes of Winston Churchill and Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher remains one of the most memorable British leaders of her century. Sky News commentator @adamboultonTABB [http://twitter.com/@adamboultonTABB] Sunday 9 February 2025 00:45, UK Margaret Thatcher died on 8 April 2013. But the UK’s longest-serving post-war prime minister still casts a long shadow over politics today,…

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