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A petition asking for the former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to be stripped of her CBE because of the Horizon scandal has now got over one million signatures.

The government is “looking at” the option of exonerating all postmasters involved in the Horizon scandal, the Prime Minister has said. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, Rishi Sunak said exonerating all postmasters was being “looked at” by the Justice Secretary.

Rishi Sunak says the government is making 'great progress' in 'levelling up' the country. But when the Manchester Evening News asked voters in a Conservative constituency which the Prime Minister visited in Greater Manchester today (January 5), hardly anyone agreed.

The survey from YouGov and the Portman Group has shone a light on changing attitudes to alcohol among members of Gen Z, with 39 per cent of 18-to-24s not drinking alcohol at all.44 per cent of “the most sober age group” consider themselves either an occasional or regular drinker of 0 per cent alcohol alternatives – a 13 per cent rise on numbers from 2022.23 per cent of those surveyed said that choosing low or no alcohol drinks lowered their overall intake of alcohol.Portman Group chief executive Matt Lambert said: “It is welcome to see a further rise in the popularity of low and no-alcohol alternatives as well as further evidence of how they are an important tool to help UK drinkers, particularly younger adults, to drink responsibly.“The availability of alcohol alternatives has never been more abundant and we eagerly await the outcome of the recent UK government consultation on low-alcohol descriptors, which we hope will further facilitate the growth of the UK low and no-alcohol market.”A survey conducted last year also revealed that 43 per cent of Gen Z would give up alcohol for six months for a chance to be front row at their favourite concert.The figures come after the UK nightlife industry expressed their anger over increased increased alcohol duty and drink prices in the UK last year.Tax hikes of up to 20 per cent were enforced under a plan brought in by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt from last August.The move has been strongly condemned by the Night Time Industries Association, which claims that the “planned alcohol duty increase today threatens to inflict severe damage on an already struggling industry that plays a crucial role in our nation’s economy and cultural vitality”.2023 also saw DF

The country will go to the poll within the next 12 months to choose a new government. The last general election took place in December 2019 when Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party won a landslide victory with a majority of 80 seats.

A desperate dog lover moved to Scotland 48 hours before a ban on XL Bully breeds came into force in England.

War, continued anti-LGBTQ crackdowns and the decriminalization of consensual same-sex sexual relations are among the issues that made headlines around the world over the past year. Here are the top international stories of 2023.

can’t come to the phone right now — because he moved across the pond.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new Christmas video has royal fans raising their eyebrows.The 43-year-old politician’s holiday clip has viewers questioning if he was mocking the Duke of Sussex, 39. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, moved away from the United Kingdom in 2020 after taking a step back as senior members of the royal family.In the holiday video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sunak joked that he was alone at his 10 Downing Street residence — and quipped that he was going to enjoy the peace and quiet.He then began cuddling his cat Larry, knocking soda cans over the floor, watching the 2003 comedy “Elf” and roasting marshmallows before his phone rang. “Uh, No.

Both of the region’s MPs voted in favour of sending UK asylum seekers to Rwanda.

NME about how her campaign is about “how climate change affects us all”.Louise Harris released the stirring ‘We Tried’ in November, with the track already having topped the UK iTunes singles chart. Broadcaster Chris Packham has got behind her bid for a Christmas hit, while iconic musician and producer Brian Eno describing the song as “a powerful weapon”.Harris, 25, from Hertfordshire, was arrested after performing the track at a peaceful protest outside Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s home at the end of November.

The Scottish Government is in line to freeze the threshold for the higher rate of income tax in the Budget today.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed when the General Election will be held.

The UK Government’s Rwanda plans are a “real dark day” for the country, Humza Yousaf has said.

The BBC‘s licence fee will not rise by as much as previously promised, the UK government has confirmed, condemning the corporation to a difficult year that could see more cuts and less shows commissioned. The government has, meanwhile, launched a review into the BBC’s funding model.

K.J. Yossman Juniper TV CEO Samir Shah is set to become the new chair of the BBC, the U.K.’s culture secretary Lucy Frazer said today. Shah, who has worked in broadcasting for more than 40 years, will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport committee in the U.K.

Rod Stewart - who recently collaborated with Jools Holland on a new album - has called out Prime Minister Rishi Sunak regarding MRI scans.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said that a £15 increase in the BBC licence fee would be "high". Her comments come after reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is planning to block a 9% rise in the annual charge.

Landowners on a scrapped HS2 route have been left feeling 'suicidal' due to the lack of action by the Government-owned company responsible for building the high-speed railway, MPs have been told.

A government committee was told that Greater Manchester deserved a 'punishment beating' with tougher Covid restrictions because of Andy Burnham's 'appalling behaviour' during the Tier 3 stand-off in autumn 2020, the Covid inquiry has heard. Giving evidence at the inquiry today (November 27), the Greater Manchester mayor said ministers made an example of the city-region for taking a stand.

The Princess of Wales turned heads on Tuesday, 21 November as she sported an all-red ensemble at Horse Guards Parade complete with a statement hat. Kate, 41, attended a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea in London on Tuesday.

Benefits could be slashed in the upcoming Autumn budget as the government looks to get more people into work.

Sir Chris Whitty will give evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry later in a highly anticipated appearance.

UK Music Interim Chief Executive Tom Kiehl has urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to respond to the music industry’s concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing some form of legal protection around the developing technology.Kiehl and UK Music have suggested that AI could be a form of “music laundering,” opening up a potential means for creatives to not receive compensation for their work.Sunak recently insisted that “the UK’s answer is not to rush to regulate” the use of artificial intelligence.In a letter to the PM, Kiehl urged copyright protection on music and emphasises that AI firms consent to use artists’ copyright-protected work.“Machine learning involves numerous rights, including copyright, which in most countries are not subject to an exception that restricts creators and rightsholders’ abilities to exercise their rights,” he wrote. “As a general principle, the use of music during the ingestion process (in the past, present and future) should always require permission from the creator and the rightsholder.”He adds: “Failure to ensure this basic human right will jeopardise thousands of UK jobs and threaten the fragile talent pipeline on which the music industry relies to nurture the music professionals who are the envy of the world.”He also emphasised the importance of transparency elsewhere in the letter.

UK inflation has slowed to the lowest rate in two years, according to the latest figures. Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was 4.6 per cent in October, down from 6.7 per cent in September, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed on Wednesday.

Suella Braverman has landed some bruising blows on her former boss who sacked her earlier this week. In a scathing letter to Rishi Sunak, the former Home Secretary accuses the Prime Minister or reneging on a secret deal which secured his path to Downing Street.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the UK Government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.

David Cameron has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary after Suella Braverman was sacked.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sacked Suella Braverman from the position of Home Secretary after a tumultuous weekend of marches and protests in London.

Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary following Armistice Day violence on Saturday.

Police have charged seven people in connection with Remembrance Day violence. The action was taken in connection with a number of offences, including assault on an emergency worker, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon..

The King and Queen unveiled statues of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday. The life-sized bronze artworks, honoured the former Queen and her husband's dedication to the concert hall, andwere installed as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Suella Braverman of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police as they tried to reach the Cenotaph.

Prince George was notably absent from his grandfather King Charles' first State Opening of Parliament speech as monarch this week.

The proposed Martyn’s Law - campaigned for by the mother of a Manchester Arena attack victim - is set to become law after being included in this year’s King’s Speech.

King Charles will deliver the first King's speech in seven decades today as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lays out what laws he wants to introduce in Britain ahead of the next general election.

Elon Musk touched down in his private jet at Luton airport outside London on Tuesday ahead of the UK’s two-day artificial intelligence safety summit, which kicks off on Wednesday.