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[Written Question] Hamas: Sexual Offences

Question by: Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Answering Body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Civil Commission report Silenced No More, published in May, on sexual violence by Hamas on 7 October 2023.

[Written Question] Hamas: Sexual Offences

Question by: Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Answering Body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to support the prosecution under international law of (1) the leaders, and (2) significant funders, of Hamas, in light of reports of organised sexual violence during the terrorist attack on Israel

[Written Question] Hamas: Gender Based Violence and Sexual Offences

Question by: Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park Answering Body: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that sexual and gender-based violence were used as systematic and premeditated instruments of terror during the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on 7 October 2023.

NHS issues important advice to anyone using an inhaler this week

NHS issues important advice to anyone using an inhaler this week People who are using inhalers are urged to stay extra careful with their symptoms this week, as the NHS has issued important advice to people who have asthma or other lung conditions After the record breaking heatwave that saw parts of the UK reach temperatures up to 35C, it now gives way to to wet, rainy conditions, with the chance of thunder in parts of the UK. Temperatures soared across the UK, with 35.1C measured in Kew...

Sir David Attenborough's quiet home life where property prices average £981k

Sir David Attenborough's quiet home life where property prices average £981k He calls one of London's most picturesque and desirable areas his favourite place on Earth Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old earlier this year, has enchanted millions by bringing the marvels of the natural world into our front rooms. Boasting more than seven decades of film-making experience, Attenborough's distinctive voice has become utterly synonymous with the story of nature itself. His acclaimed...

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have rent bill for palace home paid by King

Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have rent bill for palace home paid by King A report by the National Audit Office shows that Prince Michael of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen, and his wife, have their Kensington Palace apartment paid for by the King Non-working royals Prince and Princess Michael of Kent have their Kensington Palace apartment rent paid for by the King, a new report has revealed. The National Audit Office report showed that the late Queen’s cousin and his wife occupy one...

London's Free Roof Terraces

A few years ago some City speculators spotted they were more likely to get planning permission if their new skyscraper included a free public roof terrace. Free access to elevated views is always a winner in my book. So yesterday I went up a few.

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'Disgraceful' parking leaves village gridlocked

'Disgraceful' parking leaves village gridlocked Residents of a picturesque village in the Yorkshire Dales have described the parking behaviour of tourists over the bank holiday weekend as "disgraceful" . People living in Burnsall, near Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale, said the high numbers of parked cars on narrow lanes and roads had caused "chaos" and meant the village was partially gridlocked at times. A bus company was forced to divert services from the village and the emergency services would...

E-bike hire firms face council fines over abandoned bikes on pavements

E-bike hire firms face council fines over abandoned bikes on pavements Members of the House of Lords voiced concerns over bikes being left on pavements - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The government has urged local authorities across Britain to mandate that e-bike hire companies cover the costs of removing abandoned bicycles from pavements. Transport minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill backed the proposal, agreeing with peers that councils should follow the example set by the Royal...