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Met Police commander fears knife crime surge post lockdown
The Metropolitan Police has told us it fears a "bounceback" in violent crime now that lockdown restrictions are being lifted.


Met Police Commander says force is ‘not good at some interventions’ that tackle violence
We spoke to Commander Alex Murray, the Met's lead on violent crime, and began by asking him how the force was preparing for any potential post-lockdown rise in knife crime.


How Australia trade deal could affect UK farming
Senior ministers have met to discuss concerns about how a zero-tariff, free-trade deal with Australia could impact the UK's farming industry.


Covid: Indian variant ‘spreading in parts of North West England and London’
Public Health England has released its latest data on the number of cases of the so-called Indian variant that has been spreading mainly in parts of North West England and London, with 3,424 cases detected - an increase of over 2,000 on the previous ...


Great British Railway plan promises simplified fares in biggest rail shake-up since privatisation
The government has announced plans for Britain's trains to be run under a single brand name "Great British Railways". 


Princess Diana interview: BBC’s cover-up ‘beyond belief’, says Lord Grade
Lord Grade was the controller of BBC One in the 1980s and chairman of the BBC, he spoke to us from west London.


Princess Diana interview: BBC covered up ‘deceitful behaviour’ of journalist Martin Bashir
According to the inquiry report when questions were raised, the BBC top brass believed Mr Bashir's lies in an internal investigation damned today as "woefully inadequate". 


How lithium reserves in Cornwall could fuel green industrial revolution
The cost of buying a zero emission car is still too high, according to MPs, who have accused the government of lacking a clear plan to meet its low emissions target.


‘I’m suspicious of institutions now’, says brother of Daniel Morgan
The lawyer acting for relatives of murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan says the family has every reason to be suspicious about the motives behind Priti Patel's decision to delay publication of the long-awaited independent inquiry into his dea...


UK Covid response cost £372bn, says National Audit Office
Tackling the pandemic has so far cost the UK a staggering £372 billion, according to the National Audit Office.


Israel-Gaza: Israeli ambassador to UK on two-state solution and civilian casualties
We talk to Israel's Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely.


‘This is the worst possible time to cut aid’, says Tory MP Andrew Mitchell
The Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell was international development secretary from 2010 to 2012. 


Explained: The impact of UK foreign aid cuts
The details and impact of the cuts to the foreign aid budget are only now beginning to emerge.


Rattle’s music ‘junkies’ perform to live audience after 14-month absence
It's been a long 14 months without in-person applause, but this afternoon, the London Symphony Orchestra finally resumed performing to live audiences.


Government does not rule out tariff-free beef exports from Australia
Environment Secretary George Eustice does not rule out tariff-free beef exports from Australia.



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