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Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:02:56 GMT
Nusrat Ghani: Muslimness a reason for my sacking, says ex-minister
Nusrat Ghani says she was told her faith made colleagues uncomfortable - but the chief whip rejects her claim.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:26:43 GMT
Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally
The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:10:00 GMT
Briton confirmed dead and one injured in Thailand, amid attack reports
The second man was taken to hospital following an incident in Kanchanaburi, the Foreign Office says.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:40:25 GMT
Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison
Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:44:07 GMT
Georgia Shooting: British man Matthew Willson shot through wall
Police are treating Matthew Willson's death as a homicide, following gunfire from a nearby flat.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 21:38:55 GMT
Call to delay compulsory Covid vaccines for NHS staff
The Royal College of GPs asks for a national conversation on mandating jabs, as protests are held in UK cities.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:12:25 GMT
England routed by West Indies in first T20
England's batting woes cross formats and continents as they are routed by West Indies in the first T20 international in Barbados.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:16:33 GMT
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: Vigil to mark birthday of girl killed by toxic air
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, whose death was in part caused by toxic air, would have turned 18 on Monday.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:42:09 GMT
Women's Ashes: England's third T20 against Australia abandoned because of rain
England's third and final Twenty20 against Australia in the Women's Ashes is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain in Adelaide.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:33:14 GMT
Welsh ports had 30% less traffic due to Brexit - shipping chief
Stena's UK's boss says Brexit not Covid caused the losses, but his company remains committed.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:45:17 GMT
Cardiff's 'Mona Lisa' mural removed for McDonald's ad
The move was described as "pretty tasteless", but the fast food company say it will be re-instated.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:05:19 GMT
Brentford 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Ruben Neves earns win after drone stops play
Ruben Neves' second-half strike earns Wolves three points at Brentford, in a game that was halted for over 25 minutes in the first half.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:26:27 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Restrictions to ease as 30 deaths recorded
Saturday's figure was the highest daily death toll since September, when 31 deaths were recorded in a one day.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:22:29 GMT
Covid in Wales: More restrictions lifted as case numbers fall
Fans will be able to return to sporting events and the 'rule of six' is scrapped outdoors for pubs.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:53:53 GMT
Covid: NHS in push to vaccinate the final four million
Hard-to-reach groups – from rough sleepers to fairground workers – are being targeted in a final vaccine push.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:10:02 GMT
Omicron spread led shoppers to desert High Street
Retail sales fell 3.7% last month as Plan B restrictions hit pre-Christmas spending.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:54:16 GMT
Covid: UK government 'abandoned science', says Mark Drakeford
Mark Drakeford says UK government cares more about distracting people from its issues than Covid.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 01:00:14 GMT
Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellers
Collinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:55:25 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Day is coming' for end of face masks in schools
Prof Jason Leitch says an education recovery group will make the recommendation to the government.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 01:14:55 GMT
Why are old post boxes suddenly going missing?
It is thought stolen letterboxes are being sold to unscrupulous collectors, possibly around the world.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:37:41 GMT
The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights
Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:14:00 GMT
Inflation: Four things that are going up in price and why
From skincare products to used cars - the items that tell the story of the cost of living crisis.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:32:15 GMT
First-time buyers surge: 'I couldn't keep paying rent'
There were a record number of first-time buyers in 2021, figures from lender Halifax suggest.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:56:25 GMT
‘Hi, thanks for calling. Are you OK? How far away are you?’
A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:30 GMT
Overweight armadillos put on a post-Christmas diet
Sussex-based armadillos Patsy and Eddie have to shift some pounds after their festive feasting.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:01:19 GMT
Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe
John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:02:08 GMT
Trees: 'Our 5,000-year-old yew should be revered - not ignored'
The UK has one of the world's largest collection of ancient yews and campaigners want extra protections.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:45 GMT
Connecting people through music
The World Harmony Orchestra has been providing musical comfort for those who may be lonely throughout the pandemic.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:08:47 GMT
Covid: Learner driver takes four-hour trip for driving test
Covid rules and lockdowns have caused a backlog of people desperate to get on the road.

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 07:32:25 GMT
The roller-skating group tackling loneliness
Skate Social Belfast regularly meets at well-known city landmarks, including Titanic Belfast.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:44:06 GMT
Newspaper headlines: Partygate probe and Whitehall return to office row
The papers report on the inquiry into alleged parties at Downing Street and an MP's claim she lost a ministerial post due to her "Muslimness".

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:23:01 GMT
Stretford boy, 16, fatally stabbed prompting murder probe
The teenager was found with stab injuries and died shortly after being taken to hospital, police say.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 09:02:20 GMT
Scotland's papers: Scotland 'to lose billions' and conman revelations
Claims over the cost of windfarm deals and a woman's dealings with a "fugitive" make the front pages.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 06:58:14 GMT
MoT: Drivers in NI face penalty as test centres tackle backlog
Some people are unable to get an MoT appointment but a valid certificate is needed for vehicle tax.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 07:49:15 GMT
Freebirth: 'Giving birth without medical help felt safer'
Jocelyn says she chose to freebirth because she does not have faith in NHS maternity services.

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 08:03:50 GMT
'Cloud inversion proposal was an amazing experience’
James Horner says proposing to his girlfriend with the weather phenomenon in view was "perfect".



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