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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:01:23 GMT
‘No longer tenable’ for UK judges to sit on Hong Kong’s top court, Foreign Office says
‘We have seen a systematic erosion of liberty and democracy in Hong Kong,’ Liz Truss says

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:01:00 GMT
UK weather: Snow and ice warnings as Arctic air sees temperatures plunge by 12C overnight
Mercury could plummet to -5C in some places amid return to wintry conditions following balmy climes of 20C

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT
201 babies and nine mothers ‘could have survived’ UK’s biggest maternity scandal
The Ockenden inquiry is the largest into a single NHS service.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:34:50 GMT
Jamie Wallis: Conservative politician comes out as UK’s first openly trans MP
Jamie Wallis won praise from across the political spectrum for bravery

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:36:17 GMT
Bereaved Covid families boo ministers at Boris Johnson’s dinner as Partygate fines issued
Tory ministers heckled by bereaved families of Covid victims

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:52:30 GMT
Oscars co-host Amy Schumer ‘still triggered and traumatised’ after Oscars slap
The comedian has posted on social media about the on-stage fracas between Will Smith and Chris Rock.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:50:45 GMT
Decision expected on whether Baby P’s mother should be freed from jail
Tracey Connelly was jailed at the Old Bailey in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of 17-month-old Peter at their north London home in 2007.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:47:36 GMT
Tory MP Jamie Wallis comes out as trans and says he was raped and blackmailed
The Bridgend MP also said he had gender dysphoria and wanted to transition, had been a victim of blackmail and was ‘not OK’.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:45:58 GMT
Boris Johnson jokes about Putin, Partygate and trans row at Tory dinner
Russian leader has ‘nobody to write 54 letters to Sir Graham Brady’, PM quips

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:43:39 GMT
Boris Johnson told truth about Partygate ‘to best of his ability’, says deputy PM
PM was speaking ‘to the best of his knowledge and understanding’, says Dominic Raab

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:37:00 GMT
Black man stopped by Met Police ‘for wearing coat during warm weather’ stopped again days later
‘I feel victimised, I’m scared to go out,’ Eric Boateng-Taylor told The Independent

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:31:10 GMT
Norovirus symptoms to look out for amid warning over surging cases of vomiting bug
Virus is on the rise in schools, nurseries and care homes

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:27:45 GMT
Martin Lewis shares five tips to save hundreds of pounds on fuel as petrol costs continue to soar
From decluttering your car to turning off the AC- Martin Lewis tells drivers how they can make their fuel last longer

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:21:03 GMT
Partygate news - live: Boris Johnson ‘didn’t mislead Parliament’, Raab insists, as PM faces grilling by MPs
Labour says prime minister ‘has got to go’ as he allegedly attended six of 12 parties under investigation

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:08:29 GMT
Insulate Britain: 117 supporters charged by police for blocking roads
Charges have been issued by the Metropolitan Police, Kent Police and Essex Police in recent weeks.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:02:28 GMT
When do gas and electric prices go up and why? The energy price rise explained
Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world drives up household bills

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:10:53 GMT
Eating one avocado a week ‘cuts the risk of heart disease by a fifth’
Avocados contain dietary fibre, healthy monounsaturated fats and other key vitamins and minerals, including magnesium and vitamins C, E, and K.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:51:48 GMT
Top level video-gamers ‘facing same mental health pressures’ as other athletes
Stress, sleep problems, burnout and anxiety were prevalent in top-level gamers, a study found.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:50:37 GMT
Liam Gallagher’s son and Ringo Starr’s grandson to stand trial after ‘racially aggravated assault’ in Tesco
Gene Gallagher, Sonny Starkey, and IMG model Noah Ponte accused of fighting in supermarket in Hampstead, north London

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:42:29 GMT
Tory MP accused in sex case ‘lifted teenager’s kilt at party’
Imran Ahmad Khan is accused of sexual assaulting a 15-year-old boy

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:25:11 GMT
Shop workers injured after being attacked with noxious liquid
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man after three shop workers were attacked with a noxious substance in Lewisham in December.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:45:36 GMT
Mothers and young children queue to return to Ukraine at Polish train station
Numbers of people wishing to board trains to Ukraine from Przemysl station are understood to have been increasing in recent days.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:48:10 GMT
People with a cold urged to ‘stay home and avoid contact’ under new guidance
Ministers have issued new guidance for people after lifting Covid-19 restrictions

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:39:27 GMT
John Menzies accepts £571m bid from Kuwaiti suitor
The two sides had already indicated that a deal was likely a month ago.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:36:56 GMT
Shropshire baby deaths: The harrowing stories that informed the inquiry
Families were often treated unkindly, echoed in women’s medical records and in documents provided to the inquiry by the trust and families.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:19:33 GMT
UK parliament hunger strike ‘out of desperation’, climate activist says
Angus Rose, a 52-year-old software engineer says he would rather be doing something else

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:46:34 GMT
Fans complain of Wembley Stadium bag-drop ‘shambles’ after England match
Authorities said there were more than 73,000 people in attendance.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT
Dyson unveils purifying headphones to protect from air and noise pollution
The company’s first wearable device combines noise-cancelling headphones with a unique air-purifying system that projects filtered air to the user.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:43:53 GMT
What the papers say – March 30
Tearful photos of the Queen are splashed across Wednesday’s papers.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:45:29 GMT
Fitness guru Joe Wicks to receive honours at Windsor Castle
The celebrity coach will be honoured for his services to fitness as well as charity in the UK and abroad.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:45:11 GMT
Decision on face mask rules to be announced
Mask requirements were due to be eased earlier this month, but a spike in cases led to a delay.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:38:28 GMT
Lebedev has ‘nothing to hide’ as MPs back releasing security advice over peerage
Labour want the government to publish the relevant documents by no later than 28 April

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:03:28 GMT
Raab to reveal plans to overrule some Parole Board decisions in crackdown on dangerous criminals
Under the plans, ministers could be allowed to change the release dates of murderers, rapists, and terrorists

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:27:19 GMT
Maddy Lawrence: Tributes to university rugby player who died from infection after match injury
Praise for Maddy has poured in from friends, family and the world of rugby

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:06:27 GMT
Spending watchdog warns £2.7 billion at risk from government PPE contracts
Chair of public accounts committee says government must ‘get a grip’ of PPE stocks and contracts

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:55 GMT
Boris Johnson to face MPs after police issue partygate fines
Boris Johnson will endure Prime Minister’s Questions and a lengthy grilling at the Liaison Committee.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:16 GMT
Brandon Lewis among MPs to give evidence at Grenfell Tower inquiry
Lord Pickles, Stephen Williams, Lord Wharton and Gavin Barwell will also appear as witnesses at the inquiry.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Fifth of mothers felt pressured to have natural birth, poll reveals
Some 21% of respondents said they felt they had been pushed to act against their wishes, with some saying their child had almost died as a result.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Raab to unveil crackdown on dangerous criminals
The justice secretary will unveil a crackdown on dangerous criminals in the House of Commons.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan unveiled by Home Secretary
Around 2.3 million people in England and Wales experienced domestic abuse in the last year.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:25:51 GMT
Concert for Ukraine raises £12.2 million for humanitarian effort
The fundraiser featured a star-studded line-up.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:23:04 GMT
Queen signals support for Andrew as she takes his arm at Philip’s memorial
Monarch, 95, had been determined to make appearance at deeply personal occasion

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:22:39 GMT
Jamaica, Belize and Bahamas groups unite in reparations, republic push after Royal visit
Exclusive: A Caribbean coalition has been launched following a controversial royal tour

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:16:19 GMT
Bereaved families call on Boris Johnson to ‘hold head in shame’ and resign
Families gathered at the National Covid Memorial Wall.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:48:10 GMT
Caprice-Maitai Barrett-Reid: Urgent search for girl, 11, missing after leaving school in south London
Met Police officers are concerned for the 11-year-old’s welfare

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:24:56 GMT
Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala performs at charity concert in Birmingham
She joined a line-up that includes Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:22:17 GMT
David Linden quits SNP front bench at Westminster to ‘focus on constituency’
David Linden said he wanted to ‘focus all my efforts on dealing more with day to day constituency work’.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:10:53 GMT
People with cancer ‘risk being left behind’ under new Covid-19 testing guidance
Macmillan Cancer Support said that regular testing has enabled many people with cancer to go about their daily lives without worry.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:02:49 GMT
Covid-19 tests: who will and won’t have to pay
New guidance reveals who will be eligible for free tests.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:54:09 GMT
F1 boss Max Mosley ‘found with fatal gunshot wound after learning he had terminal cancer’
The former president of the motorsport’s governing body FIA for 16 years between died at home in Chelsea west London

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:49:18 GMT
Free parking for hospital staff to end on Friday – Javid
The measure was introduced during the Covid pandemic.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:47:34 GMT
Fresh delay to Brexit checks on EU imports being considered amid cost of living crisis
Exclusive: Boris Johnson to decide if July controls will go ahead as ‘cost of living and supply chain pressures’ spark government battle

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:47:14 GMT
Foo Fighters cancel tour following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins
The band urged fans to appreciate the music and memories and to ‘take this time to grieve, to heal, to pull our loved ones close’.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:40:46 GMT
Sinn Fein will ‘defend, but not renegotiate’ Good Friday Agreement: O’Neill
Michelle O’Neill and Mary Lou McDonald attended a party election launch event in Belfast.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:37:05 GMT
National Trust acquires Dorset ‘speed-dating’ bat caves which attract thousands of animals each year
Thousands of Britain’s native bats flock to 350-acre farmland on Jurassic Coast every autumn to mate

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:28:25 GMT
Boris Johnson facing calls for resignation as police confirm 20 fines in Partygate scandal
Downing Street refuses to accept that police fines prove PM misled Commons over parties during lockdown

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:50:51 GMT
Ukrainians already in UK can apply to stay for three years under new Home Office scheme
Lawyers welcome move but warn of limitations as successful applicants not allowed to bring family to UK

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:22:51 GMT
Tears and laughter at Philip’s memorial as friends and family say goodbye
Princess Beatrice burst into tears as soon as the first hymn was sung.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:20:43 GMT
Sir Stephen House to take over Met Police temporarily – seven years after he was ‘sacked’ by Nicola Sturgeon
It’s a contentious appointment at a troubled time for the Met

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:48:24 GMT
Government vows to clamp down on ‘fire and rehire’ after P&O sackings
New code of practice will have ‘deterrent effect’, says business minister

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:47:22 GMT
Doctor ‘tried to cover up death of nine-year-old girl to avoid scrutiny’
In 1996, Dr Steen failed to pass on the death for coronial investigation.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:46:44 GMT
Former hotel security guard questioned by Michaela McAreavey detectives
Dassen Narayen, who was previously charged in connection with the murder, was questioned about allegations of theft, his lawyer said.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:42:34 GMT
Anoosheh Ashoori: Briton detained in Iran tells of jail ‘hell’ after his release
Mr Ashoori endured solitary confinement and often shared a cell with cockroaches and rats

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:33:25 GMT
First verdicts on PM’s future after Met update filter in from Tory MPs
The force’s confirmation that it believes laws were broken at the heart of Government is likely to reignite the debate over the PM’s leadership.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:24:57 GMT
Northern Shakespeare production leads to complaint about Yorkshire accents
Bosses said the customer left after an hour and asked for a refund, but was refused.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:16:29 GMT
‘Fascist cell’ convicted of terror and firearm offences after trying to make 3D-printed gun
Two of the defendants were members of an online group where terror manuals and weapons guides were shared among neo-Nazis

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:15:29 GMT
Fewer than one in five teachers think ‘Parent Pledge’ will make a difference
Heads say the policy seems to be a ‘gimmick’ rather than ‘meaningful policy’.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:15:06 GMT
Women in UK almost resorted to dangerous measures for abortions before telemedicine
MPs set to vote on whether to make telemedicine abortion services permanent

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:11:30 GMT
Partygate: ‘Special treatment’ accusations as Met Police refuses to give details of 20 fines over Covid breaches
Questions mounting over why force is releasing less information than given for cases involving ordinary members of the public

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:31:33 GMT
Boris Johnson looks on awkwardly as Macron and other EU leaders greet at Nato meeting
The prime minister looked on while his western counterparts were reacquainted

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:02:33 GMT
Coveney aims to boost partnership after meeting with two mayors
The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester met with Simon Coveney in Dublin.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:53:49 GMT
Ronnie Wood paints picture for mystery art sale
Funds from the Incognito sale are going to Ireland’s Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:45:28 GMT
Three regions have highest number of Covid-19 patients for over a year
The total number of patients in the UK is only just below the peak reached in January 2022.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:39:11 GMT
Boris Becker tells court he does not know where his Wimbledon trophies are
The former tennis great is on trial accused of failing to hand over assets.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:23:41 GMT
Labour more trusted than Tories on taxes and public spending – poll
An Ipsos survey found trust in Labour had increased while confidence in the Chancellor had fallen following the spring statement.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:20:00 GMT
Brexit: EU launches legal challenge against UK over wind farm subsidies
Not the time to be ‘fighting this out in court’, says Whitehall official

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:12:00 GMT
UK detains £38m superyacht owned by Russian businessman and docked in London’s Canary Wharf
The luxury vessel was in London for a superyacht awards ceremony

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:08:59 GMT
Former king of Spain wants to appeal after losing High Court fight with ex-lover
Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, a Danish businesswoman, claims Juan Carlos I spied on and harassed her – allegations he denies.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:00:35 GMT
Firm admits health and safety breaches after boy, seven, dies on building site
Conley Thompson went missing after telling his mother he was going out to play with friends.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:44:36 GMT
Four officials at Russian Embassy told to leave Ireland
The Government said their activities had not been in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:38:29 GMT
Lisa Smith ‘answered call to migrate to Syria’, court hears
The former Irish soldier denies membership of so-called Islamic State.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:36:40 GMT
Government must stop treating women ‘like children’ and allow at home medical abortions, MPs warn
‘Despite the best attempts to scare, telemedicine has been shown to be safe, secure and preferable for many patients for a variety of reasons,’ Stella Creasy says

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:33:39 GMT
Max Mosley shot himself after learning he had just weeks to live, inquest hears
Former F1 boss Max Mosley shot himself while in ‘debilitating’ pain after learning he had just weeks to live, an inquest heard.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:33:23 GMT
Queen carries on for Philip despite mobility issues
The monarch, 95, was intent on being present for the duke’s thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:26:58 GMT
A272 crash: Man, 83, and woman, 30 killed and two injured in collision with tipper truck
Police are appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:23:35 GMT
‘Not acceptable’ to ask trans woman whether she has a penis, says Angela Rayner
Party leader Keir Starmer has come under fire from JK Rowling over defence of women’s rights

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:14:30 GMT
No 10 insists Johnson did not mislead MPs – despite Met finding law was broken
Twenty fines are set to be issued over the partygate saga, the Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday, with the possibility of more to come.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:11:42 GMT
Power cut hits parts of London as internet and traffic lights go down
At least 5,000 people affected by ‘fault on high voltage underground electricity cable’

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:02:02 GMT
Duke of Edinburgh ‘would have been pleased’ with memorial service – goddaughter
“It hit just the right tone and I’m sure it was the right thing for Prince Philip,” said Elizabeth Grubb, who flew from New Zealand for the service.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:54:59 GMT
What happens to Russian mega yachts once they are seized?
Boats that became symbol of oligarch wealth now front and centre in West’s bid to squeeze Vladimir Putin’s closest allies

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:51:17 GMT
Nearly 400 people arrive in UK after crossing Channel in small boats on Monday
Girl with no shoes among hundreds who arrived on UK shores after crossing from France

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:39:42 GMT
Johnson has ‘no authority’ on Covid after partygate fines, say bereaved
‘There is no grey area here, he simply must resign,’ said one bereaved daughter.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:39:24 GMT
Newly arrived Ukrainian refugees forced to register as homeless in UK as councils ‘left to pick up the pieces’
Exclusive: Local authorities ‘scrambling’ to house refugees whose relatives cannot accommodate them



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