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Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:51:09 GMT
Temperatures set to ‘creep down’ after warm Easter weekend
Met Office forecasters are predicting a slow drop in temperatures with showers and cloud through the week, bringing an end to a warm weekend.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:17:46 GMT
Critics of Rwanda asylum plan have no solutions to Channel crossings, Priti Patel says
Home Secretary says policy is ‘bold and innovative’

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:15:15 GMT
UK not outsourcing responsibilities, minister claims after archbishop criticises Rwanda asylum plan
Priti Patel says critics of the controverisal propsals ‘fail to offer their own solutions’

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:20 GMT
Construction boss convicted of manslaughter after worker fell two storeys to his death
Graham Tester, 60, died when he fell from height at a building site in Hove

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:24:43 GMT
Boris Johnson news – live: PM to give ‘his version of events’ after Labour say Partygate conduct indefensible
The prime minister reportedly led the leaving party for his communications director

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:18:26 GMT
Appeal for witnesses after woman sexually assaulted on London bus
A CCTV image has been released of a man police officers want to speak to

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:15 GMT
Amputee mother at Invictus Games wants to show her children anything is possible
The mother of three boys said she felt ‘useless’ with her children and more like a ‘spectator’ than a parent.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:42:04 GMT
UK weather: Temperatures cool off after Easter heatwave but sunshine set to stay
Forecasters say warm spell will have ‘noticable dip’ on Monday

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:06:15 GMT
What the papers say – April 18
Boris Johnson is facing accusations that he was responsible for an office gathering at No 10.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:45:41 GMT
Brexit has ‘brought problems’ for Falkland Islands’ fishing industry, MP warns
Derek Twigg, of the Falkland Islands APPG, said there had ‘been a lot of concern’ over the impact of Brexit on Falkland Islands fishing exports.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:45:14 GMT
Face mask laws end in Scotland
The Scottish Government is still strongly recommending that people wear face coverings in some settings.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:01:30 GMT
Johnson expected to urge MPs to move on from partygate
The Prime Minister is expected to make a statement in the Commons on Tuesday when MPs return.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:03:28 GMT
Patel defends Rwanda plan and challenges critics to come up with better idea
Writing in The Times, the Home Secretary said the policy was ‘bold and innovative’.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Nearly one in 10 parents ‘very likely’ to need food bank, survey finds
Some 88% said their monthly food shop has increased in price over the past three months, research for Deliveroo found.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Thousands of Covid vaccinators take up permanent roles in NHS
Figures show 11,483 people who helped deliver jabs have started new careers in the health service.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:01:00 GMT
Labour accuses Government of breaking promises over repeat knife crime offenders
The opposition party said ministers were ‘soft on crime’.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:59:05 GMT
Boris Johnson ‘still insists he did not break Covid rules’ despite Partygate fine
PM will address MPs on Tuesday and is expected to claim there was ‘always an exemption for work’

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 22:29:07 GMT
Volunteers to drive ambulances as service continues to face pressure
Under the new scheme, expected to launch in May, trained volunteers would be sent out to lower category calls.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 21:30:07 GMT
Priti Patel hints at changes to Prevent scheme after murder of Sir David Amess
‘Lone wolf’ attacker Ali Harbi Ali was known to authorities.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 20:53:32 GMT
Illegal rave finally dispersed after 21 hours
A crowd of more than 1,000 people descended on a site in East Lulworth, Dorset, just after midnight on Sunday.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:42:02 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon reported to police over apparent breach of face mask law
Scotland’s first minister accused of ‘not practising what she preaches’ during barber shop visit on election trail

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:36:25 GMT
Four teenagers charged with manslaughter as police name Kent victim
Police have named the victim as 42-year-old Dale Simmons.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:46:46 GMT
Temperatures set to cool off over next few days, but sunshine to stay
Forecasters say the warm spell will cool off from Monday but the UK will generally still enjoy sunny dry conditions.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 18:27:22 GMT
Woman is first to be convicted over Just Stop Oil fuel depot blockades
Catherine Maclean, 64, admitted aggravated trespass at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court for targeting a site in Thurrock, Essex.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:57:19 GMT
Spring brings ‘baby boom’ of tiny animals into RSPCA care
Staff from the East Winch Wildlife Centre in Norfolk kept a rescued cygnet from Lincolnshire warm with a cuddly toy swan he was able to snuggle up to.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:45:58 GMT
Archbishop has misunderstood aims of Rwanda migrants policy – Rees-Mogg
The Cabinet minister suggested people are ‘supporting organised crime’ in crossing the Channel in small boats.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:37:14 GMT
Stephen Lawrence’s brother ‘fantasised about revenge on killers but didn’t want to shame his parents’
Murder teenager’s sibling says he used to feel angry all the time but felt pressure to control his anger

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:24:17 GMT
Tory MP accuses archbishop of ‘wanting to live with law-breaking’ after Rwanda asylum criticism
Justin Welby says there are ‘serious ethical questions about sending asylum seekers overseas’

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:19:50 GMT
Priti Patel was warned evidence behind Rwanda plan ‘highly uncertain’, as Home Office concerns made public
‘Evidence of a deterrent effect is highly uncertain and cannot be quantified with sufficient certainty,’ Home Office permanent secretary says

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:01:18 GMT
Appeal for information on third anniversary of Lyra McKee murder
Detectives said they have made 30 arrests and nine people have been charged, three with murder and six with public order offences.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:27:42 GMT
Easter message of good triumphing over evil even more poignant for Ukraine – PM
Boris Johnson referenced a Psalm as he spoke in Ukrainian in his Easter message.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:12:21 GMT
Holidaymakers urged to wear face masks on Easter trips amid Covid fears
Cornwall Council is one of several authorities encouraging visitors to take ‘extra care this Easter’

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:03:48 GMT
Harry ‘back with his own people’ at Invictus Games, says war veteran friend
The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan spent Easter Sunday together at the event in The Hague.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:56:13 GMT
Teenage boxer dubbed the ‘next Amir Khan’ killed in car crash as supporters pay tribute
Former world champion Amir Khan said the youngster was the ‘next big thing’ in boxing

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:12:11 GMT
Daughter of captured Ukrainian paramedic appeals for mother’s release
Yuliia Paievska was due to be at the Invictus Games in The Hague, but was captured last month.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:21:01 GMT
Parents warn of risks of social media and knifes on anniversary of son’s death
Josh Hall, 17, was knifed to death by Harley Demmon in Cam, Gloucestershire, on April 16 last year and died the following day.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:13:22 GMT
More than 1,000 ravers descend on Dorset to attend illegal Easter Sunday party despite police warning
Police are trying to break up the all-night rave near East Lulworth, Dorset

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:13:04 GMT
Ukrainian refugee, 11, to be celebrated by team and fans at Gillingham FC
Daniel Lysak will be given a tour of Priestfield Stadium and flank the team’s captain on the pitch before their clash with Fleetwood Town on Monday.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:09:34 GMT
Partygate: Boris Johnson has become ‘great debaser of decency’ after ‘shredding’ ministerial code, historian says
‘The Queen’s first minister is now beyond doubt a rogue prime minister, unworthy of her, her parliament,’ Lord Peter Hennessy says

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:38:14 GMT
Snowdon path ‘covered in human faeces’ as hundreds flock to mountain over Easter break
A Snowdon guide had to tell her group to ‘mind the poo’ on her sunrise hike up the popular Wales path

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:14:15 GMT
Teachers urge action on class sizes as three-quarters say numbers have gone up
Nearly four in 10 teachers say their class size has increased significantly over the last five years.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:13:32 GMT
Those in public life should act with integrity, Archbishop of York suggests
Stephen Cottrell urged Britain to ask what kind of country it wants to be.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:40:38 GMT
Teachers’ leader calls for crackdown on ‘bad bosses’ in private schools
Patrick Roach has said there is a ‘growing list of shame’ where private schools are using ‘fire and rehire’ policies.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:32:39 GMT
Parents expect 24/7 work from teachers after pandemic, union conference told
Teachers have discussed the toll on their mental health.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:29:22 GMT
NHS boss says pressures are ‘serious worry’ and calls on ministers to act
Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said the Government ‘doesn’t seem keen to talk about Covid’ – something which he says is ‘vital’.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:07:36 GMT
Queen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren lead the way at Easter service
The Queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues, did not attend the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:52:12 GMT
Ukrainian refugees celebrate UK Easter with traditional cakes and bike rides
The family’s plans include a bike ride in the countryside thanks to an offer of free hire from a local bicycle shop.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:34:59 GMT
Winners crowned at UK’s biggest paper plane-throwing competition
Sheffield Hallam University student Billy Smith took the prize in the longest flight category, with a time of 7.74 seconds.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 11:03:46 GMT
UK weather: Temperatures to plunge from Easter Monday after 21C bank holiday highs
Forecasters say temperatures will range from the high teens across the country to around 20-21C in the south on Sunday

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:56:16 GMT
Boris Johnson to travel to India in first visit as PM amid fresh partygate backlash
‘My visit to India will deliver on the things that really matter to the people of both our nations – from job creation and economic growth, to energy security and defence,’ PM Johnson says

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:45:03 GMT
Liverpool ‘murder’: Teenager dies after ‘assault’ at internet cafe as police launch investigation
Police in Liverpool said London Road would have been busy with people at the time of the incident.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:26:45 GMT
‘Burnt out’ NHS hospital staff ‘take eight million mental health sick days in five years’
Staff shortages, a 6.2 million treatment backlog and the pandemic have led to NHS staff taking the equivalent of 23,000 years in mental health sick days

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:24:05 GMT
William and Kate lead royals at Easter Sunday service
The Cambridges were joined by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:52:36 GMT
Pensioner in home too cold for grandchildren to visit gets 350,000 supporters in free energy petition
Downing Street scandals are ‘distracting’ from the ‘real issue of inequality’, a grandmother-of-seven said

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:34:18 GMT
Hundreds of daring mountain bikers in 900m descent of snow-capped mountain
Organisers say 300 people signed up for the Macavalanche.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:17:03 GMT
Archbishop Justin Welby says Rwanda asylum plan ‘cannot stand God’s judgment’ in damning Easter sermon
Justin Welby used his Easter Sunday sermon to say there are ‘serious ethical questions’ about the scheme.

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:29:11 GMT
Fresh allegations emerge about Johnson’s involvement in partygate
The Sunday Times said Boris Johnson is preparing to deliver a statement to MPs on Tuesday.



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