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Tue, 24 May 2022 08:58:34 GMTRaheem Bailey: Schoolboy ‘called N word’ before attack that left him needing finger amputated
Exclusive: “It is sad that Black people have to teach our children that some people won’t like them just because they’re Black”
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:58:01 GMTWayne Couzens denies four counts of indecent exposure before Sarah Everard murder
Wayne Couzens has denied four counts of indecent exposure in the months leading up to the murder of Sarah Everard.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:49:44 GMTIn Pictures: First passengers take a ride on London’s new Elizabeth line
The vast engineering project will cut journey times significantly across the capital.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:48:49 GMTCovid-19 linked to impaired heart function, research finds
Researchers said the findings could change future heart and lung treatment.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:48:34 GMTCovid-19 linked to impaired heart function, research finds
Researchers said the findings could change future heart and lung treatment.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:46:45 GMTPartygate: How did Boris Johnson react to being fined for breaking Covid laws?
PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:46:07 GMTPartygate: How did Boris Johnson react to being fined for breaking Covid laws?
PM escapes without second fine as Metropolitan Police concludes investigation
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:46:06 GMT‘Another punch to the heart’: Bereaved relatives furious at photos of PM drinking at No 10 lockdown party
’I hope he can live with himself,’ says woman who lost her mother and brother during first lockdown
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:45:09 GMTAvian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted
The ban on poultry gatherings will also end on June 1, 2022.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:33:44 GMTSue Gray report – live: Boris Johnson ‘suggested Partygate findings be kept secret’
Prime minister under pressure as new photo shows him drinking fizz at a Downing Street gathering during lockdown
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:25:13 GMTAutistic girl ‘tried to kill herself after police strip search while she was menstruating’
‘They cut off her underwear in front of these grown male officers,’ her mother has claimed
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:21:21 GMTMichelle O’Neill ‘not hung up’ on what to call Northern Ireland
Sinn Fein is expected to meet Conservative MPs later in Westminster.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:20:04 GMT ‘I was the prey of a predator’: Woman subjected to ‘relentless grooming’ by Met police officer
Exclusive: ‘I was the prey of a predator and I can assure you the impact was immeasurable,’ says victim
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:29 GMTUK’s first national Black civil rights organisation launched by cross-section of influential figures
A national and independent civil rights group, founded by some of the most influential Black people in the country, has been set up to advance justice for Britain’s Black communities.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:14:25 GMTJohnson does not believe he was partying at drink-filled leaving do, Shapps says
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said he was ‘angry’ to see the images but the Prime Minister was probably not fined because he left ‘pretty quick’.
Tue, 24 May 2022 08:00:47 GMTTen-year-old takes on triathlon in memory of stillborn brother
Lottie Denman hopes to complete the two-day challenge in memory of her brother, Joshua.
Sun, 22 May 2022 09:08:04 GMTJoanna Lumley calls for inquiry into ‘unjustifiable’ medical research using animals
Exclusive: Award-winning actor tells MPs investing in more humane testing would help UK become science superpower
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:56:31 GMTAutistic 14-year-old girl ‘attempted suicide following police strip-search’
Olivia was reportedly held in custody for more than 20 hours before being found to be in possession of a sharpened stick.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:44:14 GMTWindfall tax ‘won’t help’ cost of living crisis energy firms say as 31 call on Sunak to ditch idea
Signatories warn that the industry is only in the early days of a recovery.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:31:01 GMTPartygate: Boris Johnson ‘suggested Sue Gray shouldn’t publish report’ at secret meeting
Grant Shapps says he is unaware ‘exactly what was discussed’ between PM and senior civil servant
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:30:57 GMTJamie-Lee O’Donnell to showcase the ‘real Derry’ in new Channel 4 documentary
The programme will explore how life has changed since the actress and her character grew up in the Northern Irish city.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:06:54 GMTOil and gas industry calls on Johnson to reject windfall tax proposal
Signatories warn that the industry is only in the early days of a recovery.
Tue, 24 May 2022 07:06:30 GMTWindfall tax ‘won’t help’ cost of living crisis energy firms say as 31 call on Sunak to ditch idea
Signatories warn that the industry is only in the early days of a recovery.
Sun, 22 May 2022 10:34:43 GMT‘Nothing more than a bauble’: Does becoming a city bring any lasting benefits?
Eight towns have had their civic status upgraded for the Queen’s platinum jubilee but, while leaders say change will boost investment and recognition, not everyone is so sure...
Tue, 24 May 2022 06:33:43 GMTMore turn to UK food banks as food and fuel bills soar
Across Britain, food banks and community food hubs that helped struggling families, older people and the homeless during the pandemic are now seeing soaring demand
Tue, 24 May 2022 06:29:09 GMTMPs critical of ‘deep failures’ on Afghanistan demand Foreign Office chief’s exit
A Foreign Affairs Committee report was scathing of the Government’s handling of the evacuation of Afghanistan
Tue, 24 May 2022 06:28:53 GMTTake breaks and watch less TV to slash heart disease risk, experts say
Scientists say people should avoid snacking and move around more to cut their risk.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:47:33 GMTBoris Johnson under pressure over lockdown party ‘lies’
Labour said photographs of the PM at a No 10 function show he misled Parliament.
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:40:17 GMTAinsley Harriott ‘saves sister from drowning’ after she falls into Chelsea Flower Show water feature
Celebrity chef thanks others who stepped in to help
Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 GMTRed Wall ‘preoccupation’ hides reality of left-behind voters, says study
The study argues that Conservative support remains rooted in economically secure voters, even within the Red Wall.
Tue, 24 May 2022 04:35:40 GMTSue Gray report – live: Boris Johnson denies party at No 10 despite photos of drinking
The PM had told the Commons there was no party – 18 months before new photos refute his claim
Tue, 24 May 2022 01:33:58 GMTWhat the papers say – May 24
The latest from partygate dominates Tuesday’s papers.
Tue, 24 May 2022 00:50:13 GMTAmber Heard set for ‘meteoric rise’ before Depp lawyer’s ‘defamatory’ comments
An entertainment industry expert said she thought Ms Heard had lost out on up to £40 million before her abuse claims were labelled as a ‘hoax’.
Tue, 24 May 2022 00:09:21 GMTMan has cardiac arrest and dies after being bitten by dog in Wales
Police said the dog was “securely contained at the property and was euthanised by a vet at the scene”.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:38:30 GMTAnti-racism plan not about being ‘woke or politically correct’, police insist
A national plan has been launched to tackle discrimination among officers and unfairness in the way black people are treated.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:01 GMTUniversity lecturer who called Sikhs ‘you lot’ and colleague’s turban ‘a bandage’ struck off
The lecturer claimed his comments were ‘banter between friends’
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTWhole country will reap rewards as Elizabeth line opens, says PM
The Government said the Elizabeth line project is supporting 55,000 jobs, 1,000 apprenticeships and is forecast to boost the economy by £42 billion.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTPet insurers process record number of claims in 2021
People getting new pets and vets being able to take on more non-emergency treatments are behind the increase to 1.03m, the ABI said.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTMPs suggest Johnson behind ‘mysterious intervention’ in Nowzad evacuation
Downing Street has denied the Prime Minister played any role in prioritising the evacuation of the animal welfare charity’s staff from Afghanistan.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTQueen’s Platinum Jubilee: Six historic sites granted protected status
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have listed sites across England.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTEco activists ‘could undermine energy security and hinder net-zero effort’
Offshore Energies UK said the industry is ‘aligned with their long-term vision’.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTThousands of dentists stop providing NHS services
The British Dental Association has warned ‘ this is how NHS dentistry will die’.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTOne in three women ‘taking a break from exercise’
Women said they were being held back by a lack of confidence or poor body image.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTFraud victims waiting ‘for long periods’ on bank phonelines to report crime
The average wait time was 10 minutes, 51 seconds, the Which? investigation found.
Mon, 23 May 2022 23:01:00 GMTUK’s first national black British civil-rights group launched
The launch coincides with the second anniversary of the murder in the US of George Floyd.
Mon, 23 May 2022 22:30:00 GMTBlood clot risk found among men with prostate cancer
Blood clots are very serious and need to be treated quickly.
Mon, 23 May 2022 21:12:08 GMTNumber of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57
Those at the highest risk of contracting the disease are being asked to self-isolate at home for 21 days
Mon, 23 May 2022 20:37:44 GMTPolice watchdog urged to investigate Met’s partygate probe
Boris Johnson was not fined for an event at which he was photographed apparently drinking wine and raising a toast.
Mon, 23 May 2022 20:36:21 GMTPolice watchdog urged to investigate Met’s partygate probe after new photos of PM drinking emerge
Boris Johnson was not fined for an event at which he was photographed apparently drinking wine and raising a toast
Mon, 23 May 2022 20:17:31 GMTPhotos appear to show Boris Johnson toasting a colleague during lockdown party
‘Daggers drawn’: Images emerged amid reports of an increasingly toxic atmosphere within government
Mon, 23 May 2022 20:08:17 GMTMarcus Rashford wins top prize at the British Book Awards
Sir Billy Connolly and Marian Keyes both also took home awards.
Mon, 23 May 2022 20:02:39 GMTMartin: Deep well of support for pragmatic solution on Northern Ireland Protocol
The Irish premier was speaking at a press event in Dublin alongside Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:40:11 GMTSystemic racism in maternity care endangering black and minority ethnic women, inquiry finds
‘I’d been in labour all night having contractions yet they had ignored me,’ woman says
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:14:31 GMTLocal schools create purple artwork for opening of new Elizabeth line
One school was chosen from near each of the nine new stations to participate in the project.
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:12:19 GMTKatie Price due in court accused of speeding while banned two weeks before drink-drive crash
The star checked herself into rehab following the crash
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:00:55 GMTTroubles victims to protest at Westminster as legacy legislation debated
Campaigner Raymond McCord said the draft laws would mean terrorists could admit to mass murder of civilians and ‘walk away with immunity’.
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:36:05 GMTWatch moment Boris Johnson denies party at No 10 on night he was pictured drinking
Photos have since emerged of PM at a lockdown party that he denied ever happened
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:08:20 GMTHome Office warned protest banning orders backed by Priti Patel would not work
Proposals ‘essentially take away a person’s right to protest and would very likely to lead to a legal challenge’, government said in March 2021
Mon, 23 May 2022 18:03:08 GMTJohnson accused of lying to MPs over images showing him drinking at leaving do
The Prime Minister is seen raising a glass while surrounded by at least nine people and six bottles of wine during the second lockdown.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:48:16 GMTParents should ‘push back’ against children identifying as non-binary: MP
MPs debated a public petition on making non-binary a legally-recognised gender identity.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:37:32 GMTSchool closes after boy, 11, loses finger ‘fleeing racist bullies’ over a fence
Raheem Bailey was allegedly beaten by a group of children at Abertillery Learning Community and broke his finger while climbing a fence to escape
Thu, 19 May 2022 15:15:50 GMTPartygate: Full timeline of government gatherings and Covid fines
All the events under scrunity since scandal began
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:26:41 GMTJail for pair who murdered Uber driver when he asked them to stop eating
Connor McPartland and Martin Treacy branded ‘despicable louts’ by judge and police
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:25:24 GMTJohnson must explain pictures showing him drinking at party, says Ross
The Scottish Tory leader was speaking after the pictures were released by ITV.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:18:47 GMTUkrainians will fight on even if surrounded, say Western officials
President Zelensky urged the international community to continue to tighten sanctions on Moscow.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:07:32 GMTJail for drug dealer who hid smuggled phone ‘up his backside’ during cell raid
A metal detector located the phone when Harri Pullen’s cell at HMP Swansea was searched.
Mon, 23 May 2022 17:06:54 GMTHalf of UK MPs’ staff have clinical levels of psychological distress, study claims
The survey of nearly 200 members of MPs staff found that 72.2 per cent found the job ‘emotionally draining’
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:53:11 GMTEx-minister for Grenfell victims ‘ashamed’ by Government response
Nick Hurd had been made minister for policing and the fire service two days before the disaster on June 14 2017.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:49:08 GMTWoman and girl arrested after attempted kidnap of two year-old at car boot sale
A 21-year-old woman and girl remain in police custody
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:39:43 GMTLabour to oppose Troubles amnesty legislation
Controversial proposals have provoked criticism
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:14:46 GMTMinister: We cannot stop evil against children but review can help limit cases
Will Quince told MPs his priorities in improving services.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:11:13 GMTPictures show Boris Johnson raising glass during lockdown leaving party
The images cast fresh doubt on the Prime Minister’s denials of rule-breaking in Downing Street.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:07:47 GMTSmallpox vaccines brought in as first Scottish monkeypox case is confirmed
Public Health Scotland said they have obtained a number of shots of the smallpox vaccine which is also effective against monkeypox.
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:06:52 GMTImran Ahmad Khan: Disgraced former Tory MP who sexually assaulted boy jailed for 18 months
Judge says ex-member for Wakefield showed no remorse
Mon, 23 May 2022 16:02:50 GMTLicence fee-paying public must be ‘heard and seen’ in consultation – BBC boss
Tim Davie appeared in front of the Lords Communications and Digital Committee as part of its inquiry into the future funding of the broadcaster.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:34:47 GMTGove tells housing association of ‘deep disappointment’ at complaints failings
The Housing Secretary said Clarion Housing Association had not been able to meet fundamental standards for its tenants.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:33:36 GMTHealth worker arrested on suspicion of poisoning infant who died in hospital
Staff member has been suspended by trust
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:29:50 GMTJail for former MP who groped 15-year-old boy in 2008
Imran Ahmad Khan, who has quit as an MP, maintains his innocence.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:26:55 GMTSue Gray report – live: Photo emerges of Boris Johnson ‘raising glass at No 10 party’
Prime minister pictured raising glass at alleged Novemeber 2020 leaving do
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:25:48 GMTUK’s monkeypox response is worthy of praise, says expert
The UK Health Security Agency will release updated figures on the situation in the UK on Monday, with 20 cases recorded to date.
Mon, 23 May 2022 15:00:00 GMTEighth of Covid patients admitted to hospital have heart inflammation – study
Researchers tracked 159 coronavirus patients after they were admitted
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:59:21 GMTDoc Martin star Martin Clunes to preside over world horse show in Aberdeen
The actor and TV star, who owns two Clydesdales himself, will be president of the show in October.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:58:22 GMTUS delegation sends warning to British Government over unilateral protocol plans
A bipartisan US congressional delegation is due to meet Irish premier Micheal Martin in Dublin.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:56:33 GMTEx-Tory MP jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy
Imran Ahmad Khan was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:45:52 GMTTories launch investigation after tweet from candidate’s account says 16-year-old girls have ‘creamy, buttery’ smell
Candidate’s listing disappeared from party website after online outrage
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:24:31 GMT‘Black Widow’ killer to be released from jail, Parole Board rules
Dena Thompson was jailed for life for murdering her second husband.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:16:57 GMTMan appears in court over fatal knife attack
Ania Jedrkowiak, 21, was discovered mortally injured in an alleyway.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:16:41 GMTFacial recognition company used by British police fined £7.5m over unlawful image database
Service ‘effectively monitors the public’s behaviour and offers it as a commercial service’, watchdog finds
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:13:21 GMTDominic Cummings claims photos will prove Boris Johnson lied over Partygate
Former aide suggests in-fighting within No 10 factions will lead to release of pictures
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:12:14 GMTNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe forced to sign false confession before being released
The British-Iranian dual national said the act was captured on camera by the Iranians
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:07:31 GMTComplaints about Susanna Reid’s interview with Prime Minister not pursued
Ofcom said Boris Johnson was given ‘sufficient opportunity to put across the Government’s position’ during the interview on Good Morning Britain.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:07:06 GMTQueen hails rose named for 18th-century black gardener as symbol of community
The John Ystumllyn rose is believed to be the first bearing the name of an ethnic minority Briton.
Mon, 23 May 2022 14:03:27 GMTService with a smile – Student Loans Company adopts ‘friendly, librarian style’ amid interest-rate fears
Exclusive: National Union of Students calls for urgent support, not just a change of tone
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:54:42 GMTMarried couple fined for pub brawl after police officer kicked in groin
Pair to avoid drinking in Worcester again ‘because it all went so horribly wrong’
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:50:47 GMTPc ‘on his own’ looking for missing teenager Gaia, inquest hears
Pc Jon Kuspert went out searching for the 19-year-old on foot around Swanage after she had been reported missing by her family on November 7 2017.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:36:38 GMTOfcom rules cosmetic surgery show was not ‘unjust or unfair’ to Charlotte Crosby
The programme first aired on Channel 5 in April 2021.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:20:03 GMTMayor of London chief of staff concerned about Grenfell response day after fire
David Bellamy was giving evidence to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:16:01 GMTMusic lovers aim to secure the future of grassroots venues with scheme to invest
The Music Venue Trust wants to save clubs, bars and cafes which are under threat as their tenancies come to an end.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:11:38 GMTChurch of Scotland approves same-sex marriages
Commissioners to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted 275 in favour and 136 against.
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:59 GMTNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe had to sign ‘false confession’ before being freed
The former Iranian detainee said she expects Tehran will use it against her in the future.